Top Recreation centers in Gaithersburg, United States

This is a lovely intimate theatre with excellent acoustics

So the kids had fun, the place is great overall, but my biggest gripe is that I paid for 3 games a piece for my boys, but there was a lot of waiting so they only got to play 2 of them. Turns out there are no ways to get credit, no gift cards, and they cannot transfer the money to a game card for the kids to use.

It would cost nothing out of their pocket to transfer the money to a game card, and at least the kids would have fun and spend the money on games. Basically I had to take the loss, which is really unfortunate because it leaves a bitter taste for the place for such an easy solution.

My lesson learned is that I should only pay for one game at a time. My bad I guess, but still super lame. 2 stars ☹️

Pros: Good size play area. Easy to keep an eye on kiddos. Prices seem fair. The staff was polite. Josh our host was great. He was very professional and good with the kids. Would recommend him as a host. Ok selection of games . The party room was clean . The card refill machine was easy to use. Laser tag was the best part. They did 10 min games and was just enough. My 6 year old was little but able to just fit it .

Cons: Parking is a little tight when parking . Bathrooms are big , but could be cleaner. Some games were not working. Half games were arcade, half were basically gambling for kids for tickets to get cheap prizes. They could use more than one card refill machine. Could use vests for tiny kids.

All and all I would recommend.
I'm Beef and that's where I was.

Went for my son's 7th birthday party and it was a great time! Lots of arcade games and space for energetic children. The games were in good working order and most seemed very new.
The facility was very clean. The party rooms were private. They provided a table cloth, plates, napkins and utensils.
Our party host, Bryton, had the table already set when we arrived. It was very easy to just add our own decor- but stay away from banners or wall postings (as its not permitted) and stick with table decor.
The host explained the itinerary and directed the kids via loud speaker. It was very organized.
Great experience, great price, great service- would absolutely recommend!

Staff lied about saving more money up front by getting a membership. They said it can be canceled within a month. They make it sound easy, it is not. You will be charged even after cancelling.

They have four packages on their website. When you want to book, it will only give you two options. I called and asked them what’s wrong with the website. They told me they actually have only one package available and that is all for age 6 and up.
Poor management, lack of communication and customer service.

I took my kids here on a public holiday, and everything was great except for one thing - the pricing. There was a clear sign advertising a standard single day entry for $27.99, but when I went to buy the tickets, the cashier refused to sell them at that price. It was frustrating because they had the advertisement right in front of the cashier's desk. In the end, I ended up paying $95 for two kids, including two pairs of socks, even though one of my kid is 4 years old.

A great place to take the kids during a cold/rainy day while relaxing in the massage chairs (alot to choose from). Your kids stay busy while you can shut down your mind and relax. There are great member rates in place, but the one day admission seems costly from what I last remembered it. It's a bit messy, but with all these kids, I cannot blame anyone for not being able to keep up.

Went to a birthday party here. Lots of trampolines and various other play areas. They have a neatly decorated private or open space for birthday parties.

Hands down, worst place of this kind in the area, and certainly wouldn't recommend bringing a toddler here. The toddler area has clear signage that children over 3 or 42 inches aren't allowed in that area, and when a number of much larger kids came in (not that they were doing anything wrong - they're just larger and excited and throwing their bodies around and that's not super safe for the babies and toddlers trying to play there) I tried to alert the staff. The direct response was an indignant "um, there's no restrictions they can be where they want". When I pointed out that the signs (and the website) say otherwise, another staff member laughed and said, "oh no one's followed those signs in months". 😑 there were very few staff (who to be fair were clearly overwhelmedthemselves), no enforcement of the rules pasted around (no throwing balls, please leave toys in this area, etc), all of the cars in the little town had broken wheels, and theres no system to ensure children left with the adults they entered with. If you're looking for somewhere similar but safer and better staffed, the soft play place at the Westfield Mall next to Cheesecake Factory is miles better, or try the kids play gallery over on Muddy Branch.

I was here for a quinceañera and this was a really great venue on top of being a wonderful community center. Each facility is well maintained and clean. I tried the water fountains which were cool and refreshing.

Very friendly people and great community

I recently visited Sky Zone Trampoline Park and had an incredible time! The moment I stepped in, the vibrant atmosphere and enthusiastic staff set the tone for an amazing experience. The variety of fun activities available ensured that there was never a dull moment. The trampolines offered exhilarating jumps and flips, while the foam pits provided a safe and exciting landing. What truly stood out was the delectable food options available – a pleasant surprise for a trampoline park! The friendly staff were always ready to assist, making the visit even more enjoyable. Whether it was bouncing around, challenging friends to a game of dodgeball, or simply indulging in the tasty snacks, every aspect of my visit was top-notch. Sky Zone Trampoline Park definitely exceeded my expectations, and I can't wait to return for another round of fun.

