
Information about Pope Fitness
Opening hours
- Monday: 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday: 5:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Our comment from FitFit United States about Pope Fitness:
Pope Fitness, located in North Ridgeville, is a premier gym that offers facilities and equipment for all levels of fitness enthusiasts. With an expansive space, members appreciate the variety of equipment, including free weights, cardio machines, and a dedicated turf area for functional training. Visitors have highlighted the gym’s clean environment and its friendly, knowledgeable staff, making it a welcoming place to work out.
Highlights:
- Extensive range of equipment including powerlifting, cross fit, and cardio options.
- Spacious gym that is well-maintained and not overcrowded.
- Friendly and supportive staff, including experienced trainers who are eager to assist.
- A community atmosphere where members feel comfortable regardless of their fitness level.
Areas for improvement:
- Inconsistency with posted hours on weekends.
- Lack of amenities such as showers, mirrors in locker rooms, and water fill stations.
- Some users perceive the membership fees to be higher compared to nearby gyms.
Despite some noted areas for improvement, many members express immense satisfaction with their experience at Pope Fitness, citing significant benefits from their training and a strong sense of community. It's a gym where you can truly focus on your fitness goals and receive the support you need.
Pope Fitness: Opinions

Fantastic experience: Everything you’d want in a gym, no hassle using preferred equipment. Equipment is great from cardio to dumbbells to racks to platforms to machines to turf area. Gives you feeling of being in an old school gym, although massive.
Hi Mason. We appreciate you taking the time to give us a review!!
Negative experience: Gym is overall not that bad staff is not bad at all. They are just very inconsistent with their hours that are posted online and in person. they say they close at 7 on weekends wel i went there at 6 and they are closed they should be open just as late on weekends not just weekdays.
Thank you for the feedback. Our Holiday hours are updated in the gym at the front door for holidays as well as on Google. We consistently close early on Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. We are closed on all major holidays. As far as our weekend hours, we used to be open longer, but we have followed the attendance of our members and made the adjustments accordingly.
Fantastic experience: This is were Hercules would chose to work out!!! The best workout facility in the greater Cleveland area. Spacious, not overcrowded, tons of free weights, great cross fit equipment, nice variety of nautilus equipment. Its not a planet fitness, its the next level, if you are looking to really workout and this is the place with the space and equipment to do so. Its the real deal. Thank you Don Pope for having a real workout facility in Cleveland.
We can’t thank you enough for providing detailed feedback about our gym. Appreciate you Steve!
Fantastic experience: Great gym! Lots of equipment & free weights. Clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely come back the next time I’m in the area
Michael - thanks for visiting Pope Fitness while you were in town and we really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review!
Fantastic experience: My son and I work out together at your place. We like the atmosphere and space available. Super clean facility and staff is top notch. Wouldn't go anywhere else.
Thanks for taking the time to give us a review!
Fantastic experience: Don, the owner is incredibly friendly. Clean gym with all the equipment you could need.
Thanks James! We appreciate you taking the opportunity to share your thoughts about Pope Fitness!
Fantastic experience: Very nice place very kind people!
Thanks so much for the review. We really appreciate you!
Fantastic experience: An awesome gym for anyone in the area who’s serious about lifting weights or getting in shape. The space is enormous and they have everything you could ever need. Don and Dawn are awesome, everyone at the front desk and the trainers are so friendly.
Thanks for giving us a great review!
Fantastic experience: Friendly owners, no waiting for equipment, for me close to home.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review!!
Positive experience: Pros: spacious space, nice equipment with a good variety of options, not too crowded. Cons: it’s overpriced, not worth $45 a month. No showers, sauna, cardio theater or spinning room, no water bottle fill up stations, fitness classes aren’t included, no mirrors in the locker room. Only one stair master that doesn’t seem to work. (I love stair masters) Esporta fitness in westlake is $40 a month and it has everything I listed above plus a pool and child care center. Fireworks in Rocky river is $37 a month and also has everything I listed above. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a good gym and you can get an excellent workout - but it’s overpriced. Especially when you start comparing it to what’s around you. You can get more for your money elsewhere.
