Lakes Recreation Center sits at 19251 N Westbrook Parkway in Peoria, Arizona, right across from the Lakes Golf Course, and folks know the place as the original recreation center for Westbrook Village, and if you walk around, you'll notice a lot of different spaces, from a heated swimming pool and spa with water kept at set temperatures, to areas for things like bocce ball, horseshoes, , billiards, pickleball, and tennis, and you can always find a game going on somewhere. The Aquatics Center inside has a recreational pool, a lap pool with water that stays between 84 and 86 degrees, a Jacuzzi running hot between 102 and 104 degrees, and special pool hours for children, which rotate between Lakes and the Vistas Recreation Center, and swimming can be done almost all day, with pools open from 5:30 in the morning to 9:30 at night. The center's gym has regular fitness equipment, and if you like, you can join fitness classes for things like yoga or aerobics, or work with trainers who can help with different levels of exercise, plus there's even scuba diving and water aerobics, which aren't found everywhere.
For those wanting some peace or creative time, there's a fine arts learning center (FALC) where people do painting and crafts, a glass arts studio for special projects, a ceramics space, a studio for needle arts like quilting and embroidery, a woodshop for woodworking, a pottery studio, a lapidary room for gem and jewelry work, and a computer room if you need to do a bit of work or learning. There's also a library for quiet reading and some card rooms for bridge or other games. Folks hold meetings and gather for clubs in the Lakes Ballroom or the other banquet rooms available for big events like weddings, birthday parties, graduations, and family reunions, with amenities like a parquet dance floor, tables, chairs, bride's and groom's changing areas, and a kitchen for caterers, and staff help with setting up and cleaning up. Security is present, and the parking lot is big so guests don't have to hunt for spots. For events, policies about food, music, and decorations apply, like only licensed bartenders serve alcohol, music is indoors only, and decorations need approval.
The outdoor spaces connect to local parks, and the Lakes feature at Westbrook Village gives the recreation center its name, emphasizing water-based amenities with a view of the lake. Staff focus on service, offering help with memberships and guiding people around during scheduled tours. There's a lot of community involvement, with clubs, committees, and even volunteer opportunities. Westbrook Village Association runs the center and also shares resources on topics like architectural guidelines and taking care of yards, while keeping the natural desert surroundings in mind.
The golf amenities, run by Westbrook Village Golf Club, include both the Lakes and Vistas courses, with options for playing, joining a sports club, and dining at the on-site restaurant. Lessons can be booked online through TeachMe.To, with instructors who have backgrounds from college golf to mini-tour competition, and the values promoted include respect, integrity, courtesy, and sportsmanship. The large event capacity fits up to 300 guests, and copying or faxing is available all week between 5:30 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., except for major holidays.
People call the Lakes Recreation Center a good community spot for both fitness and hobbies, with a 4.3-star average from reviews, and there's enough variety in activities, classes, and clubs that most folks who visit or reside nearby can find something to do or someone to meet.
