This is an incredible pool, especially if you have some younger kids to entertain. It's on $5 per…read moreperson to get in so it's a cheap way to spend several hours. They have a small snack bar with things like soda and chips. Except for the swim lanes the whole pool is at most maybe 4 feet deep, it has a small lazy river, a whirlpool area that spins kids around, a zero entry - it's just all great for kids from around 3 to probably 10 or 11. I'm sure older kids will have fun too but it's almost perfect for the younger ones.

Love this place. Wish there were more hours open to the public, but overall the experience is…read moreawesome. Also, Monique at the front desk is exceptionally helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable.

After closing in 2012 because of structural concerns, former Mayer Kasim Reed rebuilt a new $23.5…read moremillion, 64,000-square-foot Recreation and Aquatic Center in the Old 4th Ward towards the end of 2017. The new facility is sparkling and definitely worth visiting if you haven't seen it yet and becoming a member if you swim work out regularly. We paid about $250 for the family to join for the year and the bonus is that it gives the whole family access to all Atlanta public pools. The building is very open, bright (lots of natural light come in through the glass), and beautifully built. While ATL isn't the Northeast, winter is still somewhat more of a period of hibernation for a lot of people and the opening of this center provides a very nice public option for continuing to be active. It seems like they offer a wide variety of classes and activities for kids. While I can't speak to the basketball gym, workout facilities, and indoor running track on the second floor, the pool is great. It's helped our toddler develop an appreciation for the water and we haven't even tried their infant swim program yet. Some highlights of the pool are that the water is very warm, they have a beach front walk-in, a separate family changing room, a variety of aquatic toys for kids to enjoy, and a few fun sprinkler type poles in the pool. For parents looking to entertain their kids this could be a great drop-in option too at just $5 a visit I believe. My only complaints are 1) We've waited months to get our membership cards and the machine that prints them is always down or unavailable for some reason. This is obviously not such a big deal but 2) As this "undiscovered" gem is no longer so undiscovered, we've seen more and more swimmers come to the pool and it can be difficult to find a free lane to swim in now (especially around peak hours weeknights after work). This may just be what happens as you become a victim of your own success. The pool is huge but it's unfortunate that the way they built it the lanes cannot be expanded or added easily because the free swim section has a giant physical barrier from the lanes part.

Great pool! A bit crowded. I don't care for lane sharing; that's why the 4 stars. Clean locker…read moreroom. Workout equipment upstairs.

Staff is always so kind and helpful, there is such a wide variety of machines throughout the gym,…read moreplus they have a pool which most gyms can't say they have. At first the membership seemed pricey, but considering all the wide range of equipment that is there it is totally worth it.

Giant surveillance cameras in the parking lot? Despite almost no crime and the irony that members…read morearen't supposed to use cameras inside the gym. Most of the trainers are super nice.

From the best-kept-secret-until-now dept.: ProMotion Fitness is designed for people with…read moredisabilities, but anyone can join. My wife and I pay about $500/yr for a two-person membership, which gives us access to the heated swimming pool, the indoor track, the gymnasium (with basketball court -- and yes, there are some talented basketball players in wheelchairs), and a gym full of equipment designed for various kinds of bodily abilities. From the NuStep recumbent crosstrainers with optional foot straps and leg braces to the multtifunction weight machines designed to be used while sitting in a wheelchair (but also convenient for able-bodied people), to the CrossFit station modified specifically to include wheelchair users, and the stationary hand-bike (which works your arms as you work the pedals at shoulder height), there's a wide variety of fitness equipment that we both enjoy using. When the weather's bad, there's no better place to work out than ProMotion. The covered multi-story garage is connected to the Shepherd Center hospital, so you won't get even a drop of rain on you as you come in. You can run, walk, or wheel on the indoor track overlooking the basketball court and watch the fencing team or the murderball team practice. (If you haven't seen murderball, go watch the documentary about it -- a brutal and exhilarating sport, and I'm only speaking as a spectator.) The heated pool is open except for nearby lightning strikes, and you can shower in private stalls before weighing yourself on the wheelchair-friendly scale. (You roll your wheelchair up onto the ramp, transfer out of it, and set the weight to zero before getting back in to see your own weight.) Parking is free with a token from the security guard at the welcome desk (I assume there are people who have to pay the $1 fee, but I have no idea who they are), and there's a cafeteria one floor away with some reasonably tasty food considering that it's healthy. The only gripe I can think of -- and I've been trying for a while -- is that phone reception can be spotty in the workout room, situated as it is deep within a large building. That's okay -- I'd just as soon not be interrupted when I've hit my stride.

As of Sept 9th, 2012 Chastain Park Swimming Pool has now closed for the season and will not re-open…read moreuntil May of 2013. It is crazy as the weather in September is often some of the best of the year (as evidenced by the glorious temperate sunny days this week), but without a heater for the pool, the season is all too short, running from early May to early September only. I will miss you for now, beloved Chastain Park Pool. :( See you next season!

The pool NEVER updates its info online or on Google. Hours are wrong, info is wrong, etc. Whose…read morerunning this thing? And then to call and try to get information, your call is never returned. The Chastain Park Civic Association also never has updated info about the pool on its site. Geez.

Dream was very beaut and kind the other staff was friendly as well. Definitely plan on returning in…read morethe future and I love this La fitness.

