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Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Recreation Center
4600 Blue Spring Rd NW, Huntsville, AL 35810, United States
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sh
Review №1

Nice staffers, have many options for staying active. Swimming pool, fitness classes in the morning in the gym, a library and also a splash pad for the hot summer days!

Am
Review №2

Pink Shellz hosted our first trunk or treat fall fest here in the parking lot. It was great seeing the costumes. Police was on site for safety. No issues at all. The center could use some upgrades inside. This building has been around for a while. The splash pad was a great addition for summertime fun!

Co
Review №3

I love the Richard Showers splash pad, we come here all the time. It is a great place for the kids to run around and have fun. It is clean, and the shaded picnic tables are near the gate so you can see the kiddos play if you want to sit and chat. I havent done too much inside, but it seems like a good facility.

Ba
Review №4

Its a great te recreational place. I love it

Ti
Review №5

Super cute splash pad! Kids loved it. Lots of shade, tables, and benches. Plus access to restrooms and changing rooms.

Jo
Review №6

THANKS FOR THE USE OF THE COMPUTERS, MRS LILY AND CREW ARE SPECIAL.. THEY ARE PROFESSIONAL, THEY TREATED ME GREAT AND I MISSED THEM WHEN THE COUNTRY WAS CLOSED DUE TO COVID19. I REALLY LIKE THE SHOWER CENTER, I TRY TO UTILIZE IT AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE...

mi
Review №7

This place serves our community with resources that are needed, for example a library that is fully utilized.

Ja
Review №8

Very peaceful and clean...I go to trial to ride my bike or walk.

Je
Review №9

Love the pool. Good staff

Sa
Review №10

This facility is very clean and the staff is very helpful and friendly.My son takes swimming lessons with Shelby, she is amazing! We have been to other swimming schools and my son did not learn a thing! Shelby is very patient with children and the swimming classes here are small (5 children max) I highly recommend this place!

Ro
Review №11

Splash Pad is an awesome place to enjoy water safely & do outside birthday parties

Be
Review №12

We always have fun at senior Bingo. And a good lunch. Every one is so nice.

Br
Review №13

The playground on the north side of the center is perfect for 2+ year old kids. There is also an outdoor gym right there for parents can do a workout while kids play!

Sa
Review №14

Great family place to go.

la
Review №15

Enjoyable place at night.

Je
Review №16

A library and splash pad in one place, yes please! All the staff were super friendly, every thing was clean and well kept. My toddler loved the books and splash pad. Bring a picnic! Plenty of shade and seating.

La
Review №17

What a fantastic day for my 3 year old grandson. The Splash Pad was super clean with shaded picnic tables, clean restrooms and very kind attendant watching out for the childrens safety. Perfection!

Am
Review №18

Best splashpad around! The gate opens up directly into the parking lot though and I have witnessed on several occasions supervised toddlers running quickly out into the parking lot, nearly getting struck by a car. My complaint is that when parents shut the gate most of the way, the employees come open it back up and say to keep it open so people can come in. I honestly dont believe it would deter people from entering the facility and it should be in everyones best interest to keep children safe.

Sa
Review №19

Gym and the children matters and it was s basketball game and I enjoy watching the kids.

ro
Review №20

The pool was nice clean and warm! But The lifeguard was rude!! She didnt need to w9rk today! It put a damper on our trip! But the rest of the staff was so friendly and accommodating! So I gave them 5 stars... 1 rotten grumpy know it all shouldnt ruin the other staff!!

Ki
Review №21

It has an indoor pool, weight room, basketball court, a LIBRARY AND DAYCARE and SO MUCH MORE!! GREAT idea Huntsville!!

Jo
Review №22

We love the splash pad. Can get crowded some days, and there’s sometimes not enough seating if a birthday party is there.

Ja
Review №23

They offer many many services as well as activities. Must visit community strong community built.

Ka
Review №24

We visited the splash pad! High quality environment, great restrooms/locker rooms, and ample room for families to sit in the shade and enjoy a meal! Ill definitely be back!

Va
Review №25

Took a swi4 class there Jerry was the best teacher, I did not know how to swim at all Iearned in 10 days

Ro
Review №26

Loved the splash pad.!! My daughter had an awesome time

An
Review №27

Great place to learn a new talent

Je
Review №28

Swimming ping pong Library classrooms a place to celebrate the family Richard S howers Center is a real nice Center forgot that added a thing or two the splash pad for the kids and they got the walking Track as well thats Richie Showers Center.

Ga
Review №29

I go to the library there. The 2 ladies are very sweet.

Ch
Review №30

We go to the splash pad, which was clean and fun. Great benches and shade. The crowds were normal, bathrooms were huge. Plenty of parking and it was hidden from view from the street. A beautiful addition to the community, I wish there were more community centers around town. Well go back this weekend, I think.

to
Review №31

Always clean and functional. Usually a staff member present as well which is a nice touch. Daughter loves it there.

Ra
Review №32

This place was so nice plenty of space and the pool was so nice just you couldn’t have floats or balls or anything in the pool but it’s so nice big splash pad

Ki
Review №33

Kids had fun splashing around here! Fountains, dumping water buckets, small water slide, pool, bathrooms.

Ve
Review №34

The splash pad amazing per my 5 year old granddaughter....#2thumbsup

Ke
Review №35

My family had an event here and we all enjoyed ourselves as well as each other

wh
Review №36

Good location for public events

Ne
Review №37

Great center, great people. Clean restrooms. Excellent pool.

