Attended two rec practices for parahockey tonight . Edward who was my instructor / coach for the…read moreday was really personable and super knowledgeable! Had an absolute blast !!! Also gorgeous facility . I learned that it was over 15 years old and that they built it for the Olympics, but it seemed To be pretty new . Upstairs there's a curling lounge with a full bar and happy hour ! The locals are spoiled and don't even know it ! If you are local check this place out or even if you are visiting out of town you can still sign up for classes and they are very affordable! Check this place out and support your local rec center!

I love the idea of a community centre with multiple facilities. Gym, pool, skating rink, PLUS a…read morelibrary and café -- check, check, check. And it's modern? We love new, up-to-date facilities. I've used all their facilities except for the skating rink (so I like to think I'm a fairly reliable source). You can pay drop-in for gym and/or pool for $7.50 (yep, you can use both facilities in the same day if you want). Gym isn't huge but there are still enough machines/benches/treadmills to go around. You could totally do a full workout without waiting your turn (unless it's after 4 on a weekday, aka peak gym hours everywhere). Pool is one of the best in Vancouver, given that it's new and has a lot of features. A good number of swimming lanes, leisure pools, a lazy river, 3 diving boards, a big hot tub, a sauna (that is not so big) and a steam room. Showers are fine as far as public pool showers go (the curtains don't fully shut but still better than UBC's) and you can bring your own lock for the lockers. I love that there's a library because I can head on over post-workout and enter a different kind of calm, zen mindset as I peruse the shelves. Whose idea was it to attach a library to every community centre (and can we get more of that, please!)? There will always be something to gripe about with every community centre (sometimes there are way too many people in one swimming lane and I'm not sure why they don't open up another), but as far as Hillcrest goes, it has a lot to offer. A really great place to hit up all the facilities in one stop, or to bring the kids along for a fun-filled, athletic and/or academic weekend. Also, the staff is GREAT and so kind. Kudos to them!

A convenient location spot for a badminton centre…read more Although they have plenty of courts, they are frequently booked up so be sure to call in advance to grab a spot. Lots of parking and close to transit. There's not much space between the courts and the lines for the courts by the walls are tight such that you might scratch your racket so if you are reserving over the phone, be sure to ask for the middle courts, when possible to maximize your experience. The floor is smooth; no issues with the flooring. Overall, still a good spot to go if you're looking to play badminton with a group of people. Lots of picnic tables for your gear and to rest. Very group friendly.

Came here to check out some badminton action, and an alternative to Clearone, which is getting a…read morebit too packed. Parking is plentiful here, as it's in an industrial lot. The interior is quite large, and surprisingly doesn't echo too badly. Must be because of the mats they use in the courts. It makes the game a lot more comfortable than playing on bare concrete. The website advertises it as a "floating floor system". This is worth a special mention as it does take some of the strain off your legs. The staff are VERY anal about keeping this floor in top shape (must've been expensive to buy and install), so there is a "non-marking sole" rule that is quite tightly enforced. They actually check your shoes before letting you in the playing area. And there is a $100 fine if you play with the wrong shoes and mark up the floor. They mean business. Some of my friends complained that the ambient temperature was too cold (I would say it was 10-15C), but I actually found it quite pleasant. Sure it's cold when you first come in, but it also ensures that you don't cook after a couple of intense rounds. There are also plenty of tables, chairs, and benches for you to leave your gear while you play. There are also security cameras throughout the building and parking lot so hopefully your car won't get broken into. One last thing: the girl working here speaks somewhat crappy English, so hopefully you have a Taiwanese friend with you. Not sure if it was the same person when I called in a few days ago, but there was quite a disconnect between the questions I asked about the facility and the answers I received. One of the better places to play baddy for sure. Recommended.

Ok I want to start this off by stating that if you actually go to the gym and lift, all the…read morecommunity center in Vancouver are quite sub par. However this center is one of the better community center. The gym is really solid, you have lots of weights, machines, squat racks, 1 bench press flat. Basically you have everything you need to get a good workout in. Also this gym overlooks the pool, so it's kind of a nice view. The vibe is the same as other community centers: no music, old ppl, and ppl generally not working out that hard. Butt that's the vibe at most community center. 5 stars because you can also swim, hit the sauna or steam room. Steam room is small but it gets pretty hot hot. Definitely a top 3 community center in Vancouver per my ratings. Also 6-7 dollars drop in, isn't terrible.

