We love coming here on our annual trip to Sunriver! The pool is a great place to take kids off all…read moreages. They've got a baby pool area which is for kids under 5. It includes a splash pad/water play area. They also have a larger splash pad open to all ages. Their main pool has a zero depth entry so it's perfect for little ones to sit and play! On the deep end of the pool they have these two giant blow-up sharks that kids can climb and sit on, and they have a series of floating platforms you can try to balance and cross without falling in the pool. They also have a lazy river and two huge water slides (which have a minimum height requirement of 42" and 48"). Lastly, there is an indoor pool with lots of different amenities if you need a break from the sun. It's quite the facility! It does get quite crowded though since it's the only pool in all of Sunriver. That's my only complaint. I feel like if they could build a couple more pools then it wouldn't be so crowded. It would also be nice if they had a little bit more shade. They also have nice locker rooms/bathrooms, including a couple family restrooms. The food place is decently good. It's mostly fried food and barbecue but that's pretty much what you'd expect at a giant resort like the SHARC.

I love the Sun River weather and access to amenities. Unfortunately, this trip flagged several…read moreissues that significantly impacted our trip. 1) Vrbo cabin had no hot water, a 3 day rental and no access to a hot shower. Vrbo is not offering any refunds, just a late check out 2) we spent 3 days at the pool and all three days portions of the pool are closed due to people pooping in the pool! Lifeguards say it's primarily babies being held in the main pool... omg- keep them in the kiddy pool! 3) Food at the Sharc was low quality, inconsistent, and the staff were rude. My order was taken incorrectly at the register... then made incorrect. When we asked about it the kitchen said- "I gave it to you how I got the order, what do you want me to do about it?" This was an adult woman, not a high school kid on a summer job. Yesterday we ordered food that was gluten free, today we order it again and it comes out breaded. No refund or apology for that mistake. The kitchen is not run by Sharc, so there was literally nobody to help. Just paid for food I can't eat. This place could be so much better.

Open swim: Weekdays: 2p-530p…read moreWeekends: 1030a-530p What a fun indoor pool for guests/homeowners at Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic Recreational Center! Here on a family vacation for the holidays, there is no snow this year, so having this indoor pool to pass the time was great. We were the first in for the weekday rec swim time (2p-530p) and found into be clean and warm. The dreaded indoor chlorine smell wasn't bad either. As a bystander, there were ample loungers and benches around the pool to find a spot. The volley net and basketball hoop were up. A fun swirling whirlpool section was popular. The lap pool remained open for open swim, or to distance from the busy play and heavy splash areas once it got busier. The outdoor hot tub was running and steaming for those who wanted to be outside. A small slide for 48" and shorter was also a hot spot. Life jackets were available for free use, and lifeguards were actively patrolling the pools. Rec center also has meeting rooms, living room, café, and full locker rooms. Not to shabby!

The "water park" is the smallest lazy river ever seen by man, they are understaffed and overcrowded…read moreevery single day. And the Sunriver homeowners association is the most corrupt form of governing body on earth. I wouldn't recommend buying a house here because of them they are terrible and have surplus every year and never cut a check back to the homeowner and find random things to spend money on. They want even more money for a new recycling center, which got voted down and now they are making the current recycling center more difficult to use so it gets voted in eventually. Fire everyone who has any power and re do the entire organization it is sickening

This is an awesome fitness center, particularly if you have kids. The rates are reasonable and…read morethey have tons of options and there is no sign up fee or obligation ever. The pools are amazing; especially for kids. They have a ton of kids swimming lessons that are really good. The weight room/fitness room are in great shape with lots of machines and hardly ever a wait. They have childcare for a minimal amount during most days and the kids always look really happy in there. The only gripe I have is that some of the group fitness classes are really easy. It is hard to know which one and so you end up wasting a lot of time not getting a hard workout. The hip hop dance class on Tuesday night is awesome and a great workout. I will update as I find other tough classes.

This fitness center probably makes fives times as much money as any other gym in bend. They charge…read more65-75$ a month. All the gym products are old and falling apart. The locker rooms are absolutely disgusting by the end of the day. They don't have male cleaners here. That means no one is cleaning the men's locker rooms all day. The classes posted on the doors don't match up to the classes online. They do not turn on the heat in the hallways. You go from the sauna to a freezing cold hallway. Feels like you're gonna get sick. This gym is basically a daycare center mixed with an old people's home. They are always having events and closing the pools. They close early without notice and the hours here are horrible. There are homeless people lurking in the parking lots and come into use the facilities. Things get stolen as well. I cannot wait for there to be real adult fitness club in bend. Because juniper is garbage.

This place totally sucks!!!! Not to mention all of the lame signs. Way to make your guests feel…read morecomfortable. We were told my children were not allowed in the hot tub because they are too young. They mentioned some state law which I could not locate. I will never be back to this pool nor will I come back to this awful resort.

