Westpark, Greenhills Tallaght, any views?

cltt97 · 03-09-2007 09:36AM #1

Hi there,

i'm looking to join a gym and this one would be reasonably handy to get to. I've looked at te Sheridon Park one yesterday and although it's ok, it's a bit dark and i'd like something a bit bigger and brighter. I am wondering though how packed the Westpark gets? Or from what time onwards? I'd probably be down there in the evenings, around 5ish and on the w/e. I'd be interested to hear people's experiences with this gym, so far I've only read good things.

Many tx

Colm_OReilly · 03-09-2007 10:19AM

There's a much better gym a stone's throw away in Tallaght, Crossfit

Private plugs aside I'm a member of Westpark so here's my highs and lows.

Highs:

Opening hours - very flexible
Swimming pool, always in good condition, rarely packed
Changing Facilities always clean

Lows:

Concept IIs in a state of disrepair - actually it's mainly the performance monitors that are banjaxed, but the chains aren't oiled regularly. You can tell there's issues when you test the drag factor against the dampner settings
Weights area very small - tends to get very crowded in the evening (okay in the morning 6-8). They've only one squat rack and some of the plates are damaged
Poor customer service. I've seen their trainers in action and they aren't knowledgable enough - granted this could be the norm for all big box gyms.

Hope this helps,
Colm

cltt97 · 03-09-2007 01:28PM

Thanks Colm,

I suppose the best thing to do is go up there around 5 and see how busy it is then. What are Concept IIs?

Colm_OReilly · 03-09-2007 02:52PM

Concept IIs are the rowing machines - really the only cardio machines that are worth a damn.

I should add the caveat that I've hardly ever been there at five, any of my evening visits have been 7-9.

NoQuarter · 04-09-2007 08:56PM

yeah i was in the westpark and i wouldnt recommend it, the weights area is quite small and if ya go up in the evenings its very hard to get a bench for yourself, have to say i wasnt a fan of this gym at all

Westpark, Greenhills Tallaght, any views?

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