Isleworth Recreation Centre

Rottenpunky

A No Nonsense Local Pool & Gym 20th September 2008

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Isleworth Rec is just that; a proper local recreation centre. It has all of the facilities that you would wish for but none of the pretensions. Straight forward facilities, and plenty of them but most importantly, there is a real community feel here. The five aside and tennis courts that back into Redlees Park are always in use by teenagers who have formed clubs and teams rather than gangs. One lad even called out “oi mister” when asking me to throw his ball back over the netting. I grinned for an hour.
The pool is a straight forward 25 metre rectangle with a fixed separator to form a kid’s area. This is also where the aquarobic classes are held, meaning that swimming is not restricted.

The centre it's self is somewhat dated if I’m honest, but the place is all the better for it. Don’t expect a café or even well stocked vending machines for that matter (that’s why it only a 4 out of 5 I’m afraid guys, I do need a Mars after a swim) but membership is more than reasonable, as are the non member rates. The result is a centre that is about just getting on with it rather than being full of posers. You can use this place with out the judgment that deters many casual gym users or swimmers. It is welcoming, friendly and old fashioned but offers a decent range of activities and for my mind worth every penny.

PS. I would also recommend the Isleworth chippy; Franks. Great for a post swim cod & chips