Best Gyms with Basketball Courts near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I absolutely like this gym. It is so huge and has sufficient capacity to accommodate many people in a given time. But only thing is there’re many broken equipments- if those were taken care of faster I would literally give this gym a 5 stars. All security staffs are so warm; they welcome every time so warmly. Membership desk personnel are equally helpful and friendly. 4pm onwards generally there is a rush. Otherwise it’s moderately crowded. I recommend this gym.

Weight room is extremely busy. So choose the times wisely. They have a lot of rooms in different floors witch can be a bit confusing and a hassle to move from floor to floor to do different workouts. The equipment is are new and in good condition though

I am a Penn student with credits for two classes (“Program: Adult 1.0 & 2.0 Clinic Wednesday”): Every time I called to book a class, I was told it was fully booked and to try again later. Recently, I was informed I couldn’t use my credit due to a system change. No one mentioned the credit had an expiration date. The manager of the tennis center was very rude and hung up on me. Worst experience ever!

They often get number of checked out basketball wrong and deny to admit it, insisting it’s users’ responsibility to get back the exact ball they want.

Pros: - Organized and maintained equipment. Cons: - Weight room is too small for the number of patrons it serves. The size maybe was good when it was first established. There far more gym goers these days than a decade ago. About ten years ago, I used to go to the weight room any time of the day and can easily access the equipment want. Now, however, if I can't make it before 4pm, I don't even bother to go to the weight room. Management should consider their patron's demand and apply changes to the facility accordingly.

The gym has everything you need to get a good workout.

Lots of space. There is a bunch of squat racks, but unfortunately only one dead lift platform. Plenty of cardio stuff. Staff is very nice. Only real complaint is that the dumbbells are never in order!

Tons of exercise equipment plus a basketball court and soccer field indoors. Decent locker rooms with a sauna. Not much in the way of A/C but they have big fans that keep it kind of cool.

No running water so I couldn't get water or use the restroom. If I had to pee I'm screwed. I had to change in my car since they kept the men's room lock. It's just bad management.

Amazing gym. The staff is very friendly and helpful if you have any questions. Also the gym is really clean. Best gym in the north east. Highly recommend!!!

Their steam rooms and saunas probably haven’t been renovated in 50+ years and the gym doesn’t supply any towels so I don’t know how they expect guests to actually use them. They do supply gym equipment thankfully.

While the gym’s equipment and class selection are decent, peak hours make it hard to enjoy the experience. Quieter times offer a much better visit overall.

A no frills gym that offers everything you want and need to workout and live a healthier life. There is a lot of equipment available for cardio and weightlifting. The equipment is clean. The floors need a cleaning. Most, but not all, of the front staff is professional and kind. There is a particular person who has an attitude. Don’t let that individual ruin your day. The hours could be increased. If you want to look at yourself this isn’t the place for you. Otherwise, check this place out.

I was told the place doesn’t free trials which is fair enough, but they also will not give day passes. You’re expecting people to get locked into contracts without even training at the place to see if they like it? No thanks

The structure of this fitness center is not new but well maintained. The staff is friendly and helpful and are nice to communicate with. The important part, there is plenty of equipment for various exercises and most modern equipment and free weights. Plenty of aerobic equipment for people to use. The space for this fitness center is huge. Multiple various courts for different sports. Locker room facilities are well maintained. The only negative I can say is the pool is so small maybe 25 ft. I have never used it. They have daycare, massage therapist, (independent of the club,) but located in the club. Also have personal trainers as well

Amazing! My family and I were looking for a pool after 2 other ones: one had a membership price of $400 for a month and the other didn’t take members out of cheltenham township. But the Kroc center was phenomenal, you’re greeted with amazing people and the membership was about $100-200 a month but we got the extra fees off (extra fees which would add up to about $300 in total) because of military discount. So this was an overall phenomenal experience! But yes there is a shortage of lifeguards which cause the water slide to be closed and not in use currently.

Wish i could give no stars I was there 8/22 the front desk staff were very rude and uneducated about there job it was a waste of my time and they canceled my daughter membership I will never go back here. And they never answer the phone

I've been going to the Philly Kroc center on & off for the past 5 years. It is such a great gym for all ages. Truly a home away from home! It really feels like a family/ community gym. I love the pools, the outside walking trail, their various work out classes included with membership. Oh & adore their volunteer garden run by the extremely friendly Andy (not quite sure that's his name). He even gave me a bag of free freshly picked veggies from their garden. It's breathtaking & attracts so many beautiful birds I've never seen before. What I love most about this place is Gina (possibly short for Regina) at the check in desk. She's a tall woman with dreadlocks. She makes me feel welcomed & like family. My mother also adores her. It's bittersweet but she's the reason I decided to finally write a review after so many years. In passing she let me know that her last day is July 4th, 2024. I am so happy for her growth & her new career opportunity at another location. However, I'm also sad, I won't see her anymore. I can't explain it with words but she's so warm & genuine & not in a overbearing way. She just sees & understands everyone that walks in. I believe she really loves her job! Where ever she goes will be so lucky to have her on their team. All that to say that this gym is phenomenal. & what sets them apart from any other gym is the service! Nearly everyone is so friendly. From security to the cleaning staff & aerobic instructors. They all say hello & wish you a good day. I also love seeing the employees in classes or on the trail with members. It's so cool. I wish other gyms would adapt that kind of unity as the Salvation Army Kroc Center has mastered. Kudos to your team. The only suggestion I have is to fix or replace the 2nd treadmill on the first floor. There's only 1 down there that works & the senior citizens (my mom included) tend to wait for it rather than go up the steps where more treadmills are available. I get it i hate steps too. Keep up the great work! I will miss you dearly Gina! Avril A

There are a lot of staff here who are miserable, rude, and not afraid to show it. If you hate your job or life so much that you need to put that energy in the world, please go get some help. Place is also the worst managed 40 dollar a month community center I've ever seen. Weren't bad when they first opened a decade ago but they are getting worse with time instead of better.

DO NOT TAKE SWIM LESSONS HERE! The instructor Tom is terrible. He is cranky, crotchety, with a nasty attitude. Perhaps he was a good swim instructor in 1980, but today, not so much. Tom never got in the water to show the class any swim techniques, instead he sat in a chair outside the pool the entire time and yelled at us. Students had to teach each other techniques. It’s way past time for Tom to retire and I am not sure why he is allowed to teach paying customers.