Thanks for the review. We appreciate the time it took. We are a local gym (not a chain) To answer some of the concerns you had, mirrors in the locker rooms are above the sinks in the individual restrooms The stair master works, their is a safety cord that must be engaged. Swimming pools, daycare and spinning rooms are not part of our business model, but we always welcome suggestions. Thanks again!
Fantastic experience: Equipment and atmosphere are what you need to get make gains. Many different options available to change routine up. Everyone is very friendly and respectful. Great gym!
Hi Brian! Thanks so much for leaving a review for us. We really appreciate you taking the time.
Fantastic experience: I just enjoy working out here
Thats what we love to hear! Thank you for sharing. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review.
Fantastic experience: Big don is the best fantastic gym if you wanna be the best you can be
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a positive comment! We appreciate you !
Fantastic experience: Great large location, plenty of room and encouragement to reach your goals
Thanks for the positive review Dave
Fantastic experience: Don and Dawn are very personable owners. The gym has equipment for all levels of fitness.
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review Brian!!
Negative experience: A lot of potential. Overall I really like the gym, huge space and interested to see where they take it. These changes are small but it would go a long way! If the changes are made and sustained I will gladly write another review in 3-6 months. How to improve: 1. Sanitation dispensers are often out 2. Weights are typically thrown all over the place or weights are not racked 3. Ditch the towels to wipe the machines down and buy industrial towels that can be thrown out
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your feedback. Currently, the hand sanitizer replacements for our model of installed wall dispensers are on back order. We are waiting a little longer before replacing the mounted wall dispensers with new ones, in hopes that the refills come back in stock. Weights thrown around are a struggle for every gym. There are no exceptions. We share in your frustration. As the culture of the gym matures and members self -police we hope it will eventually get better, and appreciate guests like yourself that set a great example. Lastly, the decision to use re-usable towels was intentional. We make every attempt to put practices in place that are not excessive in use of resources like paper products. We email receipts, use biodegradeable cleaners, we have replaced plastic key cards with scan in from a phone app and the re-usable microfiber towels as to not add to our landfills. Again, we appreciate and welcome your feedback.
Negative experience: Nice gym. Predatory subscription practices that make it hard to cancel should always result in a 1 star however.
We are sorry if your cancellation didn’t meet your needs. By no means is a 30 day no fee cancellation intended to be predatory in any way. We will be happy to discuss further with you in person or through direct communication.
Fantastic experience: Absolutely love this gym! My son and I have been training here for a little over a year. We recently started training with Eddy and I cannot speak highly enough of him! In 2 months I have lost 15 inches and my son has gained almost the same in muscle mass! Most importantly, my son's confidence and self-esteem is greatly improved! Ask for Eddy, you won't regret it!!
Thanks so much Danielle! We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review.
Fantastic experience: Pope Fitness is by far the best gym I’ve had a membership to. Don made it a point to create a gym that has it all. Powerlifting, cardio, cross fit, yoga, and really great trainers. Extremely friendly staff and members. Very well maintained facility and equipment. I highly recommend you check it out!
Thanks Sean! We appreciate the positive feedback and Thank you for your Service as Active Duty Military. We continue to add to the equipment and do our best to create an environment to suits many types of people and fitness needs!
Fantastic experience: Great equipment! Great people!
Thank you so much for the review Frank. We appreciate it!
Fantastic experience: Great place ! Started working out here months ago and haven't had much bad experiences, very kind staff and members ! Would recommend to anyone for any goals !
Thank you Bogdan! We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review.
Fantastic experience: I’ve been coming to Pope Fitness since April 2021. Don and Dawn Pope are amazing. Great hours, location and equipment!
Brandon, we appreciate the shout out and your membership to Pope Fitness!
Fantastic experience: Best gym in Lorain county!!!!!
Thank you Matt! We appreciate the review and your membership and Pope Fitness!
Fantastic experience: Definitely a great gym to go to. Good environment, and the ownership is awesome. Highly recommend
Thanks Nathan! We appreciate the review
Fantastic experience: Pope Fitness is our go-to gym on the west side of Cleveland: welcoming owners, great equipment and centrally located.
Thank you Mario! We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review!
