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Fitness centre, including a gym, plus a pool and a basketball court.
The lap pool at Great Neck Recreation Center is generally maintained at a temperature between 80-82 degrees Fahrenheit (26-28 degrees Celsius). The warm water leisure pool is typically kept warmer, ranging from 86-90 degrees Fahrenheit (30-32 degrees Celsius).
What are people saying (AI review summary)? The Virginia Beach Rec Center is generally praised for its excellent value, cleanliness, functional equipment, and friendly atmosphere, with amenities like drop-in childcare and fitness classes being appreciated. However, recurring complaints include the facility showing its age, 'janky' lockers, and poor showers. A major point of frustration for many is the consistently cold pool due to an old heater, and frequent A/C outages leading to unexpected closures without proper notification through the alert system.
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Accepts Credit Cards
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Accessible Entrance
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July 20th, 2025Lisa Day
My daughter and I love to go to the VB Rec Centers and this is the closest to our home. The equipment has always been functional, clean, and in good condition when we’ve gone. The building is well-maintained (this one is old, I’ve been going for almost 30 years!) and always clean. My only complaint is the lockers near the weight room are a bit janky but everything else is great! I also enjoy the drop-in childcare for my toddler (ages 3 and up, gotta be potty trained).
July 8th, 2025Rachel Wright
Great gym—clean, good value, and an awesome morning crowd. But the A/C is often out, and several times in the last 2 months I’ve driven over 15 minutes at 6:15 AM only to find a sign saying they’re closed due to heat. Despite being signed up for alerts, I’ve never received one. That’s my biggest frustration.
May 13th, 2025Brian Johnson
The Virginia Beach Recreation Centers are an amazing deal at $110.00 a year, compared to other gyms in the area that charge $350.00 and up per year. I've tried all the Rec Centers and they are all great, but Great Neck is my personal favorite because the place has a great vibe and all the folks that work there are super chill. It's also really great to work out with regular nice people who are enjoying their day and being friendly. The drop in Fitness Classes are a great way to stay in shape. Thanks!
February 11th, 2025VB Local
This has what I need, but is definitely showing it's age. I have been using it for swimming laps lately. I haven't found any time during the week that swim lanes are pretty full. The showers aren't very good, but are usable. Several other rec centers have been renovated. I hope this one gets updated soon.
April 17th, 2024Jeanmarie Smith
Pool is always cold ! Members have complained . They said it’s an old heater 6 months ago . Never fixing the temperature. It says 84 but it isn't , it’s freezing . Stop swimming at this rec center all the other rec center pools are 84 and it feels it ! I would go back there if the warmed the pool back up to the 84 temp , more like 78 degrees!
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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| Monday | 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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