ClubSport

I really wanted to like this gym. I did some free days, guest passes, really tried it out. But as much as this place thinks its designed for an active family with kids, it falls short on so many levels.
One turn off is that beyond the high membership price, they really have their hands out for money in every direction. «Special» classes (the free classes are really lame — see below for more on that), renting climbing equipment, kids classes, swimming lessons, etc. If you just want the free classes and cardio equipment you can go to any gym and pay a fraction of the price for the same quality.
I go to yoga and barre studios and was eager to try Club Sport’s offerings. I was so disappointed. They are very (very) beginning level classes and were not worth the hour — I wouldn’t go if they were free. I didn’t feel any burn at any point. The cardio class with the step was good cardio but also very high impact. Too high, I wouldn’t do that again either. When I spoke to a membership rep about wanting classes that compare to studio classes they gave me some canned line about how you can grow in your yoga practice at Club Sport (just saying it doesn’t make it true) and asked if I tried more advanced classes. I told her I did power vinyasa and it didn’t ring a bell for her. She started flipping through the schedule, looking for the word ‘yoga.’ «Did you try restorative yoga?» she suggested, convincing me beyond doubt that even the reps don’t have even a vague idea of the names or types of the classes they offer (it’s your only job!). I was asking about non-​beginner classes and she suggested restorative — the most gentle, least advanced of all.
The climbing gym is structurally impressive but the pricing doesn’t make sense. There is member pricing and non-​member pricing. Most gyms and studios have these separate options so that people who want to come only occasionally will have a viable option, but the pricing for coming occasionally is non-​viable, it seems like no one’s really thought it through. I have a 4 and 5 year old that love to climb. But they’re very young, they stick to the kids wall, and they get tired of it within an hour. But to bring myself, and my two kids for an hour if we’re non-​members requires ALL THREE of us to have individual 10-​visit passes (at $ 100 each, that’s an initial outlay of $ 300 when I’m not even climbing) and for me to rent equipment for each kid (that charge would apply even if we were members). So all told it’s about $ 40 per visit, and again, I’m not even climbing. The bouldering gym down the street allows parents to buy one 10 visit pass and punch it for each kid you bring along. That would be an improvement. How about a reduced rate for kids? How about a free harness rental for a 4 year old when the client is paying all these other ridiculous amounts, including for belay certification so I can bring the kids in the first place? How about only punching cards for the people climbing? I’d actually come sometimes if they fixed these things. But my climbing money will be going to that bouldering gym down the street.
The outdoor pool is great. I have nothing but good things to say, 5 stars. You can stick your kids in there with floaties and the lifeguards are diligent, the slide is fun, you can have food. The indoor pool is great for laps but the rec area is one lane and just an ok substitute for the winter months when you have kids.
The kids area is something the staff seems really proud of but it was a pretty bad experience for us. The room for my almost 4 year old was void of fun. A couple crying babies, very few toys for her age, and she wasn’t allowed to go with her brother to the older room even though they’re very close in age and she didn’t know anyone. My 5 year old just wanted to try the motorcycles in the older kids’ room and wasn’t allowed. I think the staff needs to use more discretion if they want kids to enjoy that place. A lot of parents bring their kids at times that their friends are there as well so they make their own fun. Judging just from the facilities and all the airtight rules, my kids were miserable. The little basketball gym looked fun but no one made an effort to get my (new and overwhelmed) kids involved.
The kids classes like tae kwon do and ballet are during normal human working hours so I can’t speak to those and wouldn’t be able to take advantage of them anyway. How about a 5 or 6 o’clock offering? Saturdays? This is not rocket science.
My husband tried the weight rooms on his visits, he said the free weight area is abysmally small. And thus crowded. I tried the cardio equipment and it was old, first treadmill was non-​functional.
I voiced all my concerns to more than one membership rep, and they gave me the equivalent of blank stares. They’re nice people but I think they just rely on that place selling itself, which it doesn’t.

