Monday, Jan. 04, 2010

Myrtle Beach Area Public Workout Facilities

By Ashley Morris -

Recreation may be a vital part of your vacation relaxation. If so, here are a handful of indoor fitness center options at area public rec centers.

City of Myrtle Beach Recreation includes:

Canal St. Recreation Center
901 Canal St., Myrtle Beach
Phone: 918-1465
Open: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
Amenities: Full-size gym, weight room and indoor swimming pool.

Crabtree Memorial Gym
1004 Meyers Ave., Myrtle Beach
Phone: 918-2355
Open: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
Amenities: Recent $6 million renovation and expansion resulted in basketball court, two glass-front racquetball courts and weight room with cardio equipment.

Pepper Geddings Recreation Center
3205 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach
Phone: 918-2280
Open: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
Amenities: Full-size and youth-size gyms, weight room, cardio room, indoor track and 25-yard swimming pool.
Daily admission for all facilities is $5; $3 for seniors (55 and over). Aerobic and swimming classes require pre-registration. For additional info, visit www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com.

Claire Chapin Epps Family YMCA
5000 Claire Chapin Epps Drive (off 62nd Ave. N.), Myrtle Beach
Phone: 449-9622
Open: 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 1-6 p.m. Sunday
Amenities: New facility features indoor swimming pool with lap lanes, kids play zone, fitness center with cardio equipment, land and water aerobics classes, full-court gymnasium and sauna
Daily rate is $12; if you are a member of a YMCA in another city, the YMCA Away program has admission of $5.