I don't belong to this community center but I have used their free kids play area which is so nice to offer it for free. The place seems very clean and the staff is friendly. I have been to birthday parties on some of their rooms they rent and they were good to deal with and friendly. They have a nice pool and workout area as well. read more

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Had a mixed experience here. The front desk interaction was a bit unprofessional; the staff seemed confused about whether to charge for a 2-year-old, leading to an awkward "up to you" exchange between employees before they decided to charge me. However, the pool itself was excellent. The water was perfectly warm, and my son really enjoyed himself. read more

I took my 2 small kids here for swimming and playtime in the jungle gym area and I was very impressed with it. It was all very clean, spacious, welcoming and decently priced for just a day pass. read more

Such a gem in downtown OP! My family and I like to get a 3-month membership in the chilly months because the hot tub and sauna feel so good after working out. My kids love the lazy river and slide. It has a zero entry pool and splash area for the little kids too. Classes do cost extra but the prices are very reasonable. They also have lovely community rooms and spaces available for birthday parties and any other events. Staff members are always kind and helpful. Shout out to Steve at the front desk and Rosemary the life guard! read more

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It was over priced. I went there for a day pass and the worker who when I walked in was on her phone said that I needed to pay $25 just to get in. The pool was small. The basketball court was taken by pickle ball players and the gym was good. The workers were rude and obnoxious would not recommend. read more

We went to the explorer room with our 19 month old to play inside on an extremely cold day and truly the best decision. The staff was so nice, play equipment was great, and had a view of the amazing pool they have there. The facilities are beautiful,clean, and inviting. It was busy but didn't feel crowded. Definitely will return to try more of the place. Happy playing! read more

Matt Ross Community Center - Explorer room - Fitness & Instruction Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

It is the best gym I have been to so far i like how it does not cost that much money to buy a pass or membership to get in it is a really good place read more

As a Community Center, Matt Ross is doing it right. I used to work around here and worked out during the evening rush most weekdays and it was always pretty great. If you live in OP specifically, the family plans are where it's at and are fairly priced. There's parking all around, the gym is nice enough with tracks, lots of cardio equipment, and natural light coming through. Beneath one of the track areas are basketball courts that are almost always occupied. The weight area was just OK, kind of lacking overall as they focus more on fitness machines vs free weights. Since this winter simply won't let up, we decided to spend a day off here so that my almost two year old could get some playtime in the water. We bought day passes ($7 per person, free under 2) and brought our own towels which was a good move as they don't offer them here. The pool experience was overall positive. My daughter LOVES the water, so it was fun splashing around, flying through the lazy river with her, and watching her do the little kids slide on a seemingly endless loop. I will say, this was a holiday in February so the pool was packed. PACKED. Like move your arm, hit a kid packed. Would definitely recommend coming when it's quieter as it's kind of overwhelming. My only real knock? It was cold in there. I know it's February, but the overall air temp in the pool room was pretty chilly. The water felt good at 86 degrees, but we all started shivering when out of the water for a bit. Also the facility is pretty big, but a lot of it is just offices and conference rooms. We used these for work in the past and they're pretty blah, no character whatsoever. But they're there. TL;DR; Matt Ross is a good community center that's clean, affordable, and accessible. Their gym and pool areas are nice, but the back half is just typical conference rooms and event spaces. read more

My daughter is old enough to swim so I decided to buy a day pass for $7 to see if it's something we can get into to get out of the house during the cold season. After a week I decided to buy a membership and now we have been going a few days a week. They have a kids pool with a big slide, lap pool, hot tub and a wet/dry sauna, Plus they have a gym & basketball courts. I am glad I we started going here, now we can plan activities. read more

