We've belonged to a very friendly private health club in Boulder for many years, and were (naively)…read moreshocked at the consistently surly greeting we received at the Meadows, a relatively expensive, private pool/tennis club in SE Boulder. Lots of snottiness (an attitude that hasn't quite matured to full-blown arrogance) around the grounds. For the price, the limited amenities offered, and the silly attitudes, our money and our recommendation (not!) will go elsewhere.

Not sure what Homer's review is referring to? The Meadows Club is a mellow family swim and tennis…read moreclub. The overall attitude is great, from the staff and especially the members. We've been involved with the club for many years, and it is a great spot in Boulder. The pool is super nice and well maintained and the 20 or so tennis courts (including 2 clay courts and 3 indoor courts) are fantastic and well maintained. My only small complaint is that the restrooms/changing areas should be upgraded, and there should be a snack bar. But overall, a great swim and tennis club in Boulder.

I can't speak to being a member here, but I took lessons here. Here was my experience…read more The coaching was all over the place. You don't have the same coach for the entire session. I had three different coaches during a 6-week session. A couple were really good, some were ok. The biggest problem is they book their classes full knowing they don't have enough coaches. And you get charged the same amount of money no matter what. One class there was one coach and three people, which seemed okay. The next class, there's 10 people taking the class and one coach. So 2/3 of the time, you're playing with members of your class and get no coaching. In my opinion, they should have given a credit towards another class. Finally two weeks later we get another coach. The the Fall session they pushed back a week, so the last three evening sessions got dark after an hour. You played the last half hour struggling to see the ball. Again, they didn't offer to give a credit or apologize for getting 2/3 of a class. Why did they schedule that late, knowing the sun set one hour into the class that lasted an hour and half? Finally, during a morning lesson, I left my pull-over top on the bench. I called 30 minutes later after I realized I'd left it, they said they didn't have it. Never got turned in during the days after. The worst was when I asked the coach about it, he got really evasive. "I didn't see it, I went to the other side of the court, it was probably a homeless person who stole it." He acted so weird, that I began to think he was the one who took it. I would hope that coaches would check after a class, and if they saw someone left a piece of equipment or clothing, they would immediately take it to the office. Instead, they tried to pawn it off to a homeless person stealing it in broad daylight within 1/2 hour of the lesson ending. Just didn't have a good experience and the lessons aren't cheap. Won't be taking any more lessons here in the future.

From the owner: CU South Campus Tennis Complex is the premier home of the University of Colorado NCAA Division 1…read moreWomen's Tennis Team, the CU Club tennis Team, and the home of the award winning Rocky Mountain Tennis Center. Featuring twelve state-of-the-art courts with breathtaking views of the Flatirons, this top-tier facility serves as a hub for competitive tennis, professional training, and community programs run by the Rocky Mountain Tennis Center in Boulder, Colorado.

Things are changing here after 100 years. Chautauqua Auditorium is being renovated and winterized…read more It had been needed before this as another concert venue in Boulder would have been appreciated sooner but once Boulder won Sundance it became a necessity. But when you come in the summer it will still look the same. A removable heated tent will be erected inside and heated by geothermal heat from underneath that will be transferred underground from the dining hall kitchen's surplus stored energy. So modern in such an old structure. So when you visit this spring there is a lot of truck traffic and digging and detours around the building but you can see from the last picture, the green and the view of the Flatirons are undisturbed.

I have been bringing my child here since she was old enough to crawl. We love Chautauqua Park. I…read morelove coming here and just running the trails of course very carefully and I've taught my daughter to run the trails of course very carefully. Today was especially fun because we brought her friend Vincent. My daughter has grown up in Colorado hiking skiing doing all the Colorado things and it's just so emotional seeing her finally making it up to the royal arch for the very first time . We've done Sequoia national Park trails and Yosemite trails but royal arch has so many different parts to it hike it is a lot shorter than a lot of national park trails but it's more challenging in. There are a lot of boulders to crawl up and down from and a lot of tight squeeze places to get to the most amazing view you have ever seen. Very worth it please come ! Unfortunately, this hike is not for unexperienced hikers to go alone please bring a friend who has done it before or has hiking experience. I would not recommend taking your very small children up here or elderly that are not athletic. They simply won't enjoy their time again. It's very challenging for a lot of people. Please do not let this discourage young adult adults that are healthy and whole. If you have never hiked before, but are an avid runner you will be able to make it up here. Just make sure you bring a snack and whatever you bring up bring down. Do not leave trash anywhere.

