Daughter and I popped in for a brief look-about during the first morning of our recent July stay in…read moreHope. We had wished to do this for quite some time, after hearing so many good things about this facility and its offerings, from fellow visitors to Hope over the past few stays, and finally grabbed the opportunity to do so.
During our brief self-tour, we were able to catch a decent look at most of the facilities -- fitness rooms, pools & area, and except for the library (which was not to be open until 10 am), saw a little of everything we had wanted to see. I would have liked to have taken photos, but was advised not to, as guests were there - especially with classes, and other individuals within the pool areas - photos at such times were not allowed. The staff person was very courteous, and advised us that if we returned very early the next morning, when only the Centre's fitness rooms were open, we would be able to go into the pool area to take photos (an appreciated, and helpful heads-up, but we did not have the opportunity to check back at that time).
We really liked what we saw at the 'Recreation Centre' -- for us, the pool area was especially nice - large and bright (with much natural light, along with the indoor lighting) - it offered large swimming pools, and several, small, hot-tub or jacuzzi types, plus, several rather nice areas to sit between one's pool activities, and such. The fitness rooms looked well-equipped, though our looks were very brief.
We forgot, at that time, to inquire at the desk about their rates for visitors, but suspect we will be prepared to do so when back in Hope for our next stay. If short-term visitor rates are available, and 'ok' with us, and we are able to find some 'non-class' times to be able to use the facilities -- from what we saw, I believe we would sure like to give the pools a try -- for us, that was the area that sure looked most inviting!