@jay1969 I do understand where you're coming from.....I'm the exact same way with the free gym at my condo.
I did use to have a membership with [insert chain gym here] before I moved in here, so it was your standard chain gym with barbells and machines and whatnot. Didn't go for the classes that were included in the membership, but did go outta my way to to pack my shit for showers there despite me living like a 15 min walk away......
If you're anything like me, maybe the money and having to make the trip there forms part of the motivation to turn up and smash out a workout? As opposed to just appearing at the free condo gym and half-assing a workout, y'know, with the knowledge that "hey, its just....here. and it's free??"
I have to say that I have not found a solution to this and have signed up for a membership somewhere else again, so I'm in the same boat as you! The price we pay for fitness....