The rec center was recently renovated. The indoor track is twice the size, cardio and weight machines were replaced and added, new weight room, etc. A few things - 1) group classes should not be scheduled in both rooms at the same time. When this happens the weight room gets very crowded. 2) what's the deal with the thermostat in the new track area? Why is it so hard to regulate? It is almost always blowing WARM air and it's 90 outside! Staff says "they're working on it." Employees here are very helpful and enforce the rules. I wish the rec had an infrared sauna, massage chairs, cold plunge. read more

IT'S been great to see so many great updates and programs here. I finally got into a routine with some classes and instructors I connected with and made the experience fun, personal and intentional. I think before you let go instructors on the front line, conduct surveys of the patrons and cater to people's strengths. Whether there were mistakes or communication challenges; everyone can succeed with the right support. Supervisors, and managers have to do a better job in connecting and supporting those they over see rather than use punitive and knee jerk emotionally charged disciplinary actions. Not cool. read more

We had a pickleball tournament schedule for this day. Tournament scheduled for 8a. Did not start on time. Coordinator wasn't ready. Having entry issues and program issues. 8a meant start time. Late players were allowed to play. Late is late and should not be able to play. No tournament board for players to follow. Coordinator used a computer and had to yell to the group, who was playing and where. Play on court 3 was dark. Construction had lights off. Ball hard to see! The coordinator mentioned that the next tournament for January, there would be 2 categories. Intermediate and advanced for more competitive play. Someone suggested a beginner and intermediate. Pickleball has a system that categorizes a player. Maybe that should be considered for the next tournament. Post the levels in the gym for players to know their progression. https://sl.bing.net/eTsBcH1XbMG read more

I only went swimming there so haven't seen all of the center but I did see the swimming area and locker rooms. The locker rooms were pretty typical they did have a free swimsuit/towel dryer (not just a hand dryer) which was awesome I hadn't ever seen that! The ground in the locker room was very dirty and so were the bathroom stalls but I wasn't too shocked. The slide was closed when we went but the pool was good, Was lots of fun we went when it wasn't super busy but there was enough from to play games and swim freely. There were floating boards (kinda like a boogie board but not?) which we were allowed to use and the lifeguard working was very kind & fun, Made a few jokes and chatted a bit. Overall pretty average rec center pool, The little kiddie water playground was also very good. Right across the parking lot there is a larger park to hang out at after swimming! read more

Cardio machines should not be facing the walls. Machines need to be wiped down regularly, cleaning supplies a joke given that nobody ever wipes the equipment before or after each use. We got a yearly pass but that will never happen again. read more

I have been asked on two different occasions to relinquish my lane in the lap pool, because they were starting a class. The lap pool schedule both online, and posted at the pool indicated that it was open swim, meaning no classes. I questioned the pool supervisor about this. I received no explanation why the schedule said one thing when in fact it was something else. Poor service, along with an even poorer attitude. This is my second year there, I should have never bought this year long pass. If you are a swimmer, don't bother going the the Brighton rec center. read more

Super staff. Everyone I encountered was helpful and friendly. The other guests are great too!

I had the opportunity to take Aliyah's and Amy's Dance Jam class on a Wednesday and Thursday night at 630pm. Drop in fee was $3.50 for my daughter and $5.50 for me. I was visiting their classes because I'm from Texas and my sister invited me to go with her one night and the other night I went with my niece and my daughter. I loved Aliyah's and Amy's fun work out vibes. I would definitely recommend their classes as well as return when I'm in Colorado again. I didn't work out so my review is solely on the classes I took. read more

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We have been using this place for about 2 years now and we still love it!!! Since then- they have painted it inside and made a few upgrades so it doesn't look so tired anymore. They have also bought more updates and new equipment and they are ON TOP of it for fixing broken machines. Their class schedules change but now they even have an app ( see tips) that you can download on your phone to see if you want to drop into a hip hop class or a weekend boot camp. If you want low impact but something fun- try the water aerobics classes! I had lower back issues and it helped me burn major calories without jacking myself up hardcore and walking around like Quizimoto. The dance classes are super fun too! Tons of people in the evening hip hop class so try to get there early to get a good spot to show off your Pee Wee Herman moves. Other than that- I still love this place. Always nice people working there and going there. As it's still the best bang for your buck! Way to step it up, Brighton Rec! You put other places to shame! ....Now we just need a smoothie bar! read more

