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Juniper Swim & Fitness Center
Categories: Active Life Fitness & Instruction Gyms Active Life Fitness & Instruction Trainers Active Life Swimming Pools Gyms, Trainers, Swimming Pools [Edit]
800 NE 6th StBend, OR 97701
(541) 389-7665
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 6 am - 9 pm
Sat 8 am - 6 pm
Sun 9 am - 6 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
11 reviews for Juniper Swim & Fitness Center
11 reviews in English
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Review from Rustie D.
Hillsboro, OR
8/8/2011
We attended the huge swim meet there this past weekend (8-6/7-11) and I have to tell you it was really well organized. The people who attended didn't always remember to use their manners, but the staff at Juniper's were really gracious. The only thing that would have made this better was to put up more of the shading screens. There were a lot of older folks who came to see their grandchildren swim, but couldn't really hang out to watch because it was so hot, and the shady areas were very limited.
The pool areas and pools were so clean, and well kept, that it was a phenomenal job! The pools were so inviting that it was hard not to just jump in and cool off for a moment. The changing rooms and bathrooms were very clean and the staff tried to keep up with the demands on paper towels and soap. Great job Juniper staff! -
Review from Jen B.
Seattle, WA
Updated - 12/27/2011
I'm bumping Juniper up a notch, because their classes are amazing!
Timing would still be an issue for a 9 to 5-er, but otherwise I love getting to sample all of the different instructors.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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1/10/2011
Juniper Swim & Fitness is a nice facility.
I never swam there, but did their classes and used the… Read more »
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Review from Neal T.
San Jose, CA
I must agree this is a nice facility for a swim meet.
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Review from Keith A.
Bend, OR
4/14/2011
I'm waffling between four and five stars. Four stars overall as in "I'm a fan" but decided on five because of the swimming option.
And since we belong to Snap Fitness, the swimming is why we went here on Sunday, April 10th.
I've been to Juniper off and on over the years. Kids took swimming lessons here a decade or more ago. Long before the remodel.
Then shortly after the remodel, I joined for a a couple of months and used the new fitness center. Nice, clean. Convenient. But the hours didn't work for me.
Several years pass and we arrive at this past weekend.
My daughter is going to be attending the Naval Academy this summer and wanted to brush up on her swimming skills and comfort level in the water. So being the good Dad, we signed up for a 10 day pass.
The gal at the front desk was very helpful and all smiles.
I can't really comment on pricing as this was what we were going to do come "hell or high water" but it was more than I expected. $88 for the two of us amounting to 20 visits total (10 each). $4.40 per visit? I guess that's not bad. Could be worse. Cheaper and better for you than a movie, right?
Lockers are available for rental at 10 cents (small) and 25 cents (large) with the key you remove and clip to your suit. Locker room was what I would call typical for the environment and use. Not spotless, but not making you want to cringe either.
Showers were warm and with good water pressure. You can't adjust temperature and you just push a button to activate them.....they'll shut off on their own. I was impressed AND dismayed at how long the water ran. For those that like a longer shower, it was great. But I saw several people leave before the water shut off and it continued to flow for sometime before the timer ran out. There is no apparent way to override this. Seemed rather wasteful to me.
Initially we went to the indoor pool but it was way too crowded to do anything but play. So we strolled over to the 50 meter pool that is covered. Aside from the chilly breezeway....brrrr....entering that arena was like going from the McDonalds Playland to a library! Quiet and serene with just a few people utilizing the lanes.
A scuba class was underway at one end of the 7th & 8th lanes. We observed the rules and noted the direction of swim and lane speeds (slow, medium and fast) prescribed by the markers at each end.
We checked in with the lifeguard and advised of her of our intentions and she was very positive about our goals and said the 8th lane should work perfect for our needs. She thanked us for asking and we made our way over. Surprisingly, this is a "tented" pool and even though it was very chilly outside, it wasn't bad walking around in just your swim suit and flip flops.
Our lane was in use by only one other person and she was very encouraging as she swam laps around us offering several compliments to my daughter as she proceeded thru each skill set.
So yes, based on this experience and our need for a community pool with decent facilities, I'd say Juniper Swim and Fitness is "As good as it gets" in Bend, -
Review from Mel B.
Bend, OR
Updated - 8/15/2010
Went back today, the prices made me raise my rating.
Very reasonable, an entire day pass for two adult and two babies was only $71 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/9/2010
This rating only reflects the public swimming, does not include gym, or any sort of lessons… Read more »
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Review from Sarah P.
Bend, OR
10/28/2010
I love everything about Juniper. I've been going for about 10 years and it has changed a lot for the better. It's gotten to be the nicest, most affordable gym in town with the best instructors.
Really, could you ask for more? -
Review from Brandi L.
Bend, OR
8/25/2008
My nearly-2yr old son has been taking swim lessons at Juniper Swim Center for the past few weeks, so I've had a chance to really get to know the place.
With a huge outdoor pool, as well as two indoor pools (one for children and one for adults) and a jaccuzzi, this place offers something for everyone.
I've spent a majority of my time at the indoor pool area; the tadpole pool, to be specific. My son loves that little 2 ft 8 in. pool with a duck slide and basketball hoop. He could spend hours there and throws a tantrum when I have to pull his pruney little butt out to go home.
Near the entrance to the indoor pools.there is a coffee/snack bar.
Parking at the swim center can be a little tricky. If you're going to the outdoor pool, I recommend parking in the lot off of Franklin. If you're going to the indoor pools, the parking lot off of Hawthorne. Or even better, walk or ride a bike! The environment will thank you for it. -
Review from Jenn G.
8/9/2007
Easily the nicest pool facility I've ever swam in. As a masters swimmer I'm always on the lookout for a nice pool, and Juniper's new outdoor 50m pool fits the bill. My times are noticeably faster here, so it's hard *not* to love coming here.
While I've not used the gym facilities, they too appear new and airy, and the rates (it's a Bend Parks & Rec facility) are reasonable. There's an assortment of classes as well, providing variety for those who need it. -
Review from Rachel P.
11/19/2008
After much thought, I joined this place as my exercise facility. It is nice, new and very clean. Service when I joined was kind of odd. I paid and she told me a lil about the place and then I thought we were done and we kind of chatting and then she scooted me out the door and ran off to the bathroom...generally an odd experience.
I did yoga for the first time on Sunday- I feel very out of shape as it seems that everyone else was a yoga master. Oh well, good motivation for me. -
Review from Eva V.
Redding, CA
7/27/2010 2 Check-ins Here
My peeps and I have been going to Juniper 3x week for nearly 6 years. Parking can be tricky in the summer but otherwise we've been very happy. We've tried about everything including childcare (my kids love the ladies in the Kids Corner), fitness classes, swim lessons & Masters swimming!
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Review from Cathy D.
Bend, OR
11/5/2009
I love Juniper!
