Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center

I was surprised to read a review saying this is not a good place for lap swimmers. It may be a matter of timing; looking at the schedule it appears weekend dedicated lap swim hours are limited. This is my second visit to this facility, my first was a year ago. This year, like last year, I swam on two weekdays at 6 AM for over an hour. This year I briefly shared my lane on one day, otherwise I had a lane to myself for entire workout.

I swam at the Meri Lou Murray Center on two weekdays at 6 AM. I swim for over an hour, and never shared a lane with more than one other swimmer. The pool is well staffed and the lifeguards are attentive. The facility as a whole (pool, fitness center, workout studios, etc.) is a very impressive community recreation center.

The pros: The pool is clean and well-maintained; there are pull buoys and kickboards available and a small pace clock. The pool has gutters and the temperature is good for workouts.
The cons: The lanes are sometimes crowded and the guards are lax about enforcing the speed rules. The cost is a bit high.

It's a great pool kept at reasonable temperatures, with plenty of time slots for adults and kids.

Not a good place for lap swimmers. Not enough lap time; it’s crowded; rules are not enforced.