Given that more options have popped up in the area over the last few years, the Brighton Recreation Center needs to step its game up if they want to remain competitive. When you look at other options, there are fitness centers that offer better hours, more equipment, newer equipment, and a much more modern facility. BRC is starting to show its age in more ways than one. It doesn't help that the facility completely shuts down for two weeks in the fall for "maintenance and cleaning" - very antiquated practice. I do like the vibe at BRC, but it may be time to look at other options. The indoor track and swimming pool are nice amenities that other fitness centers in the area can't compete with. read more

BE CAREFUL- The staff at this pool is not SAFE! So I have been coming here for years and I have not had any issues until recently. So a few weeks ago I took my 6 year old, swimming at the Disney Resorts in Orlando, and I helped save a 2 year old from drowning, my son wore a life vest and was safe, the 2 year old, estranged toddler did not and drowned in the pool and had to be revived by means of CPR, and I learned quite a bit from that ordeal, but that is in a different review! From the Disney experience, I learned just how important a child's life vest can be and not taken for granted! So instead of borrowing the life vests that are provided by whatever pool I would visit, I decided to be proactive, I purchased a regulation, certified, type 3 coast guard child's life vest. (See photos, the difference between type 2 and 3). We went in to the pool and I was approached by the life guard who asked me if the jacket my son was wearing belonged to him or the pool? I told him that the life jacket that my son was wearing, belonged to him, it was a coast guard certified life jacket? He told me that I couldn't use my own safety equipment that I had to use, the life vests that are provided by the pool. So I clarified with the life guard by asking, "Let me get this straight, you want me to down grade from a type 3, brand new, personalized life jacket, to a type 2, used life vest? Not to mention that half the buckles on most of these vests are broken!" He replied, "Thats ok you can still, tie it off at the top! If your son knew how to swim, you would not need one and it wouldn't be an issue, the rules are safety equipment must be provided by the pool, you know liability issues." "Well my son knows how to swim, but he can get tired from time to time, the vest gives him added safety and encouragement in the water. I know how to swim myself, but I still wear a vest when I go boating. As for liability issues, if something happens, your going to make me a rich man! Oh, one more thing, I noticed that your swimsuit is different then mine, can you get me swimsuit that is provided by your pool?" I sarcastically replied. "Sir, now you're being sarcastic, I am just doing my job!" He replied. On 06/08/2019, I returned to the Brighton Rec. Center. My 6 year old wanted to go down the water slide, so I fitted him with a semi broken life vest, provided by the pool. With this vest he found the confidence to go down the water slide all by him self. He went down 4 times, before I was approached by the lifeguard supervisor, this is what he said to me, "Sir, when your son is wearing a life vest, you need to go down the slide with him." "Really, is it because you think that vest in someway might snag on the ride?" I asked. Then the supervisor replied, "No it's because, he can't swim. Now he can go down the ride by himself without a vest. Provide he knows how to swim." So I rebutted with this, " Really do you know how stupid and illogical you sound? My son knows how to swim, and you are making the assumption that he cannot, because we are being just a little more cautious, wearing the safety vest that your establishment provides? Half of the vests have broken snaps on them. Do you know how many people are injured with concussions and drown from the under tow, because of collisions, from multiple rider on water slides? You should read the statistics! You should never discourage the use of safety vest, especially around a water slides, wether the person can swim or not!" Then the supervisor said, " This is a rule that comes from a higher source than, me and I'm just doing what I'm told!" "Really, well your boss is a moron and what you practice makes no sense!" I rudely implied! In conclusion, I would like to point out, according to a report by the Associated Press, the Red Cross cites estimations by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, which revealed that more than 4,200 people are taken to the emergency room a year from a water park-related injury. As for injuries caused by water slides specifically, a 2014 report by NJ.com, evaluated data from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, revealing that waterslides posed a larger threat for injuries than rollercoasters. According to the State Department's findings, out of 552 reported amusement ride accidents spanning over five years, 122 were waterslide-related. The NJ.com report also indicated that out of the 552 injuries reported of the 122, 0 wore life vests. Tammori Petty, a spokesperson for the State Department said. "Water flow is still not an exact science and unpredictable things can happen. Everything, that I have read about buoyancy technology and safety of your children is in courage by life saving professionals, however, Brighton Rec Center, is encouraging parents to not be safe! That is why this place is dangerous! Because I don't believe the administration here is competent! Take you kids to a safer place! read more

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My family and I have been going to the Brighton Rec Center for over 6yrs, and we love it! I enjoy the exercise classes, the safe practices in the childcare, the friendly staff, the fact that kids can go down the slide in the pool, and so much more. My kids have always enjoyed going to the playground at Brighton Park right after our time at the Rec Center. read more

