We recently joined Stafford Hills Club after touring four other gyms including the new Lake Oswego…read moreaquatic center which did not impress me but it was nice. After touring the gyms I came away with the impression that Stafford was by far the best gym in the area. The staff is superb and the gym and equipment are clean. None of that terrible "gym" smell that you often get at the gyms as they age. They also do an excellent job at making sure there aren't so many members in the gym that there are long wait times to use the equipment.

"A place where everybody knows your name... and you're always glad you came." [1]…read more My review is based on my membership of one year where I've consistently visited 4x/week. Beginning during the end stages of COVID restrictions, it was so nice to experience outdoor swimming, the hot tub, and social time with other members. Swimming is my main experience at the club so here is what you should know: * Six lane outdoor salt water pool that is open year round (I've done laps in the snow, sleet, and hail). * You can reserve four of the six lanes and it is very competitive to get times, especially during the warm weather months when you are competing for space with the swim team, swim lessons, and aqua aerobics classes. * The other two lanes are left open for first come first serve usage and swimmers are encouraged to share. * The outdoor hot tub is for 14+ over. I have only taken one yoga class at the club and all classes have you reserve your spot. If you cancel less than 12 hours in advance or are a no show, you are charged a $10 fee. Personally, I don't mind since the reservation system makes me accountable and if I don't have a reservation, I'm less likely to go workout. The club is a nice mix of serious athletes (I'm surrounded by masters swimmers and triathletes), retirees, and families. Prior to my membership, my teenage son was a member for two years and loved the weight room, sauna, and steam room. The club as been open for awhile and is definitely showing its age and is need of some maintenance upgrades in the pool area. That being said, I have been very happy with my membership here and the personal feel, literally being greet by name when entering and exiting, and the wonderful customer service. This club is very different from the large national chains, so to each their own. Definitely recommend a trial membership at this club as well as others in the area to see which is the best fit for you. [1] I am currently re-watching this classic sitcom and while not aging well in the post Me Too era, still good for a lot of laughs.

Let me tell you going to this football game is the the worst. It's so hard get to field They make…read moreyou walk around just to be tks. They make you walk around just to get bleachers. The staff is not helpful at all. I will definitely not come again

The kids enjoyed swimming in an outdoor pool. They also sold drinks and snacks. Unfortunately the…read moreslides were down during our visit. I appreciated the number of lifeguards on duty.

We met an employee at the swimming pool named Matthew. He is a lifeguard who provided exceptional…read moreservice. As my grandson said, "that worker is kind". Coming from a 7 yr old, that was a genuine description of how he felt. Matthew went beyond the call to offer excellent service to my grandson who learned a valuable life's lesson, and that is to treat everyone, even strangers with kindness. I hope LORAC Admin sees this and recognizes the service Matthew and others have demonstrated. Thank you Matthew, you are an asset to LORAC! This Recreation Center is by far an amazing facility, compared to others like it. It was a clean and the different sections and gyms are also well kept. From the front staff to the personnel throughout the premises, Customer Service is at its highest.

I've been going here for a year now. I only use the pools. I use the recreation pool because I'm a…read morevery weak swimmer who learned very late in life. My only complaint is not anything LORAC can do because the rules and laws they follow, but the lifeguards drive me totally crazy at the rec. pool. I know they have to, but the way they pace around constantly looking in the water makes me nervous. I have literally seen lifeguards look into a full SPA and glance in the corners to make sure someone isn't drowning. I've seen them look into the lane I'm swimming in to make sure there's no body at the bottom of the pool I guess. It's nerve wracking. I try to ignore it but it's so weird to me. Anyway, the pools are nice. Just wish they would have made that part of the pool in such a way they could have had a lifeguard post instead of this marching back and forth and looking into a lane someone is swimming in to make sure someone isn't drowning. I mean, if I saw that I would help and alert them.

This is specifically for Erica that is the swim coach for the Bay Club Aqua Squads…read more Erica is an all around amazing coach! She knows exactly what to do with each child. They are doing lifejacket and water safety this week and I can't thank her enough for setting this example and teaching our kids the safest way possible to be in and around water. Erica you are amazing!!

After being a member for several months, I am dropping my star rating to a 3. One of the reasons…read morethat I was looking forward to this club was that I could work from here and then get a workout in. Unfortunately, the Wi-Fi is so spotty, down more often than not, that I can't imagine being able to do any kind of work from the club. This also makes it challenging to use any kind of app which requires Wi-Fi in order to track your progress when you're lifting. The second reason I dropped my star rating was because there are a number of machines, for example the large cable machine in the main workout area, that are missing most of their weight stickers. Unless you are familiar with the weight progression of that specific machine, you are guessing at what weight you are actually lifting. Final issue, the attachments for the cable machine over in the room which has the Astroturf are very worn. A few are missing the rings to even connect and people have tied knots into the strap in order to make it work. These may seem minor but for the price you pay for a membership plus the sign-up fee, I would expect these little things to be easily taken care of.

