I decided to visit for the first time on Monday, 15 January 2024 as I had the day off of work due…read moreto the MLK Day holiday. I remember texting my friend Vlad because I was so excited to use the sauna at the Strongsville Rec. Center. He said that I probably would find Russian men in the sauna which I did, 2 of them (apparently Russians love saunas which is cool...haha). I am writing this review a year later, in Feb. 2025. A day pass cost me about $10, if I can remember correctly. I like that this option exists because I don't have to join as a member to use the gym and sauna. GYM/POOL/SAUNA -- At the upstairs gym, I used the stair master and walking track. I also noticed that they have a weights room downstairs but I didn't use it because I didn't have a lot of time. I then used the sauna and steam room downstairs. I stayed in the sauna for about 10 mins and I stayed in the steam room for about 5 mins. The sauna is very small but manageable. There were 3 men in there when I entered. I appreciate that there is a camera inside incase of any emergencies. The steam room is a bit bigger which felt nice. It feels good to be spaced out between people. TIPS -- I recommend bringing a towel to sit on while you're in the Sauna and Steam room. Bring a water bottle too. Also, bring a padlock and key to lock your bag and clothes in the changing room (locker room). I didn't bring a lock because I didn't realize that I would need one so I carried my wallet with me while I used the gym and sauna. Now that it is winter as I'm writing this review, I want to return to the sauna and steam room. The whole gym and pool/sauna area gets very crowded so I recommend that you arrive early. Also, I noticed that some floors were not very clean as I walked around the pool/sauna area. **** GOAL of 365 reviews in 2025 - 34/365 total reviews in 2025 - 815 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 5 February 2025

So far so good in coming for swim lessons. The facility is a bit dated, but overall it serves its…read morepurpose well. It has a few different pools including a kids pirate ship.

Way too hot in the dance studio. Absolutely no rhyme or…read morereason. Unreal. Why can't they get this fixed already?

Honestly, is it just too difficult to maintain a constant average room temperature between 68 and…read more70 degrees in the Aerobics/Dance Studio? Workout temperatures of 76 degrees and higher for Zumba, Kettlebell and other aerobic classes simply is not safe - especially for the older patrons of your group classes.

We have attended gymnastics and ice skating lessons here. Everything has been great. I wish classes…read morewere a bit smaller for ice skating.

Just joined the rec center on a one month trial to see how the family enjoys it. So far so good,…read morebeautiful workout area up top and wonderful indoor pool. I have been coming here for years now with the ice rink and have finally been able to explore the rest of the facility's. They are very affordable, even for people that are not from north olmstead( we are from elyria). I highly recommend this faculty to anyone that's interested.

Facility is above average for a community recreation center and pool. Unfortunately some of the…read morestaff are not so nice. Individuals such as Ann at the front desk make you feel as if you are a major inconvenience to them.

Yesterday, there was a dead bird floating in the pool. It was removed, but a few feathers were…read morestill floating around. I immediately got my family out, but shockingly, they continued children's swimming lessons in that same pool, exposing everyone to potential infections and harmful bacteria like E. coli. I was very surprised, as the staff usually reacts strongly to smaller issues. For example, when I first signed up, one of the female staff members, a very thin brunette, aggressively and disrespectfully yelled at my family and another woman with her daughter over a simple mistake--we brought a floaty, unaware it wasn't allowed. We aren't allowed to use noodles or dive with goggles unless we're paying for swimming lessons. How does that make sense? While some staff members are nice, others act like we're uninvited, unwelcome guests in their house, enforcing unnecessary and unreasonable rules in a rude and bossy manner. This is the first pool I've ever been to where noodles are banned, but apparently, swimming with dead birds is okay. I gave 2 stars because the pool is really beautiful and the water is often warm and pleasant. Too bad for everything else.

I really like this place. It's good for practicing swimming. Their water slide is amusing and…read moredelightful. I usually like to sit on one of the sunloungers when I am to tired to swim. The outdoor pool view was magestic.

no one at the desk in the gym since 11 it id now 11:40 no music in the track area said it…read morewas because of the kids program no kids around not happy

The rec center is a great place for kids and adults to hang out…read more They have activities, work out room, a track to walk, and a pool. This past summer they offered kids free tennis lessons. What a great opportunity for them. Everything here is free and schedules are not only posted at the facility, but also online.

The rest period for water park is supposed to be 15 minutes yet they blow the whistle at twenty…read moretill then don't let the children back in till a couple minutes after the hour. Never heard of anywhere having 20 something minute breaks but seems to be the thing at Brookpark water park.

It's a complete smelly joke. With all the leaks from the roof . I'm sure there is major mold all…read morearound. The hours are for the employees not the residents. Lived here over 20 years, I've seen this city pay employees Hugh sums of money with great health care packages. They in turn never return calls, and when they do they give you attitude. The city council is a pure clown circus. If you want a good workout go to Middleburg Hts. Brookpark is no better than Cleveland. They have truly raped this city for any future growth. I like many people are fleeing from this toxic city.

Splash park We met…read moresome friends here on a hot summer day and the kids loved the splash pad and playground. They are located next to each other and have just one access point to each other which is great when you have multiple kids to watch. Parking is close. Plus there is a pavilion with a snack shack and bathrooms.

I played at the golf course here. I think it's called Seneca. It's a beautiful course…read more I asked to play on the shorter Back A. They warned me that it wasn't as nice, and it wasn't but our group had a pleasant experience Plus I played well!

Our community center is having issues due to bad roof and mildew smells, Brookpark is really having…read moreissues. Needs a new building and pool, they refuse, rather do as little as possible. Has been shut down due to health issues. So I called this center to see if my disabled daughter could use the walking lap , when the snow comes in, it's very difficult for her. I asked the receptionist, and she said 465 dollars a year. Than said hold on let me check, than put me on hold for 10 minutes . I hung up with much dismay. I wouldn't call this a community center, it's more like a recreation center that truly wants to keep non residents out. I would never take a disabled person to this center. Only for young or senior center more like it.

A well designed community center with many recreational offerings, indoor/outdoor pool and…read morecommunity rooms conducive for special events, business meetings, corporate training.

Now that my kids are older we are able to enjoy more of the rec center activities…read more We decided to spend the day there. In the back they have basketball courts. There are balls to borrow so you don't have to bring your own. I called ahead to confirm that a court would be open since they always have other activities going on. We walked on the track upstairs. They have a little sitting area we were able to pack a picnic and snack before going to the pool. The pool entrance has several family bathrooms to change in. Plus the locker rooms. In the locker rooms they have a nice sauna so you can warm up. The pool area the kids love since it is spacious and divided into sections. The younger one enjoyed the water play area and the older ones enjoyed the slide. They were able to go over and over again with little wait. Overall a lot of fun for a family. Cost about $10 per person for a day pass.

Definitely recommend for swimming options for littles! Small Slide, splash area with filling bucket…read morethat dumps, (is loud in this small area), good depth in the littles area, zero depth pool entrance there, deeper pool in this side of the building, a hot tub lazy circle thing (littles not allowed) & a big slide! My kids can swim pretty well with their puddle jumpers so we had a good time here! Rules are they have to stay within arms length of you though! & only cost guard approved arm floaties/puddle jumpers are allowed here. Day pass good price. $8 I think? They recommended if you plan to to 3 or more times buy a pass. Great way to spend a rainy day if you're in the area! Pics below are off of a travel FB page I follow. Not my own. But all pics are exactly what it looks like. Do check their website or FB for open availability to this area for the day you are planning & time frames!