Basketball players dream! But a too expensive! If you have the money, highly recommended

How do you write a review about heaven??? The biggest thing I’m amazed by is how much you get for how little you pay. Hands down best gym I have ever joined. (Excluding Country Clubs but close… no golf course though) :)

It’s true what they say — you get what you pay for! This is an absolutely stunning gym and I wish I could afford the membership on a monthly basis but sadly, financially isn’t the right fit for me currently. The staff working here are friendly minus the group of gals working at the front counter; I felt judged almost every time I walked through those doors… Otherwise, I liked Sam, who toured me; he was super nice, informative, and wasn’t pushy at all (a plus!) and made me feel welcomed.
They are equipped with brand new equipment that are always clean, and don’t get me started on the locker rooms or the outdoor pool– they even have a salon, physical therapy, and restaurant! The people working out here are great. You are surrounded by very fit individuals (which could be a good or bad thing) but for me it kept me motivated and there were never any wandering eyes to feel any sort of judgement.
I absolutely love this place, there is something for everyone and there’s enough space to do it with no waiting time; maybe I’ll join later in the future.

This is a luxury gym for sure. Very clean, very fancy, very swanky. Very expensive. And the expensive membership fee ($ 299 initiation plus $ 111/​mo) doesn’t cover everything either. It’s mostly to cover getting you into the door and giving you the basics that other gyms in the area provide, but all the extra goodies that makes this place unique require extra dough.
Some of the specialty areas like access to the high altitude room or rock climbing are not included in the membership fee. And the day pass doesn’t cover belaying… so you need to bring a friend that’s certified (and get certification for yourself) or pay extra for a staff member to do it.
The food in the restaurant was great. I had a delicious juicy buffalo burger with sweet potato fries. If someone else drove me to the gym, I would have partook in sampling their sakes. The café’s smoothies are no Jamba Juice, but it wasn’t horrible either. My fruity «Detox Smoothie» had a very powdery chalky taste to it, like drinking a protein shake without mixing it in very well. On a subsequent visit, I tried the «Leaf Green» shake which tasted a bit flat as well.
The pool is pretty cool too. From what the staff described to me, it’s non-​chlorinated and uses UV purifiers to keep it clean. It was nice to be able to swim without the eye-​burning sensation that usually follows afterwards.
The staff has been wonderful as well. Very friendly, no complaints. This is a wonderful gym, no doubt, but I’m going to stick to my low-​budget «ghetto» 24 Hour Fitness membership for now.

Let’s start by saying I live about 10 mins from here. I pass by thinking it’s a small gym. Oh how very wrong I was. I took a tour and found out it used to be a Costco (17,000 sq ft).
They offer 125 various classes per week, everything from Zumba, Pilates to family Yoga.
They have Personal Trainers for $ 15/​hr and Weight Management Programs.
They have AirFit which is something you don’t see at every gym. AirFit simulates exercising at high altitudes. So basically you train 50 mins in AirFit equal to 90 mins normally.
They have an indoor/​outdoor pool, have towels available & a bathing suit dryer. There is 3 indoor Racquetball Courts, 2 Squash Courts, 3 NBA Regulation Courts & 1 NCAA Regulation Court. Cool part of the club (at least for me) was the Climbing Center. Yep you heard me, 11,500 sq ft of textured surfaces. They offer camps, tournaments & leagues.
They have a café & restaurant with full bar & large screen TV’s every where! If you truly want to unwind they have a spa on site!
They offer teen & kid programs. Teens 13+ can go into adult programs. Bonus: kids eat free on Fridays, 2 hrs of free daycare for kids 12 & under and free breakfast buffet for members 7−10am Mon-​Fri.
ClubSport offers more then my little review can cover. You just have to go in & check them out for yourself.
Side note: another review mentioned the staff being pretentious & rude. The entire time I was there everyone from the aerobics instructor to the lounge staff were attentive and friendly.

Wow, what can I say? Clubsport Rocks! they even have like a dozen walls covered with rocks! Plus racquetball, swimming, Zumba, edge, hundreds of machines, at least three restaurants. A bar, a salon, basketball, squash, an altitude room, sauna, hot tub, steam room. Too much to list!
The food was all fantastic! The parking lot was pretty crowded, but there is so much to do inside that plenty of equipment was available.
The child care is like a kids size fitness club, they won’t be planted in front of the TV, that’s for sure.
If you are into fitness, you should probably check this place out. If you are not into fitness, you HAVE to check it out. It’s like healthy, only fun!

