Very clean and although it's crowded, it doesn't feel overwhelming at all. The only downside for me…read moreis that outside food and drinks aren't allowed. But thankfully, there's a nice little cafeteria with affordable prices, okay for lunch or snacks. We'll definitely be back tomorrow! It's a great spot both for families with kids and for adults without children. There are slides, inflatable toys, and even an Olympic-size pool. There are plenty of lifeguards around, and one big plus for me: they play music! It really lifts the mood. We loved it!

Staff tends to misuse their whistles, to the point of deafening one's ears. A warning to step away…read morewould be nice. Can get ridiculously crowded with no seating.

Last night we stopped in for Elincia's first 55 min class! Level A Gymnastics is $127 for 4 weeks!…read moreSign-up comes with a Free T-Shirt, $5 off Coupons and optional Coloring Sheets! Miss Caelyn was sweet to our 9 year old, who loved her first class! I would recommend this location, I went to Tricks once as a child! They sell stuffies, cute leotards with scrunchies and shorts and even have a playroom for toddlers! Gave me a candy for Mother's Day! SYOY! :-)

If you're interested in joining, and don't know anyone that is currently enrolled, just ask any…read moreparent and both of you get a credit to your account. They offer several classes based on age. One of the limitations they have is gymnastics. Boys can join gymnastics if they are under four (? Or 5?) years old, but when they get older, they cannot move to a higher level because it is for girls only. Otherwise, they have dance, swimming and Tag. We currently have our daughter enrolled in tag, and most of the teachers are pretty good. It gets a bit tricky when you have other kids in the same class who are disruptive and the teacher doesn't do much to navigate to the class back. If! You are a parent that likes to come early before the class, it might be a bit tricky getting in since the other classes are just getting out. With that, the best area to park is in the back. There's even a back door there you can enter through. If you miss a class or are planning to miss a class, you just have to make sure to notify them via website two hours prior to the class so that you can get a make up for the class for next time, so make sure you grab all of the class schedules located in the check-in desk on the wall because you can choose any make up class to try! Overall, it's a good all in one place to try.

My toddler did a couple parent-and-me classes here and absolutely loved them, so we were really…read moreexcited to move her up to the next class. She went into her first class so happy and excited. At first she was doing great, but there was another child in the class who was much younger and needed a lot more attention. The instructor ended up holding the younger child almost the entire class, and my daughter was basically left standing in the corner being ignored most of the time. By the end of class she started crying, which honestly I think was because she felt ignored and uncomfortable. We tried bringing her back again after that, and now she completely refuses to do the class. She went from loving swim lessons and being excited for the water to now being scared of it. Honestly it feels like the experience traumatized her around water. What made the experience even more frustrating was trying to cancel after this happened and being told we'd still be charged for the rest of the month. Really disappointed overall.

Instructors are a hit or miss, which you are paying about $180-200/month for a once a week 30…read moreminute class you would expect better training or observing of some instructors. Kali is great for the toddler transition class for a 2.5 year old, toddlers are not easy, and she does a great job. Hopefully the owner/managers can take the time to train some instructors, schedule observations, and have some structure in the class, have been doing it for 3 months with literally no progression, just blowing bubbles and practicing kicking for 30 minutes. But we did a few makeups with Kali and my son learned more in the makeups with Kali than with the other instructor (not naming) that my son had.

We had a very frustrating experience with Folsom Sea Otters, primarily due to how their schedule…read moreand refund policy are handled. We enrolled our 5- and 7-year-olds, but the team did not release practice times until after the deadline for a full refund had already passed. When the schedule was finally shared, practices were quite late on school nights--later than other teams in the league--and simply not reasonable for young kids. Because of this, we had to withdraw before the season even started. While the team did follow their written policy and issued a 50% refund, we still lost $390 despite never using the program. What feels unacceptable is that families are required to commit financially before being given critical information like practice times. There was also no flexibility offered, even though we withdrew well in advance and there was a waitlist for our age group. I strongly recommend waiting until practice schedules are released before registering, as you may not be able to get your money back if the schedule doesn't work for your family.

Folsom sea otters is a great Recreation team. They helped my child learn responsibility and stay in…read moreshape.

My 2 kids did not learn how to swim after weekly classes for over 3 month! I don't why but we had…read moreno success. I talked with other 2 moms and they said the same thing, no results after month of attending. On some lessons we had a blonde lady that is very mean with kids. She hurt my child arm by grabbing aggressively and even pinched the arm! I only found out weeks later. Ranch Cordova location is very beat down and changing rooms are quite rotten.

