Hoover Recreation Center, located at 600 Municipal Dr, Hoover, AL, offers a diverse range of facilities and activities. The center features a swimming pool, track, group classes, and more, catering to different fitness levels and interests. Reviews praise the community atmosphere and friendly staff members like Samuel and Mitch. However, some users report issues with the admission policies and treatment related to the youth basketball league.
With spacious and clean facilities, and an opening schedule accommodating various lifestyles, Hoover Recreation Center stands out. Nonetheless, the center could improve in certain areas for an overall better experience.
Pros:
- Friendly and helpful staff
- Wide range of activities available
- Clean and spacious facilities
- Welcoming community atmosphere
- Group classes offered
- Suitable for all ages
- Great membership options for families
- Convenient location next to the library and City Hall
- Open seven days a week with extensive hours
- Excellent swimming pool and track facilities
Cons:
- Strict and sometimes flawed admission policies
- Uncomfortable temperature on the top floor track
- Controversial handling of girls' basketball league
Location / Contact
- Address: 600 Municipal Dr, Hoover, AL 35216, United States
- Phone:+1 205-444-7703
- Website:hooveralabama.gov
Rating Stats
Reviews (10)
Frequently Asked Questions
Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.
This business has a rating of 4.6-star.
This business has 10 reviews.
The address is: 600 Municipal Dr, Hoover, AL 35216, United States .
The contact number is +1 205-444-7703
This service is listed under Recreation Center .
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Samuel Bratton
10 months ago
I would never recommend this place. I live two minutes from this rec center and they claim I'm not a Hoover resident. They won't let me into their facility even though I can walk there from my apartment. Its disappointing that their employees only see what's on their computer system instead of listening and using common sense. The manager wouldn't even speak to me. Very sad because I enjoy working out.
Bill Wagner
11 months ago
Great facility and nice people.
Ashley Sellers
11 months ago
Great facility with friendly staff! Has been a great membership for our family and we go often!
David Coker
11 months ago
Really love the sense of community here - both from the members and the staff. Speaking of, a shout-out to Samuel (front desk) and Mitch (pool). They do their job well and are genuinely good guys. Both care about you not just as a member but as a person. I consider them (and am thankful that they are) both my friends.Love to come here and swim laps regularly. The HRC is awesome!
Terry Green
1 year ago
First time husband and me went for a visit to tour the complex. It had everything we were looking for.Take a leap and check it out. Husband is up to 3 miles on the track and I have increased my workout in water aerobics.
Brian M
1 year ago
A great contribution of Hoover city to the community. The place is clean, open spaces, and a great place to exercise for all ages. The group classes are great addition to the center activities.
Katie Clavejo
1 year ago
Let's be clear, in order to allow a girls basketball team to use your gym you FORCE them to join the city's youth recreational league and play with the boys. When the girls pay their dues, WIN the championship, you DENY their team because they're girls and don't count, so you award the losing team.Shameful, disgusting and just downright nasty behavior.
Kelly Conway
1 year ago
Don't go here. The place reeks of misogynistic cheaters. An Alabama youth girls’ basketball team that was told they would have to play in a boys’ league, won the league chip vs a boys team, but was denied the championship trophy. How does this square with the statements about sportsmanship and equality that I'm sure you have plastered all over the walls in the gym?
t e
1 year ago
I love the Hoover Rec! The only reason I didn’t give them five stars is they keep the top floor walking track sweltering. It is always so extremely warm. There are a lot of windows, so I’m sure that contributes to how hot it feels. Also, this is one of the only places that I know of that the staff gets to park right in front, instead of the customers. With such limited upfront parking, the staff should have a different area to park so that the customers can use the spots right up front, however, their staff are always very friendly and I really enjoy working out here!
Sharon Gadbois
1 year ago
Excellent location to host all of your activities. Tons of space and next door to the library and City Hall too.