The Rec Of Grapevine

Worth every penny even if we only use the pool facility for our kids. The price for annual membership is totally reasonable compared to Lifetime Fitness. The staff is friendly and helpful when needed. The facility is well planned and clean.

Too many good things to name about The Rec. I love this place, the staff, exercise classes at all times for people of all ages and fitness level, it’s 108,000 square feet, indoor walking track, basketball, volleyball and racquet ball courts, and is more community center than fitness facility, because of the people of Grapevine!

This place is like the DMV of workout facilities. I don’t know if it’s the management or the people that are hired, but there is a general malaise over the whole place. Employees barely give a shit about what’s going on. They sit behind their counters only springing to action when one of their many rules is broken. «No kids on the track unsupervised even though you are 10 feet away», «no kids in the hot tub even though it’s 95 degrees», «no kids on the indoor playground alone without buying a kids pass».
I think they should have a big meeting where they all pull the sticks out of each other’s ass. Maybe then they can talk about customer service.
This is what happens when places that should be privately owned are ran by the government. Too many rules, not enough vision or passion.
They can’t even figure out how to cancel my damn membership…
End rant.

There is not much more that you can ask for in a REC. It gives me a great sense of pride to be a resident of the city and to have the opportunity to take advantage of the Vine Pass. For $ 485 –which, by the way, my husband’s company FULLY reimbursed us for, our entire family has access ALL amenities at the REC, a child watch pass for both children, we can visit any of Grapevine’s outdoor pools as many times as we like, AND we will not have to pay for admissions to Lake Parks whereas others may have to pay a nominal admission fee. Additionally, we get discounted rental rates for REC and Grapevine facilities for family events. The best spa experience I have had was at the Westin Kierland Resort Spa in Scottsdale, AZ, this place really gives them a run for their money as the REC is family-​oriented and encourages a consistently, daily active lifestyle. 1 Family Annual REC Vine Pass membership=1 day stay and 1 spa treatment at the Scottsdale Kierland Resort.
The workout facility — They must read these reviews because now there are huge industrial fans throughout the workout area. People actually respect the 30 minute request for equipment, I have yet to see children in this area, and there are friendly people at the desk ready to help and guide you. I like the setup. It’s nice to be able to watch the Food Network while burning calories. People are super respectful. Also, the view of the happy children and senior citizens at the pool below has made me smile on the inside many times.
The pool area — The family changing room is very nice. Great quality shampoo, ALWAYS clean –never the weird smell, the lockers are huge, and it’s thoughtful to have a machine that extracts water from the swim suits! 5 stars for sure, you won’t find a better REC family changing room anywhere! These lifeguards are phenomenal. They watch every kids like a hawk and they will blow that whistle and get after the kids about safety:) What parent couldn’t respect/​appreciate this? They’re also very friendly, but obviously, not overly friendly because their first concern is for the safety of all children. The slide is too wonderful for words. My kids love it! They are extremely attentive to the guest experience also. They genuinely make the membership fee worth the cost. Excellent job!!! My favorite thing is to watch the Senior Citizens in the lazy river exercising in the mornings, they prance around the pool like reindeer so joyful. The hot tub, while not for my children, is so relaxing and secluded almost.
The Gyms, Racquetball courts, ping pong tables, computers, TVs for video games & cartoons for kids, the breakfast/​lunch area, the COMFY library with fireplace, dance studios, community learning rooms with computers and floor-​to-​ceiling windows, new events rooms (gasp) with kitchen, this list could go on and on. Really it could.
You will use your membership everyday. Whether your family pays $ 300 for the whole shebang, $ 200 for the aquatic only membership or $ 170 for the dry fitness membership, you will love it. Talk to Danielle, she registered our family and is the MOST friendly and engaging staff member there. She can hip you to everything you need to know.
After reading The Blue Zones, I started to appreciate what the city is attempting to do. Great job. FYI — The author, Buettner, has led teams of researchers across the globe – from Costa Rica to Sardinia, Italy, to Okinawa, Japan and beyond – to uncover the secrets of Blue Zones — areas with the highest concentration of citizens that live long, long, long, long, long lives. He thinks that the recipe for longevity is deeply intertwined with community, health lifestyle and diet.

We absolutely love The Rec. My husband takes our 5 year old son several times a week to swim. The indoor pool area is perfect for them. The kid area is fun and he never gets bored. There is also plenty of room for my husband to give him swim lessons. The water is 4 feet deep at the deepest. They also provide life jackets if needed. He also really enjoys the ping pong tables and the indoor playground. They also have an indoor walking track and various workout areas and classes. You can even just sit and watch tv, read a book, or use a computer. The staff is very nice and helpful. The pool locker rooms are great with large private changing rooms that have a shower in each one. We love that our dues can be paid monthly and come straight from our bank account. I wish they had better childcare hours and that the childcare dues could be paid throughout the year as well.

We’ve been going to The Rec since they’ve opened and have been generally pleased with the facility.
Pros:
COST – at $ 120/​year for the whole shebang, you’re not going to get better pricing or amenities at ANY national gym chain. I’ve been a member at Gold’s, Lifestyles, and a few privately owned gyms and you’re going to spend $ 30/​month min, so the pricing here for residents is awesome!
Equipment – most of the equipment is new or fairly and it’s rare that we come across something that doesn’t work or is out of order. Sometimes the tv channels don’t come in, but I don’t go the gym to watch tv.
Free towels – It’s nice not having to bring one.
Cons:
Kids – specifically children on equipment like bikes, treadmills, or ellipticals. This shouldn’t be allowed PERIOD. I don’t care that it’s a family oriented center, the kids are going to get hurt or worse. Plus at peak time I shouldn’t have to wait for a 10 year-​old to be done PLAYING to start my workout. Hopefully this will change when school starts.
Ventilation – every time I get home, my lungs feel like I swam 3 miles even though I never enter the pool. The equipment room obviously needs better air flow if I’m breathing in so much chlorine.
Family pricing – apparently Grapevine doesn’t consider married couples a family, so we had to pay for two individual memberships even though we always go together. Small thing, but a break for two names on one account would be nice.
Hours – Is it because the bible thumpers are in church until 3 on a Sunday, but why can’t I work out before noon (when every other day is 5am or 7am)? Closing at 7pm on the weekends is odd also (especially Friday) and if it’s a staffing issue, then I see PLENTY of staff not doing anything most of the time, so you probably could adjust your hours along with your staffing model.

New building is beautiful but they need more space and better air flow for the workout area. They could have easily doubled the size and done away with some of the conference type areas.
Really like the walking track and the gym portion is nice just not big enough during normal busy hours and a bit cramped. No open areas for stretch and cool downs.
Great price for the services assuming it is not crowded.

This place is a HUGE improvement over the last place. HUGE, and I cannot emphasize that enough. It has an indoor track, multiple basketball courts, racquetball courts, workout studios, a water park type thing for kids and family, and a gym. There’s so much that I’m probably missing something. That said, the gym is a little small and could use a little bit more space for mats, stretching, and core work. They have an area, but it fits two people (max), and the mat is really puffy. You can use two of the studios, when they’re not hosting a class, but most the time (after 5) there is a class. There is no online schedule of classes, so that’s an inconvenience. But overall the experience is good.