Activity and Recreation Center (ARC)
Reviews
THE HOURS ARE LISTED WRONG FOR SUNDAY. ARC CLOSES AT 6 P.M. (NOT 8 AS LISTED) This is a great gym with a lot of unique amenities. The price is the best I've ever encountered. Less than $60 a month for a family membership. There's an indoor pool AND an indoor track. Weight room can be crowded so you may have to adjust your workouts from time to time. Great, easy in and out parking! Which is the downfall of most of Columbia's other gyms.
The facility is clean and nice, however the management staff are cold and they are not accomodating to those who rent the facility. I own a business and never turn anyone away. My wife, 1 year old, and I stood out in the cold while their staff ignored us at the door. When we were finally let in I complained that they were watching us and they simply responded, "I am sorry we do not open until 11 am." The staff have been poorly trained on being accomidating to guests who reny the facility. Very poor customer service skills, but a very nice facility.
I like that you can get a good workout outside the pool area, but if i wanted to go and swim the arc is not where i would go, the water is too shallow, also if you don't read the board of rules on the wall you will be yelled at A LOT! The pool is not all that, but everything else is just fine.
A really nice gym slash rec center. Been here more than a few times and the facility is clean and the gym staff is friendly. Lifting area is also equipped with two squat racks and several benches.
Love it