David L. Bodenhamer Center
310 W. 19th Ave., Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542
(251) 968-4420

Facility Hours
Monday - Friday 7:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday - 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday - 1:00pm - 6:00pm

Fitness Room Hours
Monday - Friday 5:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Administrative Offices
Office hours are from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Monday - Friday. Membership accounts may be handled during office hours on the sign-up sheets. Two consecutive time reservations is prohibited.
 

Control Desk

• Members must scan key tag upon entering the Recreation Center.
• All fees must be paid at control desk prior activity.
• A waiver must be completed for all programs.

 General Facility Rules

• The Recreation Center is open for membership to Residents and Nonresidents. All Members using the building for any reason must have a key tag.
• Children must be at least 10 years of age to enter the building without adult supervision.
• Age limits apply to the Track, Pool, and Fitness Center.
• Food and drinks are allowed in the Commons area only.
• Profanity, destructive or aggressive behavior will not be tolerated.
• Shirts and shoes must be worn outside of locker room and pool areas.
• Locks and towels must be provided by members, and removed daily.
• NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED IN ANY PART OF THE BUILDING.
• Behavior not respectful of the Recreation Center policies & procedures may result in the SUSPENSION or REVOKING of membership or pass.
• Children age 9 and under must have an adult or a person 15 years or
  older in the building at all times

Indoor Track

• Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult on the track at all times.
• Proper attire must be worn at all times. (Shirt and shoes required)
• Groups must be no more than 2 lanes wide.
• No baby strollers allowed on the Track. Infant backpacks may be used.
• Walkers should stay to the inside of Track, while runners should stay to the outside.
• Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult on the track at all times

Fitness Center

• No one under the age of 15 is permitted in Fitness Center. Exceptions: with approval of Director or signed waiver
• Proper attire must be worn at all times. (shirts, closed-toe shoes, & bottoms. No Swimsuits.)
• Re-rack all plates and dumbbells when finished. Be considerate by allowing others to work in between your multiple sets or repetitions.
• Do not remove plates or dumbbells out of Fitness Center.
• Cardio-equipment is reserved for those who designate
• Please clean perspiration from equipment after use.
• Anyone wanting to begin a resistance training program should ask for prior instruction.

Aerobics

• Class fee may apply.
• Class size may be limited.
• Children over the age of 7 years are allowed to participate or observe QUIETLY, with adult supervision. Any disruptive behavior will result in removal from the class.
• No infants are allowed during aerobics class.
• To minimize the risk of injury, participants are asked to continue the class through the cool down.

Gymnasium

• Children age 9 and under must have an adult or a person 15 years or older in the building at all times.
• Food and drinks are not allowed in the gym, exceptions for closed water bottles.
• Black sole or any shoes marking the surface are not allowed. Athletic shoes only.
• Profanity will not be tolerated.
• Disruptive, destructive or aggressive behavior is not allowed.

Racquetball

• Children age 10 and under must have adult supervision.
• Food and drinks are not allowed in Racquetball courts.
• Black soles or any shoes marking the surface are not allowed. Athletic shoes only.
• Profanity will not be tolerated.
• Disruptive, destructive or aggressive behavior is not allowed.
• Racquetballs, rackets, and protective glasses may be checked out upon receipt of key tag at Control Desk.
• Reservations for Racquetball may be made in one week intervals (Monday - Sunday)
• Reservations are limited to one hour.
• Children age 9 and under must have adult or person 15 years or older with them.

Pool

• All persons using pool must shower before entering the pool enclosure.
• Any person having an infectious or communicable disease is prohibited from using a public pool.
• Persons having open blisters, cuts, etc. are advised not to use the pool.
• There will not be any floating devices in the deep end of the pool.
• Small children can not go off the diving board with floats or masks.
• A child must be able to swim the width of the deep end of the pool to go off the diving board.
• Children age 9 and under must have an adult or person 15 years or older in the building at all times.
• Swim diapers are available to purchase at control desk