I live in the neighborhood and do a lot of walking in Morse Park. This corner lot was a huge eyesore for years until the vote to build this Core Recreation Center. It is a beautiful large building. I like the little rock climbing outside where the kids can play. There's a cool artwork that lights up at night. We were able to take a tour when there was an open house. It's a two story building. They offered HIIT, Strength, and Yoga. Spacious area for stretching. Weights and other gym equipment. Indoor walking or jogging area. They also offer locker rooms for your stuff and changing room. They have programs for kids as well. We opted not to join. It's huge and beautiful. It's just a little pricier than our gym for two. We thought since our tax dollars went into this program we might get a little of a discount. Negative! Overall, a nice addition to the neighborhood! read more

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I never used Yelp but I signed up for an account just to leave this review so people know how retarded this gym management is. Extremely disappointed with this gym. Sunday morning: 30+ people waiting for ONE basketball court, while another full court was reserved for volleyball with just one person using it. This isn't a one-time issue -- it's clear mismanagement of limited space. When dozens of paying members are standing around and an entire court sits basically empty, something is seriously wrong. Scheduling courts by preset sport type instead of actual demand makes zero sense. It leads to overcrowding, frustration, and people walking out. And no, renting a court is not a solution. Members are already paying monthly fees. Being told to pay extra for space that's clearly underused -- especially by a rude staff member -- just makes it worse. Around 11:30 I went to court 3, I saw a lot of people shooting the hoop in 40+ ft up, and that kid was still playing solo there. And the gym still allowed it. What a joke. If you care about actually being able to use the facilities you pay for, think twice before joining. read more

STOP DELETING MY REVIEWS I'm honestly extremely disappointed with this place. On Sunday morning, there was only one basketball court open with more than 30 people waiting to play, while another full court was reserved for volleyball -- and there was literally just one person using it. One person. Meanwhile, dozens of members were crowded around trying to rotate into a single basketball court. It makes no sense. This is not about disliking volleyball. It's about basic management and understanding demand. When you have overwhelming interest in basketball during peak hours and almost no usage for volleyball, why would the schedule not reflect that? Why not adjust in real time? Why not prioritize based on actual member participation? Instead, members were left standing around, frustrated, wasting their Sunday morning. Many people ended up leaving because the wait was unreasonable. That's not a good experience, especially for a gym that members pay for. It feels like management either doesn't pay attention to what's actually happening on the floor or simply doesn't care enough to make adjustments. If the courts are consistently mismanaged like this, it shows a lack of responsiveness and respect for members' time. If you're thinking about joining this gym -- think twice. If you're a current member who mainly comes to play basketball, be prepared for overcrowding and poor scheduling decisions. It's hard to recommend this place when basic court allocation isn't handled properly. Members deserve better organization, better communication, and better management than this. Honestly, if this continues, it's not worth it. Stay away if court access matters to you. read more

The entire facility is nice and clean, just felt like the gym section lacked equipment and variety especially for the insane monthly prices ($50-$70). Theres a bunch of courts that couldve been used for more gym space or something else better. Youre really just paying for the courts rather than a gym. In my opinion, the hours suck and not flexible either. But, they do have an outside turf where you can also work out at which I liked. Staff here is nice and friendly too. read more

I've been a part of this gym essentially when they opened and this is the first gym I've joined. I've explored others, but didn't feel their prices were justified for how dated/dirty the facilities were or for services that I would probably not use. As you can see on the website, it is as low as $64/month if you connect your checking account, and $69/month if you use your credit card. There's a $1 enrollment fee and $5 processing fee (these seem to be one-time charges). There is a $39 enhancement fee which really is an annual fee to help with maintenance of the facility that begins 60 days after your membership begins. I guess in theory if you cancel before the 60 days, you wouldn't have to pay the enhancement fee. I like that this is a monthly membership rather than a yearly membership. Don't think they list it on the website, but you get 2 guest passes/month with your membership. The staff are very friendly and helpful in every way. They always greet members and say bye to them as they walk out. They really try to make an effort to interact with the members and get to know their names, which has been nice. They are also very helpful with getting members registered for classes if they have a hard time with using their Core by Cosumnes app. You can download the app to your phone and sign up for classes pretty easily. Classes are available to sign up 2 weeks in advance/at a time. The facility features two stories. There are 3 large rooms for classes/training (2 are downstairs - one is for personal training and you would have to pay extra for that, and the other downstairs room is REPS). There is the VIBE room which is upstairs next to the weight area. Next to the VIBE room outside, is the deck, which is where they plan to host their cycling classes. Downstairs is their courts, which seem pretty popular. I have not personally used their courts, which are available for basketball and pickleball. You can sign up to use the courts for these purposes. The downstairs area also has a spot where you can purchase clothing, snacks (protein bars), and sports drinks. The food is pretty reasonably priced, but I would probably pass up on the clothing (although I did buy a Junk brand headband, and it is pretty nice). Upstairs has a turfed area which has some mats and equipment for stretching. There are machines for strength training and cardio, weights, and an indoor track (you can oversee the courts). I believe you need 17 laps to make up 1 mile, so while it is repetitive, it is nice to not have to worry about the weather or traffic. I wished they designated a direction for certain days of the week or something (like the UCD ARC - for example, MWF is clockwise and vice versa or whatever), so that people aren't running random directions. Along the track are areas you can pause to stretch. It's nice there are windows to look out of while you run. There are plenty of lockers that are easy to use upstairs and downstairs. There are also cubbies inside of each classroom for your convenience. Each classroom has sanitizer wipes and the instructors will gently remind people to clean their equipment. There is also plenty of hand sanitizer and wipes throughout the gym. There's water stations throughout the facility and ample restrooms. The thing to note about the restrooms is that there are no paper towels, and they use dryers. The facility does not provide towels for working out, so bring your own. As far as classes, most of them are 45 minutes long. I've been to many of them, and here are some brief descriptions: -Zumba - self explanatory -Extreme hip hop step - essentially a step aerobics class, with multiple skill levels incorporated -Vinyasa yoga - yoga but with focus on strength and balance -Core cycle - cycling -Les Mills bodycombat - cardio based on martial arts moves -Les Mills bodypump - strength training but more reps -Les Mills grit strength - HIIT training essentially but for 30 minutes -Les Mills shapes - kind of like pilates and strength training in one class -Core strength - strength training/functional fitness -Core mat pilates - self explanatory Other classes available but haven't been to include Core functional fit, restorative yoga, Core knockout, Core barre...to name some. The instructors are very friendly and approachable. They will encourage you to do what you can and not push too hard if you're not comfortable. They also have virtual classes held in their classrooms that you can sign up for. They advise you get to class about 10-15 minutes ahead of time to set up your equipment. You can easily sign up for classes and drop out. You have to call in to drop out if it's within an hour of the class. Right now there are no penalties for no-shows/cancellations, but they are likely going to enforce that in the future for fairness. I agree the equipment is limited, but often relatively open. Evenings can get pretty busy. Overall, I feel like coming here has been fun and helpful with my fitness goals! read more

