Best Health Club/Gym 2014 | Juniper Swim and Fitness Center | Health & Recreation | Bend

Best Of Central Oregon

Best Health Club/Gym

Juniper Swim and Fitness Center

Kurt Armstrong

The facilities at Juniper Swim and Fitness Center are remarkable, and so incredibly versatile—with slides and a splash parks pleasing for kids, and outdoor Olympic-length lanes for the serious athletes (and almost always a lane open!).

But, dear teenaged Juniper lifeguards: Sitting outside all afternoon by the pool is what is known as a "cush" job. Please stop looking so sullen. Seriously, if you cannot find joy in a job that is about as challenging as a Jimmy Buffett song, you have a long road ahead of you. The rest of us are having a great time at Juniper. So should you! (PB)