North City Family and Fitness Centre is at the heart of the community in Harpurhey containing a fully equipped gym, fitness class studio, swimming pool with swimming lessons, sauna, steam room and spa pool. Over £450,000 has been invested to extend and refurbish the gym including brand new equipment, a new virtual studio and a refreshed health suite. There's something for the little ones too with a new £60,000, 4 tier soft play area. It features a wide range of soft play activities to keep the children entertained for hours including ball pits, tunnels, slides and obstacles.  This centre is part of a unique collection of community and elite facilities governed by MCRactive, a not for profit organisation established and overseen by Manchester City Council. It is operated by Better under the MCRactive brand.