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.

Currently, the Recreation Center is undergoing its second renovation. Click here for the most current news on this construction project. The completed Recreation Center is scheduled for it's Grand Opening on Saturday, July 25, 2009.

Recreation Center
(513) 745-8550

Amenities Access Guests Hours Lockers Gym Schedule

AMENITIES:

outdoor heated Olympic-size swimming pool (available for rental)
145-foot dual twist-tube water slides
heated wading pool featuring a variety of children's interactive play features- Click here to view picture
eight outdoor lighted tennis courts
two gymnasiums (available for rental)
two racquetball courts
fitness center
locker rooms
game room (currently not available due to construction)
tot playroom/babysitting facility
two large meeting rooms (available for rental)

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

BUSINESS OFFICE HOURS
	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day Weekend	9A - 5P	9A - 5P	9A - 5P	9A - 5P	9A - 5P	11A - 3P	Closed
All other times	9A - 5P	9A - 5P	9A - 5P	9A - 5P	9A - 5P	10A - 2P	Closed
Holidays: CLOSED on ALL holidays and on Christmas Eve; open from 9am-Noon on Good Friday; and open from 10am-3pm on New Year's Eve

RECREATION CENTER HOURS
	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Memorial Day Weekend - 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
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 & July 4th: 10:30am-7:30pm Labor Day: 11am-5:30pm Thanksgiving Holiday 2009: Thanksgiving Eve 6am-3pm, Thanksgiving Day Closed, Day after Thanksgiving 8am-6pm Christmas Holiday 2009: Christmas Eve 10am-3pm, Christmas Day Closed, Day after Christmas 8am-6pm New Year's Holiday 2010: New Year's Eve 10am-3pm, New Year's Day Closed, Day after New Year's 8am-6pm

POOL HOURS (2009)
	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Regular Hours	Noon - 9P	Noon - 9P	Noon - 9P	Noon - 9P	Noon - 9P	11A - 8P	11A - 6P
Memorial Day Weekend (5/23-25)	11A - 7P					11A - 7P	11A - 7P
May 26-29 and June 1-5	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed
May 30-31						11A - 8P	11A - 6P
FOURTH OF JULY						11A - 7P
SPECIAL HOURS August 24th - 30th	Noon - 7P	Noon - 7P	Noon - 7P	Noon - 7P	Noon - 7P	11A - 8P	11A - 6P
CLOSED August 31st - Sept 4	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed
Labor Day Weekend (9/5-7)	Noon - 5P					11A - 8P	11A - 6P
CLOSED Labor Day - Memorial Day Weekend	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed
Tot Swim in the Whale Pool: Begins June 9th, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10A - 11:30A (No Tot Swim on 7/16/09) Early Bird Lap Swim: Adults 18+ years can swim beginning June 8th through August, Mon - Fri from 6:15A - 7:45A (50M) and Sat - Sun from 11A - Noon (25M). BABY POOL AND SLIDES CLOSE AT 8PM DAILY!

LOCKERS
Lockers are available for use by trading a membership card for a locker key at the admission desk. The membership card will be returned when the key is returned at the end of the day's usage. The lost key fee is $5. Smaller lockers are available for rental with your membership for a fee of $12 per year.

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GYM SCHEDULE
The Gym schedule does not reflect the offerings of our programs and classes. For a complete list of our classes, please refer to the Program Brochure or the Fitness & Wellness page. Click here for the Gym Schedule

NOTE: Gym schedule is subject to change without notice!

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