Blue Ash Recreation Center

💺 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 ☐ Bargain Date visited: 03/02/2024 Blue 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.

Love this place! The kids love the pool, there's so much space even when it seems crowded once you in the pool there's so much space. The life guards are great and it seems like everyone does a great job of being respectful of those around them. The snack bar is great for a snack if you've been there a while. It's a membership, but totally worth it. Showers and changing rooms are very clean.

Played chaperone for batting cage practice at this facility and I have to say it is better than any state park rec center. Pretty amazing. Has a Wolf Lodge-like outdoor pool area, an indoor rock wall, two story fitness center, a gym for hoops and more. However, membership is only for Blue Ash residents or employees. I'm thinking about applying for a part time job flipping burgers in their cafe just so I can join.

This is the place to be for all your Summer Aquatic activities. Blue Ash Rec allows rentals for Birthdays and more. They even offer pool side rentals. We love the new pool play area for the little ones. This pool is so relaxing. The Rec also offers a hot tub, showers, lockers and a sauna. They even have a swim suit extractor. Which is a SUPER PLUS! They also provude an indoor fitness center, gymnasium and a mini arcade area. They offer many activities and classes to sign up for, such as Zumba and Swim lessons. Also, there's a playground on thr opposite side of the building which is also great and ideal. The staff here is super friendly, most of which have worked here for years.

Really an A+ facility with tons of thing for the family. Great pool and recreation center. A must if you live in blue ash.