City of Blue Ash, OH - Recreation Center

Originally built in 1979, the Blue Ash Recreation Center was considered state-of-the-art with a gymnasium, exercise facilities, and an outdoor pool. The pool was the second largest re-circulating pool in the Cincinnati area, second only to Coney Island.

To meet popular demands, the Recreation Center was renovated in the fall 1994. Renovations included the Fitness Center, which now features state-of-the art strength and cardiovascular equipment, and a 10,000 square foot gymnasium, complete with wood floor, bleacher seating, athletic and banquet lighting, an elevated stage, and a food service area that can be utilized, on a limited basis, as a banquet and meeting facility.

The Recreation Center under-went a second renovation in 2007-2009. This expansion and renovation project replaced most of the out-dated 1979 building and enhanced the other parts of the facility. The result is a 120,000 sq. ft. facility with renovated and new leisure and recreation spaces including: an indoor 1/10th of a mile track, 2-story fitness center, whirlpool and saunas, new locker rooms, family changing rooms, cafe and lounge, climbing wall, game room, fitness studios, meeting spaces and other enhancements.

Recreation Center
(513) 745-8550

Facility Use Manual Amenities Photo Gallery Access Guests Hours Lockers Gym Schedule

FACILITY USE MANUAL
This easy to read use manual will help you learn more about the Recreation Center. Looking for rules on what age your child needs to be to swim at the pool without supervision? Need to know how to get a guest into the facility? If you need information, it's all at your fingertips! Click here for a PDF version of the manual.

AMENITIES:

outdoor Olympic-size swimming pool (available for rental)
145-foot dual twist-tube water slides
outdoor wading pool featuring a variety of children's interactive play features
eight outdoor lighted tennis courts
12-acre nature park (shelters available for rental)
soccer/baseball field
two gymnasiums (available for rental)
two racquetball courts
2-story fitness center - includes two fitness studios, access to the climbing wall, and an elevated indoor track
locker rooms - featuring dry saunas and individual shower stalls
family changing rooms
whirlpool
cafe and lounge
1,400 sq. ft. climbing wall
game room - featuring billiards, table tennis, air hockey, Wii, 50" flat screen TV, arcade games, and more!
tot playroom/babysitting facility
meeting rooms (available for rental)
to view a PDF of a photo gallery of our amenities, please click here

Directions to the Recreation Center, click here. For a map of our Recreation Center "campus" (including the Nature Park Shelters), please click here.

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ACCESS INTO THE RECREATION CENTER
The Recreation Center is a “controlled access” facility. Gaining entrance into the Recreation Center requires proof of membership upon entering the facility. If a membership card is forgotten, a guest fee will be charged to gain entrance into the facility. A lost card may be replaced for $5.

Those who do not have a current membership are considered guests. These rules apply to all guests:

Guests must accompany a member at all times unless they are a resident of Blue Ash.
Residents who do not hold a current membership will be granted into the facility after verification and proof of residence is established and charged a daily admission fee.
Residents who do not hold a current membership will be considered “guests”.
Guests are not permitted to purchase guest passes for use.

GUEST PASSES

New memberships receive guest passes credited directly onto their membership card. Family memberships receive 10 passes and single memberships receive 5 passes.
Passes may be redeemed at the control desk or pool cabana upon arrival (one pass per guest).
Additional guest passes may be purchased in increments of 5 for $15; 10 for $30, etc.
Senior citizen members may purchase the first additional 10-guest pass at half price ($15.00); additional passes may be purchased at the regular price.
Guest passes are credited directly to the membership; they expire with the membership.
The daily admission fee for Senior Citizens (62+) and disabled is $2; Children ages 16 years and up is $5, and for 3 to 15 years is $3. Children under age 3: no charge.
Residents of the City of Blue Ash may enter by purchasing a guest pass and showing proof of residency.

HOURS OF OPERATION

RECREATION CENTER HOURS
	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Weekend after Memorial Day - Weekend before Labor Day Weekend	6A - 9:30P	6A - 9:30P	6A - 9:30P	6A - 9:30P	6A - 9:30P	8AM - 8:30P	10A - 6:30P
All other times	6A - 10P	6A - 10P	6A - 10P	6A - 10P	6A - 9P	8A - 6P	10A - 4P
Click here for Pool Hours
Holidays: The Recreation Center is CLOSED on New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, & Christmas Day. All other holidays observe regular operating hours unless posted. Memorial Day Weekend: Saturday 8am-6:30pm, Sunday 10am-6:30pm, Monday 10am-6:30pm July 4th: 10am-6:30pm Labor Day Weekend: Saturday 8am-6:30pm, Sunday 10am-6:30pm, Monday 10am-6:30pm Thanksgiving Holiday: Thanksgiving Eve 6am-3pm, Thanksgiving Day Closed, Day after Thanksgiving 8am-6pm Christmas Holiday 2011: Christmas Eve 8am-3pm, Christmas Day Closed, Day after Christmas 10am-9pm New Year's Holiday 2012: New Year's Eve 8am-3pm, New Year's Day Closed, Day after New Year's 6am-10pm

LOCKERS
Lockers are available for daily use by simply bringing your own lock with you. If you do not have a lock, they are available for purchase at the Welcome Desk for $5. Overnight usage of daily lockers is not permitted. If you would like to use a locker overnight, you may rent a locker with your membership for a fee of $25 per year.

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GYM SCHEDULE
Gym Schedule

NOTE: Gym schedule is subject to change without notice! The Gym schedule does not reflect the offerings of our programs and classes. For a complete list of our classes and programs, please refer to the Program Guide or the Fitness & Wellness page.

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