Bow Creek Recreation Center

Bow Creek recreation center is is a nice surprise. It's not necessarily in a bad neighborhood, but it's nestled into a squarely working class one. As a city recreation center, it's one of several across VAB that offers a gym, pool, classes, event spaces, pickle ball, etc. There is a very nice pool inside when you first enter and they always have activities going on. I recently visited bc I wanted to rent one of their event rooms for a baby shower. I had a bit of an issue at first bc they were short on staff but was able to view the rooms and come back a few days later to sit and write out the paperwork and make payment. The event staff are excellent and it's such a good deal to be able to rent a room here with tables and chairs! They're so easygoing and helpful. I couldn't be happier. My event isn't until April but they furnish as many tables as you need and chairs for 30 people per room - so you can rent the half room with partition up for $45 an hour, or the full room for double with partition down and it fits 60. One of the rooms is larger and a few of them have water views and a small sink. I will update once we have our event but I'm thrilled with the service so far.

I came to Bow Creek because my local rec center was closed for maintenance. The gym has everything that one would need for a workout - plenty of free weights, about 8 or 9 treadmills, a couple of stairclimbers, and weight machines. I thought the layout for the weight room was nice for a conducive workout. I probably went during an offf-time because there were very few people in the weight room, which was great for me. Since the weight room and cardio machines are upstairs, I was a bit annoyed that there was not a water fountain on the upper level - maybe there was, and I missed it. *However, I will say that's my fault for leaving my water bottle in the car.* While I did not swim, the pool looked a little smaller than expected. The treadmill section of the weight room overlooks the swimming pool so one can look at the pool running crushing their miles. *Perhaps, being on the upper level made the pool area look smaller.* Also, I thought it was a bit strange that the locker rooms did not lead directly into the pool area because you have to walk through a hallway to enter the pool. However, that's not a big deal (at least for me.). Although I did not have significant interactions with the staff, the front desk clerk seemed nice. She greeted me by my first name (and even verified that she said it correctly) when I checked in.

These people are great! The recreation centers can never be clean enough but I guess it's the nature of the beast.

I came here from out of town for my nephew 1st birthday party. I kind of wish that we had this kind of rec center where I live at. We rented a party room and had it for 3 hours which was perfect for a one year old party. Inside the rec there were a game room which we could not play in due to it being rented out. There was a basketball gym which my nephew used while we was there and a nice pool that had different things. I also saw a gym and this is a popular place to host parties because it was a lot of rooms full.

I love all of the Virginia Beach parks and rec centers. They have been a big part of my life and my children's lives. This location is renovated and nicely so. Very clean and modern looking from the exterior. Inside you have high ceilings and great lighting. Staff members are there to help as soon as you walk in. Pamphlets are provided for extra info. Parties can be held here which I've attended a few. My daughter did school swimming lessons here. I love that they partner with the schools for child care and lessons.

Goodness! My husband and I loved coming here to workout and use the swimming pool!Loved how everything was new, and well kept! Hours were good for a rec center, and the staff was always friendly and helpful!This seems to be more of a family type rec center, lots of kiddos, but for $100 a year, it's great for our family!Definitely recommend!

I joined the Rec center a few months ago. I am thrilled that the group fitness classes are included in the membership. I love the yoga classes! Yin yoga, chair yoga, restorative yoga & more! I am more than getting my moneys worth. #lovevb

My husband and I have been going to this gym for about four months now. We pay$14 for a month for residential price and if you want the whole year, it is $114. I believe that the price is pretty affordable. The gym is a nice sized gym but the pool is a bit small if you are an avid swimmer. The weight room is a bit small but has everything you will need. So far I come here in the evenings and the amount of people varies. Sometimes it is packed and sometimes there are less people. The staff is really friendly and will answer any questions that you may have. Pros: has the right amount of equipment, Professional staff CleanModern feelA lot of programs Cons: I wish they had yoga in the evenings

Had my daughter at the fitness class area since kids weren't aloud in the weight room. They rudely told me and my daughter to leave with no clear explanation. She was not in the weight room. Just racist probably.

This was the Taj Mahal of recreation centers compared to what we have in Lakeland, Florida. We were visiting good friends in VA Beach for a week and had to go play some pickleball and weights or else suffer withdrawals (LOL).WOW! Indoor lap/ swimming pool with tube slide for the kids to boot and and upstairs weight/ exercise machines on par with any new LifeTime Fitness etc.. When we are back in VA this will be our go to Rec Center. Thank YOU!