Glenbrooke Outdoor Sports Center - East Hartford, Connecticut

Elizabeth M.

I have been a member since I was very little so over 10 yrs and I have thoroughly enjoyed all my summers there. Glenbrooke is a place that really gets into your system. I really enjoy spending my summers there and love being a part of swim team. 🏊‍♀️ I now strive to become a life guard and work there I would highly recommend to any one or family who is considering a place to spend there ❤️summers!

Sarah S.

Glenbrooke has been an amazing experience for my children. They have been able to participate in swim, tennis, and swim team. My five year old started this summer as a non swimmer and now is going off the diving board as a confident swimming fish. All the staff goes above and beyond to make sure the kids are safe and having a great summer experience. It is very difficult to find something that keeps the kids busy all day on the summer. Glenbrooke had something for everyone. We will be back again next summer for more fun in 2022!

R A. G.

My daughter went from being hesitant to get her face wet, to swimming like a little mermaid in less than two months! She quickly moved up to Level 3 and we're so proud. Sam, Annabelle and Noah all encouraged her to trust her skills and her confidence in the pool went through the roof. I'm grateful for their work with her and look forward to taking her back next summer.

Jennifer M.

The best decision I made this summer was joining Glenbrooke Swim and Tennis Club! My two older children (ages 9 and 7) had their first experience on the Glenbrooke Gators swim team and loved participating with their friends and teammates! My two younger children (ages 2 and 10 months) loved playing in the biggest children’s pool we have ever seen! They also participated in some pretty amazing swim lessons. The coaches, lifeguards, and management staff went above and beyond to ensure a wonderful, safe and supportive environment for our family. This was the best community of families and everyone was so helpful! The facility was so clean and the activities planned by the management staff for family fun nights made my kids feel like this was the best summer ever! I am planning on my kids participating in diving, soccer and tennis lessons next year as well because the other children looked like they had a blast every time we saw them. Glenbrooke also has a drop off recreation day camp that although my children did not participate this year, it looked like a lot of fun and always good to know to have as an option. Our family looks forward to making more fun memories at Glenbrooke in the years to come!

Kerry K.

We love Glenbrooke! This was our first year joining and our kids participated in the Rec program as well. Glenbrooke has so much to offer! In addition to the pool, there are basketball, tennis, and shuffleboard courts, a playground, and a beautiful new soccer field. The facilities are clean and well maintained. The staff is friendly, helpful, and very welcoming.

Our kids really enjoyed the Rec program which included swimming lessons- an added bonus! The program was well organized and kept the kids engaged; throughout the day they swam, played games, and were able to try a variety of sports. We always felt that they were safe and well cared for by the counselors. They are already asking to go back next year!

I would definitely recommend Glenbrooke and it’s Rec program!

jfiereck

Glenbrooke is a safe, fun and welcoming community that celebrates good ole’ fashioned family fun. Our three children (10, 8, and 4) have enjoyed summers at Glenbrooke for the last three years and we intend to keep it part of our family’s summer plans moving forward.

The staff, lifeguards and swim instructors and coaches are skilled, attentive and wonderful with children. My children have taken swim lessons at other facilities and Glenbrooke by far surpasses them in terms of quality of instruction and the progress my kids have made in the water.

The swim team program is a wonderful way for kids to strengthen their swimming skills and be a part of a supportive team environment. Our kids are proud to be Glenbrooke Gators!

While my children did not participate in the day recreation program, I have been impressed just by observation by how well organized the program is run. All of the families I know that have participated have been very happy.

We can’t imagine our summers without Glenbrooke.

Laura C.

My 9 year old daughter had a BLAST this summer participating in the full day Rec Program, which was new to Glenbrooke this year. She enjoyed 7 weeks of swim lessons, tennis, basketball, Double Dutch, soccer, and more swimming every afternoon!
Food trucks visited twice a week which was a super fun treat! Every Friday the staff planned special themed days with fun activities. My daughter was never bored! I always went to work in the morning feeling good that my daughter was in a fun and safe environment. Plus, she was able to learn new sports skills, gain confidence and enjoyed her summer.
The program was well organized and the Rec staff as well as Lifeguards were attentive and professional. Communication with the General Manager, Dan was excellent and he always answered questions and responded promptly. The facility was always clean and I felt comfortable with their health and safety practices.

Christine S. (. T.

My children were enrolled in swim lessons at Glenbrooke this summer. Both had a very positive experience and made a lot of progress. Evening lessons for both kids, one preschool age, were hard to find through our town pool so I was happy to see that Glenbrooke was offering evening lessons for non-members. Overall, great experience, and we will definitely explore the rec camp and/or lessons for summer 2022!!