North Park Fitness — Attraction in San Diego

Best gym I've ever been to! Ever since starting here a couple years ago I have seen constant improvements to the equipment, design layout, even adding an extra room, etc. With small things like adding an automatic water dispenser, the owner Lou definitely wants us to have a great experience. It's also nice to know that your membership fee is actually going into making the gym a better place compared to other gyms where nothing ever changes.

I always look forward to going in because Hector at the front desk is the coolest dude around. He might come over and use your 1 rep max as his warmup but at the same time he'll always come over to help you out with anything or give you a spot.

Unfortunately, I am moving away from San Diego and I think I will miss this place the most. Hands down the best gym I'll probably ever go to.

Pros -always clean -constant improvements -centrally located in North Park -friendly and helpful staff -besides after work it's never really packed -really nice and new equipment -new upstairs room -not an influencer gym -I could go on and on

Cons -leg press machine is meh -if you don't live in the area then parking could be a...

Great gym, 3 squat racks w/ deadlift platforms in the front, two more squat racks with benches in the back. Additional bench press in the front. Has the full assortment of machines, treadmills, stairmaster, bikes, etc. Also has plenty of free weights, kettlebells, as well as a pull-up area with TRX bands and Olympic rings. Staff is very friendly.

Would give five stars, but due to relatively small gym in a populated area, the squat rack / deadlift platforms are often taken. Fortunately most folks are friendly and will let you work in, though this is less than optimal during a pandemic. Was a better value at the prior price of $30/month, but is now $40. Nevertheless, this is in line with inflation as all prices in the area have been increasing.

Highly recommend if you live in North Park and can get there without driving. Parking is extremely limited and the parking lot is now taken by Target, so probably better to find a different gym if you...

It's a small gym, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in a welcoming atmosphere where you don't feel judged (at least for me; I don't feel intimidated by any scary gym rats or meat heads here, unlike some other gyms). The staff are all friendly, the equipment is clean and in good shape. The membership costs are reasonable. They even offer personal training and weekly yoga classes if that's what you're into. The only issue is that it gets a little crowded during peak hours (i.e. right after work), but you'll get that...