Academy Hosinsul

(9 reviews)

3.7 mi

The lesson was great, but when it came to joining the instructor for paperwork, I was treated…read moreextremely inappropriately, and can't see myself visiting this gym again

Great atmosphere. Clean gym. Owned by a certified Gracie Jiu jitsu black belt.has a set curriculum…read morewhich allows students to watch the weeks lessons before and after class as well as review lessons at anytime.

World Class Fusion Thai Boxing Program

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training

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Midwest Academy Of TaeKwon-Do

(1 review)

1.9 mi

This is an excellent full-service martial arts school. Very kid and family friendly. And a great…read morevalue for your money: real martial arts training at Park District prices. When I was first looking for a martial arts school for my daughter, I didn't consider the Academy, thinking that this was just a Park District program, something that would be teaching basic self-defense and such and not much more. But the place was recommended by a friend who did a lot of research and we decided to give it a try. Now, few years later, I too train here with my 2 kids.

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Cummata Martial Arts and Kids Karate

3.0 mi

Although this is a small facility, it is clean and well-run. The instructors are friendly and…read moreaccessible. They offer programs for youth through adult. The prices are comparable to others in the area, but uniform supplies are included in the class fee, and there is no registration cost.

Fred Moreno is an excellent instructor! I have the honor of training with him for Instructor and…read moreCurriculum Certifications several times per year. He travels to many events several times per year with his staff to continue his education that will in turn increase the overall quality of his school. I highly recommend that anyone interested in Martial Arts in the Elgin area check out his school!

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Pro Boxing Fitness

1.8 mi

I've been training here for a few months now and am very happy with the pedigree here and with my…read moreadvancement in skill level. The schedules are very accommodating to my mornings and evenings. They have classes throughout the day which is great when I want to get a workout in mid-day. The entire staff is very knowledgeable and motivating. I have even brought my nephew in and recommended this place to other family members. Now if only they get off their butts and come with me... buuuut that's a different story. Again, I highly recommend this place.

If you are looking for a good workout ck out this place. It's reasonably priced. It's nice because…read moreit's month to month and no contract. It is great for adults and kids.

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Kyuki-Do Martial Arts

4.2

(5 reviews)

3.7 mi

A great place to train for all ages. They focus on a student's personal and physical development…read more

Not a good program. Very expensive. Very little martial arts is actually taught. Master…read moreSteinmeyer is a jerk to the kids. I am not a big fan of Kyuki do at all. None of the academies teach martial Arts. Hiow can a 15 year old be a 2nd degree blackbelt? They can't! Yet Kyuki do gives 14 and 15 year old kids blackbelts. Enough said.

Blackhawk TaeKwonDo

1.5

3.7 mi

I stopped in to check out the school because I was new to the area but after watching for 20minutes…read moreor so, I could see that there was a young lady who looked like she was teaching the class but it did not look like there was much control over what was going on. Eventually a heavy set man came out of his office and started shouting commands, I think once he realized that there was some one else watching that was new. There were a few parents sitting on a bench which seemed a little tacky. I had asked one of the parents what they were paying and could not justify paying the cost that was mentioned for such a bland looking facility. There was very little energy. I have 2 kids that are very interested in getting involved in martial arts and we found a great place in St. Charles that has a totally different energy when you walk in. My advice is this is not the place for your kids or even as an adult which it looked liked both kids and adults were together, very odd.

We've had past experience at this school and they definitely don't practice what is preached in Tae…read moreKwon Do between two different woman claiming to be the owners wife, that show up from time to time, and the fact that the person who claims to be the master, allows an intern teach while he sits back and what looks like him playing on his computer. We were not impressed. This is definitely not somewhere that you should bring your kids to teach them morals and ethics. From what I can see by the other ratings, these people must know the owner because from what we've sen, they are not being truthful. he seems to be more worried about growing his class sizes then paying attention to the kids and their needs which is a shame. It's all about the students but not in this case. The pictures below are of his own kids.