Fantastic experience: So glad I joined Pope! They have all the equipment I need, free weights (including barbells and a big lifting area), plenty of machines, and a nice turf area to get creative with workouts! The owners Don and Dawn are so friendly, and always willing to show me how to use new equipment or offer tips on a workout. It’s a great place to workout!
Thank you so much! We are glad you have found a new home with us. We appreciate being part of your fitness journey.
Fantastic experience: This is the best gym I've ever belonged to and I'm accomplishing things I never thought were possible. It's a clean facility, well-maintained, and very large. They have a huge Astroturf area in addition to the weightlifting and cardio machines, which is really cool. Dawn is very friendly and welcoming, and the members are nice, and are at all different fitness levels. Travis is my trainer and he's amazing and truly cares. Five stars, highly recommend.
Thank you so much for the kind words and great recommendation. We truly appreciate you and we are excited to help you exceed your fitness goals!!
Fantastic experience: All smoke shops, Gas stations and convenience stores needs
Fantastic experience: My favorite gym I’ve been to. New equipment coming in regularly, lots of variety.
Fantastic experience: The facility is very clean with plenty of equipment. They have a great atmosphere and a very friendly staff. I am definitely a big fan of Pope Fitness.
Thank you so much Jessica! We appreciate the great review
Fantastic experience: Large gym with plenty of useful machines for workouts
Thank you. We appreciate you taking the time to give us this great review!
Fantastic experience: Let me start by explaining I’m a student at Kent State that’s home for spring break. This is 100% honest feedback from a 20 year old focused on bodybuilding. Basically I needed a gym nearby to workout at while I’m home. I looked at multiple gyms in the area and This gym by far is the BEST gym in the area. It has equipment for everything you need to get stronger. I would definitely say this gym is for all types of ages and fitness levels. Don Pope clearly knows how to run a gym and what people into fitness need in order to be successful. I have talked to both Don Pope and his wife they are super friendly and kind. They asked me where I was from and genuinely showed an interest in me as a person not just a customer. They also never tried to sell me a membership or anything which I found to be very respectful. The gym is pretty clean and everything is in pretty good condition. Something I love about this gym is that it never is overcrowded and I never feel judged while working out. I never have to wait for equipment which is a huge plus for me. This gym is definitely a 10/10 and I’ve found very few problems with it. The only thing I could say I wish this gym had was more water fountains or at least a water station in the back of the gym. I also wish they had paper towel dispensers in the workout areas so I can wipe off sweat. I also wish they had mirrors in the locker room for Personally I don’t care ab that stuff I’m here to workout and I will be signing up for a membership once I’m back for summer break. If you live around here and are looking for a gym this is going to be the BEST gym in the area. I also love the fact I can support a small business over those chain businesses that really don’t care about you as a person. Don and his wife have created a great gym and atmosphere here it genuinely feels like home and a family. Good job guys keep up the great work!
Owen-Thank you so much for the great review and feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience here at Pope Fitness with others. We are happy that you chose us after your search ! Don and Dawn
Fantastic experience: Hands down…. Amazing Gym. Has all the equipment you need. The staff and trainers are amazing. Feels like home!
Shawn - we really appreciate you giving us a review! Thanks so much
Fantastic experience: I've been to several gyms up and down the east coast and I can truly say that none of them have ever felt like home quite like this place has. The owners are incredibly welcoming, there's a ton of equipment available, and the environment is one that fosters and supports the growth of its members. Regardless of your age, training level, or training style, there is something for everyone here and plenty of people to help you reach your goals.
Corey - we truly appreciate you! There is no greater compliment than that of our Pope Fitness family. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and opinions about the gym.
Fantastic experience: Best gym in NEO, largest range of equipment you can find
Thank you Caden. We really appreciate the great rating. It means alot to us!
Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality
Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality
Fantastic experience: My son and I joined Pope Fitness a couple months ago. What an amazing facility and staff. Powerlifting, body building, speed and agility, general Heath and fitness. This gym has it all and they have the staff that is more than capable of training you.
Jeff - Thank you so much for leaving a review for us. We appreciate you both training here and also for you spreading the word!
Fantastic experience: I started going here three months ago and I love it. Within 2 months working out with one of their trainers I was able to see results, unlike my old gym. You can find equipment here that I haven't seen at other gyms. The staff and environment are amazing.
