Tried this place on a hot summer day and it was a really nice treat. Ended up being a pretty quiet…read moreday with less than 20 people, and no kids younger than teens which made the experience better. We did order a few rounds of drinks and food from the Tappo pizza place next door. The drink prices were a little steep and it was $25/person to go if you do not have a membership, but something nice to do once in a while. The people working there were all very nice and the promotions person Kelly was great and helped us with all our questions. We'll be back next year!

Really nice atmosphere, good service, decent food and very clean. My only gripe is the price- for…read more$25 per day this is not a place I will frequent, but I will probably come once a summer for a nice day out or when company is in town. If you are going to be buying food/drinks all day, the cost can definitely add up quick. The pool was on the small side but it wasn't crowded on the day I came so it wasn't an issue. Overall a nice spot to meet up with a few friends!

I had intended to give this 4-stars, but I've had a disappointing morning. And the trash can was…read moregone. Okay, backing up. Last April I joined a Medicare Advantage program (WellCare) because 1) it partners with all my doctors and 2) it was a means of getting Silver Sneakers. I wanted to get going 2 or 3 times a week to a gym, but couldn't afford it on my own. Silver Sneakers is available through Medicare Advantage programs, most if not all. It was July or August before I got around to going to a gym. With Silver Sneakers, you can go to most any gym, any time it's open. You can go to The Y one day and Fitness 19 the next. No restrictions. But it was mid-summer or so by the time I'd stopped procrastinating. I started with the LA Fitness downtown on Delaware because that is closest to home. But the pool there was not conveniently accessible for me. Late September or early October, I finally went to LA Fitness on Elmwood. And there I have been going once or twice, sometimes thrice a week. End of December, I began using the pool once a week. Fine, you math majors, so I've been to the pool three times in all, today being the third time. But today I got to the gym at the wrong time to use the pool. Say what? Having tried twice to find a routine that would work (motivate) me, this was going to be my last option: At home I put my suit on under my clothes, It didn't feel too funny, so I went to the gym. The other two times I'd gone, I took my swimwear and towel and flip-flops in a carry-on, did my machines first -- there are 6 I use, sometimes 7 -- then changed for the pool. There are no changing rooms. And the 5-stall bathroom has only one handicap stall, which is large enough for changing clothes. None of the shower stalls -- 6 or 8 of those -- have a seat. While it is great that so many gyms accommodate Silver Sneakers users, many of us need to sit down in order to dress and undress, or vice versa. Thus, I hoped that wearing my suit to the gym on pool days, would minimize the difficulties accompanying this activity. Perhaps I should have taken the missing trash can as an omen, but I never made the connection. After removing my outer clothing in the locker room, I went to the shower and wet down so that the water temp would feel fine. I never found out. As soon as I entered the pool area, the lifeguard on the opposite shore was making all kinds of hand signals. I waved back and kept heading toward the steps into the pool. Finally he yells WAIT. I waited as he walked around the pool. He comes up to me saying it is break time. "Break?" I asked. He then explains the previous break schedules and the changes that were made last month. First I ever heard any of this. Apparently I'd never gotten there at the wrong time before. After I arrived back home, I checked it out and the New York State Teachers Union began representing lifeguards in 2009. The Elmwood LA Fitness is not a diving pool; it's deepest point is 4 feet 6 inches. The gym is adults only. I thought it was nice that they had a lifeguard, but really only need someone on hand to haul a person out of the water if they faint or something. Also no one should go swimming alone, and often there is only one person in the water. But breaks? Why can't some staff member cover for the lifeguard for 30 minutes? If a pool has to be closed so the lifeguard can go pee, then the facility is understaffed. My opinion. Okay, I have gotten more involved than I'd intended. Summing up: When I went into the gym this morning, I went to toss my Tim Horton's bag (Omelet Bites, so there!) in the trash receptacle just outside the front door. Not there. At the desk I asked and was told it has been taken away and, no, it won't be back. THEN i went and learned I couldn't use the pool. I did use the sauna. And I did, after changing into my street clothes (brought underwear, yes, and a plastic bag for what I thought would be a wetter suit), use 4 of my 6 machines. But I was bummed. On my way to the car, I noticed (for the first time) the amount of litter on the grassy areas. Wow. Is everyone sore about the missing trash can?

Very disappointing experience this last Saturday. The lifeguard on duty immediately approached my…read morefriend and I upon entering the pool area and questioned my swimsuit, incorrectly determining that it was not a swimsuit but rather athletic wear. I informed him it is indeed actual swimwear but he reiterated his claim and said that a bathing suit needed to be won under the shorts. I asked why I would be required to wear a bathing suit under my bathing suit. His response was because what I was wearing was not a bathing suit. I told him several times "this is literally a bathing suit" to which he responded "no, it isn't." He finally said he would allow it "this time" but that in the future I would not be allowed in the pool without proper swimwear. I was on the verge of becoming upset so I let it go. My friend and I used the pool and left. When I went to my car to leave I decided to retrieve the online order history for the suit I was wearing, went back inside and showed him. His response was that the information I provided confirmed they were "bike shorts" not swimwear. I clarified that they are bike short "style" swim bottoms. But he continued to disagree. It was obvious I was getting nowhere with him so I went to the front desk and spoke with an employee who agreed with me that my suit was in fact swimwear, and then advised me to "just come when he's not working". Considering the fact that this location will soon be the only one with a pool, and membership is over $500 a year (44.99/month) I shouldn't have to come only at certain times to avoid a lifeguard who is unfamiliar with women's swimwear. I also didn't pay $120 for a bathing suit to have to wear another suit under it. What a disappointing experience.