Getting ready for a fun filled class with training that is practical and effective

Some of our students and Black Belts

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Two Students showing off there 1st place Win

Jang's Taekwondo

3.0

3.8 mi

Wonder place to train Master Jang is knowledgeable and…read morepersonable. It was my pleasure to see my granddaughter grow under Master Jang's leadership and training.

Master Jang does not practice what he preaches. He does not honor or respect his family. He does…read morenot act with confidence in times of conflict. He is not as disciplined as he claims to be. He spends his free time on his phone and watching TV. His teaching style is stale. He does not vary his routine much at all. I would rather learn from someone who's actions match their words.

LGN Performance

(6 reviews)

3.6 mi

Crossfit LGN in South Elgin, IL is a great Crossfit gym. I look forward to each and every day I get…read moreto visit this gym. The workouts are always both challenging and rewarding. The facility is kept clean and the equipment is top notch. The coaches at Crossfit LGN are phenomenal. Each one is very well trained in both exercise and nutrition. They are more than willing to answer your questions about the exercises, stretching or proper nutrition and they always make you feel welcome. Since joining Crossfit LGN my Olympic weight lifting has greatly improved, running has become easier and my Crossfit workouts are getting faster. The people that workout here are the best. Always friendly, supportive and driven. They really help push you when you need it during those tough Crossfit workouts!

Joined at the beginning of the year to try and overcome some health issues-the whole crew at LGN is…read morefabulous! They work with you to help you meet your goals-Adrian and Curt are there to help you and guide you through the workouts-no judgements and no hard sells-just solid workouts that get results! I am so happy to have found LGN!'

Performance Training

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Fitness Training

Three Oaks Recreation Area

4.0

(55 reviews)

13.3 mi

If you're local it's awesome , if you're an out of towner like me you have to pay to park then pay…read moreto get in which sucks

What an amazing place! How did I not ever know about this? It is free for entrance otherwise it's a…read morefive dollar visitor fee. If you wish to go to the main beach, that's an additional $12 if you are not a resident of Crystal Lake. The grounds are immaculate, very well maintained, and the bathrooms are clean. There are two lakes, multiple pavilions that you can rent ahead of time. Lots of picnic tables for you to sit down. Near the bar and grill while you can't go in the water, you can take your drink and sit on one of the cheers on the beach. You can watch people practice on their WaveRunner. Swing on the swings at the bar and listen to great music. I did not have any food here. I did have an amazing Mojito. The bartender was a young man looking to join the Barrington police force. Polite, kind and also had great customer service skills. The reason why I didn't give it five stars is that there are absolutely no markings anywhere as to what trail you are on, how long of a trail it is, and where there may be porta potties. There aren't any maps or QR codes and it was a bit confusing as I came upon several wise and the trail to decide which way to go as I had limited time there. Given the fact that everything is so nicely taken care of I don't know how they can't have at least some markings on the trails that they have there. One of the workers sent me direction and it literally just took me to a pavilion. They have kayaks, canoes, paddle boats and SUP boards. They also offer lessons for SUP depending on the day. Lots of people fishing. Amazing Place! Please add signage for the trails! The pop and water machine near the beach entrance did not work. Hopefully those are checked daily to repair.

Lifejackets provided with every boat rental.

Three Oaks Beach Playground

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Crystal Lake residents receive free parking with a valid driver's license. Non-resident vehicles pay $5.00 to park.

Harold Hall Quarry Beach

4.0

(23 reviews)

13.4 mi

Came here for a birthday party for my step sister. Nice picnic area, relatively clean water, and…read morefriendly, fun staff. My goodness was the water cold! Shocking but refreshing :) Plenty of picnic tables and grassy area with nice shade to enjoy large group parties and a nice patch of sun behind the bathhouse to tan with privacy or away from the noise. Nice and clean bathrooms, and nice hot water for the bathhouses.

Very clean and safe beach for littles, we can't wait to go back for another beach dayread more

Great place for the kiddies to play.

