We have lived in Castle Gardens for almost 10 years and have belonged to the Castle Gardens Pool…read moreAssociation (CGPA) for 3 years. We absolutely love the pool! While growing up, my family belonged to several swim clubs over the years (and I have visited many others for parties and other things) and none come close to CGPA. Here's what makes CGPA great: Amazing Staff - This pool is well-maintained and well-run. Diving Board and Slide - Need I say more? Outside Food and Beverage (including alcohol) allowed in the pool area. Great Events and Kids Activities - Labor Day Party and Fireworks, Campout, Candy Bar Bingo, Dads Cannon Ball Contest, Swim Lessons, Water Aerobics Snack Bar prices are basically at-cost. The only thing about CGPA that could be improved is the pool stairs. They're not built-in and can be a bit difficult for swimmers with mobility issues. I'd love to see permanent stairs be added to the pool and perhaps one of those lifts that are becoming more and more common at pools.

I'm just gonna make this short and sweet for you :)…read more 5 bucks for a guest?! takes 38283838 years to find a parking spot a kid takes a shit in the pool every 10 mins the snack bar is always out of what you want and it's always crowded omggggg AND If it's raining he life guards won't let you swim cause they can't see you at the bottom of the pool AND they always yell at anyone over the age of 10 in the kiddy pool area but it's a pretty cute pool. the staff is pretty nice and the seating is nice. - A

We have been here a few times now. It is a social membership club, requiring a membership if you…read morewish to have a cocktail with your meal. The setting is beautiful on Portage Lake so there is great ambiance sitting on the deck overlooking the lake. I would describe the menu as limited, there are entree's, salads, soups, sandwiches and specials, however the options just don't excite the palate. The quality of the food is ok. Pricing is high, considering entrees do not include any sides, those are all carte. They serve a basket of really good focaccia bread with Italian seasoning for each table. This too is limited as you cannot get additional orders of the bread, not even to purchase. The staff is very attentive, friendly and does seem to go above and beyond to provide guests with a good experience. Our server Drew was great.

PYC is on Portage Lake, which is one of the southern most in the chain of lakes that spans northern…read moreWashtenaw and southern Livingston counties. It's a super fun day to get out on the lake and travel thru the chains, starting at Portage Yacht club and traveling up to Zuki Lake Tavern. This review is for the dining and facilities at PYC. We visited for dinner on a Saturday night and sat on the deck. They have a Prime Rib special that I was looking forward to. They have the customary fish fry Fridays and other specials as listed on their website. Reservations are required as they are limiting capacity. The host and waitstaff were all properly masked and gloved. Poor things looked so uncomfortable, as it was a muggy evening. The view from the deck is beautiful though the seating isn't the most comfortable. Plastic tables and chairs; some with umbrellas, are all well-spaced. I guess it's good enough for the season but for a yacht club, I would expect it to be a bit more comfortable and less casual. There wasn't a dress code so it was fine. Our server, Elena, was the absolute best. Super sweet, upbeat, hustler that kept the drinks full, anticipated your needs and made some great recommendations. I had the prime rib and husband had the Reuben. The sandwich was good, he reported. Nothing to get excited about but was enjoyable. The prime rib was not seasoned enough. The aus ju was seasoned beef broth and helped, as well as, the horseradish. Prices were reasonable but I would be much happier if they worked on their wine list. It was okay. Needs an update. Generous pours and the Mai Tai was excellent. Elena can sling a drink for sure. I think she hand stuffed my olives too. The facilities were once pretty cool but now are in need of some serious updating. Still a functional place but pretty dated. Great space for events, indoor and outdoor. Huge windows, hardwood floors, and great views. The membership rates are reasonable and we will consider more than a social membership next season.

Hudson Mills Metropark golf course is special for me. I got my first Ace Hole-in-One on the Par 3,…read morehole 12, 141 yards from the white tees with an 8-iron on October 1, 2025. A day and a course I will always remember. The staff recognized the Ace with a certificate, a very nice gesture from the course. The course is well maintained and well-run, with a variety of challenges. I look forward to playing the course many times.

Totally enjoyed my round at Hudson Mills in mid-July when the condition of the fairways and greens…read morewas fabulous! The course maxes out at a challenging 6,560 yards from the blue tees. I found the pin placements today to be especially demanding and a true test of my ability to read greens. The real beauty of the Hudson Mills track gets rolling on the back 9 with two long, back-to-back Par 5s that cut through thick and towering hardwoods. Back there, I could have sworn I was playing "Up North". I also want to toss an appreciative shout out to everyone associated with this public golf course. To the person, everyone I interacted with from the clubhouse manager to the snack bar gal to the course ranger to the grounds crew was genuinely friendly and courteous. The tone set at Hudson Mills definitely enhanced the enjoyment of my round. I like the way they roll here!