Tommie Harris Fitness Center

So, this has become my gym of choice mainly because it is located within close proximity to my house which gives me the option to run there rather than drive all the time. The staff are all friendly and welcoming even before 6 am = awesomeness. The membership fee is minimal and it’s very obvious the people who visit the gym have been for a while because it has a family feel where everyone supports each other or chats during working out pass bys = cool. The gym is collocated with a waterpark and other fields for activities like football or whatever. I like that there is a track that circles the gym so before or after a workout I can hit a few laps. I think it’s 1.3 around not certain. The gym is two levels and there are free weights and machines. There is also an indoor track upstairs. Almost every type of equipment is there. There are group fitness classes available included in the membership but I haven’t attended one yet. Overall this gym is no comparison to the bigger gyms but for someone like me who like the atmosphere, hit the cardio machines, run the track and every now and then light weights it’s perfect. The facilities are always clean and well maintained.

Great place to work out. Clean, friendly, nice equipment.

Tommie Harris, Ellison High School graduate, played for the Chicago Bears and San Diego Chargers (as an defensive end), etc. Now he has donated funds to open up a family recreational center in his home town to make an impact on young children.
TOUCHDOWN on my end!!! This rec center is newish (opened maybe ²⁄₃ years ago), clean, and has state of the art equipment that works (unlike other fitness centers). Membership ranges depending on how long you want, but my family and I purchased the Family Package Deal – $ 40 for 4 people for 1 month (tongue twister). GREAT DEAL!!! All classes are included in the membership at no extra charge, which is awesome! They offer a range of classes from zumba, step, body blast, spin, and circuit training, and core training. All are super fun and you are definitely sweating at the end of them. There are also 2 basketball courts with open gym, a ping pong table, and an air hockey table.
The staff is super friendly upon walk in and are willing to give you a tour of the place if you are having doubts. Again, the place is CLEAN. I hate going to work out at a gym and the place smells like straight up feet with debris on the ground as you are trying to run on the treadmill. Throwup. No, the ground is aways free from any junk, and the people who work out here are respectful. After each use of the equipment, they are running to get a wipe to wipe down the machine. THANK YOUUUU. No slipping off the leg extension machine from the previous person’s sweat.
So, why 4 stars? Well, after I work out I like to go shoot hoops after. Basketball courts were closed for 2 days straight. After the 2 days, they opened up again but with a limited time frame (5am-​11am Mon-​Fri; 7−10pm Sat-​Sun). WHATTTTT!!! I talked to the front desk lady, who explained to be that a 25ish year old man and a 17ish year old boy got in a fight during a pick up game, resulting in the limited hours. Why did management not just take away their memberships? Supposedly the city (since they own the place) asked for management to do so. Who knows how long this will be enforced, because the front desk lady was giving out names and contact info on who to complain to.
All in all, this is a great place to get in shape and lose the fat. Gotta look good for the summer!!!