Great hot tub, infinity pool and kid splash park away from the main resort. State of the art…read morefitness center never gets very busy. Basketball, pickle ball, and tennis courts (with tennis racket use too) Gets pretty busy on holidays and weekends in the summer though. Pool closes around 6:30-Hot tub Open til 8pm

While I consider the ability to travel a great blessing, I have to admit that certain complications…read moretypically ensue from being away from home. One of those challenges can be how to continue your workout routine when on the road. While I don't have specific recommendations for how to alleviate this situation in all cities, I can certainly provide some assistance when it comes to Bend, Oregon. The Athletic Club of Bend offers numerous opportunities for you to get that workout in when you're in town for a visit. Their amenities include 7 indoor tennis courts, an indoor running track, indoor and outdoor pools, a large spa, cardio equipment, weight room, a full basketball court, and 4 racquetball/squash courts. While those amenities don't necessarily make this place unique, there are two characteristics that do set this place apart. First, they openly accept visitors to the club. Many clubs are very closed minded about this, but not so here. Sure, you'll have to pay a guest fee, but it was very reasonable. Second, I found the members here to be genuinely welcoming. I chose to utilize the club for some tennis and I felt immediately accepted by a group of members who have a standing weekly match. After just 2 hours together I felt like a part of the group and left with names and phone numbers for the next time that I visit Bend. Sure, you can come up with an excuse to not workout while in Bend, but that excuse can't be that there's no facilities that you have access to or there are no friendly people here to connect with. And that's...Henry's Take. #bendexcercise #bendtennis #bendgym

Lacks Dumbell weight in upper gym, only goes up to 25 and lacks serious lifting equipmentread more

It's a good little pool for kids of all ages. They even let kids under 16 in the hot tub with adult…read moresupervision (& kick out unsupervised kids under 16), which is nice. The kids seem to like the splash park's cold water in the summer, too.

So I paid to swim for two hours and got less than an hour of swim time and they're showers are…read morepokey and hurt and are way to hot..

I was calling to see if they had open swim,and this lady Kathy got irrated that I was calling,I…read morewould not go to this resort at ALL. I would have loved to come here but overall they have rude customer service,head lice and probably bed bugs.

Only open for owners and their guests, plus hotel/ resort paid guests. Bring proof of your status…read more Gym equipment: 2 bikes (incl. one Peloton clip in shoes, and 1 lifetime regular shoe cage), 2 treadmills, elliptical, 2 weight benches, weights, box jump/ step up stool, and two weight machines. With two tv's. Bring your own headsets and bike shoes. Changing rooms with lockers, bathroom, and private shower stalls. During Covid-19: lap pool times are with reservation. Has hot tub. Gym doesn't require reservation. Short story: has what you need. Writing this review since my 3 separate calls to ask specifically what equipment is available were all incorrect.

Really nice place. The place is huge and has a ton of amenities. The Glaze Meadows course was in…read moregreat shape. The clubhouse in that course was decent. I got a turkey sandwich there and it was delicious. The gal whipped it up for me in no time at all. I cannot wait to go back again.

Came here for dinner and had a pleasant time. Came the night before thanksgiving so I was expecting…read moreit to slammed, they got busy later into our stay but stayed on top of things. Server, Maria, was lovely, highly attentive, and knowledgeable of the menu even though it had just come out the same day. Food was great for a resort/ranch, it was far better than most. Steak was cooked to perfection, fish was delicious. Will definitely make it back there was next time I am passing by for dinner. Please note, I am a professional photographer and fellow yelpers, and the business do NOT have permission to use my photos. For inquiries regarding licensing, email me at avery@gala-marketing.co

We've been with Seahorse Academy for 4 years. We've had all our kids in their swim lessons,…read moreincluding one of our kids who has autism with limited verbal communication. We tried community pool classes previously, and though our kids learned swim skills, they found the group experience more intimidating and less engaging since the instructor's attention was divided. Growth felt slow. Even though the classes accommodated our son with autism through having 1:1 special-needs helpers, the inconsistency of aides and instructors made it challenging for him and us, so we took a break for a season. It became stressful for all of us, and he wasn't gaining much skill in a group setting. Four years ago, we had a summer vacation planned that would involve a lot of beach time and swimming, so we felt the urgency to get our youngest ones water safe! They liked being in the water, but didn't have any basic safety skills mastered yet despite prior group lessons. We found Seahorse Academy, and thankfully, a couple spots opened up not long after being on the wait-list, and we have done private and semi-private lessons regularly ever since Seahorse was at the Bend golf club. Amanda has been so kind and encouraging and welcomed all our kids, including our son with autism. It was a relief to see her patience and care for him. She got to know each of our kids, met them at their level and kept lessons fun and engaging while also guiding them to gain skills and confidence. Our older kids did the swim team once they mastered skills, and our younger ones continue to take private lessons. Having the same instructor each week who knows them has made a big difference in our kids learning and maintaining skills. Thankfully, Seahorse's location on Greenwood has been more convenient for us, too, and we appreciate Amanda's attentiveness to keep chlorine levels safe and the pool clean. There's always something fun for my kids to play with or engage in while they wait their turn for lessons, plus changing stations, bathrooms, and a shower. Swim lessons like theirs can be pricey, but it's been a worthwhile investment in this season toward their safety and building an important life skill.

We had positive experiences at Seahorse Academy and genuinely wanted to continue. Unfortunately,…read moreafter I emailed the owner Amanda with straightforward scheduling questions, two months passed with no response despite multiple patient follow-ups. She finally responded when I held off paying an invoice, and rather than acknowledging the delay, she responded dramatically and defensively, made ridiculous accusations about my intentions, and abruptly removed my daughter from the schedule entirely. Despite my request for a conversation to repair/start over, she once again never responded. I had prepaid for my son's next session and was owed several makeups from Amanda's own cancellations (which I had also reached out about multiple times), but given the hostility, we decided we'd rather walk away and absorbed the loss. I later learned from other local parents that experiences like mine are not uncommon. Before enrolling, I'd encourage prospective families to read reviews carefully and also spend time on the website itself. Even the FAQ page, written by the owner, should give you pause.