Excellent play to learn and play table tennis.I am from India came for vocation .Me and my son had 4 classes .We have improved our game a lot.thanks a lot 🙏

My family has had fun here for several years now. This place gets packed during cold months. They made changes recently, adding 2 slides where the kids use a mat to slide and fall on the air bag. Plus, changing a trampoline area to a soft sports court.
We had my child's birthday celebration there. They have 3 different party packages. It was really worth it. The kids had a lot of fun, and I barely did anything. We had a designated party host.
There's wheelchair access. They sell snacks, slurpees, pizza, sodas, and recently, socks with fun designs. Most of the employees are teenagers and young adults.

Went for the first time and it was incredibly dirty. I would not be surprised if we end up sick as a result. There are large spiderwebs and actual spiders in some of the shoe cubbies at the front. There was trash on the floor all over the place. The bathrooms were also not maintained at all. They were honestly filthy. My guess is it's due to the lack of enough staff as there seemed to be only two employees there the entire time...on a Sunday. If they had more staff, maybe they could actually clean on an actual interval.

Some of the outlets were not covered, nor was there any padding around the solid metal structural beams that are in play areas (like in the back corner by the restrooms). There was trash on the floor throughout the facility as well. Lastly, there was an "employees only" sign on a gate leading upstairs that wasn't actually secured so our toddler almost went up them. We will not be going back.

My baby absolutely loved this place we are definitely coming here again because the ball pit is much bigger so they can actually roam around in it versus sliding down the side and then having to get right out I love the security knowing that my child cannot be taken out without anyone knowing not to say I'm not watching my child I just know that I feel more secure knowing that if something were to happen my child won't go missing also because if you don't have a child with you you're not permitted in. I also love that there's areas for adults to sit and be able to observe the children if not you can actually join in on the fun which made my child love this place even more because I was able to go around with him and there's so much for them to do I love each little area he loved pertaining to be a cashier because that's what Mom does so I really enjoyed watching him have a great day with his parents.

My Daughter loves this place she enjoyed alot. The staff is really good and cooperative and also there is no time limit you can stay with your child as much as you can that's what everyone wants from these places. The fee is fair enough and one parent can go inside free and play with there child that's amazing.

WE ALWAYS HAVE A FUN TIME AT SKYZONE! My boys love jumping into the foam pits, sliding down the slides that launch them onto a giant air bag, and trying their hand at Ninja Warrior style obstacles. Dodgeball is epic... when there are sufficient balls. The arcade games and massage chairs offer an outstanding respite from the physically demanding act of trampolining. Atjle5oc apparel recommended. Wear shoes you can slip on and off, the bathroom floors are yucky. Makes for an EPIC BIRTHDAY PARTY VENUE.

This is seriously one of me and my children's favorite places. We also had a birthday here! It was amazing! The staff engages with kids. They always have events for VIP members. It is all around a great experience a definitely a great investment if you have small children. We love skyzone!

HUGE playground. They have baby, toddler, and older kids areas, imaginary play area, a lego area and a carousel. They have play food, play kitchen, play store, and little cars to ride around. Finally lots of space for parents. We came here when weather outside was bad - perfect place as alternative to outdoors. I’ve been to several and this is one of the biggest (if you don’t count kid’s discovery museums). One of the more expensive ones for entry, but the socks are cheap.

This place is so cute! We went there for the first time for a birthday party and it was all very nicely handled. It also seemed clean. I wasn't a big fan of having to take my shoes off since I wasn't jumping or anything but it's not a deal breaker. Will definitely take my kid back there again :)

This community center offers social activities as well as exercise groups. I started playing pickleball recently and the regulars easily introduce themselves and make you feel welcome.

It’s set up well and clean. It has more areas than when it was Omnifun too. However their pricing for adults is a bit gimmicky. One adult is included per “group”, so if you have two parents and two kids they charge one adult, but if each adult pays for one kid, no extra charge.

Great indoor playground with large ball pit, toddler area, pretend town area and numerous platforming features. Several slides of varying slopes and frictions. Staff are very friendly and helpful, and regularly scan the play area to tidy up. Ample parking outside, ample seating inside. At-your-own-risk area to store bags and shoes has various size cubbies and many of them. Large foam block construction area, pin screen(see photos), and two odd arcade machines where your image gets projected on screen and you do jumping jacks to attack meteors and spaceships(?). A fun way to spend a rainy day or birthday.

