LeBlond Recreation Center is a small, but nice facility just a couple miles east of downtown Cincinnati along Riverside Drive.
The center itself has a gym, fitness center, and pool. It's simple, but adequate for most things. The staff is insanely nice, especially at the front desk. Outside, there is greenspace, benches, baseball and soccer fields, a river view, and a playground. It's like a little park right next to the center.
Since it is so close to downtown, I actually take my kids to play here quite a bit. You don't even have to be a member to do so. The playground is clean and a good size, and it has a long row of swings right next to it. There is also a ton of room for them to run.
The real highlight of LeBlond is how quiet it is! Since there are so many parks nearby, we're often the only people on the playground, and the parking lot is very rarely busy. If you're looking for a place to workout, perhaps even to supplement an existing big-gym membership, this is the place. It's only $70 for the whole year. read more