Worthington Community Center

While my residency years ago in Worthington predated this facility, I was able to visit a few months ago. My husband and I delivered granddaughter #3 to a birthday party for a school friend. It's very spiffy to have a party room connected to the pool area. We sat outside both rooms at a high top to watch her enjoy the fun, and once my daughter arrived to stay with her, we took off. I looked around as much as a could without actually getting a tour, and was impressed by what I saw. I was thinking if I lived in Worthington again, I would absolutely become a member to make use of the gym, pool, etc. I'm not sure what the etc. would be, but I would explore.Cool place.

We wanted to go to the pool to play in the lazy river and use the slide. We checked the online schedule (partly posted) and went for the 11-1 time slot. We found out when we got there that both of those parts of the pool were closed and only the other half of the leisure pool was open. The other half is more geared for younger kids and ours are 8 and 10 so that was disappointing. Even more disappointing was the reaction of the staff when I asked about that. They pointed out that "zero entry only" means that both the slide and lazy river are closed. Really? That's what that means? As if it should be obvious? We were also told that we could return from 5-7 but we were already there at 11 and had planned our day around that. This being vacation, we had plans later on which didn't include going to the pool twice in one day. So we made the best of it and stayed but again, it was super disappointing. What they need to do is change their stupid sign because it is NOT obvious what "zero entry only" means. I would guess that only the rec center employees have a clue what that means.

Stopped in while at an event in the park. Very welcoming, even though we are non-residents. There are ball courts, a swimming pool, etc. Bustling place on a Sunday. About the only thing for Baby K to do, without swim gear, was play in a very cool "nerf" indoor playroom, with noodles, tunnels, etc. She had a blast. The room is soundproof, so toddler squeals did not bother people in the main building. Prices look reasonable even for non-residents, and the place is well-maintained and well-designed. Lots of different areas and activities. We'll be back for more fun and maybe a membership.

Worthington community center unfortunately is extremely understaffed . They have nothing open ever. The only family swim is 11-3 on Sunday's. We cannot take our little one any other day to swim and it's sad. There is no open gym and you can't use the track often as there are now rules for that. What a waste of money. We are extremely disappointed .

This community center is amazing! The weight and cardio area is full and has everything you could want from a gym, for beginners, cardio fanatics, and bodybuilders alike. The pool is what keeps me coming back. Four lap lanes, lazy river and tubes, giant water slide, big hot tub, and open kids swim area. $8 day pass and lots of activities.

The Worthington Community Center is five stars as far as community centers go! It is owned and operated by the city of Worthington's Parks and Recreation department. The facility is a sprawling 72,000 square feet and offers an extensive list of fitness, art and self-enrichment programs.If you live in the Worthington area and are looking to get into shape, the Community Center maintains two gyms, an indoor pool, an indoor track and is open from the wee hours of the morning until 9 PM. They also offer childcare services (inhouse), so there's no excuse!! If you prefer organized sports, there's a variety of aquatic and fitness classes, as well as softball, golf, tennis, basketball and badmitten leagues for both adults and youth in which to get involved.The Worthington Community Center also houses an art studio, pottery studio and public meeting rooms, which can be reserved in advance.Annual memberships are really quite affordable and non-resident rates do not cost much more than resident rates, so if you work in the area, this could be a convenient place to join the gym. Passes range from from $220 to $500 for the year, depending on your residential status and the number of family members using the pass.

Main reason I joined was for the pool. There are not enough lap lanes available. Memberships are well-priced, especially for residents and/or seniors. But unless you're flexible and have fairly low expectations this place can be frustrating. Locker rooms are also very basic, no privacy, steam room, etc.

I'm very displeased with the level of disrespect I received from a man behind the glass wall in his mid 40s with a beard. I have spinal stenosis and I was there with my special-needs son, and he acted as if we would not be able to use any of the fitness equipment due to our physicality. Again, I am horrified at the blatant ablest nature of this man. I didn't catch his name, but he had a shirt that said something Fitness on it. I assume he is involved with the fitness program.

It's a great pool! the community is amazing and so our the life guards. I totally recommend if you want to go to the pool

Beautiful amenities and the facility is great... But the pool staff is on a power trip. Micro managed myself and kids every move to the point that it took the fun out of it. I'm extremely disappointed as I've been a resident of Worthington for 30 plus years and never been treated so rudely. I'll be looking elsewhere for a community center membership. Such a bummer!