Northridge Rec Center features a spacious, contemporary facility with indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and basketball courts, racquetball, a sauna, and a variety of workout spaces. Guests appreciate updated amenities, friendly staff, and activities suitable for all ages, including kid-friendly birthday spaces.
What to Expect:
🏊 Indoor & outdoor swimming pools
🎾 Tennis and racquetball courts
🏀 Basketball court and fitness rooms
🎉 Great spaces for kids’ birthday celebrations
Important Information:
– Open to Highlands Ranch residents and members only; non-residents restricted
– Weekend hours shorter than weekdays, closing by 6 PM
– Credit, debit, and NFC mobile payments accepted
– Wheelchair accessible entrance and parking available
Haley's Pick 🍽️
You probably know her as @milehighandhungry. Each week, Haley shares the one place she’s obsessed with right now. From hidden gems to hot new openings, if she picks it, it’s worth the hype.
Haley's Review of Riot BBQ
Riot BBQ on South Delaware feels like a backyard cookout run by a Top Chef, because it is. Chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have teamed up to blend Monterrey flavors with Texas-style smoke, and the results are seriously craveable.
The brisket steals the show: tender, deeply smoky, and finished with Barella’s bold spice rub. Get it solo or wrapped in buttery Raquelita tortillas. The pulled pork brings heat with ancho, guajillo, and morita chiles, and the al pastor ribs are sticky, sweet, and slightly charred in all the right ways.
Even the sides are insanely good! Think crunchy pepita-macha slaw and banana pudding served in a jar that tastes just like childhood (but better). Every bite feels intentional.
It’s barbecue with heart, history, and just the right amount of heat. Riot BBQ isn’t just a meal, it’s a moment worth lining up for.
– Haley @milehighandhungry
📍 Local Insights
🏊 Pool Time Tips: Avoid busy pool hours from 3 to 6 PM when kids are loud; mornings and early afternoons are quieter.
🎉 Birthday Celebrations: The rec center offers great rooms for kids’ birthday parties, making it a popular family spot.
🌿 Weekend Hours: Plan visits early on weekends as the center closes at 6 PM, earlier than weekdays.
🎾 Tennis Lovers: Indoor tennis courts maintain comfortable temperatures, ideal for year-round play.
Review Sentiment
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Northridge Rec Center is praised for its modern facilities, clean tennis courts, and helpful staff. Visitors enjoy the pools, sauna, and fitness areas, with many highlighting kid-friendly spaces. Some criticisms include restricted access for non-residents, earlier weekend closing times, and occasional issues with class overcrowding and communication.
Last updated on
November 9th, 2025