I was invited on a tour of the new conference center that will open soon for CU. The campus…read moreadministrator reach out to our neighborhood group to allow us to see it just before opening as we had put up with years of construction . On my walk down I passed some old and well kept green spaces of old campus areas. It was a brutally hot day in the 90s so walking this route was the easiest. Lot of lush green spaces this year since we have had such a wet summer. When the hotel gets open and I have a chance to try the eatery that will be open to the community as well as campus, I will give my full review. But this conference center hotel is something CU has been lacking for a long time. And it will be an asset when Sundance comes to Boulder in 2027!

Took a tour with my niece and we both were really impressed…read more Great facilities Great faculty Great curriculum for many under grad degrees and grad studies. Smack dab in an amazing place: The flat irons are right there. One of my fav hikes in the area South Boulder to Little Bear Peak. Great dinning and shopping on Pearl

Amazing loop trail. Love that it is away from the city and only knew by few…read more Gotta be aware, if you go afternoon there are lots of puppies getting their daily walks.

Love this area for walking, running, and dog activities. It's a popular place and has a nice size…read moreparking lot. You can also access CU tennis courts if you figure out how to sign up. The area plays host to CU cross country meets, so there's miles of dirt road to run. You can easily knock a five mile run here if you keep looping around. I like it for being so close to me, and having some really pretty views. There are several little ponds that provide great photos too!

I was staying at the nearby Homewood Suites and purchased a day pass for this gym ($12 for hotel…read moreguests). The staff couldn't have been friendlier and the facilities were spotless! They were undergoing renovation, so they moved the free weights and some of the machines onto the basketball court. Not an inconvenience for me, and I bet it will look great when they are finished. They have plenty of cardio machines, an indoor track, indoor and outdoor pools and very nice locker rooms. Full sized hair dryers, sauna, steam and whirlpool. I was very happy with my afternoon here!

Great dance class but very rude corporate membership rep named Melinda. Look elsewhere for a gym!read more

Best sunsets! What a great place to go for family recreation! Boulder built a huge rec center right…read morealong side two beautiful ponds and a huge trail! Located east of foothills off baseline, you can start north off bobolink trail, or drive down to the rec center. There's a large building but numerous trails to walk as well! There are numerous soccer and football fields around, and basketball and racquetball courts. Many volleyball fields and tennis courts too! There's a big dog park as well with a cool little pond beach. I enjoy this park a ton for sunsets and casual walks, as well as time trial runs. This is a must do park!

I am writing more about the outdoor recreational areas. There is a spot for just about any sport…read more Tennis courts, paddleball walls, playground, and large open fields for other options. A small pond and great view of the mountains. Ample parking lots. Think of it as an athletic center.

I'm fond of YMCA's as they tend to be affordable solid gyms and a membership at one allows access…read moreat others. This is a typical Y, with free weights, stacks, cardio machines, classes that are included in the membership cost, and a gym with an elevated track. This location also has a pool, though personally I'd trade it for one set of pre-loaded barbells. I'm sure swimmers would disagree. Other bonuses include convenient access to several bus lines and a Whole Foods as well as pilates reformer machines, though I've yet to try those. If there's a better deal for a gym in Boulder, I've not found it yet.

do not know what they are talking about. said we could use the volleybal nets just for…read morethem to NOT HAVE ANY!! it's crazy how clueless they could be. do not recommend take your business elsewhere. terrible service.

A creek that flows through Boulder. I've heard people go fishing and tubing here. I didn't do any…read moreof that; I merely walked/hiked alongside, and also randomly encountered the creek or one of its offshoots. You don't have to be an outdoorsy type to appreciate the creek.

I love Boulder Creek. It did take a bit of work to forgive it post flood but I am happy to announce…read morethat my relationship with the creek is no longer on the bedrocks. Year round I have seen people fishing in it's crisp waters and you just know summer is near/here with the CU students bouncing through the rapids on air mattresses, bike tubes, and inner tubes. I highly recommend bringing out of town guests to dip their feet or just gaze at it's beauty from the shore.