I recently gave a baby shower at Matt Ross. It was a wonderful experience except for an associate named Michelle. She was very rude. I was told I could use the easel for the welcome sign in hallway & was informed by Michelle there was a $15 charge the day of the shower. I didn't mind the charge but did mind her rude behavior. She came to me during the shower & asked that I come now to pay the $15. I told her I would pay when shower was over since I was giving it. She said very hatefully to pay by the time she left at 4. I agreed to do that. She walked by the door several times looking in & once even told my friend attending the shower to send me down to pay the $15. So during the shower I went to pay so she would leave me alone & Robert who was very nice said not to worry about it. He also brought me a large trash can to pick up trash. Kelly who helped me with making the reservation was very nice & helpful. I called on Monday morning to see if I left some linen bags In the closet for rented table cloths & again Kelly was rude & told me I left trash in the closet. I forgot to throw away hangers & plastic bags. My husband went in & discarded the trash & picked up linen bags. I apologized to Robert for forgetting that & he said no problem. I would recommend Matt Ross for your event but steer clear of Michelle. They advised me that coaching with her would be handled. I don't mind paying money for the extras but don't appreciate being treated rudely. So overall except for Michele was a good experience! read more

It is so fun I would highly recommend the pool and such a cool place I love Matt Ross, community Center great place for kid too!

Great people and a lot of amenities with a full kids pool, lap lane Jacuzzi and sauna. Sauna's can be beneficial for heart health.

Matt Ross feels like a well kept secret. Great employees, great location, and wonderful group fitness classes. It's very reasonably priced as well. The cycling classes are my favorite! Wendi and Cathy do an awesome job! read more

8/29/22 been going to this gym for about a year now, I got to the gym about 12-12:30 not even two minutes into my workout terry came to my workout area and said you are dress unappreciated, that I need to put my shirt on,which i didn't, then he came ones more to tell me to put my shirt on again, I told him to stay away from me and get a manager this wasn't any better him am I got into a little argument,they want to pick an choose to whom they apply there rule too, rules should be equal for everyone.no body is going to tell me how to dress not terry,not the manager.will I renew my membership,no,no,no,....Zero star but it wasn't an option. read more

I LOVE THIS GYM. It's super inexpensive. The staff is very nice and welcoming. I want to mention one fantastic staff member, Steve. He is always so nice, helpful, and greets me by my name. I love spending time here either playing basketball or lifting. My only complaints are I wish there were more squat racks in the weight room. As well as a more open area to do more explosive exercises. I also wish that they were open longer because I would love to spend my Saturday nights playing pick-up basketball at the gym. read more

Okay, so when you think of a community center, you probably think kids and old people, right? And you'd be right here. Community centers are always going to cater to those demos - and well that they should - kids and seniors are important parts of our society. What's cool about Matt Ross is that you have a 5-lane Olympic length swimming pool in addition to the mega pool with kids slides and toys. You also have a great workout area, an indoor track, basketball courts, and large rooms you can rent for meetings. The center is kept generally very clean and I'm pretty proud to be an Overland Park resident with access to something like this that is the same price or cheaper than the 24 Hour Fitness 5 blocks away and has way more parking (and does not have the temptation of a lovely Dunkin Donuts in the parking lot, damnit :-) read more

It is an amazing community center. My kids love the pool and I love the hot tub! It is wonderful part of downtown Overland Park.

at like 6:15 pm on Thursday dec 11 a blonde haired lady came down and very rudely ended a game of basketball going on. i got there at 5 and there was full court games goin on which I guess is against the rules... she came down pissed and started saying whoever moved some sign was gonna get banned. when I was leaving she tried to accuse me, who got their after the games started, of moving this sign. and saying that I'm gonna be banned. I've been a member for over 5 years now and this year in particular the staff have been unpleasant. if you're not a senior citizen it seems like the staff just don't wanna see you there , it's weird man. if you're a hooper Matt Ross is no longer the move. theres a few cool guys that work at Matt Ross don't get me wrong. some really cool people I've gotten to know a little bit over the years. but the bad ones leave the lasting impression read more

