We are here frequently to visit either the St. Louis Zoo, Muny, or the STL Art Museum and it's a…read morebeautiful space! It is so comparative to Central Park in Manhattan in terms of grandeur and liveliness. I don't know if you could walk Forest Park in a day and feel like you saw everything because it winds around and there are smaller trailers that pop in and out of nowhere. Surprisingly, I do not think the city takes care of the park, but an established group called Forest Park Forever, whose history starts back in the 60s, or 80s? They are a group of volunteers who tend to the park - every part of it, in every season, and really beautify it! There is security on patrol often enough so it's not too isolating and scary. There are parking lots closer to the main attractions. There is also street parking here, which adds to it being active but a park you can drive through, bike, and walk.

This is a beautiful park in St Louis. It's huge and includes attractions like the St Louis Art…read moreMuseum, the History Museum, outdoor theater and music (Shakespeare) and a planetarium. It has great open spaces and beautiful landscapes.

Old school cigar bar and walls adorned with stuffed and mounted treasures from hunting expeditions…read moreyears past and the stories to go with. The "Board of..." wall boasts names familiar to even those of the non-drinking circles. A number of different rooms to hold special events in...plus the menus, wine and liquor lists to match. A rehearsal dinner brought us to two of the second floor rooms. Bar areas on both floors. Trivia: The women's rest room on this floor is one of the more recent additions to the boy's club. Fantastic, thoughtful staff was the absolute stand out of the experience. Note that cabs can be a challenge to hail in the front area, so make sure to plan ahead.

I really enjoy forest lake. We have been members for a few years now. It was especially important…read morethis year, due to the pandemic. We were able to comfortably attend the pool and tennis clinics, which were safe and excellent for the kiddos! (And adults)

Daughter is taking little kiddo tennis lessons and is loving it. Overall atmosphere hasn't changed…read morein over 20 years when I used to play there as a child. the Mike Miller Tennis Academy is one of the best in the city.

This is one of the few true racquet clubs left in the city. I've been playing here since I was 5…read moreyears old starting in the junior clinics all the way to eventually teaching clinics while in college. After finally moving back to the Lou to raise a family we decided to rejoin the club to partake in the swimming and the tennis courts. The decor really hasn't changed much in several decades. The same wooden doors grace the entrance and the same smell and sound of indoor tennis permeates once you walk in. They dining room has been nicely expanded and looks very comfortable. There are about 9 rubberized indoor courts. The rubberized courts are fairly unique in St. Louis. They are much easier on the knees while chasing down tennis balls. They did install volleyball/basketball courts in the lower level along with a rehab and sports fitness center. The use of which is all included in a full club membership. Not too bad! Outdoor courts are incredible. There are about 15 courts in total but 6 of these are true "clay" courts. Also a hard find in St. Louis as they are harder to maintain. If you like French open tennis then check these clay courts out! No grass courts however. On the top lawn they have a small croquet pad as well. My kiddos love the swimming pool. Designed for both lap swim and leisure. They have a small kiddie pool just right for toddlers and plenty of covered tables and seating around the pool. Different days of the week they have food specials. Our favorite is the taco Tuesdays! Life guards always on duty.

This is a poorly run club. Clinics are canceled without notice. You show up but the instructor does…read morenot have the courtesy to contact the clinic group to inform them she is not showing up for the second week in a row. I have been a member for 4 month have have been incorrectly billed for 3 months. The people that work there are lazy, uncaring and indifferent about the members!

We attended the Presidents Gala here on Valentine's Day and it's truly such a beautiful venue. It's…read moreolder, which is part of the appeal. It'd been restored nicely and the ballroom is stunning. The chandeliers are beautiful and make it feel so fancy, it was the perfect spot for an event like this one. The food was remarkable- tons of food stations (loved the carving station and the sushi), and the drinks were made well. It was a special night out; this is an awesome spot to have an event at.

We attended a private holiday party at the Missouri Athletic Club. The event space was beautiful…read moreand decorated for the holiday. There were several tasty appetizers to choose from. But not many offerings for someone who is vegetarian. The line for the bar got really long at some point. Could fix that by having another bar or more bartenders.

