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Things To Do in Washington Park

Carla Madison Recreation Center

4.3
581 Google reviews

One of 64 things to do we've tracked near Washington Park.

Things to Know

Carla Madison Recreation Center is a well-maintained, affordable community gym in Denver known for its clean pool with excellent lap swimming hours and diverse programming including dedicated queer basketball, located conveniently for local residents.

Reviewers consistently praise this as an exceptionally clean, well-run recreation center that offers outstanding value—particularly the pool and inclusive programming—with a genuinely welcoming community vibe.

  • Clean, spacious pool with reliable lap swimming hours and lanes available for solo swimmers
  • Unbeatable pricing at $6 for a day pass or $25 monthly membership
  • Dedicated queer basketball programming on Saturday mornings creates a safe, inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community
  • Well-equipped weight and cardio areas with a full but not crowded atmosphere
  • Friendly, knowledgeable staff who go the extra mile to answer membership questions
  • Parking can be tight during busy times
  • Front desk staff sometimes provide inconsistent information about membership cancellation procedures—cancellations must be done online or by email, not in person

Based on Google reviews · AI summarized

Hours

Monday: 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM

Tuesday: 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM

Thursday: 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM

Friday: 5:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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What Visitors Say

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MrMeowNow

a month ago

Very good recreation center, a lot of classes and activities:) Came here for the pool, and the pool itself is great! Clean, a lot of space, well lid :) The hours of the lap swimming are great, see attached schedule. Parking can be a bit tight… Overall, highly recommended! Thank you

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Herz liebe

4 months ago

Nov 30,2025 I wanted to cancel my membership cuz leaving for few months. I was initially told by a gentleman over the phone to come in person to handle the cancellation 2pm I made the call.However, after arrived to the gym the second gentleman informed that I actually needed to do it online. I spend uber going there and coming back home. When I brought this up, it felt like there were excuses made rather than a straightforward acknowledgment of the miscommunication. They told me that a lot people where there in the las 35 minutes that anyone could say that inf. I’d really appreciate it if the front desk team could be consistent in the information they provide, or even post a sign so that members know the correct process right away. That way, we can avoid confusion and unnecessary trips in the future. On the other hand,I want to give five stars to the staff member who originally helped me open my account. She was extremely helpful, knew her job well, and wasn’t shy about getting answers when needed from her boss when she did not know the answer about different types of membership.The gym is clean, affordable, love the pool, and ask for the email for anyone who needs to cancel is NOT in person is by email. Here google does not allow me to post the email.

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Rob Gould

2 months ago

This place simply rocks - is a model how a community recreation center should be - friendly staff, affordable, well-equipped. My son has been swim training here for years and I finally made my first trip. I love the weight area and cardio area. Full, but not crowded, good vibe. If I lived in Denver, I'd go here every day. Keep up the great work!

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Jordo

2 months ago

Excellent, clean city gym. I go regularly to swim laps and always find a lane open to share or swim in solo. $6 for a day pass or $25 for a monthly membership is unbeatable pricing for the amenities in my opinion. Very grateful this gym exists!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carla Madison Recreation Center worth it in Washington Park?

Reviewers consistently praise this as an exceptionally clean, well-run recreation center that offers outstanding value—particularly the pool and inclusive programming—with a genuinely welcoming community vibe. Known for: affordable community gym with excellent pool access.

What do visitors love about Carla Madison Recreation Center?

Clean, spacious pool with reliable lap swimming hours and lanes available for solo swimmers Unbeatable pricing at $6 for a day pass or $25 monthly membership Dedicated queer basketball programming on Saturday mornings creates a safe, inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community Well-equipped weight and cardio areas with a full but not crowded atmosphere Friendly, knowledgeable staff who go the extra mile to answer membership questions

Is there anything to know before visiting Carla Madison Recreation Center?

Parking can be tight during busy times Front desk staff sometimes provide inconsistent information about membership cancellation procedures—cancellations must be done online or by email, not in person

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