After searching for indoor pools in Oakland/ Wayne County, to get away from the smoke from the fires, I found H. Parking was easy and plentiful. I was shocked out how quiet it was for a Friday afternoon in the summer. We aren't residents of FH, so paid $40 for the three of us. The staff when signing up was super helpful and informative. There are lockers as you head towards the pool, to leave your belongs. Only downside was you need to bring your own lock, so we couldn't use one. Once entering the pool area, there's quite a bit of seats along there walls, so we found a couple chairs to place our belongings. There were plenty of lifeguards the whole time we were there and they let you know if you were breaking a rule (sitting/ swimming) in the entrance/ walk path into the pool. There is one main slide, a 2 lane lap, lazy river-not sure if you can bring a tube (but probably not safe or big enough to have one), a rock wall and rope (which we noticed kids wearing a green bracelet in order to use the last two things). Only thing I noticed would be helpful is when the staff (for the slide) goes on break, another staff should take over. The staff was on break for about 30 min, but figured since there were so many other lifeguards, one could've easily provided coverage. read more

The Hawk - Recreation Centers Near Me - Farmington Hills, Michigan

Very nice and clean swimming pool. A bit more expensive than I expected but I appreciate that they keep the pool clean and tidy. read more

I've been here a couple of times, once for a birthday party and once just for fun, and I honestly don't understand how this place is so highly recommended. The water slide rules are ridiculous. Kids have to meet a specific height requirement even though the water at the bottom of the slide is only about three feet deep and most kids can easily stand there. My child is short for her age but is in second grade, has been swimming since she was one, and is on a swim team. She was not allowed to go down the slide because she wasn't tall enough, yet her kindergarten friend, who could not swim, was allowed to go down even though they were basically the same height. When I tried to explain that my child is a strong swimmer, the lifeguard wouldn't budge and made her walk all the way back down the stairs in what felt like a complete walk of shame. After that, she wanted to swim in the main pool area, which is only about 3.5 feet deep, but there is a posted "no swimming" rule for that pool. Because of that rule, she wanted to go into the deeper water instead, which is only six feet deep. She was told she could not go into the deeper water unless she passed a swim test. However, they then said they could not give her the swim test because the swim instructors were not there. This made absolutely no sense, especially given her swimming ability and the fact that I was right there in the water with her as her parent. We then went to the splash pad. My child, who was three at the time, was told she was too close to the sprayer balls and got in trouble for it, even though the splash pad only has two features total. On top of that, the water was extremely cold. My toddler was shivering the entire time and couldn't even enjoy it because she wasn't allowed to stand under the water spray. That same day, we tried the lazy river. My toddler was holding onto me while we floated together. We went there specifically because the water was warmer, since her lips were literally turning blue in the regular pool. There was nobody else in the lazy river, and we were not being unsafe or disruptive in any way. Despite that, a lifeguard yelled at me for holding onto my child and told us we had to exit the river. At that point, it felt like no matter where we went, the rules were being enforced in a way that discouraged kids from playing rather than focusing on actual safety. The main pool itself is extremely underwhelming. There is one log in the middle, and only one person is allowed on it at a time, which I understand for safety reasons, but it is the only feature in the pool. One child used it the entire time we were there, and the lifeguard yelled at anyone who tried to touch it while allowing that same child to stay on it for nearly two hours. The pool is so shallow that my four-year-old can stand on the bottom, the main pool is so small that with about 6 people in it, it already feels overcrowded. The birthday party setup was just as bad. The party room is not convenient at all, despite what people say. There is no nearby bathroom, and the room itself is freezing cold. The changing rooms are down the water slide stairs and across the pool, but you are not allowed to walk to them in street clothes or shoes, which means you somehow have to change before you can even access the changing rooms. There are bathrooms upstairs, but they are nowhere near the party rooms and require walking through a maze of hallways. You freeze the entire way because you are either in a bathing suit or wet from the pool, and these bathrooms are just standard stalls, not actual changing rooms or showers. Everyone at the party complained about how far the bathrooms were from the party room. There are no changing rooms or showers near the party space, and the only real changing rooms are in the pool area, which you cannot access without already being changed. The entire setup is poorly designed and incredibly inconvenient. Overall, the rules feel inconsistent and overly strict, the layout is terrible, and the experience was frustrating for both kids and adults. Nobody in our group enjoyed it, and I would not recommend this place to others. read more

