Wohl Recreation Center

We recently started swimming here and were pleasantly surprised at this facility. There are two levels of activity rooms that consist of structured and unstructured activities. The day we arrived they had sign-​ups for boxing classes, swimming, and open play time in the mutli-​purpose area. There was a sparse tv lounge /​computer room where some folks were playing cards. I can’t vouch for the classes themselves, but the facility was clean and decent, if a little institutional. However, the people were very nice and it seems like a very safe and secure facility. They have a low tolerance for mischief, which we very much appreciated.
But, we came for the pool and this was the clincher for us. The pool wing has been recently spruced up and it is a beautiful natatorium. Very 1960’s modern with full height glass and glass block walls on three sides. Gorgeous. The pool itself is large and clean (highly chlorinated, which is probably a plus for public pools). Check the website for pool hours, as they are only open a few hours a day. There weren’t many kids swimming on the evening hours we have gone, but the minus here is the locker room. Not a big deal for me but it may be for some. The showers and locker area was, again, very institutional. Also, several toilets were out of order and there was no toilet tissue to be found. So, bring your own TP. They also ask that swimmers shower before using the pool, which is a good thing in my book.
Also, FREE!
With just a little more staff and funding, this place could be the jewel of the northside…