BUCKEYE RECREATION CENTER

The town’s Buckeye Recreation Center features an impressive 22,500-square-foot fitness center with both indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities. It’s located by the scenic Buckeye Lake. Both residents and visitors find many ways to play. While many of the amenities are free for all to enjoy, other things require a membership. Visitors may purchase an inexpensive day or week membership.

Indoors

• Fitness & Weight Room
• Indoor playroom for 6 and under
• Gymnasium with basketball, volleyball, ping pong, air hockey, bad mitten, indoor walking track and more.
• Three Pickleball courts
• Indoor Tennis court (ball machine & rackets available)
• Daily fitness classes include Zumba, circuit, yoga, spin, PiYo, balance, recovery and bootcamp.
• Classes and workshops including crafts, art, plants and more.
• Personal training sessions
• Lobby with complimentary services such as satellite television, wi-fi, games, puzzles and lending library
• Multi-purpose room for parties, meetings, reunions, etc.

Outdoors

• Public playground
• Paved tennis courts (loaner rackets available)
• Four Pickleball courts
• Softball field
• Walking track
• Hiking & Biking trailheads
• Picnic area
• Guided hikes
• Buckeye Lake (read more!)

Center Hours

• Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. -7:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

More Info
The courts and fitness center are free with a very reasonable daily, weekly or annual membership. The courts can be reserved – a good idea especially during the busy summer months. Ask about mountain bike lessons (call 828-387-3003)!

Beech Mountain Parks and Recreation oversees 27 miles of hiking and mountain bike trails around the mountain, so it’s a great place to get information from the experts. See our Beech Mountain Trails Guide.

The Fred and Margie Pfohl Buckeye Recreation Center is open year-round, located at 1330 Pine Ridge Rd, Beech Mountain, NC 28604.

Call for questions: 828-387-3003. See current programs on their website.