As a family this place is PERFECT! It seems the be directed more towards seniors and families which makes us feel right at home with our well behaved almost 2 year old. Starting with price - you get a discount for being a resident of Overland Park, which we are not. The pricing for us as a family evens out to less than $60 a month. FOR ALL 3 OF US! Classes cost extra, as does the child watch area but that's literally only $1 so considering most places don't even have a place to keep children safe that is an absolute steal in my book. They offer big discounts if you pay for the year upfront, but they also offer a 3 month plan if you want to try the place out before you commit, which is what we did. We try to stay away from the weight/cardio area because it does tend to be pretty full with very active seniors. My husband or I will go without the little one, but I'd hate for him to get in the way. That being said, there is a suspended walking/running track (1/10th of a mile) and it's perfectly wide enough for strollers and multiple walkers. The lap pool only has a few lanes, but they have the most incredible water area for children. There is a pool that my almost 2 year old can go down by himself no problem! (There's a big cushion less than an inch of water at the bottom). There is a big slide for older kids/adults and a smaller lazy river with a surprisingly strong current. They have life jackets, noodles, and boards available for use and multiple lifeguards on duty at any given time. And remember those huge indoor jungle gyms where everyone had their 10th birthday party in the early-to-mid-90s? Well they have a brand new one! It's three stories with a big slide at the top. It slows down enough at the end so the kiddos can't fly out. There are tunnels and rollers and everything is padded. I was worried about my little man, but he loves it! (To be fair he's physically advanced and over 3ft tall). It's big enough that my husband or I can comfortably climb up to the middle level to watch him just in case. For anyone with serious interest in fitness this may not be the place for you. For seniors and young families this is right up your alley and a great way to keep active when the weather isn't ideal, which let's get real is over half of the year! read more

I was super happy going there for my work out this morning. I am visiting family in the area and thrilled to find the entire gym spotless and the equipment in really great condition, and most of all CLEAN! I appreciated the signs "wipe machine before and after use." I have visited several gyms since Covid and this by far is the cleanest. I'm looking for a new gym when I get home as we just moved and the place near my house always has dirty equipment. No one, and I mean no one, wipes down the machines before or after. Scary and shocking during Covid. I felt safe at Matt Ross and look forward to going back to do my cardio (bike, walking on indoor track -- perfect in wintertime, too). Weight machines are newer, although the leg press was out of order and one of the workers said it's already been a week. I really need this machine for part of my PT rehab. I'll still give this place five stars as it really is the best gym I've gone to! Thank you! UPDATE: the leg press has been repaired just one day later!! read more

The facility is nice and clean. My only complaint are the quality of the staff. They have some good staff members and some pick and choose what rules they want to enforce and on certain days. Other staff are lazy. Some staff are really good but they get over shadowed by the not as good staff. If it was closer to my house I would get a membership though. read more

Nice place. I wish covid-19 hadn't effectively canceled my membership. Good clean equipment and a fun pool area. My family and I enjoyed our time at the Matt Ross Community Center! read more

Wouldn't even give them 1 star. If you are thinking about renting out an event room here I highly do not recommend it. Terrible costumer service. They kept wanting to charge extra money for every little thing on top of us already prepaying for the room. Paid for 1.5 hours of swimming and 1 hour of the room. Table was set up and nobody was using the room and they would not unlock it even though the kids were getting cranky and ready to eat. Finally unlocked the door to prepare the food and tried to kick us out early before the time Was up. Super disappointed spending all that money there for the staff to be super weird and a birthday party to be ruined. On top of that they keep the locker rooms for the pool like an ice box so all the kids were crying because they were freezing. read more

Matt Ross is kind of a random find for me, but I'm really glad we stumbled upon it. I'm currently in a month-long class membership that only cost $30. 30 freaking dollars! This gets you access to all their awesome classes, which have been amazing (and ass-kicking). I've been going 2-3 times a week to take yoga, pilates and spin class. (Note: Spin class is deadly. You will burn 400+ calories but it is a KILLER. I hate it and I love it. And I'm sore right now.) There are also weekly/monthly/yearly memberships to the whole center, which includes a huge gym, track and pool area with slides that would make me love life if I was still a kid. But honestly, I've found I work out so much better and harder if I'm in one of the class settings. The $30/month and $75/3 months are, again, an awesome deal. I'm currently contemplating joining in on their 5:45 a.m. pilates class. I am also a lunatic. read more

