Friendly and Fabulous…read more Yes! I have been coming here off and on for years. Sometimes it was good and other times they were closed due to one reason or another. I am really glad they are back and that they have a heated pool. Keeps my joints warm and moving. Yes, there is a need for some TLC but this a great spot for people to come and get moving. Swimming, Boxing, wally ball, rachet ball, hand ball and much more. Come back and discover your local Recreation Center. I have. ;)

Any activity you want to do, you can do it here at Coleman Young Recreation Center. My mom used to…read morerun a day camp here, so I would be here all the time as a youngster. A huge inside swimming pool if you wanted to do some water aerobics or take lessons. Call and check out the different classes they do. Lots of racketball rooms, basketball court, weight room, track, etc. A few staff members are still there from when I used to go, and they are very nice. The one thing I love about this Rec Center is that they serious about not having kids run around...and that's always a good thing.

Very friendly and wonderfully unpretentious. I've been bringing my kids here for the Tuesday and…read moreThursday drop in sessions to learn tennis- less than $40 a lesson which is pretty good for an hour and a half. I didn't even have to join. It seems like everybody here are friends. Don't be fooled by the somewhat rough location - a warm and happy place.

I love this place. I'm on my second yearly membership. The tennis courts are amazing. However I'm…read morethere for the work out equipment, which is a lot! Always can get on something. The place. Gym, locker room, lobby, everything is clean and well stocked. It has the best old school vibe. My dad used to take me to east side tennis clubs in the 70's and it kind of has that feel, but with more updated equipment of course. Staff is cool and laid back. Place has a nice chill environment to it. I highly suggest it. In a time where gyms are basically like Walmart's lined with mirrors and a bunch of equipment dropped in the middle, places like this are a dying breed and need to be supported.

On the East side and looking for a run? The Warehouse is a good look. Literally in an old…read morewarehouse, they have two full hardwood courts in decent (but always slippery) shape. $5 gets you in for the day. Good people, occasionally pretty good competition.

All of the play structures are weather beaten and the climbing hill is disintegrating without being…read moreblocked off so the kids can get into the rotting structure. The playground could use some updating. Signs everywhere prohibiting large groups or picnics which is strange for a park. Bees are everywhere which is no fault of the park yet still annoying, we had to eat snack in the car due to not wanting to be stung. Not a whole lot of shade where the benches are.

Great park, the largest playground in Southfield. 42 acres of community space--farm themed play…read moreequipment, swings, trampoline/bouncer, climbing net, and more. Also a smaller area just for toddlers. Picnic tables, restrooms, walking trails, sports fields, and plenty of parking too. I ran cross county in high school and this park has one of our race courses. It was very nostalgic being back here. I've always felt very safe here.

2020-11-08 Red Oaks County Park. Madison Heights, MI…read more I've been taking my kids to this playground for years, and I think it's one that is highly underrated. Don't know why I never tried checking in on Yelp, but now that I have, I see that it's not even on the map! Tucked away behind the Red Oaks Youth Soccer Complex, the entrance to the parking lot is off of Dartmouth Street which is accessed by either John R (to the east) or 12 Mile Rd. (to the south). At the corner of John R and 12 Mi is a large plaza with a Lowe's and the new BJ's Wholesale Club. This park is located north of BJ's. The Soccer Complex is visible from John R, but the playground isn't. Being primarily a soccer complex, there is lots (and I mean plenty!) of free parking. The complex is open to the public for all to enjoy; however, priority does go to scheduled matches. There is a snack bar, but that's only open when there are scheduled events. On the backside of the snack bar is a small sheltered pavilion overlooking the playground. From the parking lot, the playground does not appear to be very large; however, it you take a walk through it, it's bigger than it appears from your car. There is also an area for athletes to warm up or train (pull ups, inclined sit ups or push ups). The park also has all the elements of a typical playground; swings, slides, monkey bars, hanging wheels (roundabouts, not merry-go-rounds), rope cargo net, balance chain and bongo bridge climbers, and the list goes on. This park is rated for kids 5-12 years old, but there is a small play structure suitable for those under 5 (see pics). The playground is never busy (at least not when we come), probably because not many are aware of it, and I really think it's one of the better ones in Madison Heights. The venue is nice and compact. Parking is literally steps away, and there's a sheltered pavilion for parents to sit and watch over their kids. If you have young'uns and you're in the area, you need to check it out! 5 stars. For now, you can check out my pics! Ooops, almost forgot to talk about COVID. Here are the particulars: They do not have modified hours Masks are required per MI DHHS Emergency Order when social distancing can't be maintained They do not provide masks They do not provide hand sanitizer Restrooms are open from 10:00 to dusk Playground is NOT sanitized daily Social distancing signs posted Pavilion has large metal picnic tables which are not sanitized daily If you would like to experience more, come dine-with-me.yelp.com I'd love to have your company... Bon Appétit!

