Whitlock Recreation Center

$ 5 get’s you an all day pass!
That’s right, no membership card, no need to stamp your hand, no need to give up your ID… just hand the friendly attendant a «fin» and you’re in.
Enjoy Racquetball (or handball, I’m not judging), pickle ball, volleyball (with leagues), cardio machines, weight training, a fitness studio, the pool… and so much more.
All in an environment that’s cleaner than the Pope telling a joke.

I go here every weekend. Their facility is so clean, and their equipment is on really good shape.
I use their Expresso bike a lot, but they let their account expire so I can’t record my stats or start a profile.

This place is fantastic! I am able to get in and out on my lunch, usually just under an hour. They have all the current machines as well as plenty of classes including Zumba and Body Pump. Pus it is kept cleaner than most gyms. If you live or work in this area this is definitely the best bang for your buck!

I go here for pool therapy 2x/​week and I must say, given the area, this place is beautiful! Its always sooooo clean, the locker rooms are fully equipt, and the heated pool is the perfect size and temp. Idk how they manage to keep it so nice, but this place really is a treat.

I’ve been coming to the Whitlock since I was a teenager. The staff are awesome, the facility is clean, the workout equipment is varied and up-​to-​date, and it’s five minutes from home now. There’s an awesome climbing wall, too! I’ve yet to see it ridiculously crowded, even on a Saturday morning. A lot of older people use this facility, usually in groups, so just be aware of that. Whitlock has a ton of classes; they offer everything from yoga to aquacize. Parking is a little funky but not that difficult to figure out. I personally run and use the elliptical, and I never have to wait to do so. Oh, and the little water-​bottle filler above the drinking fountain is pretty sweet too; it shows how many plastic bottles were saved by its use. Seriously, if you live in the Lakewood/​Wheat Ridge area, I can think of no better gym. I used to work at the Wheat Ridge rec center as a lifeguard when I was in high school and still remember how hectic it was all the time. If you want to just work out without the hassles… gotta say, Whitlock is the place to go.