Bow Creek Recreation Center

Ana Karina Govalla 3 months ago

I had a very disappointing experience with the swimming lessons at Bow Creek. Throughout the classes, I felt that the instructor often ignored my son and did not give him the attention or guidance he deserved. As his mother, I have seen how independent and capable he is in the water. He completed the required skills with confidence, so I truly believe he was ready to move on to Level 3. Instead, he was required to repeat Level 1, which I feel was an unfair evaluation and did not reflect his actual abilities or progress. I hope Bow Creek reviews how children are evaluated and ensures that every child receives equal attention and a fair opportunity to advance based on their performance.

Shelby Acevedo 4 months ago

Nice. New. Not too busy. Fr8endlt staff. Nice outdoor playground. Needs snackbar. When I was a kid before it was rebuilt it had a strip of motels and a bar right when you turned onto the property. It had an outdoor pool and a golf pro shop (golf course too) and a snack bar. You can have parties here too...(baby shower,bridal party or birthday party!! .

J David Hillery 5 months ago

I see no reason to not go all the way providing Bow Creek Recreation Center a full 5 stars. It's the newest center in Virginia Beach being completely rebuilt around 8-10 years ago. This was my first visit since it's not in my area. However, I attended a pickleball clinic that was available. Plenty of parking and the area was clean. The center is back in a neighborhood is really the only negative, but not enough to deduct a full Star. There is an outdoor playground at the entrance. It appears a track too! Staff was welcoming when I checked in and directed me to the gym. Bow Creek has a high ceiling entrance of glass. The pool is the first thing you notice. My visit will focus on the gym and clinic. The two staff of Kat and Rob were great providing and overview of the game of Pickleball. I had never played and did not know the rules, the two hour clinic involved actually playing to learn. I walked out with confidence to actually play a game. I'm a huge fan of Virginia Beach Recreation and Bow Creek is a shining example of our new eras of centers. My understanding is others will be renovated/rebuilt over the next 10 years.

Nancy Herbst 6 months ago

My phone was left on one of the machines at the rec center. I called to see if a phone had been turned in. It had not but soon after that call one of the staff members called me to say a phone had been turned in. After requiring a detailed description of the phone she replied it was my phone and they would have it at the front desk. I deeply appreciate their help. I found the facility to be clean and welcoming.

Katrina Burden 6 months ago

My daughters birthday was held there, and we we're super excited due this being our go to family location for years. Some stuff I was unaware of due to me letting dad handle things but Cynthia introduced herself as soon as I walked in, explained everything and was extremely helpful when I arrived to get the kids to the pool. She definitely help us out a lot and was very professional. We were aware of getting out the room at 4pm but we ran over 5 minutes getting things on the cart and assisting two Elders with walkers 🤷🏾‍♀️. I was unaware of clean up( they clean after parties), but my family help anyways so it wouldn't be hard on the team as well as it being a natural thing we do. Some stuff was trashed then retrieved by Amy due to myself not knowing about clean up and everyone just helping us get out of the room fast. We take responsibility for that because we didnt know my family was throwing some things away. Amy was in and out to ensure we were getting out but was very rude the entire time and talked junk that my other guest over heard. Over the phone she sounded so sweet. I had to cut her off and let my guess know again that Amy wanted us out the room because she made everyone