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Salem Community Center

1098 N Ellsworth Ave, Salem, OH 44460, USA

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Recreation center featuring an indoor pool, an indoor track, a gym and basketball courts for parties and classes.

The Salem Community Center generally maintains specific temperatures for its different aquatic areas: the lap pool is typically kept around 80-82°F (27-28°C), the warm water therapy pool is warmer, usually 90-92°F (32-33°C), and the leisure pool is often maintained at approximately 82-84°F (28-29°C).

What are people saying (AI review summary)? The gym generally receives positive feedback for its comfortable and non-intimidating atmosphere, new and varied equipment, and clean facilities including a pool (with lap lanes, an open area, kiddie pool, and hot tub), track, and locker rooms. Many appreciate that it's not crowded and offers everything needed for a full-body workout. However, a significant point of contention is its perceived lack of child-friendliness, with multiple reports of rude and overly strict staff interactions with children, even towards paid family members. Concerns also include the high cost of family memberships relative to limited operating hours (especially on weekends) and frequent unavailability of courts and pools due to other activities. Some also noted strict pool rules, like 'laps only' at times, and that the main pool is not heated.

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  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Accessible Entrance

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Vandals Vintage September 2nd, 2025
Vandals Vintage

Honestly, this is the best gym I’ve ever been to. Everyone’s just normal — no one stares, no one bothers you, no pressure. They’ve got shiny new equipment, a pool, hot tub, track, and showers, so you can switch things up whenever you want. I feel completely comfortable here, and that alone makes it worth recommending.

Sierra McDole September 7th, 2025
Sierra McDole

Quite nice! Fairly clean. Not crowded AT ALL. Overall, I’d recommend. I think people should be able to play in the pool though.. I was told laps only?

Merriel Brown August 13th, 2025
Merriel Brown

They have a nice pool, with lap lanes and an open swimming area. There is a separate kiddie pool and a large hot tub. The pool isn't heated but the kiddie pool is warm! The gym is also super nice and the locker rooms are very clean and large. There are multiple playgrounds near by, too.

Eric Everson February 28th, 2025
Eric Everson

I love working out here! People at the desk are very professional. They have every machine you need for a full body workout.

Jessica Szelazek March 1st, 2025
Jessica Szelazek

We are first time year-long members of this facility with a family membership, and they are the most non child-friendly space I have ever been to. I try to take my children who are paid members to play basketball, use the track, etc and the staff have been extremely rude every time we are there. I just went for a Saturday workout with the kids and on our way out the door my daughter was walking and bounced her basketball twice as we were about to walk out the door and a staff member ran over to stop us and said she is not allowed to bounce her basketball in our lobby. As we were going out the door. We can’t have one visit where a staff member doesn’t go out of their way to be stuck up and say something to them. If you open your facility to kids, you need to be welcoming to them. They are members too. Very high cost for a year family membership and they are extremely strict, trying to correct someone all the time. Can’t even enjoy it. Also for the cost they are open very limited hours especially on weekends, and the pool and basketball courts always get cut down to limited availability as they use them for other things. Not worth it.

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Opening Hours

Sunday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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 – 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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