Provo Recreation Center

This place is awesome! They have pretty much any and everything you can think of, from your standard gym, to pool tables, to a rock wall, and even a lazy river.
I find this place very inviting, everyone I’ve met working out has been really nice. No big meat heads which makes it a comfortable environment for everyone to work out in. It really is a community center and you feel like part of the community here.
I mostly use the Rec Center for weightlifting and doing cardio. They have several machines I hadn’t seen before that have now become my favorite to use. I haven’t noticed any out of order machines so it seems like the equipment is maintained well. The track upstairs is small but nice to have.
My only complaint is that the hottub has too much chlorine in it and occasionally makes my eyes sting. Also, I wish it was a ²⁴⁄₇ gym but it is a rec center so the schedule makes sense.
They are contracted with some apartment complexes and companies, so before you sign up ask if they are contracted with your employeer. My husband and I got a hefty discount because of my job.
I’m excited for warmer weather so I can utilize the tennis courts and outdoor pool!

OK, this use why I love the Rec Center…
1) You feel like you’re part of a community.
2) Not a lot of muscle heads there.
3) Large lap pool (not to mention the huge indoor water fun park)
4) Classes, cycle room, track, and 4 full sized basketball courts.
5) Drop in Waterpolo, basketball, volleyball, and more.
6) Not too crowded.
7) Lockers to use.
8) Hot tub
Enjoy

This place is impressive. One of the newest facilities in the state, and as long as it’s maintained, it’ll stay top notch.
The developers really considered its community in the planning. In it’s two stories, there’s:
— a walking /​running track
— racquetball courts
— a kids swim park
— lap pool
— indoor play structure
— gym equipment
— spinning room
That’s just inside folks. I noticed a Summer pool outside and a skate park too. But it was too cold for me to want to see what else was out there.
For the 2 kids and me, we paid the sweet price of $ 13! That’s cheaper than a movie ticket.
Unfortunately, I did dock a star because outside food and drinks are poo-​pooed upon, even at their tables. Even this I would have overlooked, but if that’s the case, then at least have the café open. On the other hand, we were welcome to eat outside in the 30 degree weather… riiiiiight. With forever hungry kids, not eating is not an option.
Can’t wait to see what’s in store during the Summer. See you then, Rec Center!

We love the Provo Rec Center pool! But you have to go at the right time of day otherwise it is way too crowded. We recommend weekdays right at noon. You are guaranteed a chair for your group and space in the pool.
You can’t take your own food and drinks in… but people do and I’ve never seen an employee ask a pool patron to put it away. There are concessions though if you want to buy snacks there.
There are plenty of lifeguards on duty at one time. Which is comforting as the children tend to scatter in all directions. There is a large kids play area, wave pool, slides and an indoor pool with a lazy river and rock wall.

This is a nice facility, big beautiful but lacts alot. It took me about 2 hrs to sign for a family membership which they want to see your taxes to make sure you have the kids you say you do. Then it only allows 2 adults 4 kids so you have to pay extra and basic yearly membership was 630.00. Way too expensive. You can’t bring any of your own floatation devices such as a small body board for swimming unless you plan on using it in the large lap pool. So much for trying to teach my 2 year old to swim, not going to happen in a deep lap pool where I cant touch the ground. They don’t call you back when you leave a msg regaurding the rules. My 12 yr old who was playing on the water playground was told she was too big and she couldn’t go down the slides. She is 70 – 80 lbs and she was playing with her 2 year old brother. If you call to ask the teenagers or college kids a question they have no clue what they are doing and it is an excuse for alot of their issues. Classes are ok, though my son who is 7 did get yelled at by the zumba instructor because he didn’t have a reservation in the class, though initially when we did make reservations (which require a login and password for eveyone, not user friendly) the instrutor had no clue about it and said not to worry about reserving because she never turns anyone away. Except appearently now its an issue, when the one child came after my son they allowed him in after the mother vs older sister said essentially the same thing. I did not really notice any of these things until after I bought the membership. The pool is used alot by swimming instructors in the morning until it seems like 11 so your limited to use of the playgound and lazu river portion and if they are using the deep pool with the rock wall you cant use that either. Not worth the price, the drama and the inexperienced staff, wishing i could get my money back and go to the rec center hy my house. Also one more note even though you buy that expensive membership, if you want to do a special class such as dance, volleyball no discounts for you.

One of the best rec centers in Utah county! All the news updates and changes are amazing!

Do not go here. You will be robbed blind.
5 people had keys wallets and clothes stolen, while I was there this afternoon. Employees not very helpful and suggested we buy a lock next time, even though a lock was not even offered or recommended at Check in even though the employees said that people get stuff stolen everyday.
Will not be returning.

This place is passible and that’s being generous. Heavy smell of urine in the pools, creepy old men in the children’s area. Rock wall is a joke. My 13 year old son was not allowed to go find his mom in the upstairs because he was not 14. What? Staff is a bunch of teenagers. Orem rec is 40 years old and 10 times better. Skip this place.

Fantastic fun place. You will love it here. Three swimming pools. Free weights. Lots of new lifetime fitness workout machines. Recreation center. Snack bar. Friendly staff. Workout classes. And in case you are apprehensive about returning to a workout regimen because you think you are too out of shape, just come work out in the mornings and you will be just fine should you pass out or suffer a heart attack. The Provo fire department squads are here every mornings! You are in good hands.

This place is awesome! Clean, up to date and offers great services. I only wish I lives closer and could use it regularly.

The indoor play area is open to the public free of charge. I am loving my membership here. With all the classes available and the variety of activities and equiptment, this is the best place in the area by far.

