We have attended gymnastics and ice skating lessons here. Everything has been great. I wish classes…read morewere a bit smaller for ice skating.

Parks are beautiful but during a girls softball tournament the women's restroom was locked. Not…read morevery useful for 90% of the visitors.

We have been members of the Westlake Rec for years. It is a great facility for so many reasons!…read more 1) the aquatics area- more than just a pool! There is a lap pool, diving pool, warm water pool, 2 slides, a lazy river and a kiddie pool that has zero entry. It's a great way to visit a tropical climate while it's snowy in cleveland (they keep it toasty and warm in the pool area!). 2) the group exercise classes- we personally love Insanity, by teacher Liz Simon! It is Wednesdays at 6:30 and really an awesome workout. We enjoy the upbeat teacher who keeps us motivated, we love the good music and we also love how the workout it always changing. So it's never a dull moment. That hour flies by!! 3) the exercise machines - I personally like the treadmills, but there are ellipticals, nautilus machines, rowing machines, etc. 4) the birthday parties! our kids have had their birthday party here, and it is a really fun experience for all! 5) the facility is extra clean (especially the locker rooms) 6) open gym! We love to go and shoot hoops every now and then :) Give it a try, you won't be disappointed!!

Facility is above average for a community recreation center and pool. Unfortunately some of the…read morestaff are not so nice. Individuals such as Ann at the front desk make you feel as if you are a major inconvenience to them.

Lady at the front always seems like she's on drugs and is very flirty. I use to let my kids go…read morethere but because of the lady at the front desk I got them a membership at berea. but grafton rec was a very good one other then the lady at the front desk I highly suggest you guys fire her or get someone new or at least drug check her

I just recently signed up at this gym and love it! Everyone here is very kind and helpful. The…read moreowner and staff are friendly. I would recommend this facility to anyone ranging from a casual exerciser to a serious fitness guru. They offer various classes from jujutsu to weightlifting.

Outdoor pool My kids…read moreloved it! I have been to splashzone for years and this was my first time utilizing the outdoor pool. It costs $8 per person no matter the age. We had three young children with us. You enter through the main pool area and walk to your right out a set of doors. There is a large pool area that is sectioned off for different uses. There is a gradual entry area with a water playground for kids, this is connected to the main part of the pool that gets about 5 feet deep. There are 2 slides that you have to be 48 inches to ride. The lifeguards have a break for 15 minutes after 45 minutes of swimming. All kids have to get out of the water. While waiting there are lots of lounge chairs, a snack shack offer ice cream, hot dogs, pretzels, etc. along with a playground and swing area for the kids. There are also two indoor areas you can take the kids to play with the frog pool for younger kids and the indoor water playground.

Here's a clean, readable Yelp-style review that keeps your experience intact but flows more…read moresmoothly and sounds polished: First Visit to Splash Zone - Overland, Ohio This was my first visit to Splash Zone in Overland, Ohio. Registration is a bit of a process. You first have to create a profile through the Lorain County Metro Parks system, then return to the Splash Zone site to register for a specific program on a designated day and time. Once registered, the system shows your cost--mine initially showed $0. I arrived about 30 minutes early on the morning of my class, which turned out to be helpful because I had to re-register in person. After completing that, I was told there would normally be a $3 fee due to my SilverSneakers account. However, the woman at the front desk kindly let me attend for free that day, explaining that future visits would be $3. Since I'd never been there before, I had to navigate through several locker and pool areas. There are multiple pools separated by glass dividers with automatic doors--someone shared a helpful tip that the small black box above the door shows which side to stand on to trigger it. The instructor came in without much of an introduction, set up a small carry-on-size speaker, put on her headset, and began the class. The workout was aqua Tabata (a Japanese-style interval workout): 20 seconds of fast-paced movement followed by 10 seconds of rest. The class lasted 45 minutes. I stayed for about 30 minutes, choosing to leave early since shower space is limited and I like to be considerate of others. The workout itself was excellent, and being in the water felt really good. The showers, however, were not great--hair on the floor and a general "public park" feel, even at 10:30 a.m. I was glad I wore water shoes. On the plus side, the water temperature and the very hot shower afterward were appreciated. The instructor mentioned that this is her business and encouraged people to connect on Facebook (with a profile photo), and it's clear she's very talented. Overall, despite a few logistical and cleanliness issues, I'd go back again--and next time, I'd happily pay the $3 when I'm in town.