Did you know that every Wednesday in the Summer there is a Farmers Market? It's called the…read moreBritannia Plaza Market. The Farmer is called Brave Child Farms. There is also various Artisians as well like Reward Your Skin-Soap Company, Nonnas Biscuitottis, Belcap creations, and Anna Chai & Spices. Every week's there are different artsians. What a great idea!

My go-to gym for the summer time. Right by the water and great view of the water and the mountains…read more Pros: - friendly staff - front and rear gym balconies - spacious between equipment - pull-down lat/core ski-ergo machine Note: - no TVs (unlike mt. Pleasant cc) - it's a smaller gym compared to mt. Pls, but that means less ppl - free parking is past 2nd Ave, otherwise it's all metered parking around the cc

Thinking of moving into the area, so came here to check out how good the weight room is. The only…read moregood thing about it is that the views are amazing on a sunny day. If you don't live in the area, it's very close to the Main Street skytrain station (about a 2 min walk). Pros: - 2 areas specifically for deadlifting - 1 barbell pad (I need this for barbell hip thrust) - beautiful view of False Creek / Science World - new cable machines - there's an assisted pullup machine - spacious stretching area - they have large lockers (the long ones) - there's an ab wheel Cons: - no smith machine (!!!! What???) - no hip abduction machine - only 4 benches. Bonsor is similar in size and has at least 6 - it's a small gym - some asshole didn't put back the weights in one of the deadlifting area (325lbs). No f-in way am I reracking that. - the only extra barbells are the 2 in the deadlifting area. The other 2 are in the squat rack. At Bonsor, they have 6+ extra barbells that's in addition to the ones in the squat racks and bench press. Won't be going here again, not really worth the price of admission.

What a beautiful place. Automatic revolving door to enter and regular doors…read more The building is very spacious and bright and airy. It is very popular with patrons. The parking lot is quite full. There were many classes going on when we were there for an event. Signages are more pictorial rather than in words. There is a swimming pool and gym facilities besides the classes like dance and taekwondo.

This is my regular pool now. I learned to swim only in my late thirties. I used to go to Bonsor,…read morebut the chlorine concentration there is higher. Also, the folks at Bonsor can be awkward if you're a woman swimming alone. I've also tried Eileen Pool. Ultimately, I settled on this one because it's newer, more spacious, and forced me to get used to practicing in a pool where I can't touch the floor at all. After a few weeks of regular practice here, I'm no longer anxious when I cross the boundary between the shallow and deep ends (at other pools). As a bonus, I haven't had unsolicited creepy comments from anyone here - they seem to be generally respectful. They also have lockers that you don't need to pay for, nor do you need to bring your own lock. My chlorine sensitivity is usually not triggered by the levels at this pool either. They also have a leisure pool but I find it too warm to swim laps. The one thing to keep in mind is to check the timings when they're operating in a 50 m / 25 m configuration - and whether that overlaps with classes.

From the outside, you'd think there would be a lot of rinks or gym but the place only has two…read morerinks. One is floor hockey and other is ice rink, although both can be ince or floor hockey. They have a couple of multi-purpose rooms for fitness classes. I was hoping for a gym to work out but there is none. It's good for hockey and some fitness classes. There is a small coffee/sandwich shop and skate sharpening shop. They do have an outdoor patio upstairs to enjoy the sun.

It's just two tennis courts. Wow. I never would have noticed this, if local people hadn't brought…read moreme here. It really is just two tennis courts, with a bench by the net of each. The layout is nice! We were there around 11am, and 3 of the 4 half-courts were nicely shaded by the large trees on the east side. The fence is regular height, so be careful not to hit your ball into the bushes outside!

My friends have been booking courts here weekly, and organizing drop ins. The courts and nets are…read morenice with high ceilings, however I find it can get really busy and there isn't enough room between the courts. There are varying skill levels, so there's always the errant birdie flying into another court. It's a little pricey in my opinion as you have to bring your own birdies as well, but it's nice to drop in every once in a while.

Tried this place for the first time last week on Friday night. My friends were looking to book two…read morecourt about three days before, and this is the only place that still have court available. Most likely cause it's very hard to reach using public transit. We arrived around 5 min before our booking time. The front staff asked for our proof of vaccination before letting us in. They have a lot of court, and it's very clean, but the floor is a bit slippery. The staff does not care whether you use dark coloured sole shoes; non marking is optional. There are rest bench for every court, labelled with the court number. We could play badminton match without wearing our mask. Washroom is very clean; a lot of amenities, there are two of changing room, two shower rooms, and lockers. Seems like you can buy necessary stuff t the front desk like racket, shuttlecock, shoes, and water, but minimum charge with card is $5.