Sir William Jordan Leisure Centre
📍 Onehunga, Auckland
Sir William Jordan Recreation Centre is a YMCA facility in Onehunga offering a full-size basketball court, gymnasium, trampolines, bouncy castle, and a function room with kitchen for private events. Basketball programmes run for school-age children.
Our kids recently started the YMCA basketball programme at the Sir William Jordan Recreation Centre and it has been a great experience so far. The staff at reception are always friendly and welcoming, and the coaches are fantastic with the kids. They do a great job working with players of all skill levels, which makes it a really supportive environment for everyone. The facility itself is huge and well set up, and there are lots of kids involved in the programme which creates a great atmosphere. We’ve only been part of the programme for about four weeks this term, but we’re already seeing a really positive impact on our kids. Their confidence is growing and the basketball skills they’re picking up are awesome. Most importantly, they’re loving it and always look forward to going each week.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Reviewers highlight the friendly, welcoming staff as the standout feature — families feel at ease from arrival. The basketball programme is praised for being well-run, and the gymnasium setup with trampolines and a bouncy castle keeps kids entertained for extended visits.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Fred Manuel
a month ago
“Our kids recently started the YMCA basketball programme at the Sir William Jordan Recreation Centre and it has been a great experience so far. The staff at reception are always friendly and welcoming, and the coaches are fantastic with the kids. They do a great job working with players of all skill levels, which makes it a really supportive environment for everyone. The facility itself is huge and well set up, and there are lots of kids involved in the programme which creates a great atmosphere. We’ve only been part of the programme for about four weeks this term, but we’re already seeing a really positive impact on our kids. Their confidence is growing and the basketball skills they’re picking up are awesome. Most importantly, they’re loving it and always look forward to going each week.”
Charles Tawera
3 months ago
“Lovely lady at reception. Was very accommodating and even let us use the speaker that was in the gymnasium. Was awesome listening to music while shooting hoops.”
D Mafia
5 months ago
“Awesome staff and great gym, affordable prices highly recommend to all”
Faye O
7 years ago
“nice place to book for a birthday party..it has a function room with kitchen enough for about 30 people, a big basketball court as a playground (with bouncy castle, trampolines, balls, etc) all provided by the organizer. My son enjoyed so much the games and playing basketball.. this place also has a gym beside the reception. The carpet needs to be refurbished though as they were peeling off.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Sir William Jordan Recreation Centre in Onehunga is operated by YMCA North and brings together a full-size basketball court, gym, trampolines, and a bouncy castle under one roof. The function room seats around 30 guests and includes a kitchen, making it a practical venue for birthday parties. Structured basketball programmes are available for children, with sessions that reviewers describe as a great experience from the first week.
