This review is specifically for Gonzo Tennis Academy, hosted by Longmont Athletic Club. We've…read moretried out a few kids tennis lessons and coaches in different surrounding cities, but Gonzo Tennis Academy is the BEST. Why? Because for my 5 year old and 7 year old kids, they get bored easily and act up, but Coach Gonzo and his brother Coach Diego are FUN and get the kids hitting! My 5 and 7 year old kids have dramatically improved with their technique in the 1 session we've been here and they always wind up laughing so much during their lesson. They talk to the side line parents for quick 10 second tips and advice during the lesson. Everything is broken down for the kids and easy to understand. We've had "tough guy" coaching techniques before, and they just aren't appropriate for this young age...usually my kids get discouraged with that kind of coach attitude. I travel all the way from Broomfield to Longmont because it's totally worth it and very reasonable prices for (non-member) tennis lessons. Oh, and did I mention lessons are *inside* a tennis bubble? Our last tennis session at Broomfield Tennis and Swim club was outside and we often had to cancel lessons due to poor weather, and I just didn't have the time to make up the lessons on alternative days. That, and my kids just hated the Colorado cold and windy days. They mentally gave up on playing before the lesson. We can play all year long and my boys don't have a huge lull between seasons. It's really the best overall place for little kid tennis lessons! Just don't take my 2 spots from my boys, okay? ;D

My son and I were looking for a place to workout for one day as we passed through Longmont. This…read morewas the only gym that offered a day pass under 18 and we are so grateful! So many options for weight training- lots of equipment not in our gym at home. We had the best time!

Attended tennis tourny at LRC. The courts are not properly setup for spectators. Some viewing areas…read morerequire you to look across 2 or 3 courts before you see the one you want. All viewing areas are eye level or lower (seated). Poorly designed since they easily have space for viewing areas around most courts to avoid looking across more than 1 courts at any time.

Such a wonderful community hub. The front desk staff is always delightful and helpful whenever we…read morehave a question or need assistance. The swim directors do an excellent job keeping classes running smoothly for both the instructors and the students, and the space feels so familiar and safe for our 4-year-old daughter that she wouldn't even need us to accompany her to class.

Our softball club's facility is truly something special! The moment you walk in, you can feel the…read morelevel of intention and investment that has gone into creating a space where athletes can grow, train, and thrive! The equipment alone is impressive, from advanced training tools to stations designed for real skill development, but what really sets this place apart is the coaching! The staff here is top notch, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to helping every athlete reach their potential. What I love most is that this facility is expanding beyond softball in a way that truly serves the community. Colorado weather and field restrictions can make training tough, and this space solves that with indoor options that keep athletes moving year round. They offer workout classes, a basketball court, and multi sport training opportunities that make it a true hub for development. Whether you are here for softball, cross training, or simply looking for a reliable place for your athlete to stay active, this facility delivers. It is clean, well run, and built with purpose. We are lucky to have something like this in our area! -Happy member for 3-4 years and going!

Came in with some friends to utilize the open tot gym. What a great idea!…read more There is so much for the kids to do/play with! They can run around and because it's in the gym, it is so easy to keep track of them. There are bleachers to sit at and watch or you can go play on the floor with the kiddos. $3 to let my kiddo run around and wear herself out for a couple of hours? Absolutely worth it!

What a great facility! We recently brought my little one to the indoor pool and had a great time…read more It's got a play structure for toddler-aged kids, a decent sized lazy river (especially for being indoors!), and a fun water slide! The locker rooms were also a good size, and we really appreciated the family locker room option. Well worth the admission price for an afternoon swim in my opinion! :)

This gym is exactly what I was looking for. The location is convenient and you can come and go as…read moreyou please with no large crowds. The machines are always open, clean and operable. For $25 a month I am definately getting my moneys worth.

