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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-17-23 Public Comment - J. Diercks - Photos for Das Rec (Bozeman Rec Center and 2nd Library Planning Assistance)From:James DiercksTo:AgendaSubject:Photos for Das Rec (Bozeman Rec Center and 2nd Library Planning Assistance)Date:Wednesday, May 17, 2023 11:17:10 AMAttachments:user_medium_square.pnguser_60_square.pnglogo_desktop.svgburst_red.svg CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Traveling from Bozeman to New Braunfels, Texas (Pop 100,000) we have followed the development of this city in the last 10 years and have noted the similarities with Bozeman’s current planning. Attached are photos of theircity funded rec center called (Das Rec) opened in July of 2018 at a voted on 16 million project but ended at 24 million. This 77,000 sq foot facility has 2 full size gymnasiums with an elevated track (10 laps to the mile) withcurtains they can divide the gym in many different ways. The fitness floor is 7,300 sq ft and encompasses all the free weights and machine weight and exercise machines. The pool area is huge and includes a separate 8 lane 25 ydlap pool as well as a separate pool for water aerobics, free swimming and a current river lap pool with 2 hot tub size rest areas and a children’s splash and water feature pool and water slide exiting the building and returning ridersto the indoor pool area. Facility also includes children’s day care and 2 exercise rooms for yoga and other aerobic classes. An in house elevator allows handicap people access to the elevated walk-in, running track above the gym. There is also n outdoor area with artificial grass and a covered area for people to stretch and do their exercise outside.Website: www.dasrec.comAnother Bozeman similarity with New Braunfels is they just opened their 2nd library across town from the main library.My wife and I use the rec center when they’re for 2 months and our monthly charge is $48 for the two of us. Because these two projects were also city projects I would think contacting the city staff there for information on whatthey would do differently doing it again or just general questions may be useful to the commission, planners and engineers . Jim Diercks2118 Highland CourtBozeman406-579-5138 https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/das-rec-new-braunfels Skip to main content Yelp for Business Write a Review Log InSign Up Restaurants Home Services Auto Services More Das Rec 23 reviews Claimed Circuit Training Gyms, Recreation Centers Open 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM See hoursSee all 18 photos Close Photos for Das Rec Add photos Active Life Fitness & Instruction Gyms Circuit Training Gyms Das Rec Write a review Add photo Share SaveServices Offered Verified by Business Cardio Classes in 1 review Water Fitness Classes in 1 review Circuit Training Classes Family Gym Memberships Personal Training in 1 review Yoga Classes in 1 review Cycling Classes Group Fitness Training See 6 More Location & Hours Suggest an edit Map 345 Landa St New Braunfels, TX 78130 Get directions Mon 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM Tue 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM Wed 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM Open now Thu 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM Fri 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sat 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sun 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM You Might Also Consider Sponsored HASfit Personal Trainer - San Antonio 9 David O. said"Simply put, the best personal training and results I've ever had. 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Manager At 77,000 square feet, there is something for everyone from the New Braunfels and surroundingcommunities at Das Rec. We host a variety of exercise classes, lessons, activities, and recreationalopportunities that appeal to all ages, interests, and ability and skill levels. Read moreAsk the Community Ask a question Q:What's the cost of a day pass? A:No answers yet. Answer this question Recommended Reviews Your trust is our top concern, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more. UsernameLocation0 0 Startyourreviewof DasRec. Overall rating 23 reviews 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1star Yelp Sort Filter by rating Search reviews Melyn G. Elite 2023San Antonio, TX66 211 590 7/28/2018 6 photos First to Review It's a great day to come play in New Braunfels! The city has a wonderful new Multi-purpose buildingand recreation Center for its residents and visitors. It is THE premier spot for promoting healthyliving, social interaction with vibrant sports and recreational play. It has an indoor walking/joggingtrack- a leisure pool, kiddie area that is only a foot deep with the indoor waterscape, and a water slidethat loops outside of the building make it a good escape from the heat of summer in Texas. Lapswimming all day and a variety of aquatic classes offered. A resistance channel for zero impacttherapy and training! Pool party room rentals, wow! Fitness floor and. Cardio room have superbvariety of fitness equipment including Precor, Cybex, Hammer Strength, Sci Fit., TRX. Thefunctional fit area is amazing! Staff is extremely helpful to assist with all questions. Group exerciseclasses are free with