I recently joined the JCC on Delaware Avenue. The exercise…read moreroom is nice and has a lot of different equipment. The pool is not that big, but enough for exercise. What I really like are the spinning classes. A nice instructor, a great work out. At the moment they are expanding. Because of that the entrance comes in right at the gym and there are construction people walking around. Not great but it is a temporary thing. The new spinning room will be bigger and with all new equipment. Looking forward to it.

I am a swimmer. The water in this pool is hot, like bath water. A guard said that this is because…read morethe elderly swimmers complain if the water isn't very warm. That's horrible for actual swimmers looking for a workout. No pool should be above 80 degrees. I'd say this one is at least 87 degrees. That is way too warm.

I was looking to find somebody to install my Kayak pool liner. Shawn was very knowledgeable went…read moreout of his way to help me. He answered the phone every time I called, which was a lot. Even though he was busy he helped me research things for my pool. I would highly recommend him.

AMAZING company. They are the most knowledgable and detailed pool company I have ever worked with…read more Very kind, they explained everything each step of the way and just a joy to work with. We will use them for all my pool needs. Super fast communication and they make you feel valued as a customer. Top notch work. So glad I worked with them! Thank you!

I took the adult swimming lessons here last year with Anna, and it was a great experience. She was…read morepatient, encouraging, and made the whole process feel really comfortable and fun. I came away feeling way more confident in the water. The facility itself is pretty well-rounded. There's a large pool with dedicated lap lanes and space for open swim, plus a gym area and fitness classes. They also have a sauna and steam room, which is a nice bonus if you're looking to relax after a workout. Overall, it's a great community spot with solid amenities. Definitely worth checking out.

This is a wonderful town recreation center. The gym area has a good amount of equipment, in decent…read morecondition to support the majority of workout needs. What I love here though is the Olympic size pool along with a large steam and sauna room. The place is kept clean and it is well run.

This is a great facility. Modern and well maintained…read more It's open to ECC community of course. But it also holds various outside sporting events, bringing people to Downtown Buffalo, which is great. The locker rooms are large and easy to use. As a spectator the facility is very user friendly. Parking can be found in various lots in the area.

If you're looking for the filthiest locker room ever, look no further. The BFAC by far has the most…read moreunclean locker room ever. Inside lockers are always dirty, shower area is full of bugs, hair, grime, and toilet-paper wads smooshed to the ceiling and don't get me started on how much hair is left all over the sinks. Seeing as though I am a male, I can only speak on behalf of the men's locker room. Aside from the physical state of the locker room, you most likely will have to deal with Buffalo school kids who use the pools. Most of the time they are in the locker room when I am not, but when we are both in together, chaos. Onto the weight and cardio rooms themselves. They're just okay. On the smaller side, but I understand they're working with limited space. One of the rougher things in when there's more than 6 people in the weight room, it feels cramped and you often find yourself on a machine/area waiting for someone to finish in a machine/area you want to use. On to the track. When I hear the word "track" I think of an outdoor track around a soccer/football field. Seeing as though the track is indoors, my mind was left to wonder on what it could be like. I was thinking maybe around the basketball court or something. Turns out it's on a top floor and looks down onto the court. Not terrible, just not what I expected. Lastly, but perhaps the most frustrating issue I have with this gym- the attendants and security are never on time to open the building/weight & cardio rooms. It puts a real damper on things when you only have a small window to workout in. All in all, the gym is I guess *fine* and serves its purpose as best as it can. Out of a perfect 10, I'd give this gym a solid 4.

The city maintains a well manicured grassy area for baseball. In fact the lawnmower staff were…read morebusy with the grass when I came by. Very clean area. Free street parking.

Went here to rent a shelter fir Mang Park fir this weekend…read more The worker was very friendly, thoroughly explained everything to me that was involved in renting a shelter. The cost for the shelter for the day ($80.00), the deposit ($300.00) which I'll get back the day after if no one destroys it. Rules, permit, etc.... I didn't realize there was so much to go through just to have a cookout at a park with a roof over our heads. Anyways, it was quick & easy.

The facility has recently Put in numerous new treadmills! Front desk is very friendly and helpfulread more

I have been having membership of LA since 2016 my entire family have a membership of LA fitness but…read morethis year my brother changed his membership to planet fitness when I asked him why he said it was because the bad customer service and today Mrs Liz give me a bad attitude distracted my gym schedule so I am going to cancel my membership because of poor customer service that these new employees have I just never ever want to go back to that gym again.