Pretty nice rec center. I was trying to choose a gym close to me and all of the other gyms in the area (like the "name brand" ones) that had a pool were a lot more expensive. I'm trying to get back into swimming laps for exercise, so I chose the Hawk - they have a huge pool, but what I like about it is that it has two lap lanes, and the rest is separate/adjacent to it, so you never have to vacate the pool if a class is going on. As you probably already know, this is the old Harrison High School, which technically closed in 2019, so I think it's pretty cool how they've repurposed it into a community center. I'm hoping to eventually use my membership there 2x a week for swimming, elliptical, and maybe treadmill. The locker room is not fancy like the other local places, but it has showers, toilets, lockers (bring your own lock), etc. - as compared to my high school's locker room (WBHS), when I was on swim team, it's very nice. I have been to the Hawk twice now and both times enjoyed swimming there. You can stop by and ask for a guest pass to try it out, and they will give it to you, no questions asked - when I stopped by another local gym, which is far more expensive, they charge $30 for a day pass, which is kind of crazy. The Hawk is $22 per month for residents and $32 for non-residents. I think if you want to cancel, you have to give them notice in writing one month before you cancel - I saw something about that on the membership agreement I signed. The only caveat with the Hawk is that classes are not included: they are $7 a la carte, for members. However, they did give me a class pass to try one class for free, so I'll definitely be using that for a zumba class at some point. If you're looking to mostly take classes, then I would check out a different local gym, where classes are included in the membership fee. Overall I recommend this place and I'm looking forward to using my membership there. The "vibe" is very different then the other gym I checked out, too, and I liked it a lot more when I used my guest pass there initially. read more

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When I lived in Waterford, I belonged to the fitness club that was run through the high schools. Once I moved to West Bloomfield, however, there was not that kind of option, as the city knocked down its aquatic center in favor of a splash pad, and they no longer offer swimming through the high school. I joined Planet Fitness for a while, but I really had trouble with motivation to go there, since there's nothing I found enjoyable about it. Not too long ago, I heard about The Hawk. I was afraid that it would be cost-prohibitive for a non-resident, but it's actually reasonable -- especially since I'm considered a senior. My sister & I went for a tour a few weeks ago, and I was really impressed with the pool. It has areas for kids with the giant slide, a climbing wall, a little splash pad and a rope wing. There's also an area that they call a lazy river, but it's just for walking, plus there are 2 lap lanes. I've been 3 times, and it's been a nice experience each time. There are always kids there, but they're well-behaved. The water is a decent temperature, and I'm thrilled that I can stand up just about everywhere in the pool. The only things they lack are hair dryers and bathing suit wringers in the locker rooms. There is also a weight room and a room with machines as well. I may or may not check out the machines one day. read more

Went here to swim, and they didn't have the slide open or rock climbing area open until the afternoon. They didn't say this at the front desk too. They also have some pretty stupid rules, like if you get out of the pool in the lazy river. The expect you to swim to the others of the pool just to exit. The cleanliness is great though! read more

Nice facility. Went during a Tuesday for the open swim with my toddler and no one other than us were there! Lol. We aren't members here but just wanted to check it out and see how it was. Clean and modern and located in a good area. Parking is easy. A little pricey for me since I am not a FH resident but if you are, I think it is a great place to workout, have parties and just swim. read more

The amount of day camps they offer during summer for kids is amazing. The list is very extensive, the staff are well trained, and the price is reasonable. My oldest daughter works out here regularly and really enjoys how clean it is, the hours they are open, and how there isn't a ton of people there. No complaints! read more

Came here for a kids bday party. Swim for an hour and then a party room for another hour. Pizza, drinks, plates, cups available, but pizza was bland. Pool has waterslide, lazy River, two lap lanes, rope swing, and rock climbing. Main pool and lap lanes are not deep. Nice set up for parties. read more

The Hawk - Pool area. - Recreation Centers Near Me - Farmington Hills, Michigan

Regarding a fitness membership -- I would not recommend becoming a member at this location. The people working the counters are nice, and the lobby is very nice, but the positives end there. The master plan for this place was bad. The cardio and weight room are dungeons (dark, depressing, no windows). When comparing to other fitness clubs/gym memberships, the locker rooms leave much to be desired. They consist of small lockers (very cheaply made lockers that could easily be opened, even when locked, if somebody was looking to do so), showers, and toilets. No sauna/steamroom, no jacuzzi, or anything else. This is not a complaint, I'm just comparing to other clubs/memberships. The gymnasium is old/poorly maintained (also windowless and depressing). For those looking to play pick-up basketball, it is not possible at The Hawk. I've gone many times, multiple different days and times, and the most people I've ever seen playing basketball was three total (and I was one of them). I did rate 2 stars, instead of 1, as some people do appreciate the opportunity to work out when barely anybody else is around, and that's definitely the case at The Hawk. If you're looking to be around the least amount of people and work out in peace, this might be a good fit for you. In the end, this facility was a decent idea, in principle, but the execution was terrible (and there's even more to that story, but one example might be building a completely unnecessary parking lot in the outfield of the baseball field). Once again, nice enough people, very picturesque lobby, and the rest is a complete botch (when compared to other fitness clubs/gyms/etc.). As it relates to price, memberships for singles are in the low $20's a month (and cancellation requires a 30-day notice), so it's virtually the same cost as LA Fitness/Esporta (with far superior facilities/amenities/programs/etc.). Nonetheless, some may appreciate not being around the mass of people usually seen at LA/Fitness/Esporta, and if you're that kind of person (who likes working out in dungeons), then The Hawk may be worth checking out. For me, my trial period is done, and I will be moving forward somewhere else. read more

The Hawk - Baseball Field "Before" - Recreation Centers Near Me - Farmington Hills, Michigan

