Things To Do in Berkeley
Scheitler Recreation Center
One of 40 things to do we've tracked near Berkeley.
Things to Know
Scheitler Recreation Center is a city recreation facility in Berkeley Lake Park known for its indoor and outdoor pools, weight room, and basketball court, located in a scenic park with a lake, dog park, and library nearby.
A solid, affordable workout option with good amenities in an excellent park setting, though expect inconsistent staff friendliness and confusing pool hour policies.
- ✓Excellent location within Berkeley Lake Park, with a scenic lake loop, dog park, and library all on or near the property
- ✓Well-equipped weight room and indoor/outdoor pools that are less crowded during off-peak hours
- ✓Older but functional facility with friendly regulars and nice views of Berkeley Lake
- ⚠Staff can be rude and unprofessional, with confusing or poorly communicated pool hours that differ between indoor (1 PM) and outdoor (5 PM) pools
- ⚠Indoor pool lap lane flags positioned too close to the wall, creating safety hazards for backstroke swimmers
- ⚠Strict no-reentry policy once you leave the facility, and early weekend closures (2 PM on Saturdays and Sundays)
Based on Google reviews · AI summarized
Hours
Monday: 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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What Visitors Say
JoeNovaSS
4 months ago
Great little rec center. It's one of the older ones if that doesn't work for you there's newer more modern ones . I'm old so it works for me. Nice people. Great view of the Berkeley lake. Just so you know they close at 2:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday so take note.
Stephanie Thompson
8 years ago
Location, location, location. This little gem is located in the Berkeley Lake Park. There is a dog park right next to it, tennis courts, a lake, even a library! The rec center itself boasts an indoor and outdoor pool, a basketball court, a dance studio, etc, but my favorite is the weight room. Sure, there is mostly one of every machine, but that is enough when there are only a handful of people there. Then again, I did go in the early afternoon, so that was part of it. Either way, they have all you need for a great workout!
Katey Lewicki
4 months ago
The indoor pool flags are in the wrong spot. They are too close to the T so it makes it impossible to do backstroke. Has the potential to be a great pool if the flags are in the right spot. I was doing backstroke and broke my nail on the wall
Foodtruck Time
4 years ago
Typical city rec center. Right on the property of a really nice park. There’s also a dog park right next to it, and also tennis courts a little further away. The park has a really nice lake that you can walk around, I believe it’s around .7 miles, but I’m not positive about that. There’s a decent amount of riffraff here as you will find with most denver parks
Plan Your Day
Activity
Scheitler Recreation Center
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Stay
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Scheitler Recreation Center worth it in Berkeley?
A solid, affordable workout option with good amenities in an excellent park setting, though expect inconsistent staff friendliness and confusing pool hour policies. Known for: pools and weights in a beautiful park.
What do visitors love about Scheitler Recreation Center?
Excellent location within Berkeley Lake Park, with a scenic lake loop, dog park, and library all on or near the property Well-equipped weight room and indoor/outdoor pools that are less crowded during off-peak hours Older but functional facility with friendly regulars and nice views of Berkeley Lake
Is there anything to know before visiting Scheitler Recreation Center?
Staff can be rude and unprofessional, with confusing or poorly communicated pool hours that differ between indoor (1 PM) and outdoor (5 PM) pools Indoor pool lap lane flags positioned too close to the wall, creating safety hazards for backstroke swimmers Strict no-reentry policy once you leave the facility, and early weekend closures (2 PM on Saturdays and Sundays)
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