Vare Recreation Center — Attraction in Philadelphia

I was once very excited about the updates and changes at the recreation center. My older children used to attend when Bill was in charge, and while it wasn’t perfect, I had no complaints. However, my experience has drastically changed. For the past year, I’ve been trying to reach out multiple times to inquire about programs for my younger children. Despite my efforts, they have never returned my calls. This lack of professionalism is incredibly disappointing. I had considered visiting in person, but after such poor communication, I no longer feel that the center is a place I want to invest my time...

Miss so much there, between Bernie being my swim coach, to Mrs. Byrne's being my other volleyball coach all those years ago. Jeannie taught me more than just how to return a serve, she taught me life skills and loved me like a grandchild!💚💚 She welcomed EVERYONE to Care Rec in the 90's+. I hope Grays Ferry stays the same right community...

Vare is kind of dirty and gross, but the rec center is awesome and the field is big and clear. It's lit up at night time, which I think is a plus. The playground could use some TLC. The public pool seems pretty popular in the summer, however its disorganized and always overloaded. I see a lot of soccer games...