This past weekend, I went to one of my favorite local parks in Vegas, and it prompted me to think…read moreof my favorite urban parks across the United States. Belle Isle was the first place that came to mind! I lived in RVA (Manchester) for a year from 2007-2008, and Belle Isle became a second home for me during that time. As an avid adventurer, I highly recommend Belle Isle for the following reasons (based on my pre-pandemic/circa 2008 experiences): 1.) Egalitarianism: It's a great place to mix and mingle with people from all walks of life. 2.) It's a great choose your own adventure type of place where you could spend an entire day doing a mix of the following activities: kayaking, hiking, biking, swimming, reading, sunbathing, whiling away time on the rocks, cloud gazing, having a picnic, doing landscape photography/photoshoots, etc. 3.) The James River! It's the only Class III-IV white water rapids in the U.S. running through the heart of a city center. 4.) Wildlife (especially the aquatic birds)! 5.) Proximity to the rich culture, food, and history in Downtown Richmond that you can explore before or after your Belle Isle adventure.

Always a great place to get out into nature. One of my favorite places to hike with great views of…read morethe river or the woods.

Worst gym experience of my life. I was working out with athletic shorts, sports bra, and a flowy…read moretank top. I was approached and told i would have to wear a t shirt because my gym attire was " inappropriate." I have never felt more shamed nor targeted as a female in my entire life. What a shame! Do not go here unless you want to wear a track suit while working out. Disgusting staff and management whom need to be fired. As a paying customer with a membership I will NEVER return here and will encourage my friends, co workers, and family to not do so as well. Female misogyny comes in many forms at the rec center gym!

I really like this gym and the classes. Wish I could attend more of the classes though, majority of…read morethem are held while most people with jobs are working. I specifically like the water aerobics classes but can only do Tuesday and Thursday evening and Saturday. Wish they had classes before 8am or more after 5pm.

I really love Maymont Park and will stop here to walk every chance I get. It has parking right…read moreoutside the gate and it's free to just walk right in. I really like how big the park is and that they have an Italian and Japanese specific garden within. This park has so much, from animals to waterfalls, and would be great for photos. It's so easy to find peace here and spend time even just sitting and relaxing. It's the perfect spot for families or to take a date, so you can really have a nice time with anyone. I highly suggest stopping in and getting some zen time.

What a beautiful experience! This park offers a ton of scenery. I enjoyed seeing animals, the…read morepeacefulness and how clean the park is!

Always a great meal, kid friendly, lots of TVs for games, service is excellent too!! Thanks…read moreGarland!!

What a hidden gem! Great place to have a shaded walk and nice playground for the kids.read more

Awesome summer fun for all. We just joined this pool for the summer. It is great. It is a little…read moremore pricy then the pool I saw at last year but it looks cooler. If you are a Woodlake resident you do get a little discount. We joined as a family and were even able to add a babysitter tithe account. There are 3 different pools. One is a kiddie pool that is set off to the side. The second is a little deeper (not exactly sure how deep) that has a slide going into it. The third is the mushroom pool. There is a big mushroom that you can walk under that has water flowing from the top. It starts about 2 feet deep(maybe less) and goes to 5 feet at the deepest end. Until school lets out it is open from 12 to 7 during the week. The weekend is 10 to 8. After school lets out is is 10 to 9 daily. There are plenty of lounge chairs as well as table to sit at. I haven't been there on a busy day yet though. There is a concession stand. I'm not sure of the hours. But during the week while school is still going on it wasn't open at 2:00. The have hamburgers and hot dogs and other items. There are no alcoholic drinks served here though.

We have been Non-Resident members for years and are very disappointed in the direction that the…read moreSRC/AFC pools are going. The new SRC pool is great, the management is far from that. We have had numerous days that one of the many pools were closed due to not having chlorine. This was told to us by the director and also stated that "Swim Metro has black balled us from getting chlorine from vendors because we stopped using them to staff lifeguards" She also stated that they were "spending $300 a day in chlorine from buying it at Lowe's and Home Depot" The lifeguards are very kind but lack management and do not all apply the same rules across the board. At one pool you can play with squirt guns and toss squishy balls, and at another you're not allowed to have anything to play with. Everything is very inconsistent and a total disappointment. We are canceling our membership as are several friends of ours and going to another community pool. I really hope that Woodlake can get their act together so they stop losing members. There is so much potential and lack of management is ruining the experience for members. On a positive note, the gym and instructors are great!

