Maplewood Community Center

DOWNGRADE for the Maplewood Community Center. This is regarding the gym and the on-​site food options, so if you are looking for comments about other amenities, see below for my original review. The facility overall is still a great community center.
BUT, a couple weeks ago I came in to see many empty spots in the weight center. Turns out the fitness director decided to take out 14 pieces of equipment and replace them with 2 pieces of equipment. In a somewhat defensive note she has attached to the comments box, she explains that many of the pieces of equipment were from the 1980s and that «all» of them are duplicates of other machines. 80s or not, there was nothing terribly wrong with most/​all of the equipment. In fact, I think some of the removed (Cybex) machines were in better shape than many of the newer (Nautilus) machines that have such major tension issues that you can’t really use the built-​in add-​on weights. Second, while some of the removed machines were indeed duplicates, not all of them were. Yes, a tricep extension and a tricep dip machine are both for triceps, but they are not redundant or duplicates. As for the few machines that were actually duplicates, now there are overall fewer machines and undoubtedly there will be longer waits for the equipment. As I mentioned in my original review, I chose MCC over SNAP and Anytime Fitness precisely because there were more weight machines. I am seriously considering changing my membership, as SNAP is easier for me to get to and now has about the same number of weight machines.
AND, several months ago Subway was removed from the MCC. I don’t know if the decision was up to Subway or the MCC. Eventually the spot was turned into a «snack bar.» Say what you will about Subway, but at least you can get some protein and vegetables. The new snack bar is all carbs and sugar, concessions style crap. There’s not much available you couldn’t get out of a vending machine. So now I’m SOL if I need a quick (and vaguely nutritious) meal before or after a workout. If the MCC really cared about the health and wellness of its community members, they would serve something other than nachos, pretzels, donuts, and candy bars.
SO, yes the MCC is still a nice facility with lots of options for hosting or attending events and shows. But the health and fitness side of it has suffered some major blows, that for me cannot be ignored.

Booked a banquet room for a baby shower on ³⁄₃₀. Very friendly, nice & helpful staff that brought in an extra table when we asked. We booked for 3 hours & were allowed to go in 15 min early to decorate. Cleaned up our space and left. Definitely recommend to anyone as the rates were quite reasonable. Thanks again!

It’s a really nice place to come for the family as well as individuals. They have some fun programs for kids to participate in for summer fun. They recently redid the whole swimming pool area and it looks great. They have movies, shows, and other activities for families. Staff always seems pretty helpful and friendly and not sure if I have ever had a bad experience here. Plenty of parking as well.