GOOD *Reasonable price for a family with a membership. *Insanely good price for an Overland Park family with a membership. *Nice place to run indoors when the weather stinks. *Surprisingly liberal hours for a community rec center. *Great kiddie pool facilities complete with a lazy river thingamajig. *Seemingly vigilant lifeguards always near the pool. *Clean, nice locker rooms with better-than-most-gym showers. *Decent assortment of weight machines--more than most beginners would need. *Quick check-in/check-out. *Clean towels. *Hot tub! *Courteous staff. BAD *Don't go assuming you'll be able to hop right in the lap pool. Often in use. *Occasionally, the hot tub is out of commission, causing me to weep profusely. *I think the Wifi is lousy, but maybe it's just my phone. OVERALL The 1 & 2 star reviews are from people who should re-calibrate their expectations for a community center. This is not a high-end gym, and they're not trying to be one. Yes, there will be crazy kids in the fun pool and seniors walking in the lap pool. No, you can't be 100% sure the cardio machine of your choice will be readily available. If you assess it based on what it actually ***is***, it's a five-star community center. read more

Can't really speak much on the aquatics and weight room, but the gym's decent, clean and spacious. I just wish it was not $7 just to get in and shoot hoops for two hours. Since the wonderful city of Olathe is gracious enough to neglect having a community center, Matt Ross is the only other one in the area that works for everyone. The gym is rather small but the hoops are maintained and replaced when they are worn. Nothing more annoying than trying to shoot a basketball through ripped hoops. But again, at $7 a pop, i'm sure they have plenty of cash to keep replacing them . . . . . read more

My husband and I were members for a year and I decided not to write this review until I tried out another fitness center to compare it. First, if you're a couple and not a "senior couple" you have to pay the family rate. Seems a bit silly that my husband and I would pay the same as a family of four, but ok. Also, in addition to the $500 a year to maintain our membership, if we want to take any classes, it's an additional $33 bucks per month each. Ouch. So if you crunch the numbers, that's over $100/month for both of us. Now that might seem reasonable if the facilities were top notch, but they're not. The pool is constantly overrun with children and even the area where one could supposedly do laps is impossible to swim in because there are so many teenagers just hanging out. The circuit equipment is sparse and is not well-maintained. My husband and I attempted on multiple occasions to get someone to do something about the broken back extension machine but finally gave up. When you look inside the mechanism of the circuit machines, there is a lot of build up because they're not properly cleaned. Since we were on a budget, we didn't pay extra for classes, so most of our use of the facility was limited to the walking track, the exercise bikes and the circuit machines and it was frustrating when they were so poorly maintained that we felt we could be injured. I really would have liked to support our local community center on an ongoing basis, but it's outside of our budget, particularly since we were not able to make full use of the facilities on an ongoing basis, nor could we afford to pay additional charges for classes. We are currently members of another gym that is nearby. It is much larger and it is much better maintained. The monthly fees are inclusive of exercise classes which encourages us to make good use of the opportunity. I'll write a review on our new gym after I've had a bit more time to appropriately evaluate it, but so far, it makes me wonder why we ever wasted our money on Matt Ross. And now for you families...Matt Ross is probably a GREAT place for you. I have seen families there in droves enjoying the pool and running wild through the locker rooms. I see this as the future of this facility as singles and couples without children probably have different goals and the facility seems to be very well suited to families, but maybe not the rest of us. read more

This review is for those wondering whether they should rent one of the conference rooms for a private function at this community center. I hosted a birthday party in the "Hearth Room" and it was a wonderful event. The staff was helpful and accommodating. They worked with me with all my little requests and didn't mind that I was a little frazled and maybe a tad over-stressed the day of the event (planning food displays, children's entertainment, decorations, etc...) All in all, it was a wonderful experience and all my guests had a great time. I think I even got the center some business because I saw some guests stopping by the information desk to inquire about renting spaces for their events! One last note: Children of my guests were welcome to play in the Explorer Room which is ideal for ages 3 - 9. It's what's even better is that it's free. There has to be an adult supervising, so that's something to keep in mind. All the kids had a great time. read more

