Used to be a member here but eventually switched out. For some reason I could never get over the…read moremultiple floors of bouldering, which makes it difficult to meander around and try different problems. Also not the best assortment of grades, once you start moving up even past V5, the pickings are slim. At times can be dominated by kids teams making it difficult to find space.

Deceptive billing practices and the worst customer service experience of my life. Unfortunately…read moreinfused with the mindset of a private equity owned operation that treats the consumer like dirt. Be very careful with this company.

I love this place!…read more It is small compared to other climbing gyms, but personally, I prefer the routes/setting here when compared to Vital. The walls are great. The staff is great. The yoga and fitness classes rock. Also, one of the reviews says there are no showers/towels here. Not true! There's only one shower in each locker, but you can clean up! Climbing is such a great exercise. It has changed my body completely. This is a great place to do it. With all of that being said, there are a few issues here that stopped me from giving a five star review: - I wish there were more evening hours. I would get way more use out of 10-11 than the 6-7am slot. I often find I miss a day or am cut short by the closure. That goes triple for weekends. 8pm is way too early to shut down! - More climbing classes beyond intro would be nice! I want to figure out how to get better! The sessions with Franz are cool. Even more please! - Finally, this is near Park Slope. I get it. Still, there can be a lot of kids here at times as well as parents who aren't exactly considerate and aware of other customers. I do find myself wishing there were more kid-free hours. They have a whole room to hang in and their own classes!

I decided to randomly try rock climbing went to check out this spot…read more Immediately the person at the front desk gave me a walkthrough of the space, explained how the system works for the different climbing levels, and made sure I understood which walls would be best to start with. They offer rental shoes and chalk for an additional fee. I also liked how family-oriented the space felt. There's an area where kids can participate too. Also, there's a full gym area! In this place you'll definitely find a way to stay active. One of my favorite "side quests" of the year so far, and I'm definitely planning to return.

Very disorganized gym. They don't open until 8:00 am on the weekends. That is a such a joke…read more Equinox opens at 7:00 am. The trainers don't reply in a timely manner and wait until 1 hour before a scheduled session to cancel on you. The design of the space is not good. Classes take place in the middle of the gym. Sauna does not get hot enough for any health benefits to actually kick in. You can hear the music from floor in the sauna. Not a relaxing experience at all. The equipment is fine. There are no leg machines but there are an insane amount of upper body machines.

Mixed feelings about this gym…read more Pros - clean gym. Amazing classes. Love the co-working space. The locker room is well maintained Cons - management will push you to join and tell you about offers. Then they ll ignore those offers, so you need to keep on top of it. They said my join date is flexible but decided not to update my join date. Emailed them, and they took over a day to respond. Claimed they did it. But then, when you check your profile, they won't have done it. So you need to chase them and get it done - will offer you joining credits but won't actually add it. They ll also claim its available in the app, but it won't be there. You go back and forth. Now they told me they offer it but I have to call them and let them know what I want to purchase. - when I did the tour, the person giving me the tour mentioned 3 complimentary pilates reformer classes. I got none of that and now they said I can use the non-existent credits to buy those classes. Seriously, she made false offers So if you gotta be on top of the offers, they claim they will provide. Get it in writing. I'm not sure how I want to proceed with this gym. It's a great gym but not so trusting management.

Visited the website to read about the pool rules. It wasn't clear in explaining that you cannot…read moreenter the pool deck, and understand that all of the pool is the pool deck, without being in a swimsuit. The workers are clear when you get there. Bring a lock, wear a swimsuit including swim top for males wanting to wear any type of tshirt or a white plain tshirt. Clear directions when you get there but the website needs to be more clear. It reads like suggestions rather than mandates. Not against the rules because there needs to be order but just make sure that the website clarifies the rules as requirements. Pool is in great condition, very clean, respectful workers who were kind enough to let me give my kids their towels before I went back to my car to wait for them. I only got one pic. Lots of parking if you get there timely. In my waiting, they closed to capacity based on the number of lifeguard to swimmer ratio. Well run.

I've been to a couple of recreation centers for 100 a year cant go wrong... this one by far has the…read morebest gym with the most equipment it's a little older but you can compare it to a real gym like retro fitness very good

I have been to a few ninja gyms, this gym by far is the best coached gym. They are careful to make…read moresure your techniques is done right so you do not hurt yourself, and train you in the progressions of each obstacle. They push you at the right speed to make sure you have success and are happy at every level of progression. NICE WORK!