Ea
Review №38

Great place to take kids for recreational activities

Sh
Review №39

I enjoyed the outside track for jogging or walking... theres also baseball fields... Theres a weight room and a swimming pool inside... Theres an inside basketball court as well... Its a very nice center! Well kept inside and outside...

E.
Review №40

I had fun, I dont know much about the things I can do in the city just yet. However, a friend told me about this place and I think it might be one of my favorite spots while I live here.

Te
Review №41

Love going there to workout and kids love swimming there

Le
Review №42

Our family enjoys the splash pad. Its clean and always an employee on site to protect our kids.Just witnessed an employee testing the water. He said they test 6 times a dayHad a great picnic here today.

La
Review №43

I enjoyed myself and will love to be back invited.Thank Youll. LaSonya Anderson

Br
Review №44

We had our babys bday party there and it turned out great...

Ro
Review №45

The outside running track is a great benefit!

Be
Review №46

Fields were in good shape, good crowd as uayal

Ja
Review №47

The splash pad is pretty awesome! Plenty of shade for the parents plus younger kids have a safe place to splash in as well!

Li
Review №48

They have a Splash Pad for kids (provided by AL A & M University that is fantastic! Much nicer than others in the area (only.open til September 30)

Ja
Review №49

I dont know about the rest of the center, but the splash pad is amazing! Big, with shaded play and rest areas. A slide and all variety of pop fountains, sprays, and Jerrys. My kids love it, and I love that I can see them anywhere in the splash pad from under the shaded pavilion.

Pa
Review №50

The children had a good time at the splash pad

pa
Review №51

Great facility, would like to have outside swimming during summer months.

Ni
Review №52

Awesome splash pad! They even have shade!!

Sa
Review №53

I was there very briefly! We were planning my daughters birthday but it seemed fairly nice while we were there..

Re
Review №54

This city recreational center offers a walking trail, softball fields, a nice-size gazebo, a daycare, and indoor swimming.

Ro
Review №55

Place was clean and ready. The people there were kind and respectful and the prices were reasonable

Da
Review №56

I always feel better when i visit.Staff are polite and helpful.

Yo
Review №57

Nice clean place to have a great time.

Br
Review №58

Great people, really nice space.

Ra
Review №59

Great place to visit

Ch
Review №60

Great community recreation center.

LI
Review №61

Great staff, very helpful in answering questions and beautiful facilities.

Br
Review №62

My kids love it

au
Review №63

Its a great recreational center for everyone. They have a beautiful walking trail behind the building that is well lighted.

Tr
Review №64

I loved it

sa
Review №65

Love coming to Dr. Richard Showers Center. The staff is outstanding.

Cy
Review №66

They have an awesome splash pad for the kids, the water aerobic classes and swimming lessons

Er
Review №67

Nice place to have ball games but they have a lil drainage issues on football field sidelines.

Ke
Review №68

Great place 2 take your kids when its hot

Ke
Review №69

Cool

Gi
Review №70

Great recreation facility & splash pad. Clean, lovely, best kept secret In North Huntsville.

La
Review №71

Nice track gym nice swimming pool water aerobics reasonable nice place to go and they have added a splash pad beautiful

Ta
Review №72

I attend the 7am M-F class. Amazing group of people!

Me
Review №73

Great splash pad with shade and plenty of picnic tables!

La
Review №74

The pool is always clean and available and not to crowded.

Ya
Review №75

Would definitely recommend for your kids .

As
Review №76

Lots of shade and places to sit. Love it!

Ja
Review №77

I love it. I GO there and do my exercises!!!!!

K.
Review №78

The step aerobics program and, instructors of other areas at the Richard Showers Center, are some of the most wonderful, informative, kindhearted, and motivational people that I know. If this facility was not here I dont know how or when I would have gotten back on track with trying to become back healthy and fit.

Ra
Review №79

My favorite place to swim!

Ki
Review №80

Great experience at the splash pad

ma
Review №81

Had fun

Lu
Review №82

Great place and very clean for kids of all ages.

Ke
Review №83

Great location. Convenient covered eating area.

Cu
Review №84

Its ok

Ma
Review №85

Great Water Aerobics

Te
Review №86

I would recommend for others.

sh
Review №87

Clean friendly and lots of space.

sy
Review №88

Nice place for children

Ga
Review №89

Great place for the whole family

Tr
Review №90

GREAT FRIENDLY CLEAN NEED NEW EQUIPMENT IN WORKOUT AREA. ROOMS NEED WORK THANK YOU

Im
Review №91

I was walking

Ea
Review №92

The kids enjoyed it

Fe
Review №93

Great place for renting space

Ta
Review №94

Very friendly staff and helpful.

Re
Review №95

Nice pavillion

Sa
Review №96

Nice place for the kids

An
Review №97

It is a great...

DE
Review №98

They need more things for the children.

De
Review №99

Very good with children

Er
Review №100

Love it.

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  • Address:4600 Blue Spring Rd NW, Huntsville, AL 35810, United States
  • Site:https://huntsvilleal.gov/environment/parks-recreation/recreation/recreation-centers/dr-richard-showers-jr-recreation-center/
  • Phone:+1 256-851-4001
Categories
  • Recreation center
  • Public swimming pool
Working hours
  • Monday:10am–4:30pm
  • Tuesday:1–5pm
  • Wednesday:7am–9pm
  • Thursday:7am–9pm
  • Friday:7am–9pm
  • Saturday:7am–9pm
  • Sunday:7am–9pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
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