We had a Baby Shower at Matt Ross and I want to say Everything West Great!! The staff was amazing. Noah helped us and we loved him!! Great place to have a Party. Thank You !! I highly recommend this facility. read more

We recently joined the Matt Ross CC. We absolutely love it here. It is huge, it is beautiful, it is well maintained, and it is close to the house. They have indoor pools, a lazy river, an aquatic treadmill, 2 full court basketball courts, free weights, nautilus equipment, a great array of lifecycle machines, mens locker room, womens locker room, family locker room, tons of fitness classes, big screen TVs in the fitness room, open WiFi, a fireplace room, a billiard/video game/vending room, and tons of banquet and meeting rooms. They have great planning facilities from kid's birthday parties all the way to an executive business meeting. A one year membership for a family is $500 or $46 a month. If I have access to the indoor pool for that price, why can't I have access to the outdoor pools in OP as well? Seems exorbitant that I have to pay an extra membership to enjoy the outdoor pools during the summer. The only other thing that kept me from ranking it 5 stars was no racquetball courts. Other than that, they have everything you could possibly need and they take great care of their facility and equipment. I especially enjoy the finger print sign in device. That way I can lock my wallet in my car and not have to worry about whipping out a membership card. Great place!!! read more

Great for kids. Disappointed they're charging same amount as before for "covid" restrictions. Pool slides should be open as well as daycare

I really do love the Matt Ross Community Center. The classes are wonderful, the locker rooms are always very clean, the pools are huge and also very clean and they provide towels to members... BUT.. the therapy pool drives me a bit crazy. If this is a part of your consideration to join this gym, it's a great option but it's frustrating too. Sometimes the jets don't work which makes it difficult to get the sort of workout I am looking for. If you are looking for more "walking and stretching" than "running" in the pool, this might not bother you. The water aerobics are really good. If you are looking for a more relaxed class, take the instructor VJ. If you like a real workout (like I do) go for Rebecca or Carol. They are great! The class options are many; light, medium or intense workouts. I love that all the teachers are so nice and give you all the variations. They all seem to be well trained and love what they do. I also appreciate that they watch form. Bad form can get someone into trouble pretty fast. I'm currently loving the TRX (total-body resistance exercise.). All the machines are clean and well maintained. The building itself is beautiful and also very well maintained. When it comes to cancelations or changes in schedule, they have a system that can text/email you, but you must sign up for the service. It's well worth it in the winter though. There's nothing like driving through the snow to find a cancelled class. All in all.. Matt Ross is still a good deal for what you get. Great actually. read more

I mostly just go for the workout facilities. The membership fees are pretty reasonable and it used to be a good play to get a good workout in. The problem is that recently it has become so overbooked and crowded at most times that it is almost impossible to do any kind of set routine, unless you have hours to spend waiting on the limited space and equipment to free up. read more

I love Matt Ross Community Center. First, I've had memberships at Golds, Snap, and 24 Hour Fitness. I've regretted all of those but I've not regretted the Matt Ross membership. The rates are really quite fair. It is true that a membership does not get you classes. However, if you comparison shop, the prices are comparable to the local YMCAs and any other center that offers a gym and group exercise. The facility is very clean and I think the equipment is well-kept. I work out 5 days a week using a combination of free weights, cardio, and circuit equipment. Rarely is anything out of service and even if it is, it is repaired within a few days. While it's true that the pool is often overrun with families, there are designated times for lap swim. A family membership is only $43 a month. So, even if you're just a couple that is 21.50/person. That's a great deal! And if you're a family, well the cost/person just goes down with each additional member. Great place and great staff. read more