As quoted by my 6 year old daughter who just had her first class at Brooklyn Ninja Academy…read more... I love Ninja Warrior 1. It's really super duper fun 2. Best coaches 3.she loves getting ginormous muscles 4. They have awesome stuff like monkey bars,, side to side jump and rope swing (She loved the playground and was always asking for a harder challenge and she's very happy taking this on!)

I am sorry to say that we have had a very negative experience at Powerplay and will not return. My…read morechild seemed to need some additional attention to his physical development (he is 20 months old and has always been timid in terms of climbing, jumping, etc.), so I was encouraged by the staff after our test class to enroll. From day one, I felt the class was too structured and more focused on completing an overly ambitious set of tasks than attending to the specific development goals of each child. I went from encouraging my child, to forcing him, to standing in the corner watching him wait by the door until it was time to leave; throughout the course, we received very little feedback, help or assistance from the staff. My child has actually regressed in this class, and I am sorry we ever attended. When I complained about this situation to the owner, I was told that they are not able to cater to the needs of one child. I never expected them to cater to the needs of my child over the needs of others, but yes, I did expect them to make a modicum of effort to find a way for him to be included in the class. They did not. Needless to say, we will not be returning, and I would not recommend this class.

Our kids didn't notice the difference and they enjoyed the space however if you're used to a clean…read moreenvironment, Powerplay is not the the place for you. It's an ok place if you have nowhere to go on short notice but pretty filthy. You will end up giving your kid a bath immediately afterwords. Also, on our way out my friends daughter found fingernails on the floor.

I have been a member at the Prospect Park YMCA since 2021, and this has got to be the most poorly…read moremanaged YMCA I have ever been to. I stayed a member for so long because it's a convenient walk from my house, but I recently left here to join the Life Time and I couldn't be happier. Here's the good, the bad, and the ugly from my experience. The good: The pool. You really cannot get this anywhere else in/around Park Slope. That said, it is often crowded, with 4+ swimmers per lane, and the swim lane etiquette is not the best. They have lanes divided by speed - low, low/medium, medium, and fast - but basically I've found there is one fast lane, and all of the rest are slow. It feels like the fast-lane users are either former Olympic / Masters level swimmers, so I have to be in this awful position where I'm getting passed all the time in the fast lane, yet people get angry with me for going too fast in the other lanes. That's just my experience though. The bad: The free weight room. Basically, everything is overcrowded, and the etiquette is horrible. The free weight room has ONE power rack, which is insane for such a large gym. This is compounded by the hoards of teenagers that camp at the gym during peak time, sometimes leading to long queues to use any of the equipment. And the etiquette is some of the worst I have seen. People leave weights lying around on the floor or haphazardly put plates back wherever they feel, leading to a ton of clutter and general chaos. There is usually an attendant in the free weight room, yet they do absolutely nothing. Generally, the staff sucks. They do not greet you and just generally seem disinterested except when they are talking amongst themselves. The ugly: The locker rooms are just horrendous. Everything is filthy with dust everywhere. The lockers are super outdated, busted and rusting all over. There are often cockroaches in the dry sauna. But the worst is the showers. I think that was the final straw for me. It genuinely feels like a prison shower in that half the shower curtains are missing, and I even saw a bunch of blood on one of them. The ceiling is covered in mold; they don't even bother to paint over it. I don't need much, but I at least expect a clean and pest-free locker room. The state of it is shameful honestly. There is also no towel service, which is insane for how much you pay. Meanwhile, Harbor Fitness has towels, and the membership there is $76/month. All of this would be fine out of a low-cost, no-frills gym, but the cost of the regular individual membership is $96 per month, which is just out of line. The value is practically non-existent. They will also try to scam you when you try to cancel, saying there is a 15-day notice period, despite that being against the law in NYS. Bottom line, do yourself a favor and don't join this gym.

Terrible the people in the front desk are so rude and unprofessional. Had problems scanning in…read morebecause they tried to say my image wasn't me when it was clearly me awful reception and front desk.

I was so happy to take advantage of the 2-week intro offer for $45--such a great deal, and honestly…read morethe only studio I've seen with something this generous. I came almost every day and really loved it! The space is bright, clean, and thoughtfully laid out, with high-quality mats and props that make a difference. The teachers are fantastic--warm, welcoming, and really know their stuff. Some of the classes I took were truly among my favorite yoga experiences ever. What stood out most was the staff. Everyone was kind and greeted me when I arrived, which feels like such a rare and lovely touch in NYC. Why not a full five stars? The only downside was the mat setup--you're expected to use the one from the previous class, which is often still sweaty, and it's hard to reach the fresh ones underneath. Also, the floors could use a bit more cleaning between classes. I had a wonderful time and would absolutely recommend this studio. I'll be getting a membership. Oh idea for you: Put a second bar behind the mats for the used ones. Also reach out to the people who do the first time special and ask them how it went and if they want to join.

