Another one of several badminton options in Richmond…read more Even though the parking lot here is fairly big, it completely fills up during peak hours (ie evenings). There are more spots around the far side of the building, but it's a bit of a walk. There are 13 courts. 12 in the main area, and a 13th one hidden in a corner, through an opening in the back wall. See pic. The floor here is nice in the way that it's softer than concrete, but the problem is that the flooring is uneven. They use rolls of linoleum, and the seams are in the middle of the courts. Thank goodness nothing actually sticks out. The venue was nice and cool, but it was winter at the time. Not sure how good the ventilation is during the summer months. Hopefully the place doesn't bake. Lastly, there is also a nice huge store for badminton goodies here, though I didn't shop. But they probably do your typical services such as restringing your racquet, or selling you badminton-related sports equipment.

Drop in is great, but don't come during spring break or else you won't get a court. Between the…read morespring break camp kids and the older badminton groups you'll end up waiting for a court. Also when you come, make sure you have non- dark coloured sole shoes, otherwise they'll let you borrow shoes.

My friends have been booking courts here weekly, and organizing drop ins. The courts and nets are…read morenice with high ceilings, however I find it can get really busy and there isn't enough room between the courts. There are varying skill levels, so there's always the errant birdie flying into another court. It's a little pricey in my opinion as you have to bring your own birdies as well, but it's nice to drop in every once in a while.

Tried this place for the first time last week on Friday night. My friends were looking to book two…read morecourt about three days before, and this is the only place that still have court available. Most likely cause it's very hard to reach using public transit. We arrived around 5 min before our booking time. The front staff asked for our proof of vaccination before letting us in. They have a lot of court, and it's very clean, but the floor is a bit slippery. The staff does not care whether you use dark coloured sole shoes; non marking is optional. There are rest bench for every court, labelled with the court number. We could play badminton match without wearing our mask. Washroom is very clean; a lot of amenities, there are two of changing room, two shower rooms, and lockers. Seems like you can buy necessary stuff t the front desk like racket, shuttlecock, shoes, and water, but minimum charge with card is $5.

A convenient location spot for a badminton centre…read more Although they have plenty of courts, they are frequently booked up so be sure to call in advance to grab a spot. Lots of parking and close to transit. There's not much space between the courts and the lines for the courts by the walls are tight such that you might scratch your racket so if you are reserving over the phone, be sure to ask for the middle courts, when possible to maximize your experience. The floor is smooth; no issues with the flooring. Overall, still a good spot to go if you're looking to play badminton with a group of people. Lots of picnic tables for your gear and to rest. Very group friendly.

Came here to check out some badminton action, and an alternative to Clearone, which is getting a…read morebit too packed. Parking is plentiful here, as it's in an industrial lot. The interior is quite large, and surprisingly doesn't echo too badly. Must be because of the mats they use in the courts. It makes the game a lot more comfortable than playing on bare concrete. The website advertises it as a "floating floor system". This is worth a special mention as it does take some of the strain off your legs. The staff are VERY anal about keeping this floor in top shape (must've been expensive to buy and install), so there is a "non-marking sole" rule that is quite tightly enforced. They actually check your shoes before letting you in the playing area. And there is a $100 fine if you play with the wrong shoes and mark up the floor. They mean business. Some of my friends complained that the ambient temperature was too cold (I would say it was 10-15C), but I actually found it quite pleasant. Sure it's cold when you first come in, but it also ensures that you don't cook after a couple of intense rounds. There are also plenty of tables, chairs, and benches for you to leave your gear while you play. There are also security cameras throughout the building and parking lot so hopefully your car won't get broken into. One last thing: the girl working here speaks somewhat crappy English, so hopefully you have a Taiwanese friend with you. Not sure if it was the same person when I called in a few days ago, but there was quite a disconnect between the questions I asked about the facility and the answers I received. One of the better places to play baddy for sure. Recommended.

Attended two rec practices for parahockey tonight . Edward who was my instructor / coach for the…read moreday was really personable and super knowledgeable! Had an absolute blast !!! Also gorgeous facility . I learned that it was over 15 years old and that they built it for the Olympics, but it seemed To be pretty new . Upstairs there's a curling lounge with a full bar and happy hour ! The locals are spoiled and don't even know it ! If you are local check this place out or even if you are visiting out of town you can still sign up for classes and they are very affordable! Check this place out and support your local rec center!

