About
The North Central Florida Community Center, also known as the Northwest Recreation Center, is located at 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605, USA. Operated by the City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department, it serves as a community hub offering a gymnasium, fitness center, multi-purpose rooms, and outdoor recreational facilities for various programs and activities.
Based on available information, the North Central Florida Community Center (Northwest Recreation Center) does not appear to have a swimming pool on its premises. Therefore, no pool temperatures are available for this location.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? The facility elicits mixed feedback from users. Positive aspects frequently mentioned include the acceptance of Silver Sneakers insurance, offering afternoon classes with a great instructor, friendly staff, a well-equipped weight room, an awesome trainer, and a pleasant pool with good water temperature. However, significant concerns are raised, primarily regarding the gym area being uncomfortably hot (around 78°F), leading many patrons to avoid it. The pickleball court is deemed overpriced ($10 per person, not covered by Silver Sneakers), cluttered, and underutilized. Multiple reviews also describe the facility as old and run-down. Furthermore, there is confusion and disappointment regarding its apparent transition away from being a YMCA, as it reportedly no longer honors Y national memberships and requires extra payment despite its branding.
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August 28th, 2025Wanda
Very few places take Silver sneakers insurance so very grateful. Also classes in afternoons like I like with a great instructor and all the people have been super nice. Actually glad don't freeze to death like most places.
August 13th, 2025Marsha Harrington
I go to the gym there & this summer hardly anyone is going because they keep it so hot in there. They just replaced the a/c but must not have put in a commercial ac , they try to say it is because it is hot out side. I work in a commerical space & our air can handle 74 all day but in the gym it is running atleast 78. I hope to find a different gym soon.
April 25th, 2025Gillian Eagle
$10 a person to use the pickleball court is outrageous. I was told silver sneaker membership does not cover the cost. The room is cluttered with equipment. I’ve never seen anyone playing. What a waste of space. On the plus side, the pool is lovely, weight room is well equipped, awesome trainer. The group classes are mildly tolerable.
August 9th, 2025Richard B
Yeah, it's a little run down but still a good gym. Friendly staff and decent choice of equipment. The pool water is nice, never too warm or cold.
June 3rd, 2025Matthew Bisceglia
Be aware, this is apparently no longer a YMCA. Despite their signage and internet presence, they claim to be transitioning away from YMCA. They do not honor Y national membership access and want you to pay extra to use their equipment. The facility appears old and run-down, no thank you. Very disappointing.
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 1:00 – 5:00 PM |
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