We enjoyed this spot. Pretty convenient place to get in the water. A couple of places to jump off…read moreit'll that's your thing. Places to lounge and partially submerge your chair in the water. Water was a cool 70degrees and ref

This place is so neat. Like previously stated you can do whatever you want here! Sun bathe, float…read morethe River or swim in either deep or shallow waters. Great place for kids. When we went there were quite a bit of people but there was so much room for everyone. Parking sucks, you might have to walk a bit but ITS OKAY, worth it! Also!!! Wear swimming shoes because the rocks are PAINFUL to step on. Flip flops will break. I seen some with tennis shoes lol. This will be our go to place this summer.

I had a great experience with Eliseo and Roberto at this location. I had recently signed up for a…read moremembership and then noticed that they were offering some additional amenities/perks for new members. Since I had signed up about a week earlier, I was pretty bummed that I might have just missed out on them. Eliseo and Roberto were both incredibly helpful and took the time to work with me so I could still receive the amenities. They were friendly and understanding, and they made the whole process really easy. I really appreciated how willing they were to help instead of just telling me I had missed the promotion. Great customer service from both of them!

Staff and equipment are excellent. Unfortunately zero external lights have functioned for months…read more They open at 5:00 when it's still dark. The staff have been notified numerous times but their hands are tied. Upstream management doesn't seem to prioritize this concern.

This review is only for the Tennis facility and classes, even though I know this entire recreation…read morecenter offers a variety of other activities for both children and adults. So for myself, and for health benefits, this past spring and summer I decided to start taking tennis lessons. This was to add a change to my cardio regime. Plus, I haven't played tennis in over ten years. Here's a few information: * General Facilities & Parking Lot * First of all, the campus is fairly huge. And they appear to offer everything from swimming, to tennis obviously, league sports like softball for adults, and soccer/football/lacrosse for kids. They even provide maps for certain walking trails. The parking lot accommodates mainly for the aquatics center and tennis courts. But I've yet to run into an issue with parking close to the tennis facility and softball fields. Plenty of spaces, but I'd say more crowded closer to the aquatic side. Lots of kids taking swim classes. * Babette Horenstein Tennis Center * Did I mention this facility is huge? Yeah, there's a good amount of courts. I believe about twelve in total, maybe more. The cool part is, six are indooor and six are outdoor. The indoor courts are well ventilated for the most part, but can get real hot during the summertime. As for the outdoor courts, they seasonally set up a green tent during the fall and winter, but remove it around springtime and summer. You can reserve a court, but they've got various rates. Primarily depending on your purpose (yes pickleball players are allowed), your place of residency, and a time of day. I will admit, it can be hard to reserve a court due to its popularity. * Tennis Instructors * Thus far I've had the two Brian's, a Bill, and a few others. So far so good as all of them have been excellent teachers of the game. Very knowledgeable instructors. From area positioning, to racquet grip holding, to hitting routine and feeling, it's those little tweaks and adjustments here and there that really help. They make the classes worth it! Well, that just about sums it up! Just note that local residents receive more of the benefits versus folks like myself that live "out of district." Like priority sign-ups if you're looking for a class. Regardless, I still find myself taking advantage of what they have to offer.

This used to be a great place. Just about everyone liked me. There were some trouble makers and…read moreunknown to me, they were related to staff and management. Some of the lifeguards and management didn't like me for asking them to be more safety minded when we were performing gymnastic diving. Instead, retaliation, defamation, character assassination, everything to make all the people that like me to turn against me. THPRD is not supposed to be in the business of Destroying People. It does so in a very dangerous and low life way. it uses 'hit men', staff members from somewhere else, or friends, or acquaintance to cause trouble and sabotage people's reputation in real time. THPRD needs to close down it's management team and get all new mission, not to break from the honor code like it is now breaking, and to not lie about being all inclusive when it's a party club and if you don't fit in and stay quiet, you're out and personally attacked by staff and management. Dangerous place. Do NOT go to THPRD. Did so for ten years, it is slowly crumbling to death. Get out while you can. It's too late once they get you.

Love this rec center! You can do so much there - from parties to splash pads and classes! So much…read morefun! Glad to have this available for the community and our family!

The Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center has been a big part of my family and I's life! Both my…read morechildren learned to swim there. My oldest son has found a great teacher of art that has allowed him to truly find and love a new hobby and skill!

Love this pool. Lap swim is offered 3 times a day. Facility is clean and the staff is great. Water…read moreisn't too cold or too hot for those of us who swim laps. Annual membership is very reasonable, which is why I pay less for an out of district pass than I would for a pass where I live nearby.

There are observation bleachers. Looks clean. Great summer schedule for open swim. People wanting…read moremore lap swims should go to Harmon.