Drexel University Recreation Center

The gym is busy, that's undeniable. The rock wall is only open during the week, no weekends, from 4-10. But the workers are nice. The pool has pretty restricted hours also, because Drexel S&D practices there. My partner and I try to workout outside if peak hours, but even at 7pm we can usually get a squat rack and do our lifts.

2 years ago

The gym itself is great. Love it. Hate having to give a low review, but the new online registration system is a hot dumpster fire mess. I used to be able to enroll online easy peasy and now I have to call every week and wait on the phone while a clueless student worker manually enrolls me in each class I want to take. How is that better than the old system? When I asked for a timeline on when it would be fixed I was told, "No clue." No disrespect to the hard working admin staff. I'm sure this is a nightmare for them. At the same time, it needs to be known this new enrollment system sucks, and it needs to be fixed asap. If this is a reflection of the university's new leadership, wow, what a downgrade.

4 months ago

This a really great place to work out, have a good time playing games, swimming, sitting in the corridor. It has a really good lighting suitable for any kind of work. This is the Drexel's corridor and outdoor view from here. You have Wawa, 7 Eleven, Starbucks and many other options nearby to eat.

6 years ago

This is definitely one of the best gyms in Philly. It has everything you could want: cardio machines, free weights and machines, an indoor track, an indoor rock wall, a pool, squash courts, and even classes and physical therapy and personal trainers. I’ve been going here more specifically for the rock wall, and it is a great place to climb. The staff is very nice and supportive if you’re a first timer, giving you tips on climbing and helping you pick out shoes that are right for you.

7 years ago

Great facilities and as a Drexel dragon student am proud to be able to call this my recreational center. This gym has most everything you basically need, plus a full Olympic size pool (which I have yet to use) and a rock climbing wall (did start using). Large selection of weight machines and plenty of treadmills with a few tv’s sprinkled in with usually sports or news on. My only gripe is that it’s not 24/7 and sometimes closed for holidays. I would still probably pay to go here after graduation (hopefully soon).

6 years ago