The Rec
San Juan Islands

Our facility stands as the center of where many began their health journey on San Juan Island. Most of our community learned to swim in the pool initiated and fostered by Ted Hope in the early 1980s, where it has evolved through different owners, as well as the many generations who have grown up here. For the last 17 years, it has been owned and operated by Paul Hopkins and Sam Leigh, who continued the tradition of community greatness, a standard we aim to uphold.

Our vision is to provide a facelift with new attractions, while keeping and expanding current programs already offered. Garred Mielke, a United States Army veteran and trainer, brings his passion for fitness to the island to head up daily operations. Jennifer Whalen is the visionary; orchestrating and inspiring our team to turn our vision into a reality. Greg Moses, the general manager, will oversee the entire facility and the facelift. Together, they have taken on the task to pick up where Paul and Sam left off and take THE REC into the next leg of its journey. We are honored to bring you with us.