Drexel Recreation Center and Gym

3301 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

Address:	3301 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
Phone:	+1 215-571-3777
Site:	drexel.edu
Rating:	4.6
Working:	5:30AM–12AM 5:30AM–12AM 5:30AM–12AM 5:30AM–12AM 5:30AM–10PM 8AM–10PM 10AM–10PM

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James Shackleford

Excellent gym in terms of equipment. Understand that this place is pretty huge. Only problem being is that for its size there are far too few lockers (and the mens locker room is tiny for the number of people the gym can accommodate). To make matters worse, patrons can rent lockers in the already insufficiently small locker room, which further increases locker scarcity. Frankly, this is a great gym in terms of facilities. Only problem is that if you cant change or find a locker to stash your stuff in... then none of that matters.

Courtney P

Hands down the best gym in Philly. This gym has something for everyone at any fitness level. There is an indoor track, a basketball court, squash courts, indoor pool and tons of fitness machines including free weights. There are also fitness studios for classes and a rock climbing wall. Ive tried other gyms across the city, including a popular chain and the offerings just do not compare. I would recommend stopping by for a tour.

Joshua Kemmerer

The DAC has multiple smith machines, lots of free weights, most pulley machines you would need, and lots of different facilities (pool, squash courts, basketball court, etc.). If I were not in college, some of the disadvantages I could see with the DAC is no 24-hour access, theyre closed for a week around Christmas, and the hours are sometimes otherwise limited based on student schedules. For me, its not a huge problem yet.

John Smith

The size of the free weight area is a joke for a large university with tens of thousands of students. Expect to wait for equipment at just about any time of day. There happens to be a second weight room but its behind doors marked "varsity athletes only". Maybe they could take some of their advertising budget they spend on writing "PHILLYS BEST GYM" on SEPTA buses and divert it towards more equipment.

Nicholas Coffman

Excellent facilities, clean, and somewhat reasonably priced, if you are are affiliated with Drexel. I used to go frequently because its near my office, but it can get a little odd working out around a bunch of 18 year olds. Gym is big, great for shooting around, unfortunately its almost impossible to get in on a pickup game because groups of five come together and basically take over each court.

Paul Barry

The people there are super nice, everyone minds their own business only thing I would wish for is if they let you put your stuff down beside the treadmill they have rule against it for some reason, but other than that its pretty awesome, also the treadmills have like tvs in them or something so if you forgot your phone or just dont want to use it, just plug in your headphones,

Robert Wenz

Cannot accept payments on weekends. No weekend membership service hours. Stopped at front desk and was told it was my responsibility to maintain an active membership when I have been permitted to enter for the last several weeks despite my membership being expired. What do you expect when the place is run by a bunch of students?

Kevin Che

I paid my membership several weeks ago and now the system still says that I still hv no membership. I tired to enter the gym today. The front desk/security stopped me. I explained the whole story and let her know its the systems problem. She was RUDE and asked me solve my own problem. Very unprofessional and impolite.

Evan Longacre

Good gym, best for college students (Drexel has free admission if currently a student). Crowded in evening when classes get out

Daniel Meacham

Its a really nice looking gym but there simply arent enough bench racks and squat racks for the number of people that go here.

Evan L

Good gym for general fitness purposes. Lots of treadmills, 4 power racks, 1 deadlift platform.

Rakeen Rouf

One of the best recreational facilities in philly. Good gym good basketball court.

Hoori Rafieian

I love this gym. Such a motivating spot for workout and staff are super nice.

Alexander Ly

Clean and open environment. Offers more than enough for your average person.