I may add or change the stars as time goes on. I wish I could give it a 4.5 for most things gym/​club related and 2 stars for the classes, ironically.
I have been to a lot of gyms. And I think I’m a pretty fair person.
The staff in various areas of the club are great. The sales guy respected my time and did not force me into a long talk, tour, or insulting me (happens at OTHER GYMS!). He gave us a week pass to try it out and was available and answered my questions via email promptly.
The staff at the kids club are GREAT. I love that my son has a great time, gets a workout and doesn’t want to leave. I appreciate that they do activities with them, unlike another childcare facility that gave my kid an iPad. Not here! He burns his energy and the staff communicated with him really well as he told me stories later after I picked him up. All good things. They are also secure about the pick up procedures. All kids look happy. All workers are happy to be there.
The healthy food bar in the middle of the gym is awesome. I have to share this — I ordered a snack for me and a kids smoothie for my son. I got distracted and went to the locker room with my son to shower and get ready. 30 minutes later we returned to the snack bar and remembered we forgot our kids smoothie. The gal had tried to get our attention as we walked off and put the smoothie in a fridge (which I could see). I said thank you and was going to give it to my son. She insisted she would make another. I basically said, really he is fine, he’s 5 just give it to him… she INSISTED in a really nice way she would make another, no charge, and gave it to him. WOW! Seriously each day we’ve been to this bar the girls are SO nice.
The 2 gals on the other side of the middle bar area thing were also so patient and nice with my son on another day. One booked me a service. They talked with my son and told him all the things he could do as a 5 year old at the club. He is excited to try everythign and I was having a hard time making a list of EVERYTHING he could do being 5 — some he’s old enough for, some not, some is extra charge, some is not. They basically made us a list of the things he could do.
My son also likes to watch the classes. one day a guy who was cleaning the floor came up and was so nice to my son. «Hi Bud, how are you?» friendly talk and genuinely NICE and interested in having a short conversation with my son as he was cleaning. The guy couldn’t see me as I was sitting on a bench by a half wall and after a little chatter he asked my son where his mom was, but very politely! I poked my head out and said, «hi!» I didn’t mind this at all but what I really liked is how respectfully he asked my son — not irritated like who is this kid unsupervised.
I have been truly impressed with how NICE everyone has been.
The woman in the bar area answered my questions about their hours and where I could plug my computer in to send a quick email. SO NICE! She helped me find an outlet even tho the bar wasn’t open and I didn’t buy anything.
The front desk has also been very nice.
The weights are perfect, in my opinion. Enough, and the right machines. They work. They are new. And there aren’t sooooo many I am overwhelmed.
The bathrooms are amazing. I’ve been taking a shower and getting ready in them which is not something I’ve ever done at a gym. It’s just so NICE and enjoyable!
Now for the one and only thing I hate. And it is a strong hate.
I’ve taken two classes and the music is ATROCIOUS! BOth instructors have played very outdated «track» type music. One song was a current popular song but it was «covered» by a group like cheap free music. I used to teach years ago and I know there is a catalog you can buy music from that is cover songs and outdated stupid stuff… It is really not appealing and very hard to get into class. I am usually one to get VERY into classes and get into the beat of the music but this is just sooooo anti-​climactic. I had to walk out of the second class it was so bad. I kept hoping it would get better. I was thinking about putting my own headphones in — I wouldn’t do this as it is rude. But this is enough for me to possibly not go to this gym anymore. I successfully lost 50 lbs going to classes at another gym that play COOL and current music. It made coming to classes so enjoyable and get into the moment. HEre it’s like we are back in the 1980’s with these track tunes from some CD-​buying company and the instructor is up there singing along «burning up my heart» or whatever. It was HORRIBLE. Wow. In both classes I literallyfelt like I was in the 1980’s at this very club. Blast from the past. Nothing was current. The routines and the music literally could have been a class here in the 1980s.
Also I wish wish wish they had TRX and Sandbag classes. Now this would make them current!!!
Please, I beg you, please get your instructors to use new music, not the same olé music they have been teaching to for 10 years.

