Things To Do in Five Points
Glenarm Recreation Center
One of 17 things to do we've tracked near Five Points.
Things to Know
Glenarm Recreation Center is a small, community-focused gym and pool facility on Denver's Eastside known for excellent swim instruction and surprisingly open lap lanes, offering a laid-back alternative to large chain gyms.
This intimate neighborhood center punches above its weight with highly-praised swim instructors and consistently available pool lanes, making it ideal for families and those seeking a low-key workout spot.
- ✓Swim instructors like Rene, Jade, and Zumba instructor Sophie receive exceptional praise for their teaching quality and enthusiasm
- ✓Free lap lanes are regularly available at the pool, unlike busier facilities
- ✓Low-key, uncrowded atmosphere makes it feel like a local secret rather than a corporate gym
- ⚠Swim lesson spots fill up quickly, making it difficult to register for classes
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Hours
Monday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
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What Visitors Say
Miss Imaan
7 years ago
If you like really laid back and secret gym spots this recreation center is ideal. It's hidden so most people don't know about it. Also the pool area always has free lanes open.
Trent Jones
4 months ago
The glenarm center has been in the Eastside Community for years is it is a small gym for the people in the community nearby it is not a huge 24 hour fitness gym it is perfect to work out in and get in shape everything you need is there.
Ruby Arrieta
5 months ago
Swim instructor are amazing here, it's just difficult to get signed up because spots fill up quick.
Michelle Mang
4 months ago
Sophie is very upbeat and enthusiastic. She is a great Zumba instructor
Plan Your Day
Activity
Glenarm Recreation Center
Eat
Pema
★ 4.9
Drinks
Welton Room cocktail + kitchen
★ 4.7
Stay
Hotel Residential of Denver
★ 5.0
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glenarm Recreation Center worth it in Five Points?
This intimate neighborhood center punches above its weight with highly-praised swim instructors and consistently available pool lanes, making it ideal for families and those seeking a low-key workout spot. Known for: hidden eastside gem with great swim lessons.
What do visitors love about Glenarm Recreation Center?
Swim instructors like Rene, Jade, and Zumba instructor Sophie receive exceptional praise for their teaching quality and enthusiasm Free lap lanes are regularly available at the pool, unlike busier facilities Low-key, uncrowded atmosphere makes it feel like a local secret rather than a corporate gym
Is there anything to know before visiting Glenarm Recreation Center?
Swim lesson spots fill up quickly, making it difficult to register for classes
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