Diverse crowd, clean and safe! My son had a ball and made new friends ! The staff and guest were…read morenice

If you're not into loud, noisy ,kids peeing in the pool then this is not the place for you.read more

one of the jewels inside the "preeminent jewel" of Atlanta, Piedmont Park. the aquatic center is…read morequite well-run and well-kept, particularly given all the events hosted there. one might assume this joint would show wear-and-tear, but you'd be wrong about that! I was super bummed with the attached restaurant closed, but apparently a new food place opened up in its place. I took my rugrats here for the "Splish Splash" event and really enjoyed it.

Where do you go when the Georgia sun beats down and there's no relief in sight? The pool, that's…read morewhere. This city has a good network of public pools, and some are better than others. This one is nestled in the east side of Piedmont park, accessible by a short walk through some lower traffic entrances. If there is space, park in the neighborhood bisected by Park Drive NE. You can walk through the gate, curve around the lake, and you're there. The pool overlooks the lake, a prime location indeed. Piedmont has a similar relationship to Atlanta that say Central park has to NYC. It's a large, grassy space that everyone loves, and you can see the city looming in the background. The entrance to the pool itself reflects demand; on our afternoon visit, we had to wait a bit for other visitors to leave - they have a hard cap on the crowd size. At 11:00 on a Saturday, they were charging non-members a sweet five bucks. Anyway, the pool is really, really nice. The layout is such that you can do adult things if you like (laps, whatever), or you can entertain your kids if you need to do that. The child friendly features are abundant, including a splashpad and a lazy river. Mine really dig all of that stuff. Shady areas are abundant and you can chill on a nearby grassy area with your blanket or whatever. There is no diving board (no deep end either), but what public pool has one of those anymore? Lockers are abundant and things are generally clean. What's not to like? Also, shout out to Sean's, a very capable snack bar.

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.

I like the facility but feel like it is too expensive ($79) for single people without kids who use…read morecardio and weights. The peloton bikes are constantly broken and take weeks to fix. It is still the best option for me and I appreciate the opportunity to be a member.

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.

Although the pool is down l, and has been for a little while, I will commend Curtis for being a…read morelight in a dark tunnel. The gym is not all that bad although as I've stated not having the one amenity I was looking for is a downer, Curtis's customer service is on point. I've noticed how he actively tried to make sure everyone is being met with positive energy and a smile. He alway wished everyone a good day and good workout and I can tell he is genuinely just being a good person. That's something I can say is refreshing as It would seem previous management treated the club as if It was his personal gym and not a place of business. I hope the pool gets fixed but I'd recommend simply because the gym has a new look.

These are the conditions we are supposed to clean up and prepare for work in after a 5:30 a.m…read more workout? This is unsanitary and unacceptable!

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.