Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre - Leamington, Ontario

Philippe Lalonde

Love going to this arena to watch the flyers play. Great time good friends. Always a good atmosphere at this venue. People are friendly and the staff is simply the best. Any questions they will help you and glad to help and answer your questions. Good place to bring the kids and let them run around and waste some of their energy.

Mike Anapolsky

IF YOU TRAIN HARD, STAY AWAY. I tried this place out because my former gym had to close. I was a member for a week and already had to cancel my membership. At first glance this place seemed awesome. I joined to specifically use their brand new functional fitness (Crossfit) training area. My first day I was harassed about chalk (BTW I was not advised prior to joining AND there is no visible signage with rules explaining this. Chalk is absolutely necessary for Crossfit-style workouts) So mid-workout, they told me they only allow liquid chalk... Total bummer (and safety hazard) as I sweat profusely. But, fine... I'll deal with that. Second day. I was harassed about dropping the barbell with the bumper plates WHICH ARE COATED IN RUBBER AND DESIGNED TO BE ABLE TO BE DROPPED. THEY'RE MADE FOR POWER-LIFTING/OLYMPIC LIFING. Note: This area is on the second floor (not very smart by the way!) and so it makes loud noises below when dropped...

Firstly, I spoke to someone there about this, BEFORE joining, and they said it was okay to drop the barbell, within respectful reason, not every rep for example. So mid workout I had a staff member approach me about it as someone below complained. The next day (today) I got a call, about these two issues. I explained that crossfit training is done to the point of exhaustion, and that is how to maximize results, and over come difficult challenges. The barbell HAS to be dropped on occasion at the very least. The guy asked me to "work out lighter, and not go so hard." LIKE, ARE YOU SERIOUS BUDDY YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING RIGHT? This is a fitness facility. Trying to let down 225lbs gently after 10-20 clean and jerks is only going to increase chance of injury...

It's a huge shame to see this expensive equipment not being utilized for what it is designed for. What a waste of their money. I was even promoting it for others to start going there. Shame on them, they just lost a bunch of new members that would might have helped pay for the new equipment. The part that baffles me most is that they didn't even make an attempt to accommodate and try to come up with a solution such as moving a lift platform downstairs, or sound proofing the floor in that area. They just default to "Nope, sorry that's the rules here. We don't do that here." Maybe for a second, open your mind and consider that there's more than just elder people who train there. IT'S A GYM, NOT A LIBRARY.

Why they would put this expensive heavy equipment on the second floor is beyond-me...

EDIT: I was not refunded my full amount and they said there's a "cancellation administration fee" which I was not advised of prior to paying. They basically charged me $50 for 4 visits over a 2 week time period. I did not even sign a waiver or anything that says this. Apparently it says it on my receipt. What a bunch of SCAMMERS!

Barry Colenutt

Went there to give blood.friendley well organized, nice experience

Why Pewee

So much to do here! Seems like they have everything. Lots of parking. The. Building is quite clean and well maintained. Pool water sometimes has a strong than necessary chlorine smell which makes you wonder what had happened. But that can be said with any public swimming place. I would rather them do that then not clean the water properly.

Herman Heide

What a fantastic facility,wonderful staff

Shailly Sehgal

All that you need for recreational activity is present here, the staff is wonderful

Cindy Myles

Amazing greenhouse operation. The Quiring family contributes to our community in very generous ways. They grow delicious produce as well.

Jae lynn

If you go in the morning watch for the regular older women who think they own the place and bully you, making up their own rules while breaking the rules posted (ie sitting naked or changing their pads in the sauna ?)
The weight room is awesome, lots of machines and recently updated with lots of new equipment. The walking track is nice for walking in the winter. Always busy in the mornings.
Staff has always been very nice, helpful and answer all my questions.
The lifeguards need to be taught inclusivity for special needs children when swimming. My child is 10, can swim great but not able to follow directions very well so can never pass the swim test to swim in the deep end; even with me right beside them, not allowed. They are also very strict to most things kids naturally do (ie splash, jump, make noise, etc, all is a no-no) It is not very fun when every little thing a child does gets them yelled at.
The showers could be upgraded some, most only run for maybe a minute before shutting off and have very low pressure. They are usually very clean but a lot of mornings they smell like pee and there are clumps of hair on the shower walls.
The lobby is always very clean, lots of seating in the lobby and upstairs in the canteen. Food is reasonably priced and fries are great! Free skates are always busy but fun. Havent used the gymnasium in years but it has always been clean and lots to do for all ages.