North Park Fitness

I just joined today! Very happy with the selection of equipment. It wasn’t crowded at all — around 11am/​Friday. Looking forward to going back and getting in shape.

Just signed up at this gym after comparing some of the other gyms in the area. For the price $ 29/​mo this was by far the cleanest, most equipment, and friendly staff.

North Park Fitness is a small, clean, up-​to-​date, no-​frills, inexpensive, air-​conditioned gym with a kind staff.
I chose this gym over FIT Athletic Club downtown, Stern’s Fitness in North Park, and South Park Fitness.
Here are the reasons why NPF gets five stars from me:
— It’s never packed. I tend to work out around 7pm, which can be prime time in a lot of gyms. Here it’s not bad at all. On a bad day I **might** have to ask someone if I can work in on the squat rack.
— It’s not pretentious. I have been lifting consistently for seven years. I have a good plan, and I don’t like sharing my workout space with folks who aren’t kind and considerate. Folks here seem to be from all walks of life, with myriad fitness levels and goals. The mirrors here are used for form checking, not selfies.
— The equipment is new and clean. There is one of everything, and whatever that one is (e.g., the squat rack, the kettle bell kit, the rowing machine) is new, clean, and of good quality.
— It has good hours. 5am to 11pm should work for almost anyone.
— It’s inexpensive. $ 29.99/mo. with no initiation fee and no contract.
— The staff is friendly. Mike’s a mellow dude who’s always genuinely interested in how I’ve been.
— They provide clean hand-​towels and hand sanitizer. Hand-​towels are clutch and necessary, and when gyms don’t provide them, things get messy. I really appreciate this.
— They have ample rehabilitation pieces – e.g., foam rollers of all densities and patterns.
— Good Feng Shui. The place is open and the set-​up is one that facilitates ease of movement. For being a gym of essentially two large rooms, it doesn’t feel cramped.
So, with all these positives in mind, here are some additional reasons why I chose North Park over FIT, Stern’s, and South Park.
FIT is amazing, don’t get me wrong. It’s huge, it’s outdoor pool and lounge area is epic, it looks over Petco field, they throw parties and give massages, and it has ten of everything. It’s also prohibitively expensive, it gets packed, and the clientele will make you feel some type of way. Lots of selfies and socializing.
Stern’s looks like it’s out of the ‘70s, which is fine, but my callouses are big enough as it is. Also the management doesn’t have its stuff together. Their website has printable free one-​day trial passes. Don’t try using them, they’ll tell you they don’t accept them anymore, and to come back with $ 8.
South Park Fitness does an OK job trying to be what North Park Fitness is, but fails in the equipment category, it opens late and closes early, and it’s twice as expensive. It’s really small, the equipment is too old, and there’s too much exposed metal – especially on the pull-​up rack.
Finally, there are two negatives to North Park that are just not enough for me to cut off a star, given all the superlatives I’ve mentioned:
(1) The free-​weight preacher curl set-​up is flimsy, hard to adjust, and the bar weighs 15lbs instead of your standard 25, which means that placing plates over 25lbs on either side will cause the bar to fall over. They do have a preacher curl machine, but free over static.
(2) There is no resistance crunch machine. I don’t really mind, as there is a captains chair, cables, and equipment for weighted decline crunches; but it would be nice to switch over every once in a while.

After having stepped into a corporate gym this past week to help out my cousin with some lifting pointers, I realized how lucky I am to have found such a great gym that I actually look forward to step into! I missed my home turf and will not be leaving any time soon!
From the time I walk in, I am greeted with warm smiles by regular employees with similar schedules so I actually get to see a familiar face or even the owner, Lewis, himself! You definitely don’t get that at a corporate gym!
There’s always available space to get my lift on! Even if one machine or area is in use, there is something else that is cleared for me to use! Other gyms are mostly packed by those who are mainly there to socialize! Hellllooooo please FB, IG, or tweet away from the squat rack! Thank you!
For those (including myself) who have complained about paying the $ 10 guest fee, please complain elsewhere. The guest fee was meant to keep an open space in the gym. Only those serious enough to get a decent workout in will pay the «expensive» fee or please, just get the monthly membership which might motivate you to actually go the gym since you’re paying «so much» for it. I am perfectly fine with paying my $ 30 monthly membership because it means I will get an exclusive experience to workout comfortably with plenty of open machines and space.

