I've been a member since Jan 2014 only missing when the center was closed for covid. considering…read morethat I'm now 88 years old and still go six days a week I must like it. I do think that Joran should be the next manage, he has been there since day one thanks Ron Powell

Clean and nice facility. Excellent Silver Sneaker classes and exercise equipment! Friendly and…read morehelpful staff.

One of the only places to see any type of sizable event in Springfield and they've had and continue…read moreto have good shows here. That being said this place has some pretty big issues, at least to me. Their sound system sucks. Plain and simple. I went once and the building's PA system that they were speaking over was popping and cracking like a piece of wet firewood. I thought, "Surely they'll get that fixed before the next show, because that was no good." The next time I went to an event almost 6 months later they hadn't replaced the system and the speakers actually went out about 15 minutes into the show. Which pretty much ruined the whole night. Another time I was at a show there and went to the bathroom on the first floor. Every urinal and stall was taken but one. I opened the door and it looked like someone had backed into the stall after eating eating 50 Exlax laced White Castle Sliders and washed down with a couple of gallons of coffee and had their ass explode. It was one of the 3 nastiest things I've ever seen in person. I swear that the toilet had been filled to overflowing with crap and it was on the floor and walls of the stall. I didn't know that a single human being could hold that much feces. Either that or someone was running through the bathroom with a 5 gallon bucket of chilli, tripped,and dumped the contents into the toilet. At any rate, ever since that night the first floor men's bathroom at the Shrine Mosque no longer exists in my mind. It has been edited out of my universe. I realize that this was an isolated incident, but it was horrible. If I could have given 2.5 stars I would have, but it's not bad enough for 2 stars.

This building houses the Abou Ben Adhem Shriners which I am a member of. Where I understand a lot…read moreof people do not understand what the Shriners do, I'm not going to explain a whole lot of it here but would love to explain it to you if you have any questions and will also provide a link at the end of this to help explain more about that. The Shrine Mosque was built in 1923 and in 1982 was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Besides Shriner events it houses tons of other concerts and events. It almost seems that there is something going on every weekend there. I just helped out for the past two weekends as a clown at the Shrine Circus. It is a very unique old building that several of our past Presidents have visited and Elvis Presley even played. At the time it was built it was the largest Shrine west of the Mississippi and it's stage size was only second to the Metropolitan Opera stage in New York City. The main auditorium seating is right under 5,000 people with a basement area that other events are held at that can seat over 1,500. So next time you find your self at a concert, circus, or the "Vines at the Shrine" make sure you look up, around, and take in all of the nostalgia that makes this building a old gem in our city. oh ya, if you are curious about what the Shriners do and where we came from, here's a good link or you are welcome to just ask me... http://www.abashrine.com/info.htm

Such a great park with so many options for children, however they call their pickle ball courts…read moretennis courts. This came to a saddening surprise when I pulled up with tennis balls and rackets to find just a pickle ball court. Otherwise they have many double rimmed basketball courts and have something for everyone!

Adults are allowed to jump on the kids bounce houses. My child found a weed pen on one of the…read morebounce houses. Reported to staff and they laughed it off. Literally thought it was funny. Zero done about it. If they don't care about that, I doubt they care about general safety. Only a matter of time before someone gets hurt. If only adults weren't allowed on the equipment and the rule was enforced.

A place to take my son to get out of the house so he can play and run. Especially when the weather…read moreis bad

Cute little gardens. Not sure worth the entry fee. We usually go for Christmas light viewing in…read moreDecember. The nathaniel Greene Park attached to it is free and full of walking trails and green spaces for picnics and a few playgrounds.

Small but super nice Japanese garden. Normally $6/adult but they accepted our reciprocal Missouri…read moreBotanical Garden membership which is a nice perk. A lot of the paths seem to have a drainage problem from the heavy overnight rains, but a small issue considering how nice the garden is. Very relaxing and pretty empty for a nice Saturday midday visit!

Good park, indoor and outdoor, nice upstairs area for beginners as well. Just not worth the entry…read morefee anymore due to the condition of some of the ramps

Love this indoor park they have a great outdoor park that if you are coming in town or live in town…read moreand you need a place to ride you need to come here! Mostly skateboard parts not much for bikes parts but its a great park dont miss out on this chance to ride.

Cute little farm park. Fun little playground for kids approx 5-10 yoa. You can pet goats and cows…read moreand pigs (if they are cooperative in their pens). They have space to rent for parties (ac provided) but be prepared for barnyard smells. Lots of festivals thru the year hut Halloween is the big one where you can pick a pumpkin from the patch. Fishing available only for kids at a certain age so check their website. Free to get into park. Plenty of parking.

The pricing is like a bad carnival. Tickets for every attraction and random ticket count per each…read moreone. Nothing special and overpriced.

Positives: I wouldn't want to work out in any other gym. I love this place. I look forward to going…read morethere and being in a positive atmosphere focused on growth. It's a beautiful facility and has everything you need. Negatives: I wish their summer and winter break hours were longer and that they weren't closed for weeks at a time. The staff is unfriendly, sometimes rude, and entitled. The prices for faculty or alumni membership are ridiculous and should be free.