Heights Park And Recreation Center

This review is for the Park (although from the outside the pool area looks AWESOME!) Anyway, we recently had a small family get together at this park and everyone enjoyed it a lot. First, the new playground is awesome. I’d like to thank Richardson for injecting just a touch of danger back into playgrounds via a ~15′ tall climbing structure. All the kids loved playing on it and the height makes them feel like they accomplished something climbing it. It’s awesome. Then, the creek and trails lets the kids run around and play explorer, have adventures… Be kids. We spent 3hrs here and I know the kids weren’t ready to leave. Quite honestly, at the playgrounds in Plano, they spend 30 minutes and are bored…
We cooked on the BBQ grill and other than needing to scrub it to get started, worked out great. Had no trouble on a Sunday evening getting a table/​grill either which was a big surprise. And the playground has big kid and small kid friendly stuff. Mine are 9 & 11 just to be clear. But we had 3yrs up to 14 or so playing together. Everyone had a great time.

My main use for this rec center is the gym, which leaves much to be desired. The membership has been growing, but the number of machines has, unfortunately, not. Limited machines is to be expected at peak times, but the competition for treadmills has become ridiculous. They have started to strictly enforce the 30 minute use rule, because heaven forbid you enjoy a nice, long run.
The front desk staff could also use some training in customer service. It’s not too hard to smile and greet members, or at least look like you’re not having the worst day of your life… every single day.
Sure, for the $ 60 membership fee, it may worth it as back up option for workout emergencies. But I won’t be renewing when the time comes– the cold staff and treadmill drama just aren’t worth it.

The newly renovated Heights center is big and beautiful. The workout area could be larger, but it’s clean and full of new equipment. The basketball court is huge and the bathrooms are clean and bright. There is even a sauna! One of the best thing about the center is the class schedule. I have tried yoga and line dancing, both affordable and we’ll taught! The studios for dance and other classes are very spacious, shiny and new. You can’t beat the price, $ 60 /​year for a Richardson resident.