This place has been great in the last year. I have lost over 50lbs here in the last year. In the last year they have redone the floors, added new equipment, and added classes all without raising their monthly price. Everyone who works there is really nice and they have some extremely qualified trainers (one of the best is Jamie as he is ex football player at univ of Oregon). If you live in the neighborhood definitely make this your gym!

This gym is kinda small but they have a wide range of machines its ALWAYS clean the people dont babysit the machines and always rerack and wipe off the staff are friendly and helpful also its not always packed… overall good gym for the price

I have been a member of this gym since February of this year, and have seen some amazing changes. For all of those that complained about the floor, get over it! This is a small business, upgrades are going to take longer! And guess what? The floor in both rooms looks amazing! Even now that most of the equipment has been moved to the main room, it is not crowded at all. It actually makes the place look better. If you’re looking for changes overnight, meat-​heads, and unfriendly staff, then go somewhere else! This is a down to Earth gym, and that’s the best thing about it. I see nothing but positive changes happening for this gym. I go in, get my work-​out done, and I get out. The staff is always friendly, and even if the cardio equipment is busy at peak hour, it’s not more than 10 minutes before something opens up. All the best to Lewis and the entire staff at NPF, you guys rock!

I’ve been a member of this gym for about a year, and I’ve enjoyed it from the beginning. Here are a few things I appreciate about it:
1. Friendly staff. 99% of the time, the people who work at the front desk are friendly, smiling, and helpful. The owner, Lewis, is often personally at the gym, and it’s nice to be able to talk with him about new equipment, etc. He’s really friendly and knows many of his clients, which gives the place a more welcoming vibe.
2. Solid equipment. There’s plenty of cardio equipment, and a good balance of machines and free weights. I’ve never really wished for something they don’t have.
3. It’s clean. Self-​explanatory.
4. I go at around 8 in the morning, and it’s never crowded at that time.
This gym is not perfect — no locker rooms, no classes (but they’re coming soon), and it’s not state-​of-​the-​art in terms of equipment, but then again, it’s affordable and conveniently located. If you’re looking for a solid middle-​of-​the-​road gym around North Park at a good price, I’d recommend this place.

North park fitness is great. Small, clean, new equipment, helpful staff. I just left for a new gym that is closer but npf is better. Not a meat head domicile. I paid for some pt with Eric to get me started last year. Very helpful, now its habitual.

Living nearby attracted me, the ambiance kept me around. Usually the gym is lively in the mornings, yet never a wait for equipment/​machines. Lewis, the owner, is super cool as is the rest of the staff. There are personal trainers available, lockers for your stuff, towels, and a clean bathroom. What separates NPF from other gyms is that it is a gym; it is not a juice bar, or a spa with weights, it is a gym with necessary equipment and a great environment. Since joining last fall there have been several improvements and seemingly more on the way. Highly recommended.

I joined this gym last August and havent stopped since. Its very laid back and chill. Ive never felt self conscience and scared to step in there. The staff is friendly and always greeting me and smiling. The owner, Lewis, has always been helpful and supportive in all your needs. Im currently traning with a William, the newest trainer there. I cant believe ive changed so much in the short time I’ve joined the gym. Im so happy with my results and happy to be part of this gym!

Yes! They have a brand new rowing machine (I have been on about this for a couple of years). Also the music is much improved! Love this place (and North Park Yoga is right upstairs).

Last week I spoke to a girl who worked at the front desk. I stated I had a membership at another gym but would like to work out at a gym closer to my home. She said I could come in the following day for a free complimentary work out and then sign up if I liked it.
The following day I came in to work out with the intention of signing up. The guy who claimed to be the owner stated they did not provide free or complimentary work outs etc. He said I could sign up but not have a free work out. The guy did not get the point since I was there to sign up anyways. He could have just said the work out was free and signed me up. Either way I was paying for it since I was signing up. Some people just aren’t too bright these days.
No thanks North Park Fitness. I’ll stay with my old gym or sign up with any gym but yours.