Not clean, no pool, no cycling, worn equipment and stinky. Nice staff but not managed wellread more

This was my first time visiting this Lifetime. One of my friends got me in for free via a guest…read morepass. We mainly came just for the pool, so I didn't get the full chance to utilize everything the gym had to offer. The locker rooms and the pool were really nice though. When we arrived to the pool, we grabbed some drinks at the pool bar and noticed there was a DJ playing. There were many lounge chairs scattered throughout the pool area, but it wasn't too busy, so we were able to find a good spot to sit. We were both with our wives, so there were 4 of us. We had some snacks and drank by the pool. While I did love my visit here, I would never sign up to be a member, as monthly memberships are $200+ which in my opinion is quite steep. We Ubered here, so I am not too familiar with where parking is for members. I would come back here, but only if I was able to visit for free.

I never imagined I would be writing something like this about a place that claims to prioritize…read moresafety and privacy. While using the women's locker room/rejuvenation area at Life Time Fitness Buckhead, I was completely naked when a male contractor entered the space. I was fully exposed. There was no warning given to me that allowed time to dress, cover myself, or leave the area. No announcement reached me. No safeguard protected me. Whatever policies Life Time claims to have, they failed in real time -- because the result was my total exposure. What happened next was just as disturbing. Instead of taking accountability, management focused on defending "procedure." I was essentially told that everything was done properly -- despite the fact that I was left naked in front of a man. That alone tells me this situation was not taken seriously. Then, the next day, someone attempted to break into my home and sexually assault me. I am stating this plainly because context matters. At this point, it is unknown whether there is any connection between these events. That uncertainty is exactly why this should have been handled with urgency, care, and seriousness. Instead, my concerns were minimized, and I was left feeling unsafe -- not only as a member, but as a woman. I should not have had to escalate this. I should not have had to involve corporate or law enforcement just to be heard. A gym locker room is supposed to be one of the most protected private spaces. Life Time Buckhead failed to protect mine, and then failed again by dismissing the impact. Privacy is not a "process." Safety is not a script. Dignity is not negotiable. Based on my experience, Life Time Buckhead did not uphold any of these. Mike the GM is a sorry somebody.

Awesome natatorium with two sized pools, reasonable pricing and social distancing in place. I wish…read morethey would open earlier!

Great community asset…read more This pool is conveniently located in Washington Park only a few minutes from I 20. There are swim lessons, meets and open swimming. The staff are friendly and inside is clean. I'm taking one star off for the lack of cleanliness on the outside. There were chicken bones and food debris in the parking lot and right outside the main entrance. When I saw that I was concerned that the inside would be dirty, it was not and is much cleaner inside than some other county owned Natatoriums in the Atlanta Region. The showers have warm water and the pool is heated. The air conditioner was on in the locker room but that may be necessary to control the humidity. Overall, I'm glad this is close to where I live and that I am able to take private lessons here via All Star Swim Academy.

Delicious food, great service and an even better pool. I'll bring my son back next time.read more

We love the group and private lessons offered here. . They offer them on the weekends and all…read moretrainers are on the swim team at Emory. . It's very family friendly. . They have tons of seats, lifeguards on duty, and just added a cafe. They have very clean locker rooms too.

I started volunteering at Open Hand Atlanta around last year. There's multiple jobs you can…read morevolunteer for such as meal packing, food delivery, administration assistant, etc. It's a very easy process, all you do is sign up online on their website. Upon showing up at the facility, you will sign in on a computer then if you are brand new you will have a short class before volunteering so you can learn what to wear and what not, put on gloves, aprons and beard mask so you can prevent from hair contaminating the food in the kitchen. I usually volunteer for the meal packing position where you will be packing meals for about 2 hours for people who have dietary restrictions or just people in need. I find this a great opportunity to give back to our community. This company really relies on volunteers helping in the kitchen and they truly appreciate everything. They also have group sign up options so you can volunteer with your school, church group or work event. Anyways I definitely recommend for you to check it out! :)

My wife and I visited Open Hand Atlanta to volunteer our time for a couple of hours to prep meals…read more Open Hand provides nutritional meals for those with chronic diseases, such as AIDS/HIV, different forms of cancer, etc. These nutritional meals promote and prolong healthier way of life. Once you arrive and sign in, you'll be taken to a waiting room area, where Open Hand staff gives you a rundown of their history and what their mission is. You also get the rules of the prep room and are gifted a one of a kind hairnet, plastic apron, and men with facial hair gets face masks. No jewelry may be at any time. Rings, necklaces, earrings, facial piercings, watches, etc. can NOT be worn. There are different things that you can do at this space, but I wanted to do meal prep. We washed our hands and grabbed plastic gloves. Keep in mind, the gloves are different sizes. The meal prep was like an assembly line. The meal we prepped was Beef Stroganoff on Noodles with Green Beans. With a scale, the first person weighed the appropriate number for the noodles, the second person weighed the right number of beef stroganoff, and the third person weighed the right number for green beans. There is then a fourth person who wipes off any excess food from around the rim of the food container. This is important so the plastic cover will seal appropriately. It's then put in this contraption that holds multiple containers and a person press seals it and puts it to the side. This is definitely quite a process, but once you get into the flow of it, it becomes easier. Some people make it a challenge against another group to see who can make the most meals. Side note: THIS PLACE IS FREEZING! The ENTIRE BUILDING IS COLD! Bring a jacket or hoody. Overall, this is a great place to come with a group or by yourself and do some charitable services. Fortunately, we came with a large group of my wife's coworkers, so we were able to knock out over 2,500 meals which was awesome! I'd definitely come back.