Great clean, convenient gym if you're in the neighborhood. As a fitness professional, experiencing new gyms seems to become a hobby of mine when you are on the road. A good friend of mine lives in Brighton and wanted to go workout one morning before work. I responded that I would go check out the place with her and give her some exercise ideas for the next time she went by herself. The gym is surprisingly very open and spacious for a community rec center. Upstairs you will find some group exercise rooms, a running/walking track, some cardio equipment, a stretching/abs area, and exercise weight machines. On the main floor, you will find additional free weights, a full gym with basketball courts, some raquetball courts, and a full size swimming pool - complete with what appears to be a child's play area. The gym seems fairly updated with newer cardio pieces and weight machines upstairs. The free weight section on the main floor seems pretty limited and older, but with a creative mind, you should be able to get in a great workout with the staple exercise pieces offered. Great gym for the location and for being a community recreation center! Very clean and friendly staff! read more

The reason for 4 stars is that I have rarely seen the locker room clean. The locker rooms are nasty!!! It would be nice if they had someone check them during the day. Or deep clean them once a week. The fort lupton rec center locker room is spotless. Swim lessons are very reasonably priced but you get what you pay for. The teachers are very friendly and nice. The problem is they should have a baby class up to one and another class for the older toddlers. Lesson plans would be a great idea. We have taken classes from Brighton and ft lupton and man there is no comparison. The teachers in ft Luton plan a lesson. Every time they work on something new catering to the children in the class. They just need a little more creativity with the kids. The rec center staff is wonderful!!!! They are very kind and compassionate. One time the spin class was full and the lady actually went to the basement to get me another bike. Wow! Also, the managers of the Rec center are AMazing! The daycare staff are really good with children. It's very affordable and easy to use. My son loves it. They come get you if anything happens with your child (diaper change needed or kid is crying a lot) Overall really happy with the rec center. Great place to go to workout or swim! read more

Today was the first day I had been here in awhile. It has always been in good condition and kept very clean, well maintained and so on. I was pleased to see that's still the case. I took my kids swimming with some friends and they all had a blast. It was a bit crowded but everyone was very polite and respectful towards one another. I was also surprised to see that they had updated the children's play area with a nice little set up that has water spraying around and two child sized slides. They used to only have one small children's slide, so that was a pleasant surprise. There are plenty of lifeguards around and all of the staff, including those at the front desk, are extremely polite and helpful. Can't wait to go back! read more

Don't waste your time or money. The staff is rude and they don't know how to do their job! I signed up my daughter for their basketball program and paid $75 in full at registration. They didn't put my contact info in the computer so the coach never called to let me know the schedule. When I called Amanda (the sports coordinator) she informed me that they had already been playing for a week. When I asked if I could be refunded for the one week since their front desk person (KJohnson) failed to put my info in, Amanda informed me that she could un-enroll my child, who was so excited to play basketball(so much for being all about children), and give me a full refund! I was flabbergasted! So she would rather lose $75 instead of $15, not very good business sense! I will gladly take my $ elsewhere! If I could give zero stars I would! read more

Brighton Recreation Center - Recreation Centers Near Me - Brighton, Colorado

While the youth sports are awesome here, the Rec center mainly aquatic center has a LOT to be desired. First off the lifeguards are mainly under 18, which can be expected at a city run rec center, but... some of them are bluntly rude to children. Also they seem to know LITTLE about the rules and regulations and if they don't know instead o asking a manager they simply make up what they fell or think is best. Example, my son recently was going to go down the slide and wears a life jacket, the kind that zip from the rear which are approved in all 50 states for water and Life Saving. My son was half way up with me 2 steps behind and an extremely rude lifeguard yelled out hey you need to come back down and she empathized NOW in a rude and obtrusive tone at my 5 year old, started to make him cry. When I asked why she did this her reply was " Cause it says no life jackets" ... so i spoke with the on duty so called pool manager and she said it was because the zipper could ruin the water slide, lol. So I went home, did research and found out I believe ( might be another MFG ) the water slide used by the contractor was made from a company called Banzi water slides, called them up and they laughed when I asked if a zipper could damage the slide. So I had to call and speak to the main manger who issued me a full refund mind you, but seemed extremely unapologetic, and that he could care less as if this was annoying to him rather than reply like I would think a person in charge of teen and young children facility would. The GYM is decent for a city run rec center, has a a small 2nd floor track, but the lockers have a lot to be desired on cleanliness, they are dirty. Each time I went into the family locker is was very unkempt. The pool is-closed during prime time for swim lesson, so make sure you go before 3:30 and after 6:15 or you cant swim, even tho the childrens water area is NOT used, they still kick you out. SO I would NOT recommend anyone get an annual pass, or season pass here, it honestly give you NO discounts to the sports and the pool if you have children is rarely accessible unless you PAY for swim lessons. Overall your better getting a punch pass as I will doing, or going to the FT Lupton / Thornton / North Glenn or Paul dera rec center. If your want an 100% experience and w/ aquatics. read more

