About Athletic Club of Bend
The Athletic Club of Bend (ACB) is a private health and fitness club in Bend, Oregon, established in 1991. It offers a wide range of facilities and activities, including two pools, seven tennis courts, three racquetball courts, two basketball courts, and two gyms. The club boasts modern equipment, a hot tub, steam room, and sauna. Members praise the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the sense of community. ACB is known for its group classes and childcare services. However, some members have expressed concerns about the limited number of treadmills in the women's private gym and the outdated cardio equipment in the general gym area. Additionally, the club's membership fees are considered high by some, especially in comparison to the condition of certain facilities. Despite these criticisms, ACB remains a popular choice for those seeking a comprehensive health and fitness experience in Bend. Its convenient location near Mt. Bachelor and the river trail system makes it an attractive option for outdoor enthusiasts.
ACB, my home away from home. It took me a while to officially join because I was fearful of becoming a gym rat. Well that indeed happened and guess what - I'm ok with it. This gym is NICE - fancier than what I'm usually lured to (more industrial, crusty lifters gyms). The ACB has everything I want in a gym and more: Weight machines, free weights, cardio, pool, hot tub, steam room, sauna, basket ball courts, group classes, plus tennis and childcare for folks who are into that. The equipment is almost always in working order, the staff is amazing and many of the club members are becoming family. ACB is not the cheapest place in town, but for what you get it's totally worth it. Come check it out and Kip will give you a great tour.
Incredibly friendly and helpful staff, but my only issue is some days I come to workout and the women’s private gym is fully stocked (meaning the one treadmill is taken) and when that happens I have to look in the public area where the treadmills are organized horribly…. As a woman especially I find it hard to have the rows of treadmill where the back treadmills get a full view of your backside while you are putting work in…. (Reasons why the women’s private gym is lovely besides there being only one treadmill) not only that but the minimal amount of treadmills is crazy. Catch the gym on a medium busy day and sorry but the 7 treadmills that are your only options...read full review
Our family joined the Athletic Club to take advantage of the pool during the Summer (crowded but not as crowded as some of the local public pools & lessons are easier to get into). Outside of a seasonal Summer membership, I would not choose to spend my $$ here. The gym is very outdated, limited selection of (old) cardio equipment and exposed wire throughout the facility. 10 years ago I can see paying top dollar to be a member, but as it stands, the current membership fees seem to far exceed what you actually get.