Amazing energy and the best staff. Very helpful! They made sure we understood our equipment before…read morewe got started climbing :)

Visited ascent for my birthday this month. My daughter and I normally climb at genesis and wanted…read moreto try something new. When you go in if its your first time thy will make you watch a safety video, but we couldn't even hear it?? So was not totally sure of the point of the video. If you know how to belay, you will need to take a belay test in order to prove your knowledge and then they will mark it in their computer that they have tested you. You also have to do something to be able to use the auto belay but we didn't do any of those so i am not sure what you need to do. They have special clips that you will need to get from the front though to be able to use them. They had 60 ropes with around 120 different climbs and a large bouldering section. This was place was pretty impressive. Though ropes were a little close to each other and there was a LOT of people when we were there. The staff was friendly. Overall we enjoyed our experience. It was a little expensive. $18 a person and that is without gear rental. Hence the 4 stars. It was fun for a treat though and i will probably be back in the future

Am an 65+ powerlifter. Like the mix of folks in a gym filled with diversity, including political…read morediversity. The humanity of the lifters - that is what is valued first! Chris and the staff and the pups are awesome!

A great gym for those looking to lift weight and be with others who have a similar focus…read more This gym ain't pretty. It doesn't smell of essential oils. It does have a lot of equipment. It is clean. And it is full of people focused on lifting. I was a bit overwhelmed with the variety of equipment, but that variety is a really good thing. You can find any piece of equipment you have ever used, and if you are not super picky, you never have to wait. Really a nice setup. Chris, the owner, is often present, and seems very available through email and txt. Certainly keeps the place running well, and given his experience, he is surely a valuable resource. I was a little put off by the political and religious signs; I want to work out, not get riled up. But, I never heard any religious or political discussions, and so none of that got in the way of my workout.

Opted to give whetstone a second try. Not because we are interested in becoming members or coming…read morehere regularly, just wanted to try out something different from our norm. Pros : -Climbing options were good. There are a large variety of ropes to choose from. -There are 4 autobelay options I believe -There is also a lead climbing area. -Of course there is also a bouldering area which seemed like quite a few choices, but they were busy working on it today so there was not much of it open to use. -They have some sinks out by the climbing wall so you can go wash your hands and not have to take off all your gear in order to wash your hands. Cons: -Price! holy smokes $46 for me and my daughter climb for 2 hours. Yikes!!! this is more than i pay for my gym membership for my entire family for a month......... That does not include gear rental either as we have our own so we didn't need any of theirs. If you want or need gear it will be more. -You will need to fill out the waiver upon entering not a big deal but their ipad system makes it a little tough to get through. -If you want to do more than bouldering you will need to take a test for top rope and also watch a video for autobelay. Okay fairly standard. However, they failed to mention until after I paid that 1. they were working on the bouldering wall so not much available there. 2. The guy couldn't leave the front desk and no one else was available so can't do the auto belay training either If a good chunk of things are not going to be an option and obviously we are not a regular maybe make sure you let people know BEFORE they pay. We did do the top ropes test. It will take between 5-15 minutes depending on you. I just felt jipped because we did not have the option of using anything and I paid what I felt like was a LOT of money! They could have at least told me upfront that hey you wont be able to use the auto belay and a lot of our bouldering is tore up so probably can't use a lot of that either. I may have made a different decision and went elsewhere. Anyhow. I guess my impression from last time 2 years ago about to this time was not much different.

Whetstone Climbing is a new climbing gym in the Fort Collins/Loveland area. The facilities are…read moremodern and there is a very ample amount of space for sport climbing, bouldering, and working out. I very much enjoyed my experience at Whetstone and I thought the service and amenities were good. The overall setting was decent. Expect slightly stiffer ratings than other gyms in town but still not overly so. One slight concern I had if I were a regular would be the route turnover- it did not seem to be the same as Ascent, the other gym in town and routes stayed up a bit longer. I think the setting at Ascent is maybe a little better but it's hard to really tell given I only climbed 8 sport routes here vs. years at Ascent. The rates seem fair. $17 for a day pass is cheaper than superior gyms down in Denver. Membership rates seem about the same as Ascent and if I were living in Fort Collins, I'd likely just go to whichever gym was closer to where I lived. The community is friendly and I thought the idea of a bar/coffee area is smart. Definitely hope that Whetstone succeeds as a gym.