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March 2024 by pinkphink (Phink)
? SERVICE ?☐ Negligent☐ Inadequate☐ Acceptable☐ Exceptional☑ Excellent? CUSTOMER SERVICE ?☐ Rude☐ Dismissive☑ Indifferent☐ Considerate☐ Courteous? ORGANIZATION ?☐ Disorganized☐ Inconsistent☐ Standard☐ Efficient☑ Organized? HYGIENE ?☐ Filthy☐ Dirty☐ Clean☑ Sanitary☐ Immaculate♿ ACCESSIBILITY ♿☐ Impossible☐ Difficult☐ Challenging☐ Convenient☑ Welcoming? VALUE ?☐ Money-milking☐ Expensive☐ Fair☑ Economical☐ BargainDate visited: 03/02/2024Blue Ash Recreation Center has been on my to-go list for a while, but only members or guests can enter, and I am neither. However, fate intervenes in a strange way, as a friend and coworker of mine, KK, offers to sponsor my entry, and of course, I agree. We arrive in the morning on a busy Saturday. The parking lot is packed with visitors’ cars; some bear the emblems of luxury brands like Audi and Lexus. Unimpressed by the residents’ display of affluence, I made my way towards the entrance.After a moment, KK shows up and we announce our arrival at the reception desk. We were greeted by two amiable staff members, a seasoned gentleman and a young girl, likely an apprentice. As KK's guest, I am allowed to use the facility as I please, provided I stay within the proximity of my host at all times. We make our way to the locker room to store our belongings. The room also housed shower facilities and saunas, all maintained and regularly cleaned.Our next stop is the fitness center where muscles collide. This expansive two-story space was equipped with a wide range of workout gear: cable machines, free weights, barbells, and more; they probably have them all here. There is also a running track that loops around the second floor. It is crowded and noisy, but nobody has to wait in line. The strong smell of body odor in the air reminds me of bustling outdoor markets in a third-world country. I try to exercise but find it hard to concentrate due to the distractions from the crowd and KK’s incessant chatter about the presence of his "muscle waifu" in the room. Nevertheless, the fitness center was undeniably top-tier.A unique feature of this center is the climbing course. As a fan of parkour, this is a must-try for me. After signing some paperwork concerning fees and safety, I enter the course with excitement. Since I don’t pay for a safety harness, I'm only permitted to do ‘bouldering’, a short climb. I feel like a kid again, climbing his favorite tree, a precious memory to me. A male staff member remains standby to ensure I don’t fall onto the cushioned floor. This is probably too much for me, so I take my leave early.Before leaving, we try our hand at the basketball court, which is already occupied by a group of middle schoolers. The court is clean, especially the floor, which echoed the rhythmic squeak of rubber soles against polished wood. As more players arrived, we politely stepped aside.Overall, this is a great place with lots of things to do. It is also very well-maintained. The only downside is that it’s limited to Blue Ash residents and taxpayers, a group that I do not belong to.
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January 2024 by Irish Mountaineer
Phenomenal in every aspect!
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January 2024 by Pandabelly Gaming
Lots of black people
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January 2024 by Abillash Mukundan
One of the well maintained rec centers. Wish it was open for non blue ash residents. But great management of facilities and great place for thr entity community.
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December 2023 by Patrick Rose
A very high-end facility with great indoor equipment and a very well-run pool.
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December 2023 by Kelly Lee
Absolutely love coming here. Friendly staff and very well maintained.
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November 2023 by Della Scott
I voted today, yea ?They are Sooo nice.
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October 2023 by Addison Moncelle
Great place, I love to do some rock climbing or work out after school. I think it would make sense to sell nonresident memberships as well. I'll miss it when I graduate next year.
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October 2023 by Bob Saul
Great meeting, well attended!
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August 2023 by Doug B.
These are possibly the WORST TENNIS COURT surfaces I have ever played on across the entire USA. I saw someone fall on the adjacent court and I tripped twice. The crevices are huge and you can't hit balls on these surfaces. Who is in charge at Blue Ash Rec Ctr? It's a dangerous situation and you're headed for lawsuits by opening these courts to the public and not maintaining them safely. EVERY COURT HAS HUGE CRACKS. Plus they are uneven and some cracks extend in many directions. I would advise anyone who is looking for a place to play a competitive game that this place is to be avoided. You can't hit accurate balls off cracks and you can't be safe when you're tripping on hard courts. Hopefully, someone will see this and take action to make these courts safe. PS - Many of the tennis courts are lined for Pickleball too and the new lines are placed right over major cracks like they don't care about the public playing on them.
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July 2023 by James Ball
Huge facility that has everything needed to stay healthy and fit. Loved our visit!
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June 2023 by Michael Loomis
This place is great! They always make you feel so welcomed and they're all so nice. They also have child care for a $ 1 an hour, the gym is nice, and the pool is great! This place is one of the best things about living in Blue Ash.
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June 2023 by Scott Hildebrand
A lot of good things:- Outdoor pool water slides are great- Kids water play area- Concessions and food area to eat while at the pools- Indoor running track on 2nd floor- Size of locker rooms- Indoor batting cages in the basement for Sycamore teams- Small game room with older air hockey, foosball, and ping pong table- Multiple indoor basketball gyms- Indoor racquetball courts (for additional fee)- Indoor rock climbing wall (for additional fee)I’m giving 3.75 stars due to the age of some of the facility. The weight room part of the exercise area doesn’t compare to standalone gyms like Crunch or Planet Fitness. Most of the equipment is older and just in fair shape. There is only one set of dumbbells for weights 45 lbs. and higher with just ~5 free weight benches. The facility opens at 6am which doesn’t allow for a workout before starting my family morning routine before work.
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June 2023 by Ranjini Nair
We have hosted many birthday parties at this place..great place for a get together..you may choose the size as per your guest list..only issue we faced is that, we had to walk quite a long distance when we needed water to wash off any dirt or stain..
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June 2023 by Jillian D.
My son enjoys coming here with his Dad. They have a blast!