Just tried this place out today for the first time. They are running a pretty sweet summer special $ 29,99 a month. Clean gym, nice new equipment and not very crowded. They have quite a few treadmills and cardio equipment, and I just spoke to the new owner who said he is planning on upgrading the equipment and getting some treadmills that have TV screens built in. If you are local in the North Park area, this is a convenient option for you and I highly recommend going in and checking it out under the new ownership

What do gutter punks, old ladies and multiples flat screen TV’s have in common? Nothing, but they can all be found at North park Fitness.
Why only three stars you ask?
North Park Fitness seems to have an issue with keeping machines in working order. I feel like every time I go into the gym another piece of equipment has an out-​of-​order sign dangling from the cardio reader. Worst part, it’s usually the most often used machines; treadmills, stair master (there’s only one) and the ellipticals. This can be extremely frustrating especially when the gym is slammed.
On the positive side; this gym is always clean and the people who work there are extremely nice and always eager to give you assistance with the equipment. Like I said earlier this place can get slammed; 4pm — 630pm is usually the prime time. I would recommend going during the day or after 7pm to get your night time pump bro! They stay open until 11pm so don’t feel the need to rush if you get there late. Great gym to be a part of if you live in the North Park area.
Support local business!

Cleanliness: this gym is very clean and the equipment that they do have is nice.
Equipment: they have a very small selection of everything. Sucks paying as much as other gyms and you don’t have nearly as much
Staff: the staff is rude, I am never greeted and I have heard them talking poorly about their clients. It’s very uncomfortable to workout there sometimes when it is supposed to be a get away from life.
The gym is never over crowded and it is quiet especially in the mid morning or after 7pm.
I recommend going here to try it out, it may be for you. But the staff and lack of equipment and space kills it for me.

I first joined this gym almost a year ago, and back then I would have given it a solid 4 stars. Despite the lack of amenities and small size, it was still an awesome little neighborhood gym and I LOVED the hot yoga class with Erin. Even during peak times (the after-​work rush) they always had a machine open so that I could get my workout in and get on with my day. I didn’t mind the lack of amenities (read: showers!) because the location was great for me, and the classes made the membership worth it.
I’ve since cancelled my membership since moving out of NP — I couldn’t justify staying because NPF didn’t include the amenities and classes that other gyms offer for the same price. It’s still a good little neighborhood gym to go to if you live in the immediate area and only need machines or weights.

As a follow-​up review, I still really like North Park Fitness, however I am really really bummed that they don’t have classes anymore — which is why I lowered the star level. The gym itself is great, and still very clean, but it seems really basic now and doesn’t seem to offer more than just a place to go and use equipment (not necessarily a bad thing). If I could, I’d probably give it 3 ½ stars, because I think 3 is too low. But, not having the classes anymore is a big minus in my book now since I loved taking the yoga classes when I could.
Anyway — other than that, it is still a great local gym, I just wish they would bring back at least some of the classes, even if the monthly fee increased a bit.

My husband and I recently got memberships to North Park Fitness. We used to be members of one of the chain gyms (which shall remain nameless), but my husband doesn’t drive so we needed to find a gym close enough that he could bike to.
I really like this gym. The staff is friendly, and some are very knowledgeable. We go in the late morning and its never packed. There are plenty of machines and weights that are available for use. Its air conditioned and the music is good, if you forget your earbuds. I like that its a neighborhood gym. I’ve only been going for 2 weeks and I’ve already run into an acquaintance. I think we’ll be members of this gym for a long time. And its so close I have no excuses for skipping a workout.

When I first joined this Gym (about 18 months ago) I LOVED it… there was a very friendly college student that would greet you and remember you, he was awesome, they gym had a friendly vibe and the classes were awesome.
Now the guy you sat in the front is gone, the vibe is now not the same and the classes were CANCELED…
Not to mention, the attitude of the staff could use a little fixing; why does it seem that everyone that works here feels like their poop don’t stink? Especially the guy who seems to be the owner, dude we are your customers, be friendly, make me happy to come, make me feel like this is my gym… I see this guy all the time, I know he recognizes me, buy yet never even says hi. I had my fiancé and my brother both get memberships there and yet he does not even say «thanks for the referral» or anything. This place is just getting lame. I wish it had the neighborhood gym feel it once had.
You don’t have multiple locations, you raised your prices, you canceled the classes and you constantly have broken machines… the least you can do is be friendly and make me feel at home.