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If I could give them zero stars with a negative...i would. Took my twins and 5 of their friends to play...paid $198.00 and got the worst treatment.
Each time i took the kids to do laser tag we were told they cant play because a party group is playing. (We arrived before all the party groups). We would go play games and come back and be told the same thing. When we finally got a
Game there was no one to show the kids how to get in the gear nor how to play. We asked for help and one staff said, " oh just let them run around and pretend shooting..huh what? $198 to pretend? We could have done that at home for free. They were young (6-10 years) but wanted to play.
The staff told us we would need to wait until all the parties were over... praise Jesus i cant cuss. Tried to get a refund but told...no refund...ask for credit to play another day...told none.
Why the h... did you take my money if you knew the kids would not be allowed to play....
Never again. All my neighbors and parents at the bus stop will be told. My kids will also tell all their friends...NO MORE CASTLE LASER. We will go down the road to shadow laser...
Bunch of unprofessional set up and Rubbish

Great players and friendly people $10 to enter

good place for playing ping-pong, friendly staff.

Bohrer Park Activity Center in Gaithersburg MD is a clean, well maintained, well staffed and well patroned rec center, offering the community an affordable fitness and recreational facility year round. It is situated on almost 60 acres of parkland, featuring Gaithersburg City's water park, a skate park and an open outdoor expanse with nearly a mile and a half of hiking/walking trails, ponds, picnic tables, a well-equipped playground and more.

Indoors, Bohrer has two full-size parquet floor gymnasiums with basketball and volleyball courts and a continual schedule of fitness-centric courses, classes and clubs. Additionally featured is a moderately sized exercise room, which includes a dozen StarTrac/Nautilus resistance training circuit machines, a full set of rubberized dumbbells up to 85 lbs. and a dozen cardio training machines, such as exercise bikes, treadmills and ellipticals. Facilities are open seven days a week with somewhat reduced weekend hours. Being a city property, Borhrer Park entrance fees, memberships and activity passes are significantly less expensive than typical privately owned facilities.

Bohrer Park is a lovely place to visit for a walk or a picnic. I volunteered here a couple of weeks ago. I love the train-themed decor!

Super fun time in a great location with accommodating and friendly staff.

I am so sorry for your negative experience with past jam groups here, Eric. The current jam group using this facility is the Kentlands Rock and Blues Social Club. We welcome anyone who wants to play rock and blues! Our next meeting is on January 8th from 2-5pm. We hope to see you there!

Wonderful concert. Conductor and musicians were fabulous!!

Took flu shots today at AC at Bohrer Park. The people are so courteous, and helpful. The process is so streamlined and quick. The station is a little hidden from the view and the sign is easy to miss.

Contrary to a previous review, there is usually plenty of parking and the parking spaces themselves are quite spacious. The city goes lots of great employees that work for the department of parks/rec/culture at the activity center. Great culture! Fitness center, activity rooms, basketball gyms, skate park, water park, putt-putt, play structure and lots of open space make this an excellent part of the city.

We went in here with the belief it was an open mic.open jam. NOT. our first time there and they had no problem making us feel like complete outsiders and unwelcomed. When arriving we were immediately informed that the internet listing was misleading and they were there to practice for their Christmas jamboree. As people came in not a person one greeted or welcomed us. We were completely ignored. As we were sitting there and playing along with the groupa couple other individuals had no problem coming up and sitting right in front of us like we weren't even there.
Very unwelcome and very unfriendly group.

I love the fitness center! It’s got all the equipment you’d want, it’s always super clean. Their building services department does an awesome job of keeping the facilities clean and well maintained. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and responsive to any needs or inquiries. The art exhibits are an added delight. I look forward to enjoying them on my way in. I’ve been going here for years and wouldn’t even consider going elsewhere.

It was a great place and wonderful moment. Viva la musica.

There are some great features to this place. Year-round there's a gym in the basement with free weights and exercise machines. Outside, there are two pools out back, one just for laps and one that's for goofing off. The main pool gets some shade in the afternoon and has two lengthy ramps to get into the pool without ladders. On Labor Day, the last two hours they let your dogs play in the pool too.

Only two complaints and that is that the pool gets a lot of stuff like leaves and twigs floating around in it. The other complaint is that there's no diving board. Nothing they can do about that though. :-(

Beautiful place!! Perfect for a party!

Local pizza shops deliver directly to the pool in the summer. Can get much better than that.

My favorite thing about this place is the art exhibits they have all the time. For Halloween they set up an “Altar de los Muertos” at the entrance, which was a great way to teach and learn about this Mexican costume. Another time they had several pieces from Latino artists in the community. The center offers several sports programs, workshops, fitness clases, etc.

