I visited this center for a private event last weekend…read more I heard about this center before and wanted to check it out, but never got around to it. I still really didn't check it out last Saturday. I only walked in the front door - to the right - and the event was in the banquet rooms to the right. If I had to guess about two rooms were used to accompany about 100 people. Overall, I was please with the center. I did see young boys enjoying the facility. I did notice this center is only open from 12p-4p on Saturdays. Unlike most recreation centers in the area, this one looks to be the the largest or in close competition with others in the city. Plenty of parking! Check them out when time permits. Have fun and enjoy life :)

This center is huge and so amazing. I came here because of tge google reviews and they were so on…read morepoint. Greeted with kindness, everything is spotless, seniors are working out, I mean really pumping iton. I am motivated. The parking lot is wonderful too. Spaces are wider than usual to accommodate newer vehicles. The mixture of ages is very nice. I am jazzed by the positive attitudes and smiles. Loving it.

We absolutely loved our first trip to the Kroc Center. We saw they have open play volleyball for…read moreonly $5 for non-members which can't be beat. The gym is really nice. I do wish they made it brighter or used brighter balls, but, overall, it was a great time. The staff and the other players were all very nice and welcoming throughout all of the games. The center itself looks really nice. Plenty of work out equipment, and the pool area looks like a blast. More like a waterpark! The front desk staff were very friendly and helpful thoughout our visit. The locker rooms are really nice, too. Very spacious center that seems to offer a lot for everyone. In the area? Check Them Out!

This review isn't about the Kroc Center's values; it's about the process…read more Before submitting a rental request, I carefully read everything available on the website, the event booklet, and the FAQs. Because there were no photos or detailed descriptions of the event spaces, I stopped by in person to understand what would be possible. The front desk staff was kind and showed me around, and I found a room that felt like a great fit for a welcome gathering for the growing Working Families Party in Virginia. I submitted my request in late December. I expected things to move slowly because of the holidays, but when I hadn't heard back by January 5, I called to follow up. I was told my application had been received, everything looked good, and I received verbal confirmation that we could host the event pending one final approval. I followed up by email to confirm details and waited. After six days with no response, I followed up again by email. Two days later, I called and learned the Sales & Event Coordinator was out due to medical issues. That is completely understandable. However, since final approval was supposedly with someone above her, I didn't understand why no one else could give clarity. I even offered to share my contact information with the events director or whoever was responsible for final approval. Two days later, on a Friday afternoon, I received a call letting me know the event was not approved due to its political affiliation. I understand that not every organization allows political gatherings. What's frustrating is that this wasn't communicated upfront or handled quickly. Instead, I spent 21 days waiting for confirmation, only to be denied three weeks before my event, leaving me scrambling to find a new location for a Sunday afternoon gathering. If political events aren't allowed, that should be clearly stated on the website or addressed early in the review process. A simple, transparent policy would have saved me a lot of time and stress.

It was only the second time I had been to this Rec Center. Neither time included activities. The…read morefirst was to check out the walking lanes in the pool. This time was for an event being held in a large meeting room off the lobby. The location is on the portion of Newtown Road where the road turns east & the remainder is called Diamond Springs Road. This portion of the road actually runs between Haygood Road and that split. On the campus of buildings are also two elementary schools. The land, previously a farm, was donated to the city by the Williams Family, There are definite positives & negatives to the indoor pool. It appeared from my viewpoint to be slightly smaller than that of Bayside Rec Center. The walking lanes are fantastic for those who enjoy or need that experience for therapeutic reasons. But it does take away from the pool space for those who go to swim or just splash. There are outside activities that aren't available at Bayside. A large connected & fenced splash area was great for younger kids running through the water on a hot day. It gave the feel of a series of stationary underground sprinklers. I viewed an enclosed skate board ramp. Adjacent to that was something being used that was below ground level. I'm not sure what type of activity was involved. I didn't venture further down the meeting room hall. But the large glass window room in which my event was held was great & very accessible. One big flaw was the lack of handicapped parking spaces. I only saw four & had to park in hinterlands in terrible heat. This Rec Center is a great addition to this part of Bayside. It's walking distance from a lot of condo's & apartments. So kids can get there very easily in the summer. The Williams family's land donation is being put to good use.

it's been a year and change since I wrote my last review. We did get a security officer for a while…read morebut he retired and once again no security. But since then the situation has gotten better. The new building supervisor has a different way of handling the center and the problems have subsided. There is only so much we as employees can do when parents aren't responsible enough to raise their children properly and adults who lose their temper like children, but we are doing our best to keep our patrons safe.

This is a simple venue that was spacious enough to accommodate a small wedding. The women's…read morerestroom could use a few repairs (toilet paper dispenser) and needed restocking of soap, but sufficient enough. As a guest, it was s a comfortable place.