Thanks Sara ! We really appreciate you and we are so glad you are achieving your goals
Fantastic experience: Great People and Great Atmosphere. Don and His staff are very Knowledgeable and very Helpful. Its nice to Have a great place to work out in North Ridgeville. I highly recommend it, if youre looking for a great place to work out.
Thanks Scott! We really appreciate the 5 star review!!
Fantastic experience: The gym is clean, has a huge space and unlimited access to equipment. Everyone at the gym is knowledgeable, welcoming and more than happy to help with any questions you might have. I would 100% recommend this gym to anyone and everyone looking to start or even continue working out. This gym will accommodate anyone and everyone’s wants and needs!
We appreciate the great review Ryan. Thank you!
Fantastic experience: Great Staff and super friendly! The trainer is awesome and hughly recommend the gym if you havent try it!
Thanks for the review Katie
Fantastic experience: Great gym, Mr. Pope is the man! Would recommend to any new people or experienced lifters also. Had everything I wanted out of a gym.!! If you want to get fit this is the spot, inside turf feild I would like to call it, is awesome!
Thanks for the great review Nick. We appreciate the positive feedback and you spreading the word about the gym!
Fantastic experience: This is the best gym in the area. Everything you need is here and the equipment is amazing.
Thanks Paris! We really appreciate you spreading the word
Fantastic experience: Met Don a little while ago. He was such a genuinely nice person. I have to come up and see the gym! I know it will be incredible.
Thanks for taking the time to comment Vaughn. Much appreciated!
Fantastic experience: Definitely the best gym I’ve ever been too. The people here are awesome it’s a great environment to start working out if your a beginner or someone who’s been working out there whole life there’s a huge variety of equipment and different machines and a very cool turf area
Thanks Shea!
Fantastic experience: You won't find a better gym/fitness center! The staff, trainers, and owners are absolutely amazing human beings. They care about your overall health and well-being. They're there for conversation, guidance, and motivation to keep you focused on your goals! Don't know what your goals are? They can help you define them!
Thank you so much for such s great review. We really appreciate you
Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality Has everything any lifter or athlete needs with optimal space. Was checking gyms out attempting to find one conducive for my needs and has the perfect mix of cardio, free weight and machines with a huge turf space at a reasonable price. Great staff as well
Fantastic experience: Positive: Professionalism , Quality
Fantastic experience: Positive: Professionalism
Fantastic experience: Positive: Professionalism Great gym! I just joined last week with a coworker & we already LOVE Pope Fitness. Love that they have anything and everything! The best part is the turf area; to make all your workout dreams come true! SO happy to have joined an amzing gym!
Fantastic experience: I cannot say how nice this gym is. A good amount of the gyms around have all these flashy perks that are never used. EB Fitness obviously decided to skip that and invest in a huge area (waiting for equipment is the worst), more specific gym equipment than I have ever seen at any gym (a ton of Hammer Strength and free weights) and it is unbelievably clean. I would expect nothing less from a gym owned by an actual body builder and not some huge corporation. I cannot say enough about how grateful I am that North Ridgeville is starting to grow and that we have something this quality in our city.
Thank you so much for all the great comments Adam. We really appreciate it!
Fantastic experience: Positive: Professionalism , Quality Come check out Pope Fitness in North Ridgeville, OH! This place is awesome. From yoga to power lifting, they have it all. Whatever your goals are, they have awesome trainers to help you get there. I highly recommend this gym. Plus, you get to hang out with strongman Don Pope! If you don't know who that is, google him.
Fantastic experience: Come check out Pope Fitness in North Ridgeville, OH! This place is awesome. From yoga to power lifting, they have it all. Whatever your goals are, they have awesome trainers to help you get there. I highly recommend this gym. Plus, you get to hang out with strongman Don Pope! If you don't know who that is, google him.
Thanks Joe! We appreciate you!
Fantastic experience: Great gym! I just joined last week with a coworker & we already LOVE Pope Fitness. Love that they have anything and everything! The best part is the turf area; to make all your workout dreams come true! SO happy to have joined an amzing gym!
Thank you so much Kara! We really appreciate that.
Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality
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