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Snack shack....takes cash only

Green Valley Golf Range

(53 reviews)

7.1 mi

Today's the last day of summer and we wanted to do something fun so we went miniature golfing. I…read morelove this location because it's on flat ground and I have problems with my knee so it's really easy for me to maneuver through the course. There were lots of people there and we still didn't have to wait that long to get through the course. There's plenty of seats if you get tired along the journey. I saw a sign where after 7:00 p.m. it's 18 and up. I definitely recommend stopping by and giving this place a try it was only $8.50 a person to play miniature golf. They have gambling machines and also areas where you can practice putting and hitting the ball. Looks like a lot of fun if you're looking for some entertainment come over here and check it out.

I was in the pro shop and I brought in a broken club for to see about warranty and they said "…read more instead of wasting 25 dollars in shipping back to Taylor made invest in golf lessons" "learn to not hit driver before you are warm bc you can't hit the ball well" " maybe don't buy that driver for ur first club bc you can't hit the ball well" from employees

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Moore Park Spray Ground

4.8

(4 reviews)

9.8 mi

This is a great place to go when you have a little bit of time and don't want to make it to the…read morepool. There's not just the spray pad, but a playground, swings and covered picnic area with tables and benches. There are lacrosse fields right next to it so more open space for the kids to run around. It's run by the Geneva Park District and the stay pad is open from June to September, typically. All of our kids love to be there. From infants up through elementary ages for sure will enjoy it. There's also a lot of shade here!

These are becoming really popular but I count myself lucky this one is so close by. This is top…read morenotch water play area for young children (2+). There's plenty of grassy space with trees for shade, so bring a blanket and snacks. It's a public park, so it should not be a surprise that the public port-a-john is kind of gross. Bear in mind, this place gets super busy when it's warm/hot out and a lot of kids from the neighborhood seem to be there unsupervised. Nevertheless, this place is great.

Splash park

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Sunny Hill Park

(9 reviews)

1.9 mi

A really great hill to sled or try snowboarding for a little one. It was a wickedly cold day, but…read morewe thought we would try it out anyway. It was pretty empty so it was awesome for teaching my daughter without having to buy a lift ticket. Though I would advise going halfway down the hill to teach because the higher up you start, the steeper it is. Otherwise a great park in the snowy months

Great little park, hard to find. It's about 2-3 miles west of Bartlett Rd on Irving Park Rd. the…read moreslash pad is the best. Check out the pics they say it all. Oh the splash doesn't open until 11

Perfect place to bring a toddler to learn to snowboard! The hill is a gentle slope down when you start midway!

Sunny Hill Splash Pad June 2016

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Volkening Lake

4.8

(13 reviews)

7.5 mi

My husband, friends, and I love this place! It's pretty clean and is absolutely beautiful,…read moreespecially during sunset. There is a path around a decent sized pond where many run or jog, and there are plenty of benches to sit on around the path, as well. A nice perk is that you can watch all of the cute ducks and geese all over the place. Be careful where you're walking because poo is kinda everywhere, though haha! There is a free outdoor workout area you can use with a good amount of different machines, and there are also canoes and peddle boats that you can rent. I haven't been here in the winter season yet, but apparently you can ice skate on the pond when it's frozen during winter, too. Don't let me just tell you how gorgeous this lake is, see for yourself! Many people also fish here, but during certain times, the lake has green algae, so I wouldn't recommend being that close to the water if there are signs out.

Great park and very relaxing time!!! Would recommend for…read moreanyone looking for a great place to unwind!

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Walton Island Park

(9 reviews)

2.1 mi

Daughter had her wedding here in December a beautiful white building with snow was awesome. They…read moresupplied the chairs and table tables.-if I remember correctly. It was in 2014. Would definitely recommend spring summer winter fall. I think this building would make anything look beautiful.

My brother and sister-in-law went to Walton Island Park in Elgin to take pictures before their…read morewedding on their wedding day. As the name suggests this park is made up of an island and several bridges in the middle of the Fox River. There is a walking and running trail, fishing spots (with the appropriate permits of course), and benches and shaded places to sit and enjoy the nature. While we were visiting, the trees had turned color in the fall and added to the beauty of the area. There are some fantastic places to take pictures. The park even comes with a gigantic American flag. For a beautiful park to experience and enjoy, I highly recommend Walton Island Park!