Super friendly staff, well maintained pool and grounds, lots of lounge seating and tables.read more

I called and was told there is a $5 day pass. I show up asking abt the pass and where to buy and…read morethese kids look are watching me smugly. The leader of the pack then tells me there is no Day pass. But as I'm walking away I hear the girls arguing about how I can get a day pass and maybe I knew someone with a membership. Because I was listening I stopped and turned around to ask if I can get a day pass or not and then the girl quickly says no. I felt very odd and I am pretty sure it had something to do with the melanin in my skin though I'm hoping that's not the case. The look on their faces these you know these kids were just something just didn't feel right and I'm disappointed. I left feeling sad. This also gave me the impression that if I would've signed up for a membership I'd be denied it. ‍

Great family atmosphere, and amazing swim team culture! Life guards are the highlight of the pool…read moreexperience, probably the best and most competent guards of any pool I've been to! Top quality snack bar, though a bit overpriced. The only major con is the less than modern facilities, though given the pool's historic character I guess its to be expected. Overall, stellar pool experience.

A family friendly recreation association with the GREATEST SWIM TEAM in the world. Affordable…read moresummer fun. Great pools, tennis and even an ice rink in the winter. They offer a free day trial so you can check it out!

We love coming to the pool here and my kids and I have started doing tennis as well. Such a great…read morerec club with all very laid back vibe but still with all of the amenities that we need to have fun in the summer and fall! Really great community feel as well and lots of fun events throughout the year!

This is hands down the best neighborhood pool & recreation complex you'll find Richmond/Henrico!…read moreThe woodsy setting is so tranquil and beautiful. A social summer gathering spot that is kid friendly, unpretentious, and located in a lovely, quiet neighborhood setting. Best feature is the swimming pools (there are four!!) which are kept impeccably clean, as is the rest of the nicely landscaped property. Pools are open from late May through (September- Labor Day). The club has really stepped up its game with the 2018 expansion of the lap pool to 8 lanes and renovating bleacher seating. Snack bar is good, but cash only. Food is as better than you would expect for a poolside snack bar, and super convenient poolside. Lifeguards are attentive & on duty at all times, which is reassuring. They are also very courteous and friendly. The guards manning the diving pool even engage the kids in an entertaining game called "categories" as they jump off the board. Kids love it. There are 9 lighted tennis courts to choose from. All are in spectacular shape. I particularly like courts 8 & 9, which are nestled inside the woods, and great for shade if you catch at the right time. Though the bathrooms/showers/changing rooms are dated, they are kept very tidy. Amenities are numerous: 1. 8 lane lap Pool, with diving blocks 2. Family pool, with two tunnel slides 3. Diving pool, with two boards 4. Kiddie pool for the under 5 set 5. Plenty of lounges, tables & chairs (with umbrellas) 6. Snack Bar (cash only) 7. 9 tennis courts (two nestled in the woods) - and awesome tennis instructors!! Open year round. 8. Awesome swim & dive teams 9. Free parking 10. Locker rooms with showers 11. Outdoor Showers 12. Poolside playground 13. Basketball courts 14. Covered picnic table / BBQ area 15. Sports Field (soccer, etc) 16. Numerous fun events for kids & adults This is such a wonderful, family friendly recreation association and it has become our home away from home in the summertime. A great way to escape the daily grind, and the summer heat!

Ginter Park is a quintessential turn of the century upper middle class neighborhood. Originally…read moredeveloped as part of the expansion North along the newly expanded streetcar line, this recreation association acts as a summer cultural and social gathering spot for the residents of Ginter Park and surrounding neighborhoods. The building is a beautiful Arts and Crafts/Shingle Style building that was originally used as a school and meeting house/town hall. It is now the main club house for the GPRA. I personally join the pool each summer as it provides me with an escape from the daily grind. There are three pools. An adult, kids, and wading pool. There are nice gas grills and a raised sun deck. Bathrooms with showers are also provided for pool users. You can even bring a cooler of cold adult beverages! The clubhouse is nicely landscaped and kept up on the outside but lacks central air conditioning and is thus always hot in the summer. It is available for private parties for members. Membership is relatively affordable and rates ban be seen on line. There is also a swim team called the Dolphins. It is both child and adult friendly. Many 20 and 30 something singles hang out by the adult pool and there is a festive party atmosphere on weekends, the pools are even open until 10pm on Saturday. Single membership is a one time fee of $350 and a family membership one time initiation is $580.

Beautiful botanical gardens for adults to appreciate, and cooling Splash Pad for children. Adults…read moreshould go prepared to get wet unless children are old enough to enjoy with parents simply watching. Plenty of parking, though Lot C is far enough away a stroller is needed for toddlers. We enjoyed!!

