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Northridge Rec Center

★ 4.4
★ 4.4 Google (301 reviews)Ratings updated October 2026

Modern rec center in Highlands Ranch offering tennis courts, pools, basketball, sauna, and fitness facilities with a friendly atmosphere.

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★ 4.4(301)

Northridge Rec Center features a spacious, contemporary facility with indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and basketball courts, racquetball, a sauna, and a variety of workout spaces. Guests appreciate updated amenities, friendly staff, and activities suitable for all ages, including kid-friendly birthday spaces.

What To Expect:

    🏊 Indoor & outdoor swimming pools
    🎾 Tennis and racquetball courts
    🏀 Basketball court and fitness rooms
    🔥 Sauna and weight room
    🎉 Great spaces for kids’ birthday celebrations

Important Information:

    – Weekend hours shorter than weekdays, closing by 6 PM
    – Credit, debit, and NFC mobile payments accepted
    – Wheelchair accessible entrance and parking available

📍 Local Insights

🏊 Pool Time Tips: Avoid busy pool hours from 3 to 6 PM when kids are loud; mornings and early afternoons are quieter.

🎉 Birthday Celebrations: The rec center offers great rooms for kids’ birthday parties, making it a popular family spot.

🌿 Weekend Hours: Plan visits early on weekends as the center closes at 6 PM, earlier than weekdays.

🎾 Tennis Lovers: Indoor tennis courts maintain comfortable temperatures, ideal for year-round play.

⏰ Hours

Monday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Thursday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Friday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Sunday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

👉 Best For

  • •Families
  • •Residents
  • •Fitness enthusiasts

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Location

8800 S Broadway, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
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Review Sentiment

GoogleBased on 301 Google reviews

"Northridge Rec Center is praised for its modern facilities, clean tennis courts, and helpful staff. Visitors enjoy the pools, sauna, and fitness areas, with many highlighting kid-friendly spaces. Some criticisms include restricted access for non-residents, earlier weekend closing times, and occasional issues with class overcrowding and communication."

What You'll Find

  • •Basketball Court
  • •Tennis Courts
  • •Racquetball Courts
  • •Indoor Swimming Pool
  • •Outdoor Swimming Pool
  • •Sauna
  • •Weight Room
  • •Fitness Rooms
  • •Kids Birthday Friendly
  • •Credit Cards Accepted
  • •Debit Cards Accepted
  • •NFC Mobile Payments
  • •Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
  • •Wheelchair Accessible Parking

📆 Best Times to Visit

Visit early mornings or early afternoons on weekdays to avoid peak crowds; weekends are less busy early but close at 6 PM.

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