About Farview Recreation Center
Farview Recreation Center offers a vibrant community atmosphere with dedicated staff and engaging programs like 'The Dancing Diva's'. It's a good choice for families seeking a positive environment, accessible pool amenities, and reasonable rental options, though be mindful of communication issues with specific staff and potential parking limitations during events.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families seeking a supervised and positive recreational environment for their children (Review 2).Children and teens interested in structured activities like dance programs (Review 2).Afternoon family outings, especially those involving pool access (Review 5).Hosting family gatherings in a safe and community-oriented setting (Review 5).Budget-conscious event rentals, provided communication expectations are managed (Review 3).
Why families love it
- Great staff overall, fostering a positive environment (Review 2).
- Good variety of snacks and drinks available (Review 2).
- Specific programs like 'The Dancing Diva's' dance team, led by Ms. Tiffany, are highly praised for positive youth engagement (Review 2).
- Facility is described as 'very nice' (Review 4).
- Restrooms are very close (less than 20 feet) and conveniently located near the pool area (Review 5).
- Provides an enjoyable experience, with families staying for 3+ hours (Review 5).
Insider tips
- If planning evening outdoor activities (e.g., football), confirm in advance that lighting will be provided (Review 1).
- For rentals, be prepared for potential communication delays from staff members like 'Alfred', and consider following up aggressively or requesting a different contact (Review 3).
- Arrive early for events or consider alternative transportation due to limited parking (Review 4).
- Be aware that the environment can be lively with 'over the top' kids, which is normal for a recreation center (Review 2).
Good to know before you go
- Evening outdoor activities where lighting is crucial, unless explicit confirmation is received beforehand (Review 1).
- Renting the facility if prompt email responses from all staff are critical to your planning, particularly if dealing with 'Alfred' (Review 3).
- Attending events if you rely solely on on-site parking and expect ample spaces, due to reported limitations (Review 4).
- Management refused to turn on lights for an evening football game, leaving kids to play in darkness (Review 1).
- Poor communication from specific staff member 'Alfred' regarding rentals, with over two-week email response times reported (Review 3).
- Crowds
- The center sees a steady flow of 'families after family' (Review 5), suggesting it can be popular. Events are likely to draw significant crowds, leading to limited parking (Review 4). No specific times are noted for peak crowds outside of events.
- Value
- Rental prices for the facility are described as 'reasonable' (Review 3). There's a good variety of snacks and drinks available for purchase, which is seen as a 'plus' (Review 2), implying fair value, though specific costs are not mentioned.
- Food
- A variety of snacks and drinks are available on-site and are considered a 'straight plus' (Review 2). No explicit policy regarding outside food or drinks is mentioned.
- Accessibility
- Restrooms are very close to the pool area (less than 20 feet), which is beneficial for quick access, potentially aiding those with mobility needs or young children (Review 5). No other specific accessibility accommodations are mentioned.
- Safety
- A general atmosphere of 'no violence anywhere' is highlighted (Review 5).
What parents say
"We played football here on Friday night, August 9 2024. They refused to turn the lights on. What a shame. Kids played in darkness!"
8 months ago
"Everyone here, for as the staff or great. The kids at times can be over the top but hey that's kids right! Let me add, how they stay with different types of snacks and drinks. A straight plus. Must I shout out Ms. Tiffany and her beautiful dance team/The Dancing Diva's.. They are dedicated beautiful diva's who would rather be doing something positive, then out in the street doing something negative.😘😘"
2 years ago
"Alfred is horrible at communicating. I sent him an email over two weeks ago I'm still waiting on him to respond back to me. Other than that it wasn't too bad to rent out. Price is reasonable. I would just rather work with someone other than Alfred."
a year ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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