I decided to visit for the first time on Monday, 15 January 2024 as I had the day off of work due…read moreto the MLK Day holiday. I remember texting my friend Vlad because I was so excited to use the sauna at the Strongsville Rec. Center. He said that I probably would find Russian men in the sauna which I did, 2 of them (apparently Russians love saunas which is cool...haha). I am writing this review a year later, in Feb. 2025. A day pass cost me about $10, if I can remember correctly. I like that this option exists because I don't have to join as a member to use the gym and sauna. GYM/POOL/SAUNA -- At the upstairs gym, I used the stair master and walking track. I also noticed that they have a weights room downstairs but I didn't use it because I didn't have a lot of time. I then used the sauna and steam room downstairs. I stayed in the sauna for about 10 mins and I stayed in the steam room for about 5 mins. The sauna is very small but manageable. There were 3 men in there when I entered. I appreciate that there is a camera inside incase of any emergencies. The steam room is a bit bigger which felt nice. It feels good to be spaced out between people. TIPS -- I recommend bringing a towel to sit on while you're in the Sauna and Steam room. Bring a water bottle too. Also, bring a padlock and key to lock your bag and clothes in the changing room (locker room). I didn't bring a lock because I didn't realize that I would need one so I carried my wallet with me while I used the gym and sauna. Now that it is winter as I'm writing this review, I want to return to the sauna and steam room. The whole gym and pool/sauna area gets very crowded so I recommend that you arrive early. Also, I noticed that some floors were not very clean as I walked around the pool/sauna area. **** GOAL of 365 reviews in 2025 - 34/365 total reviews in 2025 - 815 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 5 February 2025

So far so good in coming for swim lessons. The facility is a bit dated, but overall it serves its…read morepurpose well. It has a few different pools including a kids pirate ship.

The rest period for water park is supposed to be 15 minutes yet they blow the whistle at twenty…read moretill then don't let the children back in till a couple minutes after the hour. Never heard of anywhere having 20 something minute breaks but seems to be the thing at Brookpark water park.

It's a complete smelly joke. With all the leaks from the roof . I'm sure there is major mold all…read morearound. The hours are for the employees not the residents. Lived here over 20 years, I've seen this city pay employees Hugh sums of money with great health care packages. They in turn never return calls, and when they do they give you attitude. The city council is a pure clown circus. If you want a good workout go to Middleburg Hts. Brookpark is no better than Cleveland. They have truly raped this city for any future growth. I like many people are fleeing from this toxic city.

Now that my kids are older we are able to enjoy more of the rec center activities…read more We decided to spend the day there. In the back they have basketball courts. There are balls to borrow so you don't have to bring your own. I called ahead to confirm that a court would be open since they always have other activities going on. We walked on the track upstairs. They have a little sitting area we were able to pack a picnic and snack before going to the pool. The pool entrance has several family bathrooms to change in. Plus the locker rooms. In the locker rooms they have a nice sauna so you can warm up. The pool area the kids love since it is spacious and divided into sections. The younger one enjoyed the water play area and the older ones enjoyed the slide. They were able to go over and over again with little wait. Overall a lot of fun for a family. Cost about $10 per person for a day pass.

Definitely recommend for swimming options for littles! Small Slide, splash area with filling bucket…read morethat dumps, (is loud in this small area), good depth in the littles area, zero depth pool entrance there, deeper pool in this side of the building, a hot tub lazy circle thing (littles not allowed) & a big slide! My kids can swim pretty well with their puddle jumpers so we had a good time here! Rules are they have to stay within arms length of you though! & only cost guard approved arm floaties/puddle jumpers are allowed here. Day pass good price. $8 I think? They recommended if you plan to to 3 or more times buy a pass. Great way to spend a rainy day if you're in the area! Pics below are off of a travel FB page I follow. Not my own. But all pics are exactly what it looks like. Do check their website or FB for open availability to this area for the day you are planning & time frames!

Way too hot in the dance studio. Absolutely no rhyme or…read morereason. Unreal. Why can't they get this fixed already?

Honestly, is it just too difficult to maintain a constant average room temperature between 68 and…read more70 degrees in the Aerobics/Dance Studio? Workout temperatures of 76 degrees and higher for Zumba, Kettlebell and other aerobic classes simply is not safe - especially for the older patrons of your group classes.