Went with some friends to Olson for a playing of Midsummer's night dream, it definitely does not…read morecompare to the Kauffman or any other professional venue, but it is a great little venue on the UMKC campus. Parking was easy, and I was happy it was so close to the Plaza. Would like to see them advertise to a bigger market. I only heard about it because I had a friend that was conducting. As a UMKC affiliate, I was surprised events here are not advertised to us. I would definitely attend more events if I received e-mailings about them. Hint... Hint...

Such a family friendly place to explore the sport of BMX. The track is well maintained and the…read morevolunteer staff is professional and fun. The concession stand is well stocked and fairly priced. There is a professional pump track within the boundaries of the track. They do offer loaner bikes and helmets. Northwest Missouri is lucky to have this track and the people who support it.

Oh man, we have been taking our son to Raytown BMX for a year now. He started riding a Strider…read moreBike at 2 years old and when he was 3 we found out they have a course just for balance bikes. We signed him up with USA BMX and started taking him out twice a week for races. This year, when he turned 4 we decided to get him a racing bike with pedals and let him start racing on "the big track". We paid for his upgraded membership to USA BMX and we haven't looked back! The track operators, Scott and Molly, are amazing. We felt so welcomed by all of the other experience families there and we are so glad that we have found a sport our little guy gets jazzed about each week. The track is well cared for, it's difficult (at least according to my little guy) but not impossible and has asphalt berms. This year they added a seriously awesome pro section. It's free to come watch and once a year they host Olympic Day where anyone can come race for free.

The owner Sam and the entire staff are very knowledgeable, professional, and love to help people…read more They are true professionals. I took my open water here 25 years ago, my daughter took her open water here 15 years ago, and my 16 year old son is taking his open water here this weekend. Wouldn't go anywhere else for dive training or purchasing equipment.

Just completed my open water certification training. Outstanding experience, exceptional, flexible…read moreand friendly staff. Jerry and Zach were great instructors and extremely patient and gracious with students at all comfort levels. He was very accommodating of my schedule, making it work! I would highly recommend!

Swope Soccer Village is a hidden gem tucked away on the eastern side of Swope Park in between The…read moreZoo and I-435. This is a fairly decent sized complex so I'm going to focus more on Championship Field, which is the main field, where the Swope Park Rangers and FC Kansas City play. The field itself is immaculate. It's perfectly manicured, watered, marked and a great place to watch your team perform. The rest of the venue is a mix of not yet ready for prime time and also you get what you pay for. I don't mean that in a bad way, but I do want to be direct. While the action on the field is competitive, it's definitely a developmental league. The venue reflects it a bit as the surrounding seating is all aluminum bleachers save for behind one goal where there's a small green space. At the same time, as a fan you're not paying major league ticket prices and can usually catch a game for anywhere between $10-25 per ticket. It's a lot of fun to bring the kids out, especially if they're playing on a local team. As mentioned in other threads, parking is a bit limited and during a larger attended match you can find yourself parking in a field that's a decent walk down the road. It's no bother though, we all need the exercise. There are a couple of drawbacks... the first being there is no shade. Most of the time during the Spring and Fall this isn't really an issue because we all love being outside on a beautiful day, but from mid June through August those beautiful days can be squelching. The second is while the complex has a clean set of restrooms none are available once you are inside Championship Field. There is a set of portable toilets, but if you're a clean freak then you might want to get your business done before you leave. The good thing is soccer has a running clock so won't have to wait too long. Like I said above, this review is about the Championship Field, but I do want to note the complex has about nine or ten other fields, some synthetic and some natural grass that look to have local, league and tournament action on them. If you have a young one interested in the game you might want to stop by and check it out.

Nice newer complex in the heart of Swope Park! Large turf fields, nice restroom facilities, gated…read moreand clean! The larger field across the road is home to the women's professional team, FCKC. A great complex that's an added attraction to the parkway.

The owner is very nice, we drove all the way out here to try to find an open play session, and they…read moreaccommodated us immediately! Great soccer fields and lots of fun! Would definitely come here again.

Indoor soccer meets Mexican food...food wins... Soccer…read morenation is an indoor soccer facility that has two fields, one slightly smaller than the other. Fields are ok, but turf is pretty worn in the corners. They've just added a viewing deck to both fields which is nice. But the best part of soccer nation is the authentic Mexican food. Great food to snack on between games, large variety and good portion sizes make it a must. The place is not like the other soccer facilities in the city, this place has an abundance of quality Hispanic players, and the games are entertaining to watch. Usually once a month they host some kind of U-25 competitive tournament that brings out of town teams to compete against the soccer nation select teams. The games are highly competitive, and the place is usually packed. So if your looking for a low cost entertainment option, and you like watching soccer, soccer nation hosts some good games.

CLASS is amazing!! I am so glad I found this community of wonderful women to have fun and lift some…read moreweights together. The owner, Paige, is simply incredible. She's encouraging, smart, kind and eager to help! She really knows her stuff and truly cares about everyone who walks through the doors. I adore her and I'm so happy she created this fantastic community for our area! Long live, CLASS!

Love this woman owned gym in Shawnee! It is a small but mighty gym. This has been such an amazing…read moreoutlet for my mental and physical health. The owner, Paige, has worked her butt off to start up this business. Expect 40 minute classes that are programmed for you focusing typically on heavy weights. You won't find much cardio here. Each day rotates through a different muscle group. Every member is so nice and welcoming. Love you CLASS!

Terrific facility with great staff members. We enjoy this…read morefacility every Wednesday. Joe Richard

Great place for a volleyball tournament. The family bathroom has been handy, but without paper…read moretowels most of the day. The two young men working the front desk are polite and have done their job diligently.

To be honest the owners are super sweet, the staff there is very friendly, they play good music…read more Everybody there are very cool and make me feel like i'm at home!

Owners and staff are knowledgeable and friendly here. Located near Noland Rd and they have plenty…read moreof parking. They offered snacks, a bar and merch. It's cleaned and they have a great venue for parties. Really spacious and skating is fun here. I would recommend this place to friends and family. They also play some good ole hits too.