Drexel University Recreation Center — Attraction in Philadelphia

I only use the pool, so take my comments with that in mind. The issues with the pool, that I have brought to Drexel’s attention, are that, people use the pool as a substitute for a bath. People come into the pool area, remove their clothes jump in, no shower rinse, no cap, so whatever is on them comes in the pool, hair care products, perfumes, sweat and other bodily fluids. Chlorine kills germs, but not everything and you can’t rely on chlorine to kill fecal matter... The showers are gross, but for me, no big deal, but watching someone on the pool deck, coming in from either exercising elsewhere or from the street, sweating on 100 degree days, remove their clothing and jump in, without a quick rinse, is something that makes me literally gag. Also, FaceTiming in the locker room, and use of cell phones in the shower area or locker room, is not enforced at all, despite knowing what can happen with these videos, and photos. I’m sorry to be negative and whiny, but I have brought this to the attention of the aquatic director and membership services and either receive no reply or a non committal response of, “we’ll try to address it,” but they don’t. This gym is close to my apartment, has a pool and would be perfect if basic health and safety standards were...

Very small pool. Only 6 lanes - roughly 4 feet wide and 25 feet long. It was impossible to do any kind of physical therapy workouts as the pool was packed with minimum 3 people per lane. The facility supervisor was unwilling to understand my situation when I requested a refund for the 3 month subscription I had bought. They suggested doing said physical therapy workouts "by the pool side"?? even though said workouts are done in water. Bringing up covid concerns, they advised me to wear a mask even though my concerns were about the fact that the pool was packed with minimum 3 people per lane. I bought this subscription for the sake of the pool, not because I wanted to stand by one when I do workouts. Waste of money....

The Drexel University Recreation Center is a state-of-the-art facility that stands as a beacon of health and wellness in University City, Philadelphia. Opened in February 2010, this modern complex is not only the fitness hub for students, faculty, and staff but also welcomes alumni and the local community. With a wide array of amenities including a basketball court, squash courts, a suspended running track, and panoramic fitness rooms, the center promotes a holistic approach to health. It’s a place where the Drexel community can engage in various recreational activities, group exercises, and personal training sessions, all designed to enhance physical fitness and...