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Well-equipped, well-maintained rec center with a rock-climbing wall, indoor pool, gym, and an auditorium for events.
The Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, a key facility managed by the department, features multiple indoor pools. The lap pool is typically maintained at approximately 79-81°F (26-27°C) for athletic swimming, while the leisure pool, designed for warmer water activities and therapy, is generally kept warmer, usually around 88-90°F (31-32°C). Seasonal outdoor pools may have varying temperatures.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? This facility receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, highlighted by its diverse offerings and well-maintained premises. Patrons praise the fantastic workout center, including modern and varied exercise equipment suitable for all ages and needs (from personal fitness to rehab), clean pools (including kid-friendly areas with slides, lazy river, and a shallow side, plus an adult section and jacuzzi), and well-maintained indoor and outdoor tracks. Swimming lessons, specifically with instructor Judah, are highly recommended for their effectiveness. The center also features a rock climbing wall, a large gym for basketball, a well-kept field, and a pleasant outdoor park area with a pond. Beyond physical activities, the facility is lauded for its cultural events, musical offerings, and an amazing auditorium for shows, making it a beloved spot for both individuals and families, with 'always something to do'.
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September 15th, 2024Julie Burnes
The young lady flutist, like my aunt, greets you. There's an awesome offering of classes and musical upcoming events. As former employee of Detroit parks and rec. I LOVE this place. Plan Many more visits.
October 12th, 2023Hanna Ali
We are very pleased with our son’s swimming lessons with Judah. His dedication and guidance has helped Eli to become comfortable in the water to become a strong swimmer. We’re thankful for coach Judah and highly recommend him!
June 25th, 2020Brandon Reeder
Fantastic work out center, pool areas are very nice, kid oriented pool is wonderful. The inside track is nice. The outside track is one of my favorite walks to take near home. There's a cute little pond near the back of the center along the outside jogging track. Field is always well maintained and the park area outside has never been dirty upon a visit. Always something to do here. If you get a chance to see a show here the auditorium is amazing. Growing up near this location always left me with an activity to do and only a mile away. I now take my kids there and they seem to love it as well.
April 18th, 2019Mohamad Mroue
I bring my dad here a few times a week for exercise, they really have everything you could need to become and stay fit and healthy. The climbing wall is a lot of fun, the pool is always clean and the pool area does not smell too heavily of chlorine. The exercise equipment is well maintained, modern and varied. They have machines that are great for rehab and physical therapy for my dad, and weights to get fit for myself. The track area is well maintained and easy to walk.
February 25th, 2023Leticia Duke
the kids loved the pool it has its own little shallow side for all the little kids to swim has a little lazy river a whirlpool water slides a side for adults a jacuzzi. has a big gym where you play basketball a big sitting area rock wall climbing and a fitness center. has a few other spots
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
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| Monday | 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
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