Burkwood Swim & Racquet Club was a wonderful venue for our daughter's September wedding! The…read moreclubhouse's open layout, beautiful loft, and elegant chandelier lighting created a gorgeous setting for the reception. The pavilion provided a lovely setting for the ceremony, and once decorated, it brought our vision to life beautifully. We feel incredibly lucky to have had Lindsey Baird coordinate our wedding! As Burkwood's event coordinator, she was wonderful to work with, and we also hired her personally as our wedding coordinator. It was hands-down one of the best decisions we made! From the very beginning, Lindsey was amazing with her communication, attention to detail, and overall preparation. She completely took the stress out of the planning process and managed our vendors flawlessly. The day before the wedding, she even helped us decorate the pavilion, going above and beyond to make sure everything looked just as we had envisioned. Throughout the wedding day, Lindsey did a phenomenal job of keeping everything on schedule and ensuring that everything ran smoothly from beginning to end, without a single hitch. Her professionalism, dedication, and genuine care made such a difference and allowed us to relax and truly enjoy this special day with our family and friends. Burkwood Swim & Racquet Club is fortunate to have such a beautiful venue and an exceptional coordinator in Lindsey. We wholeheartedly recommend Burkwood to anyone looking for a wonderful wedding venue, and we cannot recommend Lindsey highly enough. Any couple would be incredibly fortunate to work with her!

Burkwood Swim and Racquet Club was absolutely amazing and made our wedding perfect from start to…read morefinish. The clubhouse and pavilion were the ideal setting for our large wedding, and even with a big guest list, the space never felt crowded. The staff treated us like red carpet celebrities the entire time we were there, going above and beyond in every way to help us create the perfect day. We are so grateful for their kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail, and we could not have asked for a better venue for our wedding.

This is a good size pool with one slide and a fenced in baby pool. I enjoy going there with my…read moreprincess because it's never crowded and I can always find a spot to chill. They have an ample chairs (you know, for laying out kind) shaded areas, tables and chairs, and picnic tables, separate picnic area in the back as well as a beautiful lawn area. This is not a water park but for a pool, it's got more than the usual amenities. For two bucks I really can't complain at all! It's a bargain! They have a vendor who cooks hot dogs and burgers on the side and I believe he sells sodas, water, ice cream, chips, and other snacks. There are bathrooms and a single shower. They have a ton of life guard watching your every move but you know it's for a good reason ;) They even have two diving boards on the deep side of the pool. Keep in mind, you cannot use any inflatable items in the big pool. I think the floaties are allowed in the baby pool only.

Good place to cool down from the VA humidity. Only $2 entrance and DOD card holders can sign in up…read moreto 4 guests. You can bring food and drinks in since there is no snack bar. Just be sure that drinks are in plastic bottles, no glass allowed. You can rent the pavilion for parties for $30. There is a sand volleyball court in the facility for those who want to play ball. Lots of lounge chairs.

This is a great place for kids to learn how to swim. They use a building block approach to making…read morekids feel at ease and to gain confidence. Very nice and clean facility. Indoor pools are heated. Plenty of parking and place for parents (and grandparents) to sit while the kids swim. Don't forget dollar bills for the $1 vending machine. Next door is a very well stocked swim store in case you forget something.

I can't say enough good things about Quest! Especially Coach Kelly.. My son refused to put his head…read moreunderwater for MONTHS while doing lessons at another place. She had him diving under in 2 lessons. I am blown away with her patience, consistency and skill. She also makes it fun for my boys. Their favorite day of the week is Tuesdays because it is swim night. She has given my boys so much confidence, in the water and outside the water because they know they can conquer something difficult that they were once scared of. Highly recommend!

Nice pool, I came as a guest. The adult pool is nice when it's on adult swim, but the all swim is…read morenot the best. The two main pools are very large and the all swim pool has two diving boards. The pools are fairly clean considering there are lots of trees (which is great when you want to get out of the sun). The only downside is the pool is very crowded, I asked my friend if it was normal and they confirmed it is usually pretty crowded. The members are very nice and not stuck up at all, very family friendly place.

This is a great place if you like to swim, get some sun or just find a shady spot to read. And…read morethere are tennis courts as well. It's very family-friendly, offering swim lessons and a swim team. There are three pools. The competition pool offers three two-hour increments of adult-only time each day which is great for laps or just cooling off. The other pool has two diving boards and is open to all. The kiddie pool is separately gated so is great for toddlers. There's a snack bar that offers selections from hot dogs to ice cream, but you're also welcome to bring your own food. Not a pretentious bunch at all - and the place is rarely crowded.