membership or day pass and personal trainers on staff for your questions or foradditional fitness support at an extra cost.Kids can some along with supervised play in the Kinder Care area or play in the large Gymnasium.Meeting rooms for craft parties or business meetings with automated screens & equipped for videopresentations make these rooms easy to present in and very functional.This is such a beautiful addition to the activities here in this City! See all photos from Melyn G. for Das Rec Useful 1 Funny 1 Cool Chelly B.San Diego, CA166 194 22 7/23/2022 Machines are so cheap and poor quality. The indoor basketball court is a nice touch, wish I could saythe same about the indoor track, everything echoes and parents let kids scream and run around d beingannoying. Useful 2 Funny 1 Cool John C.New Braunfels, TX3 5 2 3/27/2022 1 photo Great rec and I def recommend this place. Has a friendly environment and everything you need whenit comes to fitness and things for the kiddos to do. Been a good choice becoming a member here!! My second home!!! Useful Funny Cool How W.TX, TX0 2 9/3/2022 Great place. They need to add afternoon pool classes and or later morning classess and also pickleballclasses Useful Funny Cool Katie N. Elite 2023New Braunfels, TX416 675 1919 10/2/2018 5 photos The potential is there, it's just a lot of idiots planned it. New beautiful gym and equipment, but kindasmall machine and workout bench-wise. It gets crowded in there. Now the ugly: 1 set of water fountains for the WHOLE workout area- including the basketball courts,cardio & weight and exercise classes. Don't try to use both at once because they didn't install thevalve right so turning one fountain on will cut the other's supply off. The employees don't care that kids play on the machines and throw weighted balls around- it's notthem paying for it if it breaks, right? And swim meets cause 100% lack of parking. And this is why everyone thinks the government isstupid...because their actions prove it every time. Did I mention they close the gym for the county fairbecause the government offices are closed that day? See all photos from Katie N. for Das Rec Useful 20 Funny 5 Cool 4 Andrew G.Austin, TX 0 14 4 5/21/2022 Love this place- great child watch- one of the perks of living here! Love the pool amd waterslide!Love the cleanliness of the gym and kindness of the people. Useful Funny Cool Susan R.Canyon Lake, TX0 12 6 1/25/2020 Just when I thought the congestion at Das Rec could not possibly get any worse, it did. This morningI arrived at 9:00 a.m. to find people circling the parking lot in their cars, trying desperately to find aspot. The parking gods smiled on me; like a vulture, I followed people exiting and was able to get in.Once inside Das Rec, I was met by an overwhelming mass of people, mostly children with parents,grandparents, et al., participating in the basketball competitions. Utter chaos. The yoga class wascancelled so a pop-up photography studio could take pictures. Three times during the spin class at9:30, an announcement was made warning anyone who had parked at the retail center across the streetwould be towed. I ask you, where were people supposed to go? How do you think people living in theneighborhood are going to react when Das Rec members start parking in front of their homes? Why did you choose to hold these tournaments on the busiest day of the week? Could you think ofnothing else? How about starting at noon? How about having them on Sunday? How about arrangingfor shuttle transportation? You have made your priorities quite clear about which members you will accommodate. DO SOMETHING to resolve the mess you have created. Useful 7 Funny 1 Cool Jacob S.New Braunfels, TX 94 1 5/23/2021 Honestly so tiled. Why the hell is the city gym closed on Sunday? Like come on. It supposed to servethe public/residents. The combination of bad hours and not being available every day of the weekmakes this very unfavorable. Whoever is in charge of fixing these things should re consider hours anddays open. Although the building is big, at least having an open gym brings in more revenue, just thegym or track are easy to monitor and it doesn't take many people to monitor a small gym as such. PlzI beg. Useful 2 Funny Cool David W.New Braunfels, TX7 6 10/21/2018 Looks like an IKEA store not German architecture Wasted money on Berkley Gym Floor.Locker room is too small. It is C shape layout. It is crowed with 4 people in it. This is a 77,0000 sqftfacility. Only one water fountain. No towels.The equipment is good.VERY EXPENSIVE BUILDING.We voted 16 million for it and it cost 24 million.That's $324.00/ sqft for something that does not fit New Braunfels Architecture Style.Industry standard for a rec center is $140-$290 per sqft.It is inexpensive for seniors and well utilized but could have been soo much more. Expensive PoorDesign and Execution. Useful 10 Funny 3 Cool 2 Laurianne R.Colorado Springs, CO0 16 1 3/20/2019 1 photo Crying children. The website is vague and does not specify ages for open or exercise swim. Childrenaren't even allowed in the pool area during exercise swim. The slide is not in the area of a class. There is a specific time for toddlers. When I bought my day pass and asked where the pool is located,with my 2 obliviously older kids, she said nothing. I left with a refund and my kids in tears. 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