Worst gym experience of my life. I was working out with athletic shorts, sports bra, and a flowy…read moretank top. I was approached and told i would have to wear a t shirt because my gym attire was " inappropriate." I have never felt more shamed nor targeted as a female in my entire life. What a shame! Do not go here unless you want to wear a track suit while working out. Disgusting staff and management whom need to be fired. As a paying customer with a membership I will NEVER return here and will encourage my friends, co workers, and family to not do so as well. Female misogyny comes in many forms at the rec center gym!

I really like this gym and the classes. Wish I could attend more of the classes though, majority of…read morethem are held while most people with jobs are working. I specifically like the water aerobics classes but can only do Tuesday and Thursday evening and Saturday. Wish they had classes before 8am or more after 5pm.

I visited this center for a private event last weekend…read more I heard about this center before and wanted to check it out, but never got around to it. I still really didn't check it out last Saturday. I only walked in the front door - to the right - and the event was in the banquet rooms to the right. If I had to guess about two rooms were used to accompany about 100 people. Overall, I was please with the center. I did see young boys enjoying the facility. I did notice this center is only open from 12p-4p on Saturdays. Unlike most recreation centers in the area, this one looks to be the the largest or in close competition with others in the city. Plenty of parking! Check them out when time permits. Have fun and enjoy life :)

This center is huge and so amazing. I came here because of tge google reviews and they were so on…read morepoint. Greeted with kindness, everything is spotless, seniors are working out, I mean really pumping iton. I am motivated. The parking lot is wonderful too. Spaces are wider than usual to accommodate newer vehicles. The mixture of ages is very nice. I am jazzed by the positive attitudes and smiles. Loving it.

Quarterpath recreation Center no longer has a out doors swimming pool. Someone needs to remove that…read morephoto it is Miss leading.

I only took a quick peek inside. Mostly just a large basketball/volleyball court and some racket…read moreball courts. Our time is just spent at the pool. $4 let's you swim all day. $3 for the kids. Life guards on duty, a slide that empty into 12 feet of water and a decent area to do laps. Lockers in the bathroom that you can lock if you bring your own lock and just a overpriced vending machine for refreshments. There's also sand volleyball and 3 tennis courts out back.

I've had a great experience at Princess Anne Recreation Center. I mainly use the weight room, which…read moreis very clean and well maintained. It can be a little crowded at times, but overall people have good gym etiquette and wipes are always available to clean equipment. My only suggestion would be a bit more space--especially in front of the mirrors for free weights, since that area can feel tight. I took one class that was slightly more advanced than I expected, but the instructor offered modifications and everyone was welcoming. The front desk staff are consistently friendly and helpful. I haven't used the pool myself, but family members have and really enjoy it. Overall, it's a solid facility with a positive atmosphere.

The recreational centers in our area are a great alternative to gym memberships. They are more…read moreaffordable especially if you have a family and they offer so many options. There is something for everyone regardless of age. The facilities are well maintained and staffed. Everyone is so friendly and professional. From the moment you walk in someone is greeting you with a smile. What I've noticed that has made an impression on me is that everyone I have encounter seems happy to work there. I highly recommend the centers in our area. I have been to four different ones and I have been impressed with all of them.

The student rec center is a HUGE sports center that caters to students and members of the community…read moreof all abilities. All activities are scheduled so don't forget to check the ODU web site before venturing over. From the pool to the locker rooms everything is kept neat and clean. There is ample parking here but it may be a short walk to the facility. There is so much to see and do at the SRC. There is always a practice, or game happening. The students, employees, and volunteers are friendly and very helpful if you need help navigating the SRC. Happy Sporting Yeeps!!!

I usually go to the rec centers in VB cuz I live in VB area but since I'm an Odu student and the…read moremembership is included in my tuition, so why not use it you know. I'm not sure if there's a parking lot near this place but I just park at the garage where the parking office is, it should be a 5-10 min walk(Walking with friends talking gossip stuff maybe 20 mins lol). The check-in process was fast, for first-timers, you'll have to go to the desl and they'll show you how to register, as I remember you have to put your hands on the check-in thing 3 times then you're good to go. Well they'll teach you. After that you just have to punch in your UIN then put your hands on the check-in thing then you're good to go. I didn't have time to use the machines but they look amazing and new, and there is a big variety of machines. There's also a track on the secomd floor for people to jog. And there's a swimming pool, a climbing wall(not always open, look for the schedule online), many rooms for classes(some of them are free, look for them online), squash rackets etc. There's a place where you can rent all the equipment to play, I came here to play basketball so I rent a basketball, and it is a Nike. The reason I took one star off is because of the basketball court. Although it is huge and I like how they put a thing to block the farthest court so the intense games on the other side won't worry about us the chill people having our ball rolling into their court, the floor is slippery, which means it is dirty. The floor is also weird because the ball won't bounce back, I guess they are some cheap materials. Overall, it is a good recreation center to workout, especially it's free for students so you cannot ask for more.