Fantastic gym with all the classes you could dream of. I’ve been a member for nine years I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

My dream gym! I posted some pics with comments, so feel free to check those out.
You never know who you might run into here. Former pro sports players come in and out since many live in the area.
Has basketball gym, indoor hockey, a place for the kids, racquetball courts, pool and in the summer you can lay in the sun outdoors, bathrooms are outstanding. they offer free use of deoderant, mouthwash, hair dryers and other personal items. You can shower, use their lockers and get dressed for work … or not. There is just so much more, but too much to list.
They have a nice restaurant upstairs, a large indoor rock wall you can climb or you can just relax and people watch. This place is huge.
Come by and check it out sometime. I feel certain they will give you a tour if you ask.
They have a shop you can buy work out gear and other athletic and gym related items.
It’s a pretty penny to be a member here which you can feel a difference in the atmosphere… that I don’t feel in other gyms. You can leave things and not worry about someone jacking it which is rare these days.
Very nice!

I signed my kids up for a camp then cancelled 3 weeks before the camp started (well in advance of their 48 hour requirement). My attempts to get confirmation of the cancellation and my refund have not gone well.
Customer service hasn’t been good. I was promised an email confirming my cancellation (not given). A week later I called again and politely asked for the email. That person refused to provide the email because they apparently have a two week refund processing timeline whereby the cancellation has to be routed and approved by management then routed and processed by accounting. This person would not send me an email saying I had cancelled because the cancellation was not approved by the manager yet. I was forwarded to the manager and left a voice message for her. It has been two days since that message and I have not received a return phone call. Terrible.
Maybe their camps are great. I don’t know. If you sign up for one just be darn sure your kids are actually going to attend because it is like pulling teeth to get your money back.
EDIT/​UPDATE: The manager ultimately returned my call. She was polite. She apologized for and explained her lack of response. She asked for the names of the people I previously dealt with, implying the information /​failure to deliver was wrong and going to be corrected. She issued the refund on the spot. As a result, I’m changing my grade from 1 star to 2 stars.

I have been a member here now for about eight years.
Recently, there have been some changes.
First, the «background» music in the strength area has been raise to intolerable levels. Most people use headphones when exercising these days to listen to music or other media of their own choosing. The loud «background» music just forces people to turn their headphones up louder at the risk of damaging their hearing at their «health» club.
The General Manager agrees with me that the music in the strength area is too loud… at least he says he does. But nothing gets done about it.
And that is the second change I want to note… and even more important. The quality of the customer service and the management has gone down noticeably. Obviously, new staff are not being trained well — or selected well — and the focus on customer service which has been a strength and hallmark of Club Sport and part of what created a premium experience worth a higher price is being lost.
A premium quality experience comes not from slate tiles on the floor in the entry lobby but from the people. The General Manager of this club has either lost sight of that or lost control of his staff and his club.

spotlessly clean, friendly and helpful staff and clearly owned and operated by someone who is in the hospitality business. yes, it costs more than your traditional gyms, but it’s not just a gym. it borders on a regular person’s country club – minus the secret initiation ceremonies and a need for a reference to get accepted.

This is an amazing club! With something like 7 full basketball courts that switch to volleyball courts, even more racquetball courts, a heated swimming pool, climbing walls, café/​restaurant with a recreation area (large screen TV, loungers and a pool table), a couple of high-​altitude training rooms, and the requisite cycling, treadmill/​elliptical and yoga rooms — all indoors! The locker rooms are large and clean with jacuzzis and steam rooms. If I lived near this ClubSport, I would be working out every day. If not working out, especially during the dreary winters, I would be here every day just to enjoy the activity, warmth and light of the huge building. I was told that the facilities were nearly 20 years old, but it looks nearly new to me.

For a family of 5, I think I pay around $ 230. This is pretty expensive when compared to 24 hr fitness, which is just down the road. I think the monthly dues are on par with what Multnomah Athletic Club charges, but without the prestige that comes with being a member at MAC. I’ve been to MAC, and I wonder if the club is a place to workout, or a place to socialize for the Portland elite. On the other hand, Club Sport seems more attuned to its intended goal: a place to promote fitness.
I use the place primarily for the treadmill, weight room, and the outdoor swimming pool in the summer. I REALLY wish Club Sport would make their swimming pool bigger. The club obviously caters to families with young children, and therefore I really wish the pool had more water slides, and MUCH more space. In the summer time, you are jam-​packed next to kids twice their normal size because of their floatation equipment, kicking and peeing in your face. I actually joined ClubSport on a whim one hot, summer afternoon when my kids wanted to go swimming. Easy access to the swimming pool was a big plus, but I don’t want to get mauled in the process.
ClubSport, if you’re reading this: SPEND SOME OF YOUR PROFITS ON YOUR OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL. I will probably cancel our family’s membership if I have the same experience next year once the pool reopens, and build my own swimming pool with the savings. Yeesh!