Oh my goodness when I say a good time, we had a good time!!…read moreWe celebrated my nieces, 19th birthday at the madhouse rage room in Petersburg, Virginia. The welcoming hospitality and attention and detail, safety requirements and safety resources for all to remain safe while having a good time were impeccable. We had a large group so we had both rooms. One was a car room and one was an electronic room all of our PPE "protective gear" was supplied by the company face shields, and damage equipment was also provided. This was definitely something that I would recommend for those that are seeking to get out frustrations to use as a meditation ritual in getting out an anger and frustration. Try it for yourself or with a group you would not be disappointed!

We had the best time, Alfie, Jay and team were awesome and they helped us get our inner rage out!!…read moreSo much fun and we will be back! Highly recommend!

Lovely little museum and visitor center at the back of Crump Park…read more Inside the visitir center shows the history of Gabriel's Rebellion and the Sheppard Family of Henrico The visitor center is open daily, the Meadow Farmhouse is open by appointment only. There are live animals outside the Farmhouse.....not for petting or feeding! Henrico Parks and Recs offers lectures on VA and Henrico history and often meets here. We love walking through the park and often go to the lectures.

I love history and this area of Glen Allen is steeped with Virgina history! It opened in 1981,…read moregifted to Henrico County by the namesake park, the Crump family. The museum of Meadow Farm here behind Crump Park is a lovely example of rural farm life in circa 1860. It's well-preserved and has distinct architectural significance of middle class living in that time period. The outbuildings are also well-maintained and the grounds are nicely manicured. At times there are festivals here where folks dress in period costumes and demonstrate candle making, basket weaving, etc. and a blacksmith quarters. There are also animals dwelling in the barns and pastures of this natural living farm. They have many activities and historic events, including a history of "Gabriel's Rebellion". There is usually a big July 4th celebration and other calendar events. This is a wonderful family park as there's lots of trails, picnic areas, a lake and other amenities. Don't miss touring this beautiful park!

I've only been for River City Social Sports events but I did want to leave a review for those who…read moremight be considering this for a kids party or work events. There are so many fields (inside and out), a couple bar areas (for sodas & snacks only of course) and they have some games and the rock climbing facility. I've also seen corn hole boards, ping pong tables and tvs. I've always thought this would be a perfect place to rent out for a few hours, have a wiffleball game and let the kids get their energy out while celebrating a birthday or special occasion. My only reason for deducting one star is the bathrooms could use a little updating (but the ladies room in the back does have lockers and a shower).

This place is AWESOME!!!! Incredible atmosphere for birthday parties of ALL ages (adult parties…read moretoo!) Indoor soccer for all year round personal coaching, practice, and leagues. Watching the little 2/3 year olds learn to kick the ball is absolutely priceless!!!! Concession stands by both fields for spectators to partake in beverages and grub on some decent food. You can also rent the fields, have corporate outings, private events, and so much more...

We love coming to the pool here and my kids and I have started doing tennis as well. Such a great…read morerec club with all very laid back vibe but still with all of the amenities that we need to have fun in the summer and fall! Really great community feel as well and lots of fun events throughout the year!

This is hands down the best neighborhood pool & recreation complex you'll find Richmond/Henrico!…read moreThe woodsy setting is so tranquil and beautiful. A social summer gathering spot that is kid friendly, unpretentious, and located in a lovely, quiet neighborhood setting. Best feature is the swimming pools (there are four!!) which are kept impeccably clean, as is the rest of the nicely landscaped property. Pools are open from late May through (September- Labor Day). The club has really stepped up its game with the 2018 expansion of the lap pool to 8 lanes and renovating bleacher seating. Snack bar is good, but cash only. Food is as better than you would expect for a poolside snack bar, and super convenient poolside. Lifeguards are attentive & on duty at all times, which is reassuring. They are also very courteous and friendly. The guards manning the diving pool even engage the kids in an entertaining game called "categories" as they jump off the board. Kids love it. There are 9 lighted tennis courts to choose from. All are in spectacular shape. I particularly like courts 8 & 9, which are nestled inside the woods, and great for shade if you catch at the right time. Though the bathrooms/showers/changing rooms are dated, they are kept very tidy. Amenities are numerous: 1. 8 lane lap Pool, with diving blocks 2. Family pool, with two tunnel slides 3. Diving pool, with two boards 4. Kiddie pool for the under 5 set 5. Plenty of lounges, tables & chairs (with umbrellas) 6. Snack Bar (cash only) 7. 9 tennis courts (two nestled in the woods) - and awesome tennis instructors!! Open year round. 8. Awesome swim & dive teams 9. Free parking 10. Locker rooms with showers 11. Outdoor Showers 12. Poolside playground 13. Basketball courts 14. Covered picnic table / BBQ area 15. Sports Field (soccer, etc) 16. Numerous fun events for kids & adults This is such a wonderful, family friendly recreation association and it has become our home away from home in the summertime. A great way to escape the daily grind, and the summer heat!