Great Neck Recreation Center

I have been a member of GNRC for a number of years, mostly using the weights and machines in the gym. It's close enough that I can incorporate a good walk to and from the Rec Center as part of my workout. My experience there has always been very pleasant: great facility, great value, and friendly staff.Recently, while working out, one of the staff , Ms. DaNee White, the personal training supervisor, voluntarily helped me with one of the machines and offered further assistance with personal training which I gladly agreed to. This included a physical health assessment. Although in the the past, while in Florida, I have used personal training services, it can't compare with the personal and professional care I received from Ms. White. She worked with me to set short and long term goals, is genuinely interested in my health improvement, and has renewed my desire to work out regularly. A big thanks to Ms. White and GNRC!

Solitaire on treadmills that have lots of room and storage for the iPhone,, water bottle, car keys, towel, wallet, etc... Great welcoming attitude by staff. Feels comfortable when you working out. Beautiful grounds, clean facilities, that are well maintained. Lots of treadmills which are very popular. Has many treadmills with 1 hour or unlimited time limits, this is very good for those that can't run but want to fast walk for a longer time. Knees just can't handle the high impact and still want to be on my feet. Pool is warm in the winter and cool but not cold in the summer. With the exception of big sporting events there is normally plenty of parking. Cheap price compared to YMCA or what you get with a gym membership. Approximately $100/yr for normal family member, family of 4, ~$392. Reasonably spread out throughout Va Beach. I love them.

I thoroughly enjoy going to the rec center, especially since they expanded the weight room. The only complaint is that of the other patrons' etiquette in wiping down the machines. Two years ago I got a-hold of "scabies" and am certain it was from the machines. Now I wipe the machine down before and after using them, no problems since.

If I can give this center zero stars I would. This facility is a racist facility. The staff stared at me and my family which we are Hispanic we went to the pool side and the staff stood in the booth talking about my family and one guy came …

This is one of the best benefits of residing in Virginia Beach. The Great Neck Recreation Center is always immaculately clean and well maintained. The staff does a great job, they are friendly and helpful. The treadmills have all been recently replaced and now have individual televisions. I love the place. At $86.00 per year-including a pool- the Great Neck Recreation Center is a great value.

The gym is nice, has any piece of equipment you would want. It can get busy but its not necessarily a bad thing, it can encourage you to do something different while you wait for the machine you want. Great price, $80 for a year.

Staff is very helpful and friendly. It's always clean and the equipment is is in top shape and modern. The weight room has awful etiquette though. The worst I've experienced in VB in the 10 years I've been here. A ton of gapers sitting on equipment between sets. Very lame!

So my local Rec Center decided to do a "throwback" theme for the month of July to celebrate "parks and rec" month. On their advertisement board, they were trying to celebrate Virginia Beach's Past......Only one problem...they are …

I have been pleasantly surprised at the swim classes offered at Great Neck. I enrolled my very water-timid daughter there, and she had thrived--and I have the aquatic staff to thank for that! They have been so patient with her. She improved …

The staff are always pleasant, the facility is consistently clean, and the equipment is up-to-date! My only complaint is that they are by far the strictest in the city when it comes to putting belongings in a locker. I went into the …