This place is awesome and great for kids and adults! Anyone looking to have fun or a good workout! When their outdoor pools are open it is almost a full blown water park on top of their recreation center. I couldn’t believe how much fun I had as a adult there let alone if I were a kid. Their price is very reasonable being only 5 dollars for the day. It’s a great environment for any age.
They have a ton of pick up basketball games too which is nice.

So the things I DON’T like are the price, the horrible WiFi, and the changing rooms are nasty by noon. Seriously, I found a DIAPER in the shower! EW! BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUTTTTTTTT that’s why I go really early in the morning when they first open! It’s extremely clean in the morning! The WiFi isn’t too bad for the first hour or so so that’s when I use the treadmill and catch up on my shows with Hulu. But after the WiFi goes out (I’m guessing it does it cuz too many people are there by then and it gets over used?) I lift weights. Their gym room is awesome! They also have workout classes, a pool, and other fun stuff! I really like it :)

I can’t say enough about how awesome this place is. I am a life-​long vocal gym-​hater. I have never found it motivating, nor even comfortable. For all of the inherent reasons, I simply have never appreciated «the gym.»
Provo Rec Center is different. It strongly fosters a family environment, with diverse activities, designated areas for specific sports (basketball, volleyball, handball/​raquetball, etc.), a climbing wall, and well thought out pool areas on the main floor, and a wide variety of work out equipment and classes on the upper level. No one should feel excluded, or out of place here. Every existing body type frequents all aspects of PRC, and all are welcome and encouraged to work at their own pace.
One of my favorite aspects of PRC is the track. The design is genious, and allows the walker/​runner to be a spectator of all the goings-​on of pretty much both levels. Attractive glass designs throughout. The track, however, seems to attract mindless social-​gymmers walking in their mini-​shirt hoards in the wrong direction, then when you nearly slam into them, look at you like you did something wrong. What is it with the people around here who can’t seem to accept that others (and rules) exist?
I’ve heard some complaints about the cleanliness of the areas and machines; but, PRC provides antibacterial wipes stations throughout the upper level for those using the equipment to use. I’ve never found them to be out, but there’s typically a PRC staffer tending the desk that could easily provide more if that happens. It’s up to every patron of this building to clean up after themselves in order to maintain an ideal environment for everyone.
Rates here are reasonable, for the day, month, or year; singles or families. Accommodating open hours beginning at 5:00 a.m. til 10:00 p.m., Saturdays 7:00 a.m. til 8:00 p.m.
My only complaint is that PRC is such a great addition to the Provo area that it’s now crowded much of the time. Small sacrifice to use this state of the art building. We’re regulars.

This place is awesome. I’ve belong to some awesome gyms, but this might be my favorite. It is huge and has so many different options to choose from. Four pools (two indoor and two outdoor — one is a lap pool and the other is a water park). Basketball courts, racquetball, rock climbing, spinning room, two fitness class rooms, huge weight lifting area and huge cardio area… and so much more. I go to use the machines/​weights, take zumba classes (monday/​wednesday nights at 7pm — best teacher! I feel like the women at the 8pm class are so pushy!), swim and just to hang out!
It is a great place to take kids. They have daycare from 8am-​1pm and 4pm-​8 or 9 pm. There is also a public indoor/​outdoor play area. Also, the inside and outside water park is awesome! I’ve only gone to the inside — they have a huge play area, slides, lazy river, two huge slides, rock climbing wall, etc.
It can be crowded at times, so it best to go at a off time if you don’t want to wait for a machine if you are doing cardio. They do have a indoor track so that is a good option too. I have so many good things to say about this place… check it out!

A beautiful facility with plenty of pool and gym space for all ages. I’ve also never had an issue with finding an open piece of equipment to use. My problems come from lack of consistency with pool regulations and equipment cleaning.
I have a six year old special needs child who is potty training. Their policy is to triple up meaning, swim diaper, vinyl cover, and bathing suit cover to prevent pool closures (understandable.) First time we took her to swim she was ecstatic as she loves the water. After a few minutes of being in the water, we were promptly told she needed a vinyl cover or else she couldn’t’ swim. After asking lifeguards if they had them available her size, I was told they weren’t sure and we still needed to take her out. (Autistic kiddos and temperature changes don’t play well.) So I took her out and we went out of the pool to the front counter where we both had to wait, completely soaked for staff to find a cover for her. Mind you this was during peak hours on a Monday evening. Finally they found their largest size after five minutes which, for the record, barely fits her.
(On a side note, we had our towels stolen poolside which when you have a bunch of wet kids, is a pain and very inconvenient.)
Later in the month, I went to use their gym equipment upstairs I saw not one, but two infants without vinyl covers in the pool. It was midday so they were the only ones using the area. Lifeguards walked by them, made eye contact and watched the infants play but said nothing. Didn’t have them get out of the pool or anything. I brought this to the attention of staff who said, we’ll make sure to have them put on a cover. Went back upstairs to finish my workout and nothing was said.
My other issue is the gym equipment. Top of the line, very nice to use however, it is never cleaned off. Let me repeat, IT IS NEVER CLEANED OFF. Although there are signs for patrons to carry their own towel to wipe off their sweat, the spray cleaner is behind the employee desk in a bucket which leads me to believe that is what the staff on the computer is supposed to be doing. I’ve gone on treadmills and elipticals for up to an hour on multiple occasions and have never seen anyone clean them off. I’m talking about the weight benches, weight machines where people sit, etc. As a nurse and someone who has taken microbiology, this is just nasty.
If it wasn’t for my employee discount and the reimbursement through my husbands work, we most likely wouldn’t go here.