Parker Recreation Center offers a comprehensive fitness and leisure experience with a large aquatic center including a lazy river, water slides, therapy pool, and a dedicated kids pool. It features a spacious gym, basketball courts, diverse classes, and personal training, making it a hub for community wellness.
What to Expect:
🏀 Basketball courts with rotation system
🏊♀️ Aquatic center with lazy river and water slides
💪 Modern gym with cardio and weight equipment
🧘♂️ Group fitness classes and personal training
Important Information:
– Wheelchair accessible entrance and parking
– Closed Thursdays for maintenance
– Free parking, though busy during soccer games
– Pools require daily fee for non-members
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
🏊 Popular Pool Times: Visit early mornings or weekdays to enjoy a less crowded pool experience.
🛠 Annual Maintenance: The center closes for annual maintenance in late July to early August; check their website for updates.
🏀 Basketball Rotations: Basketball players appreciate the friendly rotation system and welcoming community atmosphere.
👶 Family Friendly Activities: Bring kids for the dedicated pool and water slides, but note that a fee applies even for parents supervising.
Review Sentiment
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Visitors consistently praise the center's clean, modern facilities and friendly staff, highlighting the aquatic amenities and variety of classes. Some note occasional crowding and parking challenges during events, and a few mention the cost for pool access for non-members.
Last updated on
November 9th, 2025
