Northend Community Center
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2000 Elmwood Ave, Lafayette IN 47904 Hours
About Northend Community Center
Northend Community Center is a large 114,000 square foot facility offering a wide range of activities and resources for the community. Visitors can enjoy sports and fitness facilities, including a swimming pool, basketball court, and weight training room, with many of these amenities available through monthly memberships or pay-per-use. The center also provides free aerobic classes on weekday evenings and a free track for walking or running. The indoor pool is popular, especially during family nights, but it lacks a lifeguard, so supervision is essential. The pool area can get busy, and sharing lanes can sometimes be confusing, as there is no clear policy on swim lane sharing. The center features an indoor play gym that is cleaner than some other local options, though policies on capacity limits could be clearer. The cafe serves breakfast, lunch, and specialty coffees, with recent updates including a new menu and open seating that accommodates larger groups at fair prices. Additional amenities include senior activities, co-working studios, short-term housing, counseling, mentoring, and job training, making it a helpful resource hub. The community center is also a welcoming space for mermaid swimming, and the staff is generally attentive and friendly, contributing to a pleasant experience for visitors of all ages.
Most Recent Reviews
February 2026
It’s a nice place for older folks to mingle a little! Get some great exercise in and play games , bingo, trivia, has a great art class but the bingo is really fun and you win cool prizes too
January 2026
I love the pool area when it is open. I also love the play area for kids. It's great when you have little kids and they are stuck indoors for the weather.
January 2026
Great place to go play! Reasonable price. Friendly staff!! We want to go back and swim sometime! I highly recommend!
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