Great class and great facilities. However, if you sign up for a popular class, expect them to…read moreuncomfortably overbook it. Its a buzz kill after you've been sitting, stretching for ten minutes before class and just as it its time to start, some people arrive and you have to make space for them and now you have less than a foot between matts. Nothing says namaste like having to worry you'll touch a stranger or they'll touch you when you're starting warrior 2

I hate to be the first person to review a business. Ack! Anyway, when my five year old was three…read moreshe took a kids yoga class there with a delightful teacher who we adored. That teacher was a substitute and we really didn't hit it off with the regular teacher when she returned. I sort of wrote it off as a place in which I had no interest. Then they grew. They bought Bija, which is now Everyday Athlete Kids. They started a program for expectant parents, and have an amazing group of people on staff. Their facility is pristine, and they do an enormous amount of community building. Despite my first bad experience, they're my first recommendation when people ask about kids fitness classes. Another business I hope remains on my side of the BQE for a long time.

This is the first review I've ever written. I have no time as a working mom of a medically fragile…read morechild. That said, I'm compelled to tell this community how incredible everyday athlete is. The owner, Tomas, is a genuine, humble, caring person. He employs mature, experienced professionals to work with the children. The staff is very helpful and flexible with requests of all kinds. Coach Mason has literally changed the trajectory of my son's life. He's found a way to engage and challenge him in a fun way (with a small dose of discipline). My son made more progress with Coach Mason in 3 months then he did over 5 years in PT (2x a week). He is a gift. Aside from the fact he is literally the the one of the top ninjas in his class ( and could not do a somersault when he started), this program has given him the confidence to "play" with boys his age (which he was afraid of doing before bc he said they were too "wild"). The other thing I should mention is the space is very clean and well maintained. I strongly doubt that you will find a comparable small business with a combination of outstanding owners, employees and standards anywhere in the 5 boroughs.

Kim's Kids Summer Camp is a fun, flexible, earnest camp that engages the campers while giving them…read morethe freedom to be themselves. I know many people who have sent their kids there (and one of my best friends went to Kim's when he was a kid--he's 29 years old now. He loved it!) . All the kids rave about it. My son has already told me that he wants to go back again for next year. He says it's the best camp. The staff are wholesome and down to earth. The camp has so many fun activities and adventures--without wearing down the campers. The camp is super chill and relaxed yet maintaining campers' safety and protection. Another great thing is the intimacy of the camp director and staff. They really get to know us and they are super approachable and down to earth. They do not have any pretension or arrogance. They're the real-deal. And they take such good care of their staff. I am a union organizer--so I look at these sort of things. I can tell that they are always looking out for the campers AND the staff. I am touched by the support that the administration offers to the staff. I love the staff. They're all fascinating individuals who really love the campers. We are so grateful that we have an opportunity to send our son to such a fabulous space. We will be surely sending our son there again. The camp is super flexible. For instance, I have summer Fridays so I send my son there for 4 days instead of 5. It's great to be able to save that kind of money The camp (Sandra) sends out an email with updates about the plans for the following day with instructions etc. Sandra is very responsive to emails and offers personalized care. She was very empathetic and flexible to me when I had a miscarriage while I was registering my son for camp. That sort of care is immeasurable. In addition, every morning--the adorable Camp Director Dan gives us an update. Dan is awesome. He's like a real new yorker. He's been doing this camp for 30+ years. He says that he has basically made a camp that he wished he had when he was a kid. My son loves Dan's stories...actually all kids' love Dan's stories. He is amazing.

Our kid has been in Kim's Kids camp for just one week but I can tell he's having the time of his…read morelife. We were looking for a camp that takes the kid to all those places we can't because we're working or we're too tired to drive there. Each day in Kim's Kids is a day trip in a bus to the beach, pool, bowling alley, aquarium, ice skating ring, and so on. It's affordable and they take good care of the children. It's a great feeling when you think about your child having a blast while you're in a zoom meeting. And then during the weekend you don't feel bad if you just want to stay home and relax because your child already went to the beach, the pool and all the fun places!