This is definitely a mommy and daddy gym. Then second it is a high school middle schooler gym. There aren't too many people who are serious about working out in here. Lots of people just lounging and talking. Super small free weight area. Then upstairs there are cardio machines aside from that there really isn't too much to it. The place excels in the wet area. Super large pool for swimming, and a big kiddie pool. The hot tub is separate where you will find countless old men staring at all the girls in their swimsuits. Their perverted eyes looking up and down, shamelessly. They also have a sauna and steam room. Decent place for a workout if its your last resort. read more

I have been to this place about 5 times... I like to use the sauna and have done so every time. Today I got kicked out for not wearing proper sauna wear ... i took off my shoes and had yoga pants and a sauna jacket on... how is that not sauna wear???? I also live in Brighton and somehow I'm not in the district ... super disappointed... read more

This is my gym. I lift, play basketball, use racquetball courts, daycare, swim, sports and sauna. This is the best sauna I've been to. It gets so hott. My personnel record is 30 minutes for one session. The biggest con is the locker room condition is usually trashed by 6pm. They need a refresher cleaning around 12. Best gym closet to me. read more

This place is awesome! Coming from Aurora and paying big money to be part of a gym, this place is a breath of fresh air! I swim 3 times a week with the masters group and I love it. They have great equipment and no the staff is always super helpful! read more

Compared to the red center in Fredrick this one is kinda sad as far as pool goes ,the water in the kid area especially is so cold my kids always have blue lips after being in for like 1/2 hr or so and there's always huge kids running around in the little kid area so that's frustrating there's really no order in there all in all it's an ok place to go the nice things are the locker rooms are clean when you go and they are nicely sized and the building itself is always clean and there's friendly front desk staff wash time read more

The pool at Ft. Lupton is so much better. The life guards take pride in letting kids have a good, safe experience, and the pool design is safe and relaxing. Brighton rec doesn't seem to like little kids in their pool and makes their swim time as miserable as possible. Don't waste your money here. read more

My dad works on pools for a living and for the longest time their major filters needed to be cleaned and changed, because there was a ton of sand in the bottom of their pool. In the past couple months it does look as though their water is clearer than it used to be. But unfortunately it is still $5 to get into the rec center, which is not convenient when you have a group of people. read more

Receptionist ladies are always so rude. You'd think for sitting around and doing nothing all day they'd have better attitude.

Daughter has been in the preschool program for two years and loves it! We also love the out door atmosphere where we can walk around the lake, play soccer and play on the playground!! Lots of fun! read more

Egg dash 2018 the lady announcing was very rude had the children sit on the orange line for 45 minuets. We will be attending Arvada forever they know what they're doing can organize a large crowd and are friendly. read more

I am surprised that they do not offer a military discount for Active Duty and Guard members with how many live in the area. Other rec centers in the area like Ft Lupton offer that discount. read more

I am disgusted with the lack of rules, regulations and policies that are not put in place nor followed during the swimming lessons. I took my 2.5 year old daughter there for a swim lesson (the class was to build trust between student and teacher, and not for kids that could swim nor had prior swimming experience). 10 mins into the class the 17 year old teacher decided she should chat with a teacher in the other class and turn her back on the kids. My daughter stepped off of the step in the water and went under. I yelled for them to get her as ran to the pool but the teacher had no clue. The life guard also under 18 ran to where my daughter was and reached his flotation device out to her while he stood on the side of the pool. (She is 2.5 years old and fully under water she had no clue what he was doing). I had to jump into the water and pull my daughter out because the 2 watching the children had no clue nor had no clue how to properly respond. Come to find out the class was over ratio and should have had a second teacher in the water, the kids did not know how to swim and we're in and portion of the pool the we're u and be to touch (3 ft deep). This just seems careless and neglegent . I would stay far away from this facility and their services as they are still working out the kinks at the expense of our children.. Thank god my child was safe because I knew how to respond.. read more

Love this place been going here for years, everyone knows my family and is sweet n Respectful. My kids have played alleys through brc for many years. Love it read more

horrible place there is always swim lessons and we can never have a normal day there at all we can never have fun ever so i'm never coming back ever read more

It seems as though the rec center has really undergone a lot of changes for the worse. I have caught a severe bacterial skin infection from the hot tub, today whoever was suppose to open forgot and about 30 of us waited until 6am and then went home. Looks like it's time to clean house on help, from the top down!!!! read more