A community center is supposed to be a place where you can hold club meetings, throw a birthday…read moreparty, enjoy the pool, and, yes, take a class and work out in the gym. This place is just a gym with too many rules. Here's what I've been asked to stop doing or even leave for: Swimming too slowly in the pool lanes Not playing tennis in the tennis court (my child and I were the only ones there, and we were playing) Bringing a child younger than 9 or 14 onto the track Playing basketball with a basketball brought from home. All the others are ALWAYS taken. They confiscated my ball. Going the wrong way in the pool. The lifeguard didn't realize that going against the current is a form of exercise. Walking the track instead of running Stopping next to the track Sitting on the exercise equipment. It had a chair that I chose to sit on for two minutes. No one was around. Today, two fellow members kicked me out because I had flip-flops on. They were right about it being against the rules, but it just reminded me of the pervasive culture of entitlement and snobbery that exists at this location. For context, I have memory issues, which is why I had flip-flops on at the gym.

Love this recreation center. One of the reasons to feel good about being a VA Beach resident is…read morethat you get an annual membership for $120 and you get access to all the amenities (pool, gym, track, locker room, etc) and classes (tai chi, Zumba, yoga, etc ). Not only at this location but also other recreation centers as well! Parking is ample. You get full view of the pool to the left of the entrance and then the welcome/reception desk and even a peek at the indoor court. The membership signup was a breeze, the staff was helpful. Flyers of class schedule, pool and gym schedule and other locations are all available by the bulletin stand where you take schedule printouts. I cannot wait to start my early morning classes!

I see no reason to not go all the way providing Bow Creek Recreation Center a full 5 stars…read more It's the newest center in Virginia Beach being completely rebuilt around 8-10 years ago. This was my first visit since it's not in my area. However, I attended a pickleball clinic that was available. Plenty of parking and the area was clean. The center is back in a neighborhood is really the only negative, but not enough to deduct a full Star. There is an outdoor playground at the entrance. It appears a track too! Staff was welcoming when I checked in and directed me to the gym. Bow Creek has a high ceiling entrance of glass. The pool is the first thing you notice. My visit will focus on the gym and clinic. The two staff of Kat and Rob were great providing and overview of the game of Pickleball. I had never played and did not know the rules, the two hour clinic involved actually playing to learn. I walked out with confidence to actually play a game. I'm a huge fan of Virginia Beach Recreation and Bow Creek is a shining example of our new eras of centers. My understanding is others will be renovated/rebuilt over the next 10 years.

Bow Creek recreation center is is a nice surprise. It's not necessarily in a bad neighborhood, but…read moreit's nestled into a squarely working class one. As a city recreation center, it's one of several across VAB that offers a gym, pool, classes, event spaces, pickle ball, etc. There is a very nice pool inside when you first enter and they always have activities going on. I recently visited bc I wanted to rent one of their event rooms for a baby shower. I had a bit of an issue at first bc they were short on staff but was able to view the rooms and come back a few days later to sit and write out the paperwork and make payment. The event staff are excellent and it's such a good deal to be able to rent a room here with tables and chairs! They're so easygoing and helpful. I couldn't be happier. My event isn't until April but they furnish as many tables as you need and chairs for 30 people per room - so you can rent the half room with partition up for $45 an hour, or the full room for double with partition down and it fits 60. One of the rooms is larger and a few of them have water views and a small sink. I will update once we have our event but I'm thrilled with the service so far.

We visited this location specifically for the fishing pier and had an absolutely wonderful time. It…read moreis a fantastic spot to spend a few hours casting a line, whether you are an experienced angler or just looking for some casual fun. Beyond the fishing, the pier offers spectacular, wide-open views of the water. The entire area is remarkably clean and well-maintained. Another huge plus is the convenience factor--parking is entirely stress-free with an abundance of open spaces available, so you won't have to waste time searching for a spot.

Gone for fishing! Great place for that! They have boat ramps , public parking and a porta potty…read moreavailable! You can even have your feet in the sand. Great for kids! Best thing about this place is that it's FREE! What's not to like about that???