Slava is a very popular and knowledgeable and affordable swim instructor in Sacramento.read more

I am very much a beginner and very much an adult who has let decades of fear of the water keep her…read morefrom pursuing the water sports she is drawn to. My early instructor was careless and lacked compassion and empathy for those who were afraid of the water. I nearly drown in his class and that solidified my fear. Many years later I have had the good fortune to find Joe. He is exactly the opposite of that early instructor and is the sort of teacher and person I need to help me to become the skillful swimmer I hope to be. Just one class in and I was loving being in the pool and experienced a sense of increased confidence. With Joe's guidance I became comfortable and confident in keeping my head nicely submerged while kicking half way down the length of the pool. This was extraordinary for someone with intense fear of the water. I am very eager for more classes because I know that I am so much closer to achieving my swimming goals. On top of that, the classes are just great fun!

Joe is an excellent swim coach and teacher. My husband and I have been his students for 8 months…read morenow and we have gone from being unsure of swimming to enjoying the pool and water. Joe is extremely patient and always gives us the right pointers which keeps us motivated. He teaches throughout the year and you can either drop in for his class or buy a class pass for 10 classes. As the pool where he teaches is a heated pool, you can learn to swim any time during the year and not have to wait for summer to join the class Give his class a try.. You will not be disappointed!

I've now been swimming at The Swimstitute on Folsom Blvd. in Rancho Cordova for about seven years,…read moreand it continues to be an excellent facility for serious swimmers. This is a private, membership-based pool with an 8-lane, 25-meter setup. The water temperature and quality are consistently perfect, which makes every swim enjoyable. The facility is well-maintained and clean. The pool itself is spotless, the lockers were recently upgraded, and the shower area is always kept in great condition. It's clear that they prioritize upkeep, which I really appreciate. The staff here are always friendly and helpful, creating a welcoming atmosphere. That said, this is very much a swimmer's pool--designed for lap swimming and training rather than recreational use or family playtime. While they do have some equipment available for use, most swimmers bring their own gear. One of my favorite aspects is how uncrowded it is when I go early in the morning. I usually get a lane to myself, which is such a luxury compared to other pools. The membership fees are very reasonable for what you get--especially considering the quality of the facilities and the experience. If you're looking for a pool geared toward training or serious lap swimming, I highly recommend The Swimstitute. It's not designed for wading or casual recreation, but if you're a swimmer, this place is perfect!

Super bummed and disappointed. Facility felt slimy, pool floor looks like it needs to be…read morerefinished, moldy areas, damaged areas throughout the facility. Photos on their website are deceiving. I had been considering getting a membership here for quite some time and finally made the trek out there. Sadly will not be coming back. I think with just a little overhaul this location could really be an amazing place. Lap swim in the evenings are tough during the week as classes and lessons take lane priority.

Lifetime Folsom is not a gym... it's a full-blown civilization…read more Met a friend here for a workout, and since she's not a member, we had to do the whole guest pass process first. You know... the "tap here, sign here, acknowledge that squats may humble you today" routine. But I've got to give credit where it's due -- the front desk made it ridiculously easy. They were handling a phone call and getting my friend squared away at the same time, and somehow still made it all look smooth. No chaos, no confusion, no "uhhh let me get my manager." Just straight-up professionalism. The second we walked in, she looked around and said, "Is this a city or a gym?" I said, "Honestly... both." Because Lifetime Folsom is not for the weak or the directionally challenged. This place has everything. Pool, spa, cafe, workout floors, recovery zones, pickleball, tennis, locker rooms that feel fancier than some apartments... at one point I'm pretty sure if you turn the wrong corner you accidentally enroll in a wellness retreat. And my favorite part? The confidence people have before a workout. She came out of the locker room with that movie trailer energy like, "Alright, let's do this." Looking at me like, "Bring it." And I did. I coached her through the workout, and for the first 20 minutes she was hanging in there strong. Then somewhere around that 1 hour and 30 minute mark, the spirit left the body. By the end, the look had changed from "I got this" to "I would like to formally unsubscribe." And honestly? Respect. Because the workout was solid. We laughed the whole time, had great conversation, and got after it. That's what I love about Lifetime -- whether you're going hard or just trying to survive the stair climber without seeing your ancestors, it somehow still feels fun. After we wrapped up, we grabbed our stuff and headed to the cafe because recovery was no longer optional. She needed a pick-me-up, and honestly, probably a new set of legs. We grabbed shakes, sat down, and started coming back to life. Then out of nowhere she goes, "Ummm... tacos?" And I looked at her like she had just spoken the Lord's language and said, "Yes." Then she hits me with, "I got the spot. Follow me." Now THAT is elite leadership. So basically this place gave us: a killer workout, laughs, smoothies, and the launching point for Taco Tuesday. What more do you want from a gym? A zip code? Actually... Lifetime might already have one. In all, Lifetime Folsom continues to prove it's way more than just a gym. It's an experience. It's a fitness amusement park. It's where confidence goes to get tested and where post-workout taco plans are born. And honestly... that's beautiful.

Everytime I come to the cafe at this location the shake is never consistent the shelves lack…read moreselection and the back where they make the shakes is always dirty I would think with the price of the membership management would be a little better I mentioned it to the manager Mathew I believe and he just brushed me off nicely but ignored nonetheless