Came here with my 3 year old . The large structure is 5-12 and they have a toddler one . Nice…read morepavillion with shade and picnic tables too . My husband enjoyed the adult exercise scape ( its from the nineties it appears) . Lots of action with soccer games going on . Bathroom closed for the season ( October) .. but there was a port a potty and ample parking . We will come back next time we are in the neighborhood!

This is a pool where you feel welcome. It has warm water, an 8 foot deep end, and affordable…read morerates. During the swim season they will have a free movie night where they stay open until around 10:30 p.m.. There is also an annual Cardboard Regatta, where kids can build and decorate a boat. There are prizes for different categories and this event is fun for kids and adults alike. There are also a couple of late night swims where the pool is open an extra hour. Very nice and friendly!

This place is run like a back yard pond of boomers. The lifeguards are highly unprofessional and…read morehave NO REGARD for Members or guests with Autism or any other disability. The guards will single out these people and say they have bad behavior. Not to mention the "board members" act more like a clique than a board of stakeholders. I'm still waiting to see the accounting for the past 3 years Here is what another member posted on Google but THEY REMOVED IT

We absolutely love coming to Robert C. Valade Park. It's such a unique spot along the RiverWalk and…read morethere's always something to do. The kids have a blast at the playground, playing in the sand, and we usually end up hanging out inside for a picnic while borrowing one of the games they have available. There always seems to be a food truck around, which is a nice bonus, and the new barge serving drinks with its little seating area is such a fun addition. The bathrooms are clean and well maintained. Even in the winter this park is worth visiting because they have sleds available, making it fun year-round. This place keeps getting better every time we visit, and it's become one of our favorite family spots in Detroit.

Dia De Los Muertos 2024 Review:…read more A beautiful Saturday along the waterfront. Limited parking available, with a paid lot just a short walk away. There was an Ofrenda set up to pay homage to those who have passed. There were a few vendors selling crafts (think day of the dead headbands, ponchos, etc...) There was an arts and crafts table for the little and someone giving away pieces of bread. The dancers rolled out in traditional Mexican dress and danced away! If the kids lose interest, no fear- there's a playground right there! Also, so is Canada... in the distance. A nice way to experience the riverwalk in Detroit. Pro tip: there is a brewery at the end of the block! (Atwater)

I've heard many positive things about this place from other autism parents but have always…read morehesitated to go because my son has difficulties in new places. I decided to check it out today with all 3 of my kids and I'm very glad i did. Checking in was easy and the staff is very friendly and helpful. There are several different stations and play areas set up in a large space but luckily you can see pretty much everything around you if your kids decide to head in different directions like mine did lol they really enjoyed the large bounce house, bubble machine, chalk area, swings, and reading area. There is also a climbing wall and computer area. They have a hair salon on site which is very cool and convenient but it was not open when we arrived. I have heard they do a great job with the kids though. It is $7 per child and $3 per adult for admission but you can get an unlimited membership for $45 a month which includes 1 haircut and a pizza dinner every month as well. Very good deal. If we lived closer i would probably get it. Thank you for providing a fun and safe space for our kids!

Shell has done something amazing here. We utilize the rec area for our non-verbal son. Our other…read morespecial needs son loves the respite pre-school! Very clean and nice, they are always doing something new and different.