I love the idea of a community centre with multiple facilities. Gym, pool, skating rink, PLUS a…read morelibrary and café -- check, check, check. And it's modern? We love new, up-to-date facilities. I've used all their facilities except for the skating rink (so I like to think I'm a fairly reliable source). You can pay drop-in for gym and/or pool for $7.50 (yep, you can use both facilities in the same day if you want). Gym isn't huge but there are still enough machines/benches/treadmills to go around. You could totally do a full workout without waiting your turn (unless it's after 4 on a weekday, aka peak gym hours everywhere). Pool is one of the best in Vancouver, given that it's new and has a lot of features. A good number of swimming lanes, leisure pools, a lazy river, 3 diving boards, a big hot tub, a sauna (that is not so big) and a steam room. Showers are fine as far as public pool showers go (the curtains don't fully shut but still better than UBC's) and you can bring your own lock for the lockers. I love that there's a library because I can head on over post-workout and enter a different kind of calm, zen mindset as I peruse the shelves. Whose idea was it to attach a library to every community centre (and can we get more of that, please!)? There will always be something to gripe about with every community centre (sometimes there are way too many people in one swimming lane and I'm not sure why they don't open up another), but as far as Hillcrest goes, it has a lot to offer. A really great place to hit up all the facilities in one stop, or to bring the kids along for a fun-filled, athletic and/or academic weekend. Also, the staff is GREAT and so kind. Kudos to them!

This place is a Mom's Dream…read more Indoor playground, crazy awesome pool and swirl pool, great drop ins on weekends and, when the weather holds, amazing playground outdoors. The indoor playground is for toddlers really, but is very cool for them and so needed on crappy days. The drop.im has plenty of toys, little tykes structures, bikes, etc. Probably a little intense for younger ones. The pool has a slide for littles, a super shallow pool, swirl pool that's awesome with floats AND a giant dump bucket. So awesome. The staff is awesome, facility is super clean, and I'm just such a super fan.

This is definitely a pretty awesome community center. It has everything inside from weight lifting…read moreto basketball court and swimming pool. I would say inside is decently clean other than the washroom. Looks like they need someone to attend to the washroom. It is a very big complex with two floors. Awesome that it has AC inside. Great for escaping the hot weather. Best of all there are plenty of free parking outside.

I went here for the one day belaying lesson at the climbing gym. I picked this place as they offer…read morelessons at more affordable price (65 CAD) compared to the the other competitor within Greater Vancouver area. Climbing shoes, harness, and grigri rental is included in the lesson price. The instruction given was clear, and helpful. They also tested me by purposely doing things wrong (grigri on the wrong side, the rope is too long, etc), and asked me to verify that everything is good to go. I got the chance to belay the other lesson taker, and the instructor would pointed out what habit I need to fix. After the lesson, I got a piece of paper to review what I learned today. I also got a bit of free time to climb on my own. 7 days trial is included in lesson so that you can climb and practice more. The oval climbing gym offers bouldering (small section), lead, and speed climbing. Pretty solid climbing gym in my opinion!

We toured the interior and it was a pretty amazing. Different sport groups we saw were: ice hockey,…read morebasketball, volleyball, rock climbing, exercise room, yoga. The place is huge with a gift shop on the main entry way. Street parking.

Just tells you a door must close before a new one will open…read more If it wasn't for the poor management and terrible customer service of Cosports, we would have never set foot in Smash Champs. Been here couple of weeks now, the experience has been mostly positive from great customer service to good playing facilities and ample of amenities, it is well beyond what was a poor facility that was run by a Badminton Netanyahu (Nazi is mild) of Cosports. Smash Champs could improve somethings like the cleanliness of the courts, or the hidden fees. Not to mention the unnecessary excessive pricing tiers that leans towards top heavy. So far, nothing is jumping out as over the top bothersome. So far so good.

Newer, bigger, cheaper and better than its competitors. Location is out of the way but easily…read morereached by car from Surrey, Langley or Tricities. Free parking.

Have been to Vancouver Lawn Tennis & Badminton Club many times over the years. It's a nice club but…read moreif I'm dropping $30K, it's not here. It's at Jericho. Good - 16 tennis courts (12 hard and 4 gray clay). Clay courts are a rarity, courts are well maintained - 5 squash courts (4 singles and 1 double) - Heated outdoor pool, hot tub and patio - Richardson Wealth Van Lawn Open squash tournament ($120.00 entry, every mid October) Bad - Full playing membership entrance fees are insane ($30K individual, $50K couple). Slightly lower for squash/badminton ($19K/31K) - Additional monthly fees ($229/379, $186/310) plus food and other fees - Pretentious white court attire policy - Extremely difficult to book tennis courts - Hectic, cramped parking lot - $25.00 drop-in guest fee

Had lunch here, set menu…read more Surprised the sole was breaded and fried although it was quite tasty albeit greasy. The salad and sides were neat and tidy but perhaps under portioned. The pattypan squash were a great touch. Decent spot, nothing standout ish.