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.

This facility is a significant asset to the residents of Newport News & beyond. Today I wrote more…read moreabout it after a visit yesterday, including pictures I took of the interior & exterior of the center. https://www.adambgarrett.com/post/denbigh-community-center

I am not entirely sure what this place is. My first and only experience with it was when it…read morerecently hosted the Arts Ballet Academy (of which my son is a member) when they put on a recital/show. The stage and space surrounding was great. It accommodated the performance very well. I volunteered to help break down the set afterwards, so I got a good look at the backstage area. I have a bit of experience with theater/performative arts, and I can say that this stage is an exceptionally good one. The show was wonderful, but of course that's more to the credit of the Academy, and the kids. Anyway, as I said I've only been here once, but it served the purpose it needed extremely well. I would definitely recommend the space here to anyone trying to find a stage for whatever reason.

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 staff here are nice , but unhelpful . A good place to go and watch Halloween and Christmas…read moremovies while exercising .

This is a simple venue that was spacious enough to accommodate a small wedding. The women's…read morerestroom could use a few repairs (toilet paper dispenser) and needed restocking of soap, but sufficient enough. As a guest, it was s a comfortable place.

As a venue for an event, this place is a very solid four stars. It's not the largest, and there's…read morenot a lot of parking if you have to compete with a full lot at the nearby library, but those are the only two downsides. I think the space is a little larger than it appears from the outside, especially looking from the library. There are plenty of bathrooms and they're just a little bit out of the way, which is great for events. Acoustics for live music were nice and there were enough power outlets. They allow a lot of personal decorations, so you can really make the space your own. The space itself is very neutral with light walls - a good canvas. From my experience at a wedding reception, this place can look absolutely beautiful. Any sort of party with 30-60ish guests would fit nicely here.

I've been a member of the JCC Rec Center for over two years and never knew that my annual…read moremembership could also been used at this humble gym. It's close to where I just moved so I'm sure this will quickly become a regular spot for me. It's very no frills in that it has your basic cardio machines,weight machines and a few free weights, but it gets the job done. Attached to an elementary school, membership gets you access to a basketball court and pretty nice locker rooms. I've noticed that there are aerobics classes a couple of nights during the week. Not sure if it's extra $, but honestly it seems to be geared towards the seniors so doesn't matter to me. I like that it never seems to be busy. The equipment appears to be old equipment from the JCC Rec Center, but it still works. Membership here (without access to JCC) is only $50 for a whole year.

This is a great addition to the area the state of the art rec center has so many activities for the…read morecommunity everything from seniors karaoke to a gym and walking trail outside There is plenty of parking in new activities added monthly you can check out the website for updates or pop in for a preview They are currently hiring a senior activity Director, which will then open up a lot of programs for our local community in the 55 and up range. The staff here are absolutely wonderful and the building itself is beautiful. The architecture is very unique and it's very clean. I am very glad they decided to build us in our neighborhood.

I have to say in the past two years we have been stationed at Langley AFB, I did not realize we had…read morea USO on base. I'll blame covid, we moved here July 2020. They are located to the right of the post office kinda of behind the Burger King. I recently participated in the ice cream sundae event and the coffee connection event. Both were fantastic. My kiddos enjoyed the ice cream and I enjoyed the coffee connection. It was myself and 3 other spouses. It was nice to just be in a small group chatting. We tye-dyed and chit chatted. Kristen who hosted both events was low key and kind. They are a 501c3, and operate on donations. I have experienced all that the USO has to offer in various locations, states, bases and airports. We use them a lot when we are traveling if an airport has a USO. It really helps my husband if he has sensory overload during layovers or before take off. The volunteers are extremely helpful and kind. The USO is also family friendly. Thank you USO for all your support! This family appreciates you!

Looking forward to great things!…read more My church is opening it's doors even wider! I attended the Grand Opening events for the newly built Family Life Center! This establishment offers: a full basketball court gymnasium, seating in the gym, a full kitchen, meeting rooms, a fitness center, office space etc. It is beautiful inside. Consider this place for all your event space needs at a great price. The Family Life Center is located adjacent to the main sanctuary. Plenty of parking and the entrance is handicap accessible as well. I attended the Grand Opening on a Friday night and the gymnasium was transformed into a reception area for 100+ attendees. There was still room to feature a live band that consisted of at least 5 members. I am loving it! The vibe is awesome and I cannot wait to use all the amenities this center offers. This two level center has stairs as well as elevator access. Have fun and enjoy life :)

It was only the second time I had been to this Rec Center. Neither time included activities. The…read morefirst was to check out the walking lanes in the pool. This time was for an event being held in a large meeting room off the lobby. The location is on the portion of Newtown Road where the road turns east & the remainder is called Diamond Springs Road. This portion of the road actually runs between Haygood Road and that split. On the campus of buildings are also two elementary schools. The land, previously a farm, was donated to the city by the Williams Family, There are definite positives & negatives to the indoor pool. It appeared from my viewpoint to be slightly smaller than that of Bayside Rec Center. The walking lanes are fantastic for those who enjoy or need that experience for therapeutic reasons. But it does take away from the pool space for those who go to swim or just splash. There are outside activities that aren't available at Bayside. A large connected & fenced splash area was great for younger kids running through the water on a hot day. It gave the feel of a series of stationary underground sprinklers. I viewed an enclosed skate board ramp. Adjacent to that was something being used that was below ground level. I'm not sure what type of activity was involved. I didn't venture further down the meeting room hall. But the large glass window room in which my event was held was great & very accessible. One big flaw was the lack of handicapped parking spaces. I only saw four & had to park in hinterlands in terrible heat. This Rec Center is a great addition to this part of Bayside. It's walking distance from a lot of condo's & apartments. So kids can get there very easily in the summer. The Williams family's land donation is being put to good use.

it's been a year and change since I wrote my last review. We did get a security officer for a while…read morebut he retired and once again no security. But since then the situation has gotten better. The new building supervisor has a different way of handling the center and the problems have subsided. There is only so much we as employees can do when parents aren't responsible enough to raise their children properly and adults who lose their temper like children, but we are doing our best to keep our patrons safe.