It’s been a year since I’ve joined and I can say that I’ve truly enjoyed my time at Club Sport. Women’s spa facility has been spotless all year round!
The people are fun and social and the atmosphere in this rec club is great. Staff always go above & beyond to make sure you have pleasant time… like bringing water for you while you’re on treadmill, or bring extra towels in locker in case you forgot…
There are not enough wonderful things I can say about this place, two things really stand out to me:
1) the organization and management of the place. Staff have been really on top of things, flexibility in group classes and gatherings to make sure you’re all having as much fun as possible.
2) gym members and family culture. Everyone is outgoing and super friendly.
Oh yeah, and some healthy food (grilled and salads) after each workout isn’t half bad either!

PROS:
Awesome kids area
top quality machines (always seem to get new ones)
huge variety of classes, machines, weights, etc.
indoor turf and mini sprint track in the ‘edge’
everything is always very clean
locker rooms never stink
Summer outdoor water park area is wonderful
Food is decent and low priced
Staff is friendly
Lots of family friendly events (family rec time on the courts, taco Tuesdays, movie night/​kids eat free, ballet, music and kids classes, etc)
The kids world workers take their job of making sure the parents get a good workout seriously (meaning if your kid is crying asking for you, they don’t give in easily, which we appreciate)
CONS:
Price is much higher than we’ve paid anywhere else
Only open till 11 pm and 10 pm on weekends
Indoor Pool is colder than most little kids like
Rock climbing equipment rentals aren’t free
There are times of the day it gets pretty packed
Some of the face towels are stained and need to be replaced

It’s definitely one of the nicer gyms around. I haven’t seen MAC so can’t compare, but it’s big, roomy, never a line for equipment. Very clean. Nice basketball courts. Plenty of activities for everyone. Babysitting is free/​cheap. Largest climbing wall in Oregon. Lots of pros.
The few cons… the indoor swimming pool is a bit small and on the cold side. Probably ok for lap swimming but not so great for the kids. The outdoor pool is only open during the summer and gets crazy crowded. The on-​site restaurant food is not that great. Probably ok for the kids… but not for adults into good food.

I’ve been a member here for 10 years. I really do love this place. You can read all the other reviews to see what they offer, because it really is a lot. The bummer is, it’s very expensive and you really need to be in at least 3 – 4 times a week to take advantage of it. I do my best and try and get my money’s worth.
The one thing I do not like is that they have all these extra classes that you have to pay for. I would love to try some, but with all the money I put out right now, I don’t think it’s wise to spend even more.
Because I am so tied in now with friends and staff there is no way I would ever change to another gym, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t kill me to pay that much.

I’ve been a member at Clubsport down in California for several years, and recently my brother got relocated to Portland for work… luckily… there’s a clubsport here in Portland! Needless to say, on my visits to my siblings I will definitely make time to stop by this clubsport for some activities.
I’ve been to the following clubsports so far:
Pleasanton, CA
Fremont, CA
Walnut Creek, CA
Las Vegas, NV
And yet… this clubsport in Portland was BY FAR THE MOST IMPRESSIVE ONE YET!!!
Let’s get the bad out of the way first… compared to other clubsports, the cardio machines and weight areas here felt a little bit lacking. They seemed a bit small and squished, but compared to other gym’s they were still adequate.
Now the good stuff!
This place is absolutely built for group activities.
The 5 full basketball courts was a sight to see… all the other clubsports including my home clubsport have a maximum of 2, and this one has more than double! On top of that, basketballs were in good shape and plentiful, and the courts and rims were well maintained… cleaned, polished, and sparkling.
Another feature that I wish we had here at my clubsport that they have in this Portland clubsport is the rock climbing area. It’s absolutely huge, and although I didn’t have time to climb or do bouldering, it looks like they had plenty of routes and different levels. I’ve been to several rock climbing gyms in the Bay Area and this clubsport version was much cleaner.
And the coolest thing of all about this gym?
I saw channing frye there. how awesome is that! he even put on a little show with some 360 dunks… man what a shooter. haha if this place is good enough for channing frye, a 5 mil per year nba player, then it should be good enough for you and I.
Give it a shot!