As a venue for an event, this place is a very solid four stars. It's not the largest, and there's…read morenot a lot of parking if you have to compete with a full lot at the nearby library, but those are the only two downsides. I think the space is a little larger than it appears from the outside, especially looking from the library. There are plenty of bathrooms and they're just a little bit out of the way, which is great for events. Acoustics for live music were nice and there were enough power outlets. They allow a lot of personal decorations, so you can really make the space your own. The space itself is very neutral with light walls - a good canvas. From my experience at a wedding reception, this place can look absolutely beautiful. Any sort of party with 30-60ish guests would fit nicely here.

This place is perfect for events of any kind! The building has been renovated inside and out…read more Beautiful landscaping and excellent lighting outside. Members are so friendly and helpful. What a great club!

I've been here many years ago for a wedding. I remember it being a pleasant experience. Decades…read morelater it hasn't changed. There's nothing fancy about this place and it doesn't have to be...it fulfilled its purpose. It was a fundraising gathering. There's a kitchen in the back to prepare food. There's a stage for a DJ. There's plenty of room for long tables to hold many guests. The sound was great for the music. There are clean bathrooms in the back. There's plenty of parking spaces. The only thing I didn't like was the fact that there were no lights outside. It was pitch black. I'm not sure if it wasn't turned on, or that it doesn't have any. Other than that, great venue to get the job done.

Stay off of their radar. They will make your life unnecessarily difficult. Work with them, they'll…read morecontinue to do so. Ask for copies of forms, you'll never get them. If you set up a payment plan, they will immediately send out an Intent to Accelerate Lien letter to ensure they can jump on that lien the second you're late for a payment. They are not to be trusted. Also, Pamela will 100% call you an a**hole to your face. Professionalism is a 0 and de-escalation skills are a 0 as well. Oh, and if you confront them about the acceleration of lien letter, they'll threaten to take away your payment plan.

The association in my opinion are power hungry and unreasonable. There are many stories, many…read morecomplaints, and even the workers in the zoning office knew exactly where I lived based on the issue we were being forced to fix. They said they have so many residents come in with ridiculous requests that the association has asked them to do. A neighbor on my street had a lien put on her house and she's been there less than a year. Just for reference, their rule book is a novel. I live in an area now where our rules are two pages max. TWO pages I was here 10 years and my advice is to stay clear of this place and find another neighborhood.

A fairly nice community center... Way nicer than the community center in my neighborhood growing…read moreup. It's located in a fairly aged neighborhood so it's quite obvious that this center is fairly new. It looks the part and has a new look and feel to it. The reason for my visit to the NCC was to watch a local wrestling promotion one Friday evening. The event itself took place in the gym which is located toward the front of the facility so I didn't get a chance to tour the rest of the place. Upon first glance, it appeared to be well kept... that is until I walked into the bathroom. It may have been understaffed that evening because the bathroom appeared to be a wreck or just a lot of little kids making a mess. From what I read, this place is ran by the City of Norfolk. If you live nearby and want a bunch of amenities, here is what they offer: Art Room Basketball (indoor) Computer Room Dance Studio Fitness Room Game Room Gym Kiln Room Kitchen Locker Room Multipurpose Room Playground Water Splash Pad

Just recently reconnected with the WB Community Center and I am happy I did. The staff have been…read morevery friendly and welcoming. Great place for adults and kids alike. We really enjoy playing pickle ball three mornings a week. Plenty to do inside, as well as, outside in the park connected to it. Free for Senior residents, and only $40 a year, I believe for resident adults. I believe it's a little extra for those living outside Chesapeake. Looking for a fun place to be active and meet new people, Check Them Out! PS Membership includes all Chesapeake rec centers :0)

My kids come to the Community Center for after school. They like it even though they sometimes get…read moreinto trouble. They like the staff and they say nice things about their experience there. The prices are affordable and I think the staff is patient with my kids. I'm hoping to get them enrolled for the summer and also for sports activities throughout the year.

This facility is a significant asset to the residents of Newport News & beyond. Today I wrote more…read moreabout it after a visit yesterday, including pictures I took of the interior & exterior of the center. https://www.adambgarrett.com/post/denbigh-community-center

This is a great addition to the area the state of the art rec center has so many activities for the…read morecommunity everything from seniors karaoke to a gym and walking trail outside There is plenty of parking in new activities added monthly you can check out the website for updates or pop in for a preview They are currently hiring a senior activity Director, which will then open up a lot of programs for our local community in the 55 and up range. The staff here are absolutely wonderful and the building itself is beautiful. The architecture is very unique and it's very clean. I am very glad they decided to build us in our neighborhood.