Please read this review we will never go back here! I had my sons FIRST birthday party here 02/08/2020. I failed to read their BAD REVIEWS which resulted in a BAD experience. I booked the cabana room and a pool party for my sons first birthday. He is such a water baby. You can swim from 4:30-6:00 pm and you get the room from 6:00-7:00pm. My party was a young crowd of babies so they were tuckered out quite early well with that being said one of my guests went and asked for the room to be opened (they take all your stuff and lock you out) so we could heat the cold food up in the crockpot. I entered the room around 5:30 to cut the pizza and cake as my guest were getting tuckered out in the pool. My son was done and cold so we got him dressed in their freezing cold dressing room. My husband and son came into the room we paid for because it was unlocked and I started to cut him a pizza slice because he was hungry and crying. There was a RUDE older lady maybe in her 60s with blonde hair came down and told us we weren't allowed in this room until 6:00 and not a minute early. I told the lady my son was hungry and asked her why we weren't allowed to be in a room that's set up for OUR party? She said that's her policy with a NASTY NASTY attitude. I asked her if we could gather our guest and start earlier and she replied with yeah whatever you can have the room until 6:05 as she showed me a paper as to when someone else entered the room stating 5:05pm. She told me we needed to leave by 6:05pm because we only paid for one hour. She stormed off mad at me for being UPSET with her nasty demeanor and lack of information. She comes back down with what I am guessing is a manager she didn't tell me her name or why she was having to mediate. The blonde slapped her finger on her watch showing me its time to go I told the lady she was rude and dismissed her. The other lady who I am assuming is a manager again I have no idea tried to explain to me that she was going to INVESTIGATE when I entered the room and determine the time we had to leave. My guests are eating pizza and they are trying to kick us out. They had nobody booked before or after us as they stated. They made a huge deal for letting someone in to start a crockpot for a room we paid for. Please do not go here the customer service is terrible. Their staff needs to be trained for parties if you want to babysit and have strict rules you should have an employee stay with the group and advise us where we can take a bunch of toddlers. The worst $175 I've ever spent. Please save your money and go to another place. Oh and they kicked us out at 6:30! They actually kicked us out didn't even let us pick up the room. read more

It's $7 per person in the swim area even if you do not swim. My son is 9 years old and I took him to swim laps to prepare for summer swim team. They wouldn't allow him to go swim and I watch from the window. They would allow him to swim if i additionally paid to sit there. I am not sure its worth $14 to swim laps for 20 minutes. In the past, they have made quite a bit of money from me as I pay the daily charge for him to prepare for swim team. No more Matt Ross for me. read more

I have been a member for 3 years. I will not be renewing. To many old men not wiping off exercise equipment when done. I am tired of asking staff to monitor this. No one seems to care! read more

We've belonged here since it opened in 2007. It's still very new looking, everything's very nice. I love the weight room and the kids used the pool a lot when they were younger. read more

Matt Ross is a great place to work out. Lots of treadmills, elliptical, bikes, freeweghts and machines. Rarely a wait to use any of them. Very reasonably priced. Very clean and helpful staff. Been to 24 hour fitness and to the YMCA. No comparison. the $7 daily charge is a steal for all you have access to. Can pay daily, monthly or yearly - no contracts!! Awesome that the city of OP supports this community center. ALL ages can be seen here. Lots of local high school students use this gym as well as retired and middle aged and all levels of fitness. read more

Would rather give 0 stars. Do not go here!! I went to check the place out, had to pay $7 to get in. I went to swim laps. Turns out there are only 4 laps, which were filled 2 people a piece with people waiting (basically old people walking in the lanes). I decided then to ride a spin bike. The 3 they had were all filled. I asked politely for a refund because I couldn't do any of the things I came in to do, and because I have a job I have to be at, I couldn't really wait around. I guess they are used to people coming in that are retired or don't have jobs, because it just shocked them I could not come in later during the day (apparently the outrageous fee of $7 covers the whole day). $7 I won't see again, that's 3.5% of my daily pay. Hope you guys enjoy stealing my money. read more