My coworkers and I visited Lake Macbride ~6:30PM on a Tuesday. Great service from this family run…read morerental company! They had plenty of pontoons available, and we selected the deluxe for a quick 1-hour trip around the lake. They were clean, well maintained and easy to operate. The employees answered all out questions and quickly taught us how to operate and what to avoid around the lake. The boats hold up to 8 people at $75 per hour (deluxe with plush seats), and there's a cheaper rate for the fishing boats. Great way to relax for our first time out in Iowa!

My coworkers and I visited Lake Macbride ~6:30PM on a Tuesday. Great service from this family run…read morerental company! They had plenty of pontoons available, and we selected the deluxe for a quick 1-hour trip around the lake. They were clean, well maintained and easy to operate. The employees answered all out questions and quickly taught us how to operate and what to avoid around the lake. The boats hold up to 8 people at $75 per hour (deluxe with plush seats), and there's a cheaper rate for the fishing boats. Great way to relax for our first time out in Iowa!

First and foremost, it is what the name says. They have five softball/baseball diamonds with a…read morecovered pavilion seating area in between and multiple soccer fields. There is also a playground area, batting cages, bocce courts(!), and a pond with a trail. You'll often see someone fishing along the side of the pond (by a gazebo), lots of walkers and joggers, and the many parents and children using the fields. For those attending sporting events, there is a small concession stand and indoor bathrooms as well. Parking is plentiful. My main interaction with the park is from many walks around the trail or biking through as it connects to the larger bike trail system, and it's ideal for both! It's a wonderful place for a stroll in the evening to unwind from the day.

What a wonderful sports park!…read more As an Iowa City native, I was shocked to know this existed. It is less than five years old. This review is only based on the youth soccer fields at this park. My kiddos have done Tiny Tot soccer here multiple seasons-- in the spring, summer and fall. I love that the complex is easy to navigate, I adore that there are indoor bathrooms and that the parking is plentiful! There are nine well maintained youth soccer fields (which I think turns into three full-size soccer fields?) It also can host flag football. I've peeped the ball fields, there are five. Batting cages live here! The pavilion is nice, with shade. It appears to connect to some trails in the neighborhood? There are couple shelters, too. Coralville Youth Sports Park checks all the boxes. While it isn't SUPER convenient for us Iowa City residents to drive to, it is a perfect location for anyone in Coralville/North Liberty! What a great addition that was much needed.

Considering this is a free rec center with a pool it's not so bad. It does cost $22 for a monthly…read morepass or you can buy individual swims although the individual swims are much more expensive at about four bucks I think. The water is warmer than Mercer and they don't have a hot tub. Aside from that, the gym facility is super weak but again it's free and has a few weight machines that get the job done if you're not a hard-core weight person. The basketball courts are rarely used and also a nice feature. It's quiet, clean and relatively normal but nothing fancy.

This is a great community pool. The water is warm and feels great for the noncompetitive swimmer…read more There are a variety of exercise classes. There are lanes for swimming and a wonderful deep area for independent water aerobics. Perhaps the best part of this pool are the members of the community who use it. They are so friendly and welcoming to all-- a place where friends can be made and easy-going conversation makes the time fly! This community pool is a downtown treasure. While I live closer to Mercer, the warmth of the water and the people who swim at Robert A Lee lure me to this lovely place where everybody knows your name.

Penn Meadows Park is a solid location for softball tournaments!…read more It boasts nine well maintained baseball/softball fields, plenty of space for warmups, a few batting cages, trees for shade between games and plenty of bathrooms. My only three qualms are that 1) parking can be a bit crazy on tournament days, 2) the dugouts are insanely small with only one entrance and 3) the fields are numbered however they are named, too. You really have to scope out the map to figure out where 'OPTIMIST' field is or 'Pizza Ranch' field. (I get sponsorships, but let's just keep fields numbered as it's more intuitive...) I believe it is the largest park in NL. It has: picnic shelters, a few soccer fields, a playground, a volleyball court and some newer tennis courts. Additionally, there is a trail around the park. My 10U softball team took second place at the tournament here this weekend! We definitely enjoyed playing at Penn Meadows Park.

Very nice pickleball courts and friendly people. I believe there were 6 or 8 dedicated pb courts.read more

Traveling across country & this is a great stop! Grass fields so no dirty/dusty dog for drive home!!read more

Road tripping across the country !!…read more This place is fantastic !! People and pups are nice!! Fabulous facilities!! Def worth it!!

When I heard the Palestra opened-- I got pretty excited! Our community definitely had a need for…read moregym space and its North Liberty location is super convenient. The Palestra has four courts-- for basketball or volleyball with a handful of batting cages and pickleball courts! You can conveniently rent courts online. We were in a tournament run by the Palestra this past weekend. I'm knocking a star off this review because there were a handful of things I'd have done differently in regards to the tournament planning. (Notably; we were at TWO locations for the tournament vs one, our games were super duper late and finally, we had to provide a parent to run the scoreboard.) The Palestra is a great addition to the area!!

This has to do with other people and not the facility. Parents... PLEASE remember we all want to…read moresee our kids play ball!! I was forced to sit alone in an empty row of chairs this weekend because parents were holding chairs for the game after ours. Our poor kids didn't get a chance to see their parents sitting by the court because the game after was more important than ours apparently. We parents are all in this together!! Just ask the person in your seat to put your coat there when they are through. And for Pete's sake don't let your children practice dribbling between this mom and the game I'm trying to watch. I shouldn't have to ask your children to move!! My son's team did amazing and sadly went home with medals that weren't even intended for them. Some were baseball, not basketball, so yes I'm upset with the facility, but I'm more upset that parents can't work together to support our amazing kiddos.

I spent a short time gambling at Riverside Casino on a Saturday afternoon after a round of golf at…read moreBlue Top Ridge! The casino floor itself isn't anything special - slots, table games, a poker room, small live music lounge, and a sports bar. The casino is clean and pleasant (assuming you don't mind the smell of cigarettes). I was truly searching for a reason to give give Riverside a full 5-star rating, but I couldn't justify it since I don't think there is really anything that sets this casino apart from ones nearby (I.e., Rhythm City in Davenport, Isle in Waterloo, Diamond Jo in Dubuque, etc.). Ultimately, if you are looking for a new spot to gamble, you should give Riverside a try. However, I don't think you need to go out of your way to experience the casino itself. Nothing to complain about, but also nothing to rave over. (Disclaimer: I actually came out ahead $18 which paid for my lunch on this day. So this review was not written in spite after losing a chunk of change!)

Have been coming here for the last three years and the food, staff, and casino have been amazing!…read moreBreakfast is really good with a variety of eggs, bacon, potatoes, fruits, juices! The room was great and didn't have no issues with water or light. Carpet was clean and windows clear. Everything in the room worked as suppose to. Can't wait to come back again with National Disabled Veterans Golf Clinic!

Grimace and Bryce know exactly what they're talking about. At the Hawkeye Tennis and Rec Center,…read morethe dedication and passion of the staff transform every moment into an opportunity for growth and enjoyment. Their unwavering support inspires us to reach new heights, reminding us that with teamwork and encouragement, we can all serve up success!

I can't say I agree with Katherine on this one the front desk is the best staff in the 319 offering…read morefriendly conversations and helpful information on a extensive amount of topics even outside of tennis, this Bryce M knows ball