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.

I attended for Special Olympics event. The rec center is on Godby road with a very visible sign…read more The parking lot is plentiful. There's a beautiful playground right in front of the entrance that looked well maintained. There are also covered tables so you can sit outside and eat or do any other table top activities. They have two large gyms with bleachers on one side. They also had two activity rooms that could be set up to be used for many things such a trainings, baby shower, etc. Each of the rooms has a sink and the bathrooms are right next door. Bathrooms were also well kept. If you live in the neighborhood or need to host an event, I would suggest looking into this location.

I found an Aqua Zumba class online for Tuesday mornings at this location and went in for the class…read more I was so glad to see that Rec Centers and Summer Camps are still available in the inner city. You'd think this sort of think no longer exist they way people complain about not having any resources for their kids around summer. The complex has an outdoor pool, and play ground, basketball court and hold all sort of line dance classes, empowerment classes and yes, aqua zumba lessons. They also have volleyball, guitar lessons, and open gym at the basketball court several times a week My class was cancelled due to rain. When I went to pay the $5 drop in fee for the class the receptionist was not aware the class had been cancelled, when no one showed up near the 11am start time, I went back to the desk and the receptionist said the instructor had called and verified the class cancelled in the ten minutes I was there waiting for the class to begin and refunded me the $5. I'm for sure going back since they offer different fitness classes and most of them have a drop in rate of $5-7, some of them even give a discount for seniors citizens. A wonderful business for the neighborhood and great activities for kids.

A great place to walk and enjoy the fall weather . Soccer fields and baseball fields for little…read moreleague. This park was built here circa 1999.

My son was scheduled for a game last evening,once we arrived at the gym, it was locked. Other…read moreparents were arriving and were not informed that there wasn't a game. I called to speak with Brandon and he wasn't available. It would have been nice if a staff member of Bunten road would have sent an apology for our inconvenience.

Don't get me wrong, it's a nice gym with great facilities. The massive red flag to me is the…read morecleanliness and also the staffs response to health violations. I was in the women's bathroom on the second floor and two giant cockroaches came charging after me. Another person said they found a dead cockroach by the pool yesterday as well. I alerted staff that there are several cockroaches and a woman working at the facility said "I'm not sure what you want me to do about it." Nasty business. For some reason it won't let me add a photo of the roach!

Oh what could have been had I chosen to attend Georgia Tech for a Ph.D. in Geophysics... I came to…read morethe Georgia Tech Campus Recreation Center in February of 2015 as part of a graduate school visit (all expenses paid) once I had been accepted to a Ph.D. program in Geophysics. I chose to attend a different university for my studies, but am reflecting on my experience at a different school especially in the context of staying physically healthy in graduate school and decided to write this review. The Georgia Tech Campus Recreation Center was not the biggest athletic facility I visited on my graduate school visits, but it was the one with the most homey feel. That is to say it was a bargain deal even if you wanted to partake in classes or offerings that costed money and the design was one I felt comfortable enough in to want to work out here. At the university I ended up attending, I not once used the athletic facilities on campus to work out partly because they lacked a homey feel. Which brings me back to Georgia Tech and this center and how I would have used it had I chosen to attend Georgia Tech for graduate school. The pool was a site of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, which I didn't learn until we visited it in person. This was a pleasant blindside surprise. To boot, when we stopped by the pool the race going on was a 200 yard breaststroke race (my stroke in swimming is breaststroke) which got me all energized. It was my first time visiting a site from a Summer Olympic Games which just so coincidentally also happen to be the first Summer Olympic Games I was alive for. So cool! In addition to a stand out pool, the indoor track was a beauty. I love indoor tracks in buildings with windows, it is fun to watch the weather change as one runs. The track also looked over basketball courts, another fun thing to observe if walking or running on the track and able to see the courts. All around the facility was amazing and had I chosen to attend Georgia Tech for graduate school I would have made frequent and good use of this facility. The only grumbling I heard from current students on my graduate school visit about the facility was how frequently the pool was occupied by swimming and diving championship events and how that hindered students of the school from getting to use the pool themselves.