I signed up children for lessons so they had a group of others to play with and to do some…read moretournaments. They were fun to participate in. It is a good, clean facility with people instructing that seem to really love what they do. The place is indoors and somewhat heated or cooled which is needed for the extreme weather we get here. My only gripe is the pricing for membership fees. If they were lower it would make sense to become a member, but saving $5 here and there for different lesson packages just to be able to also play tournaments is not worth that cost in my opinion. I wish the annual included unlimited free play. Many other places include free unlimited play in the yearly fee and just charge a reduced price for the tournament fee. This would be less costly to players if they did it this way.

Horrible experience in pickleball and the people! I was asked by a couple to leave their "Open…read morePlay" intermediate group and the manager emailed me to ask that I do not show up again to that group! I was bullied by the wife and made to feel very uncomfortable. She obviously had more pull with the manager because he didnt even bother to investigate, just assumed I should not attend. It is a group of older (65+ )men and women who only like their age and friends to show up! I would not call that, "Open Play?" Get a grip Frontenac. Shame on the manager for losing a good customer!

I used to play high school tennis and haven't played in the past 8 years. I started in the adult…read morekickstart class and all the instructors were incredibly positive, encouraging, and great at coaching! There are 11 tennis courts and a complimentary ball machine which is great for perfecting ground strokes and vollies. The pros quickly helped me find my muscle memory again and I am now in the adult drop-in drills class. I absolutely love playing tennis and it is truly a lifelong sport. I have so much fun at these drills and I've made a lot of friends in the classes too! This is the perfect place for beginners to advanced players! Also love the indoor aspect so I can play during winter time too.

Really nice park with wonderful scenery. My favorite is the pond with the waterfall. As a family,…read morewe would take the kids to play at the playground (which the larger one is no longer available) and then walk the trails. Several pavilions to enjoy with groups and benches throughout the park to take breaks or even sit and enjoy the view. They have a smaller playground closer to the entrance by 170 and they're is also workout equipment you can use. Nice park

Shaw Park in Clayton is an absolute gem. The park is beautifully maintained, spacious, and perfect…read morefor just about anything including walking, relaxing, people watching, or bringing kids to play. The Treetop Playground is a standout feature. It's thoughtfully designed, modern, and great for a wide range of ages, with lots of interesting structures that keep kids engaged while still feeling safe and well laid out. It's clear a lot of care went into making it both fun and accessible. Another big plus is the abundance of benches throughout the park. There are plenty of spots to sit, relax, and enjoy the scenery, whether you're watching kids play, taking a break from a walk, or just soaking in the surroundings. Clean, welcoming, and consistently beautiful. Whether you're a local or visiting Clayton, Shaw Park is a great place to visit.

Change directors. First and second experience was wonderful. Third experience was awful. Director…read morewas not communicative previous to the tournament. I emailed him after the previous tournament (2 weeks prior) to ask which two out of the three days that were listed my child's division would play so we could book a hotel room. He never responded. The day the registration closed (2 days prior to the tournament start date) I forwarded my previous email to him. He responded that afternoon with a quick line of sorry. We hadn't had an issue playing there until today. You can't see/hear anything going on in the middle courts. Their set up is definitely not viewer friendly. Cannot keep stats for further coaching because you can't see or hear what anyone says unless you are playing on court 1 or 2. We will not be back.

This is the only place in town where you don't have to be a member. The pros are top notch and all…read moreof the staff are friendly and welcoming. I am thankful for Sunset and all of its quirks. Hats off to the owners who appreciate loyalty!

I had never heard of Lindenwood Park Place until I was told a party changed directions (read: been…read moremoved there when I showed up at the other venue, lol). I'm glad it was moved because I got to check out Lindenwood Park Place. LPP is a neighborhood social club that my friends just joined. It's in a former church, Immanuel Congregational Church. This church made good use of its vertical space (it doesn't have a big geographical footprint) but it had 3 floors of that are now pretty different from what it must have been like 100 years ago. The former sanctuary is now the party room on the 3rd floor. This area has plenty of room for tables and chairs, a stage, and a virtual golf area. The stage, which is the former altar area, has been stripped of the religious stuff and when I was there it featured a table with 4 leather chairs that had a comical amount of give. The 2nd floor has a Dungeon + Dragons room (Scallywag's Hollow) and a moody-looking library. The lowest level has a pickleball court and probably other sports opportunities going on that I didn't notice. Oh, and the branding is Monopoly-esque. I like that!