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Disappointing and unfair treatment I am incredibly disappointed with how I was treated at the Core Recreation Center. I am a paying member and I meet the age requirements for the facility, yet I was arbitrarily kicked out. It is completely unacceptable to deny access to someone who has a valid membership and follows the rules. The staff was unprofessional, and I will definitely be reconsidering my membership here if this is how they treat their customers. read more

I visited Core recreation on Sunday morning for the first time as a guest and I was really impressed. The facility is brand new, clean, and well organized. As I waited for my friends, I asked if I could get a tour which the staff was super friendly and I was able to see everything the center offers. They have so many amenities: indoor track, designated class areas, basketball/pickleball area, separate rooms including some outdoor spaces and a kids zone for an additional cost. My first time playing pickleball here and the pickleball community was very welcoming and patient with me. While I enjoyed my visit, the price is a bit high and the location isn't close to home from me to justify a membership. However, its close to a neighborhood that can be walking distance so easy and convenient for those living around there. They also offer a one day pass for $14. I did not see a sauna or swimming pool but overall, this is a great facility with a lot to offer. Core is definitely worth checking out. read more

A convenient location with a decent amount of machines. Two court for volleyball, basketball and pickleball. Wish there was a pool though. The indoor walking track is nice and also a lot of lockers. Price is kind of higher for what you get but it's not as crowded as your other gym so I prefer that. I wish the weekend hours was a bit longer too. There's also some classes but haven't tried them yet. read more

This place is massive with 2 floors and even a couple outdoor areas for use. They have a small indoor track that overlooks the below basketball court and multiple workout areas with dumbbells and weight machines and treadmills. 64/month but after 12 months I think it's $69/month, plus they charge an annual fee. Was fairly busy on a Sunday afternoon. Good customer service. read more

CORE is such a cool addition to the neighborhood. The first of its kind, I love that our parks & rec district is in the gym business. Forget any other birthday party ideas, host your party here! The staff is fantastic. read more

Great facility. It's very spacious and offers an array of amenities: -2 Giant courts for basketball, pickleball, and volleyball -Diverse array of machines and equipment -Yard area for powerlifting and HIIT -Studio classes -Sun deck -An indoor track! -Abundance of parking Personally love the indoor track! read more

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Gym is clean. Exercise equipment is new. Staff is very nice, informative and welcoming-especially Anthony-Manager of the site. Participation use is based on membership. If you are a senior, ask for their senior membership. Great class introduction on November 8, 2025. read more

The good thing about this location is it has a lot of Basketball courts and a nice track upstairs. The bad thing is the price is alittle high. Looks bigger on the outside but inside it's quite small. It's missing an indoor pool and some other amenities read more

Fantastic facility. Fees are reasonable compared to other fitness centers of comparable size and amenities. Staff is friendly and helpful. It can be busy at times, but that just shows you how popular it is, partly because of the price point. read more

Pros: -- very decent price for how new it is and the amount of equipment available. -- New and clean! -- lots of group classes available -- lots of treadmills for running -- indoor track for actual running if you want to avoid the sun! -- outdoor space for crossfit stuff -- lots of courts for basketball, pickleball, etc. -- plenty of power racks (4) for squatting/benching Cons: (albeit nitpicky, so not really big cons) -- weightlifting machines tend to be a tad limited, less variability than your average 24 hour fitness/in-shape. Still has the essentials, but if you're looking for tons of different machines for weightlifting then you might feel a tad underwhelmed. -- no bumper plates, for people that want to do crossfit lifts or deadlifts, might be a big issue (not sure if they're working on adding those later tho) Overall, very nice facility, really happy with how the project turned out. Price is very reasonable for what's offered read more

I started at CORE on the day they opened. The place is spotless, they have good classes, and the staff are friendly. Please don't let Aaron leave if the time comes. He is very professional, accommodating and follows up with customer's concern. I just hope they won't increase prices. Their current registration/enrollment fee is reasonable and is sustainable for most people. read more

Not a pleasant experience, overly crowded, definitely better alternatives. Additionally workers are not welcoming to guest.

RIP OFF of Local Homeowners Whose property TAXES made this centre possible at least in part If not in full. They should make this Much Cheaper for local Residents that Tolerate the added Traffic this Gym brings to the neighborhood and also taxes local homeowners and others PAID to make this place possible. RIP OFF fees that they tell you will increase over the years. NO Indoor Pool and 2 useless space for basketball. WHY 2 basketball courts why not make one a POOl ???? read more