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This place is great! What an awesome way to utilize the old high school. Nice gym equipment, a beautiful pool and splash/play area with waterslide, large auditorium, computer labs, outdoor fields...so many things for families to do. I went for a pool birthday party, and it was perfect and affordable. Lots of swim time and a private room, easy to follow signage, friendly helpful staff. If I were a parent, I'd bring my kids here every weekend, especially in the Winter. A fantastic community hub! read more

The Hawk - Awesome indoor swimming area - Recreation Centers Near Me - Farmington Hills, Michigan

The Hawk is a great place to work out at. I prepped for my triathlon here, doing laps in the pool and running on the track. There are only two lap lanes, but I never encountered any overcrowding. The track was similarly never too crowded. It's a great deal, even for non-residents, and I recommend it. read more

Echoing the other statements below. We signed up and the people at the front desk were all amazing. That's where the kindness or even human decency ends. 3 staff members standing around talking and doing nothing at all start literally screaming at the same time at an 8 year old "NO NO NO NO NO NO You can't touch that." Go into the pool...1 lifeguard says something is ok, the other says it's not and has my 5 year old in tears from berating him. Next someone yells at my wife for her footwear in the pool area. Mind you the previous 4 times we were there, she wore the same attire. It's literally been 2 weeks and we are most likely going to cancel our membership. It's one thing to deal with people like this at your place of work. It's another to PAY for the privilege to be treated like garbage and yelled at. read more

We love it here so much and how they re-purposed the high school so that the whole community enjoy it!! Splash pad is great for toddlers and the pool is handicapped/ kid friendly. We have a membership ( very affordable) the gym is well maintained with newer equipment . Weight area is a decent size and they offer workout classes . The snack bar now has Farmington Brewery beer for concessions at events . Can't wait to see a performance here and explore what else they have to offer ! read more

The Hawk - Splash pad - Recreation Centers Near Me - Farmington Hills, Michigan

Went for the Ice Arena for my son's skating lessons. Good enough, not new, but well equipped and good staff.

A great place to take my nephews and niece to swim and get some lunch. So fun! Life guards were attentive and helpful.

Our family first came to The Hawk about a month ago as my child is involved in a theater program there. The facility is beautiful. We love the theater. Since we are spending time there, we have walked around to see what my other child might do or be involved in at the Hawk. We have been yelled at while my daughter decided what she wanted at the concession stand. When we inquired about a few aspects and activities at The Hawk at the gym and pool area check in, the staff was rude and less than helpful. As my son acts like a five year old energetic child, wanting to walk up and down the stairs, random employees go out of their way to monitor him even though I am standing right next to him. Unfortunately, we would not recommend this place based on the interactions with staff members. read more

Pool is good for little kids but my big ones were bored because both the water slide and deep end/aqua climb area were closed. Supposedly, not enough lifeguards. Maybe call in advance before paying. read more

I am very disappointed with my first experience with this establishment. I came due to family and friends telling me about the pool and water slide at The Hawk. I was so excited to check it out. My son loves water. Before I came, I called and asked what the rules and regulations were, and I expressed that I would be coming with my kid. I was told to bring my towel and the pool hours. The front desk people were kind upon checking in. However, the young people that they have as lifeguards were extremely rude, aside from the only young lady that was working. I understand the concept of keeping civilians safe, there are rules, and I'm all here for everyone's safety; however, everywhere I turned around, they were yelling you can't do that. Please view the tape. I came in on one side of the pool. I was yelled at, saying I couldn't be on that side, and asked to sit in a chair. I still don't understand why I couldn't be there. I saw the employees laughing amongst each other about me as I had no clue what the rules were and what was so funny. There were no clear rules or signs, and the posted signs said your child can't go down the slide if they can't swim. This was told to me after my kid went down the slide five times, and the last time, the young man yelled you couldn't do that! The young lady explained If I have to catch him, he should be coming down. I have no clue what I can't do at this pool. There is also a more polite way to address this other than screaming at an adult. I was probably old enough to be his mother. Then he said they were about to get his ass (referring to my eight-year-old). We were very polite to any redirection provided. I explained to the young lady it was my first time there. I am so disappointed at how rude and aggressive the lifeguards were. This is not the football field. Maybe they had a long rough day, but I shouldn't have had to feel it. I was so angry that I felt it was necessary to share my experience. They need a training class on tone and delivery. They also need to have someone explain the rules in the pool area. It was very chaotic in there. Maybe have someone explain to newbies the flow of the different areas instead of yelling every time I turn around that something couldn't be done. I was highly offended and embarrassed. This place is way too lovely to have staff operating like this. I'm pretty sure this was not the vision for aquatics at The Hawk when it was built. I highly encourage you all to treat the people that patronize The Hawk better. I was actually interested in signing my family up for swim lessons because you all are in my area but not anymore. read more

On the hottest day of the summer, we went to maybe Hawk. The pool was crowded, and both the slide and the aqua climb were closed. There were too many kids all congregated in the water, and a lack of lifeguards. Waste of money. read more

Great place to workout! Always clean and friendly staff. Great value for Farmington residents.