1 /5 Ivy League: Giving this location a one star in hopes the owner takes notice.
I am a retired business owner who decided to travel cross country and was excited to arrive in Erie PA this morning. However excitement was quickly diminished when I arrived at this location. I am in a van which is clearly for van life living(solar etc) and I barely got my window sun screen up when I was approached by a groundskeeper who asked me what I was doing. I responded I am going to fix me something to eat then workout/shower and scan the Internet for things to do first in town. He informed me that the owners will have my van towed and that they dont approve of "these types of things". The man personally was extremely polite but my issue is with the "owner" if this is true. I chose this location because its the only true 24/7 location in Erie and it was extremely close to the lake and to have to be in constant fear that if I leave my van to go into the gym this "owner" will have my property towed is outrageous. Also in Pennsylvania even if someone else calls a tow truck and they dont end up towing you you still have to pay the fee so I would potentially have to pay hundreds of dollars just because I chose to workout at this location. I am a black card member and have NEVER had such an uncomfortable experience as I did this morning.
I fully understand if theres a problem with homeless people causing disturbances it needs to be dealt with but deal with those situations individually dont harass and punish paying customers in my case of three of the stores in this plaza. Advice to the planet fitness owner of this location, have a serious discussion with the owner of this plaza because your customers should never be made to feel uncomfortable, unwelcome, or in fear of property loss just to visit your location.
Advice to van lifers or anyone in general at this point use the 1920 Edinboro Rd location. Theyre so friendly and welcoming its insane. They have a huge parking lot and do not in any way discriminate against van life members or even truck driving members.
Thank you to all who take the time to read this I hope the rest of my Erie Pennsylvania trip doesnt meet such negativity.
Sincerely,
Ivallia league.