Liberty Recreation Center — Attraction in Plano

I've been coming here regularly for a few years, mainly to use the weight room. It's smaller than Carpenter Rec Center, but definitely fewer people, so it works out nicely if you pick the right time (during busy times, everywhere is crowded).

I like the weight machines a little better than the ones at Carpenter & Oak Pt (which is being renovated, so they may get different machines). Not a big deal, but after you get used to some machines, you just prefer using them.

I also like the fact that they have small towels for use when you work out, that's a nice touch.

The cardio room is a bit cramped, but I don't use that as much. Also, in the weight room, there's an outer room facing the sun, and that gets noticeably hotter in the summer, not sure why they can't balance the ac out better. It's mostly free weights in that section, which I don't use much, so it doesn't bother me as much, but it would be nice if they...

Plano Parks and Rec is a great value for Plano residents but always leave something to be desired in terms of weight rooms and post-renovation Liberty is no exception. It seems that the actual total amount of weight equipment has actually gone down with the renovation, but they added a power rack, which is greatly appreciated. However, the power rack is now the sole piece of equipment (excluding the Smith machine) for squat, bench, and incline bench. It wasn't very busy when I went today so it was fine but a second power rack would add a lot to the weight area, especially during busy times. Other than that, the free weights area is a bit small, but there are plenty of machines and cardio equipment, just wish there was a bit more...

Just had a very unpleasant experience with a manager at this location. Speaking over me, cutting me off, being rude, not allowing me to finish my sentences, basically speaking to me as if I was a child and she was my mother. Overall this place seems great. I've had great experiences with the other employees here in the past, however, this manager has completely steered me in a different direction. There are PLENTY of recreation centers in Plano so there's absolutely no reason that I should have to deal with what I just dealt with. I WILL be advising everyone I know to go to other recreation centers that are cleaner, better...