Main reason I joined was for the pool. There are not enough lap lanes available. Memberships are…read morewell-priced, especially for residents and/or seniors. But unless you're flexible and have fairly low expectations this place can be frustrating. Locker rooms are also very basic, no privacy, steam room, etc.

While my residency years ago in Worthington predated this facility, I was able to visit a few…read moremonths ago. My husband and I delivered granddaughter #3 to a birthday party for a school friend. It's very spiffy to have a party room connected to the pool area. We sat outside both rooms at a high top to watch her enjoy the fun, and once my daughter arrived to stay with her, we took off. I looked around as much as a could without actually getting a tour, and was impressed by what I saw. I was thinking if I lived in Worthington again, I would absolutely become a member to make use of the gym, pool, etc. I'm not sure what the etc. would be, but I would explore. Cool place.

For the price and what they offer.... Best deal on gym I've been to in the country (10 years of…read moretravel). They have 2 full size basketball courts. A huge pool with rock wall on it and diving board. Oh and they got all the stupid, stupid heavy weights. And mean mean cardio equipment (nobody needs that kind of negativity in their lives). Two huge thumbs up!!!!

Love it here, been a member since I was 10 years old. Only good memories and good things to say…read moreabout the staff and other patrons.

Came here to view an art exhibit in a gallery upstairs. But there is a lot more here, and it is…read moreimpressive. Free parking in the lots or garages nearby. A big play area in the lobby, so Kid K and her friends hung out there some. There's also a pool and a workout center on the main floor, plus a track and basketball court upstairs. And more exercise areas, for all I know- it's a big building. Staff were friendly and helpful. The gallery up on the 5th floor has a nice balcony with seating. The whole place is shiny and new and comfortable, with many amenities. There's a small cafe in the lobby, and it sounds like another on maybe the 4th floor? If I were a UA resident I'd be here often. They allow non-residents to use the pool for a fee, and I'm sure other areas too. Many areas are available to rent for meetings or parties, and they have classes in various activities.

The space is large which is awesome! There is an opportunity to create an easier to navigate…read moreschedule of activities. It would also be great if your membership included classes because the classes, leagues, ect are expensive. This can be a good place to work when the WiFi is working but I have stopped in a couple of times and the WiFi wasn't working. I also wish they always had pickleball courts set up.

Okay, so I'll admit the membership pricing here is extremely confusing, as the passes aren't very…read moretransparent about what is vs isn't covered, and there's different payment systems for each of the activities/classes. It's really bizarre.

Review for playground only!…read more We went to the library, and the Park of Roses, and this playground was sort of next to the library. I thought maybe it was at a school, but nope, at the rec center. Plenty of parking out back, of course. And a nice big playground. Baby K loved it. Slides, climbing stuff, etc. Plenty of benches for parents. The library next door for AC/potty/water breaks. Shade! No long walks for tired parents from the parking lot! We both enjoyed it.

Northwest Masonic Temple is a very active location with several Masonic lodges calling it home, as…read morewell as a number of other Masonic bodies that are affiliated with the organization. The temple building place host to a church, and ESL courses are sometimes run by outside organizations from time to time. It is a hub of the Worthington and Linworth community and provides value to local residence by being active and engaged and enriching citizen lives. Membership inquiries are welcomed, and the organizations that reside here can be located in contacted via their website presences.

Grossly over-priced. Every event there is a ripoff. City of Columbus centers are much nicer - at…read morereasonable prices

I once attended a seminar with a friend at the Griswold Center on travel writing. We noticed we…read morewere the youngest ones there by a long shot, but didn't think much of it. Then I returned while in Worthington to gain more information and come to find out it is recreation center for senior citizens! But, I said to myself, I'll check this place out anyway because our elders want to know what's around town as well. I was told by one of the workers that a lot of people think it's like a nursing home; except it's not because no one actually lives there and it's for people ages 55 and older who are still living on their own. Even though I got some funny looks while checking out the place, I think it seems like a great little rec center. The building is bright and cheery and the old architecture is classical. Based upon their quarterly information booklets, it's quite an active place. The membership fee is cheap, at $10 annually for Worthington residents and $15 for nonresidents. With that membership people can get discounts to go on any of their planned trips to places around Columbus like the Franklin Park Conservatory, around Ohio like ski trips to Mad River Mountain (aka the Bellefontaine Bump) or to a dinner and a show at La Comedia Dinner Theatre in Dayton, and even to other states like to Almost, Maine to see the Northern Lights. A large number of events are held right at the Griswold center from seminars on armchair travel to candy making and cookie baking classes. Griswold Center also helps people with their shopping - grocery and occasionally the mall. Educational opportunities are also available, such as tax assistance, computer basics and language classes. Fitness is a pretty big thing at the Griswold Center. There is a fitness center and people can have a personal trainer or join a fitness class like Pilates, yoga, table tennis and more. Dance classes are yet another option, including line, ballet or perhaps zumba (dance aerobics). Support groups are an important asset, including Alzheimer's for those who have loved ones suffering from the disease or are suffering from it themselves, a widow and widower support group, a diabetes management support group and a host of others. Creative arts incorporates cross-stitching, drawing, watercolor painting, writing or teddy bear making. Cards and games featured are bingo, bowling, bridge, poker, billiards and mah-jongg. Health and wellness is important and the Griswold Center offers clinics, nutrition counseling and massages. I think for this I'd have to say the four stars means "good" to me. Obviously, other than that seminar, the place is not for my use.

I have visiting the Recreation & Physical Activity Center or RPAC for short at The Ohio State…read moreUniversity campus for years for a tour and when the State Summer Games for Special Olympics Ohio is held there when Volleyball, serving lunch and dinner there at times for huge events, and other things that the RPAC hosts. I have to get my soda from a soda machine because the RPAC in the basement near the lockers only takes payments from students and facility who are members of the RPAC, but they have huge space for working out, taking fitness classes, and another pool that has 8 lanes (25 yards) that has a movable floor and waterslide area for families. Thank you for the RPAC at The Ohio State University.

Large workout space with many machines, classes, and various workout areas. Can get really busy in…read morethe late afternoon, so it's beneficial to time workouts accordingly!