I've been here to vote in elections. In addition, this is a recreation center that offers rental…read morespaces. My daughters friend had her birthday party in one of the rooms and it was a great space. She had a room that was attached to the kitchen. The space was clean. There was plenty of parking. It's a great option for local Gwinnett county residents. There are also nonprofit and non Gwinnett resident rates.

My family hosted my engagement party in the Community Room this past Saturday. The room is big,…read morebright, and open. The tall glass windows add plenty of natural light. My family rented half of the room for $65/hour. There is a refundable damage deposit of $100. The rental included complimentary use of tables and chairs as well as the kitchen. The kitchen was a decent size and had a refrigerator, microwave, and ice machine. Their staff was friendly and helpful throughout the entire process. They set up and took down the tables and chairs before and after the party. They also arranged it as requested. We were allowed to tape decorations on the walls. Set-up, decorating, break-down, and clean-up had to take place during the rental period. It would have been nice if we were allotted 30 minutes before and after rental time to do that. No biggie. We just planned accordingly. The facility is clean. The (women's) bathroom included three stalls and was well kept. There have seating at the lobby, just outside of the Community Room. There were plenty of room for our 60+ guests to move around comfortably. Large parking lot as well. The only complaint I have and this isn't necessarily the park's fault, but some of our guests had difficulty finding the place and were taken to a different location by their GPS. They all made it to the party regardless. There is a big sign at the entrance on PIB. We had a great time and would recommend the space to anybody looking to rent an open and spacious room for an event.

A wonderful City of Atlanta offering. While my visits have been for events in the conference rooms,…read moreI have viewed the facility in full and it is nice. Staff are very helpful and friendly. Always clean, whether for voting, summer camps, or events. Conference room options for meetings, events, celebrations, repast, etc. The natatorium is beautiful and classes are offered. Nice sized basketball courts and locker rooms. Plenty of parking as well. Off MLK near 285 and access by Marta.

Staff is always helpful! Facility is well managed and if there's not a tornado of youth inside,…read morethe facility is very clean.

Not a bad place, it has two playgrounds to choose from. I would recommend it on a summer day; the…read moreice cream man came through as well

I was searching for a nice local playground. When I saw the YMCA, I thought there had to be one…read moreclose by. When I saw the Dekalb Parks and Recreation sign, I knew I hit a jackpot. I wasn't searching for the latest playground tech, just enough to keep my toddlers entertained. I was pleasantly surprised when I arrived to this playground. It has fun things for all ages. I wish it would get a good pressure wash at least once/year. Nonetheless, it has swings, slides, rock climbing, monkey bars, giant swing, giant spinner, zip-lining, and tent areas for grilling and/or entertaining. Did I mention the YMCA has a water park? It's a special bonus. We'll be back for sure!

This Greenspace area is very pleasant for people to enjoy. It has some great paths and views of…read morelakes and trees. It also connects to Avalon businesses that offer nice dining and shopping options.

One of my favorite trails to walk along with my daughter whenever I'm in or near the Alpharetta…read morearea. Such a gorgeous path/loop that goes all the way to Avalon! I always hop on near the library and this time of year it's extra beautiful (especially if you happen to make it during golden hour which I was lucky enough to time just right). They have really done a wonderful job at keeping everything well manicured, safe, and inviting. I love the lights they've added to the railing. Dogs are welcome of course (on a leash), and they even have waste stations with little waste baggies and trash cans along the way which is nice. There's also benches along the way as well if you want to sit and take a pause from walking. I always feel so calm and zen after a stroll along the alphaloop, and the convenience to downtown Alpharetta is the best part so you can go grab a well deserved bite to eat after a nice long walk.

Swim lessons with Coach Kara. Group swim lessons for homeschool kids has been a great experience…read more We can't wait to take another class. Coach K is very patient with the children and knowledgeable. There's also a playground and walking track in the rear of the building.

awesome natatorium with heated pools, warm and clean environment. This location has ample parking…read moreand many activities for people of all ages. I took a beginner swim class and love it. Within minutes, I've learned how to float, dive in the deep end without fear of putting my head underwater.