This is a great community Rec center! Really nice gym space and the pool is great too. The only…read morereason a star down is because it gets so hot in the gym and lockerroom, it makes people need to take a break outside to escape the heat.

Nice, clean pool with excellent staff and hours. I really appreciate that the lifeguards keep all…read morethe kids here in check. I bought a summer pass this year and couldn't be happier! They even have a small deck area marked off for adults only.

If you live in Cleveland Heights, the pool only cost you $3 with a resident card. It is most…read moresuitable if you have children, but if you don't, bring your ipods or earplugs because it can get really loud after 2pm. Pros: closes at 8pm, plenty of chairs and area, huge bathhouse, Olympic size pool, not intensely chlorinated, and the pool is soooooo refreshing during mid-tanning. There are also zones for the lap swimmers and a waddling pool for the kiddies. The sad part, the pool is scheduled to close after Labor Day weekend.

One of the last remaining simple neighborhood pools! No fancy slides, no worrisome diving boards,…read morejust an old fashioned rectangular swimming pool for the community! Everyone knows each other and the lifeguards are regulars who really care about the kids. Not to mention there is a pavilion and simple playground for the 15 safety breaks!

Inexpensive is the key here...the old adage of you get what you pay for applies though. Often…read moreclosed for "health code" issues, pool heater is usually broken or being repaired, grounds are stated, restrooms are not within the fenced pool area, LOTS of ants. They did put in a new bit of playground equipment for the kiddos this past summer, which was nice.

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.

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.

Spirit Volleyball Club in Elyria, Ohio (https://www.spiritvbc.com/) disseminated information and…read moredetails about a required, scheduled tournament taking place on March 2nd, 2025 in Maumee, Ohio to its coaches, which was then communicated from the coaches to team members and their parents via official channels on a sanctioned communication application (GroupMe), up to and including the day before the tournament. This communication included details on the location of the tournament, required arrival times, and official links to the tournament schedule. In addition to this, Spirit Volleyball Club wished the teams luck on their official Facebook channel on (https://www.facebook.com/SpiritVolleyball) (screenshots available). As per the information and instructions provided by Spirit Volleyball Club, the families of these team members made plans to be present in Maumee, Ohio early the morning of March 2nd. Many of these families booked and paid for hotel rooms in advance, and made the trip from the Cleveland area to Maumee on March 1st, to ensure their daughters would be in attendance at the venue on time, as specified by Spirit Volleyball Club. The morning of the tournament, chaos ensued as word made its way through GroupMe that Spirit Volleyball Club's owner, Ryan Varndell, had been informed via a January 26th email (screenshots available) by Maumee's director, Zach Lewis, that the tournament had been cancelled. This was NOT COMMUNICATED to the coaches by Ryan Varndell, and therefore none of the parents or team members had any idea. As a result, everyone made the trip to Maumee, many staying overnight, only to arrive to an empty parking lot early that morning. I, as a single parent, spent over $250 between hotel, food, gas and tolls for the four-hour round trip drive. I (as well as many other parents) have subsequently reached out to Ryan Varndell as well as Stephanie Skacan (Assistant Director) several times with ZERO response.

Spirit is a nice volleyball facility in Elyria, Ohio. We played a full day tournament there…read morerecently. There are bathrooms and a food stand. They can accommodate between four and six volleyball courts. There isn't a lot of parking and the Wi-Fi doesn't work. They're pretty strict about what you can bring in with you. As far as volleyball is concerned, the ceilings are a bit low, which affects play negatively with balls bouncing around in the rafters. Otherwise, the volleyball courts are very nice.

Hours are different Friday, Saturday, Sunday, call first. It would be nice if they stayed open…read moreuntil 8 pm everyday as may people work irregular hours.

Great facility They…read morehave an awesome outdoor area for the kids to play in the summer time. It has a splash pad, pond, playground, sand box, etc. all contained and easy to take kids of all ages. The indoor part is great especially for adults. If you come in the evening they have an area with a 90 degree pool and hot tub that only adults have access to. They are also great about enforcing the rules.

The rec center is a great place for kids and adults to hang out…read more They have activities, work out room, a track to walk, and a pool. This past summer they offered kids free tennis lessons. What a great opportunity for them. Everything here is free and schedules are not only posted at the facility, but also online.

An awesome outdoor community pool. Open from Memorial Day to Labor Day each year, the Thornton Park…read morePool has dedicated times and areas for patrons of all ages. In the mornings, there's adult lap swim times (set up for 25Y lengths), and in the afternoons the play pool, lazy river, and water slide open up. Swim lessons are offered periodically, and you're sure to hear a game of Marco Polo happening during open swim. Park in the same lot you would to get to the ice rink and other venues inside the Community Center, and walk directly towards the gate to get access to the pool. All this obviously comes at a price, and depending on whether you're a resident of Shaker Heights or not, there are pricing packages for individual day passes and season passes. Inquire inside the Community Center for more information and to purchase a pass. They use special wristbands to delineate your age and access so its easier for lifeguards to know who's cleared to lap swim - safety first! I come mainly to lap swim and while I love that they're open until 8PM, it's not the most optimal pool for training. They don't have the large time clocks to do swim sets, and when I come earlier on the weekends I'm often competing with the other regulars to share a lane. My biggest qualm is the lack of flags demarcating the last 5Y of each end of a lap which are helpful when swimming backstroke. At least the lanelines are colored differently though. There are ample lounge chairs and canopied areas for families to set up camp. If tanning is your game, you can easily find a spot on the deck for that too. I haven't been able to find lockers during my time here but there are separate men and women's bathrooms easily accessible adjacent to the lifeguard's lounge area. They have kickboards available to borrow nearby as well.

This is a fun family place to hang out, let the kid swim and catch up on work. It's become apart…read moreof our summer routine.