"There's no feeling more intense than starting over"
"If you deleted your homework the day before it was due, as I have."
"Or if you left your wallet at home and you have to go back, after spending an hour in the commute"
"If you won some money at the casino and then put all your winnings on red, and it came up black."
"If you got your best shirt dry-cleaned before a wedding and then immediately dropped food on it"
"If you won an argument with a friend and then later discovered that they just returned to their original view,"
"Starting over is harder than starting up"
"If you're not ready for that, like if you've already had a bad day"
"Then what you're about to go through might be too much"
"Feel free to go away and come back. I'll be here."
"Alright, thanks for coming with me on this trip. I'll understand if you have to take a break at any point..."
"Just find a safe place to stop, and quit the game."
"Don't worry, I'll save your progress, always. Even your mistakes."
"This game is a homage to a free game that came out in 2002, titled "Sexy Hiking"
"The author of that game was Jazzuo, a mysterious Czech designer who was known at the time as the father of B-Games."
"B-Games are rough assemblages of found objects, Designers slap them together very quickly and freely, and they're often too rough and unfriendly to gain much following."'
"They're built more for the joy of building them than as polished products"
"In a certain way Sexy Hiking is the perfect embodiment of a B-Game. It's built almost entirely out of found and recycled parts, and it's one of the most unusual and unfriendly games of its time"
"In it, your task is to simply drag yourself up a mountain with a hammer"
"The act of climbing, in the digital world or in real life, has certain essential properties that gives the game its flavor."
"No amount of forward progress is guaranteed; some cliffs are to sheer or too slippery."
"And the player is constantly, unremittingly in danger of falling and losing everything,"
"Anyway when you start Sexy Hiking, you're standing next to a dead tree, which blocks the way to the entire rest of the game"
"It might take you an hour to get over that tree. A lot of people never got past it. You prod and poke at it, exploring the limits of your reach and strength. Trying to find a way up."
"There's a sense of truth in that lack of compromise"
"Most obstacles in videogames are fake - you can be completely confident in your ability to get through them, once you have the correct method or the right equipment, or just by spending enough time."
"In that sense, every pixellated object in Sexy Hiking is real."
"The obstacles in Sexy Hiking are unyielding, and that makes the game uniquely frustrating."
"But i'm not sure Jazzuo intended to make a frustrating game - the frustration is just essential to the act of climbing and it's authentic to the process of building a game about climbing."
"A funny thing happened to me as I was building this mountain:"

New addition to our rainy day list! The staff at Castle Laser Tag were great on our first visit making an awesome time for my seven year old and for me too! Between the ropes course and the laser tag we filled several hours with high energy play time (hoping to wear the kids energy out before mine. I played and broke a sweat too). We arrived just the two of us and there are plenty of Birthday Parties providing teams of kids to play with. Highly recommend, we'll be back!

A nice community clubhouse with the expected amenities. There is a gym, several meeting / conference rooms which can be rented out for parties or other uses. This is also where the primary entrance to the pool and associated facilities is located. The second floor is accessible by stairs or by the passenger elevator.

It's an empty space

Great time for everyone. Loved this place could use more arcade games but it is still pretty new give them time. My wife loved the obstacle course and the boys had a blast in laser tag great place for the birthday parties.

Second and Fourth Saturdays from 2 PM to 5 PM is when the Kentlands Rock and Blues Social Club meets (this is the new jam group that started in October, 2021). First and fourth Tuesdays of each month is when the Kentlands Acoustic Jam sessions had met (cancelled for now).

Decent place for table tennis. The facility many tables and ample space among the tables.
There are two bathrooms and many parking spots.
This place is close to highway for easy access.

I have older 19, 18, 11 and 7 year old that love the place. Clean and staff are very helpful. Got the groupon deal and it's a great way to save. They have a rope line type of thing. But is extra. Arcade is nice and prizes of the games are good. The laser tag game was awesome according to the kids. Will be back for more. Great for parties too.

Clean, public facility. Very nice!

Feel free to stroll around Inspiration Lake, the nature and houses are beautiful!

I have been to this club 4 times during the times they have stated its open. Three out of four times the place was closed. The 4th time there were two guys playing, who happened to be the most racist/rude people I have met in my life. All we asked was if the place was open so we could pay the daily fee and start playing. One guy said he didn't speak English, the other said the place was close and evidently it was open since they all were playing. We stood there for 30 mins to be assisted but no one came. Finally I asked the guy again if he knew when will it open again and he replied in the most rude way, I said its closed!

It is a shame how the only place in the area has such pathetic service! Not to mention I am a national level player...

This is the best Table Tennis Training facility in the country period. There are other clubs in the US which have the overhead space, professional rubber flooring and tournament level tables that you'll find at this club, but what really sets this place apart is the quality of the teaching staff. No club in the country have as many former Olympians, Hall-of-Famers and former Chinese National Team members working as full-time coaches. And they are all accessible for private and group lessons as well as the popular camps. Leagues are offered for the casual players on Tuesday and Friday nights, and on Sundays there is an advanced league for 2000 and above players. There is no admission charge so its worth it just to come and see what real table tennis is about. Non-member's can just pay a daily fee to play.

There's lots of space, good flooring for grip (for the most part), around 20 high quality tables and qualified coaches. The coaching, membership fees etc are worth it if you're considering long term.