Cannot say enough good things about this place and this crew. The space itself is elite -- clean,…read morespacious, beautifully designed, and such a vibe. We just hosted my son's birthday party here, and even with minimal decorations, the party looked incredible because the space stands on its own. There was plenty of room for both kids and parents -- far more space than any tennis facility I looked at in Manhattan. But what truly sets this place apart is the staff. They went above and beyond to make the experience feel special, putting so much thought into every detail. The party was seamless, well-organized, and most importantly, every kid had an absolute blast. We loved it so much that we'll definitely be returning for lessons. Could not recommend more highly.

Aside from being very pricey, this is a nice facility. Staff was very friendly, and the court…read moresetups are much better here than CityPickle in LIC. There are nets to separate the courts, and there are lights under the floor to distinguish the court lines! Paddle and balls come with the court reservation.

It's truly been fantastic working with Amanda. She has coached me on many nuances of the game I…read morewasn't aware of. She is extremely patient, encouraging and positive. She's also a great listener and I feel that she's completely open to my input and to my questions. The lessons with Amanda have been well worth the cost, and she has made a meaningful difference in my game, about which I am overjoyed. The facility is also a beautiful environment with top-notch courts. You won't regret working with Amanda. I give her my highest recommendation.

Amanda is a delightful person to be around. She was highly encouraging and thoughtful in her…read moreprocess of teaching. She made learning how to play pickleball fun!

BEWARE: THEY STEAL YOUR MONEY! I'm reviewing this company on their practices and business team…read more They are completely unorganized, unprofessional, and give you false promises. I've taken multiple classes with them over the years and always had issues getting refunds. As an alternative, I was typically able to make up the service with make-up classes at other times. However, in Spring 2024, it changed. I was registered for a Spring 24 class at Riverside/119th. First the class had a delayed start date and then cancelled (with no notice. I emailed to follow up) because they no longer had the permit to operate. Since there was no longer a location that I could go to, I asked for a refund. After promised a refund, it was never issued. Matteo is the only who replies to emails, but he's not a decision maker. If you call the number, no one picks up. After multiple inquiries over many months about my refund status, they simply stopped responding. Matteo strings you along, and makes it seem like something is going to get resolved. However, you try to talk to someone else - the mystery Juan who is supposedly going to issue refund - then it's no response. Ultimately, I'm out over $400 for a class that never happened and it's their fault.

If you know how to play tennis more than the basics, the 500 8th Ave location of Tennis Innovators…read moreis NOT for you. I would say I am a 3.5 level player and this is a better setup for pickleball. These are not full size courts (length or width) and you play with the green children's ball due to the plastic material that the surface is made out of. I came here for one of their HIIT tennis classes on a Thursday night and was surprised at the condition of the place: it was still partially under construction, the courts are not all the same length, the floor is uneven in spots, and it feels like it was haphazardly put together. As for the class, there were 6 of us split between 2 courts, which were each different sizes. The instructors weren't that great and I feel I did not really practice anything beyond trying to hit a ball made for kids. My friend and I could barely hear each other with the music so loud and the acoustics so poorly set up. One instructor didn't know how to volley and kept hitting the balls so high but then commented we weren't hitting the shot properly. The other was nice but when you use the children's tennis balls, there is a different weight and bounce to them that is not the same as a real ball (which we were told bounces too much on this surface). All in all, don't waste your time or money on this location. You also won't get your heart rate up all that much too if you know how to play tennis...unless you're running to get out of the way of balls that bounce from the other court or off the walls/columns/windows.

This used to be the Vertical Club, which in its pinnacle, was the it club of its day. Therefore,…read morethe facility is huge. A bit dated compared to other Equinoxes but humongous. The weight area has two of certain machines whereas other gyms only have one. There is plenty of room for everyone and everything. There is also a rooftop for sunning and classes. Wow. Amazing. The only thing is, the pool is in the basement, compared to the Sports club with the nicest pool with windows. Also Printing House has an outdoor pool. I cannot speak to Hudson Yards because i have the destination except HY membership. But Equinox, if you want me to review HY, message me. Then there is the Trader Joe's a block away, so you can get your protein and fruits and vegetables after the gym. 10 out of 10. I always imagine how it was when it was a pickup joint. Nowadays no one talks to anyone at the gym.

Lots of positives from this gym! I love that Mondays and Tuesdays they do best stretch ever at the…read moreend of the night which is a good way to wind down. They also have a lot of yoga classes with very skilled instructors. I do love their cycling classes as well. But my two favorite things are; 1. The rooftop during the summer months where we do best stretch ever. 2. The showerheads in the bathroom. The best pressure I've ever had. Their sauna and steam room is spacious for the men's side and they have a pool and jacuzzi that's co-ed. Also one of my favorite things is that it's very lowkey and 7 floors so often times you're just in the zone on your own.

This Equinox gym is excellent! Join! That is my BEST advice. New management. Let me tell you why I…read morewanted to become a part of the Equinox 160 Columbus Ave location. I visited prior to joining as I have been a member of other prestigious gyms and spas in the past. Equinox has multiple levels of membership, and I recommend the Destination membership. It gives you access to Equinox gyms around the country! This is perfect for individuals who travel for work or leisure. Next, I would like to address the cost of membership. Membership will cost between $300-$400 per month. At first you may think, 'wow, this is expensive.' However, I did an analysis of multiple gyms! Let's examine the cost of other NYC hot spots. Other gyms offer power lifting as a main source of workout and charge over $200 per month. Some pilates studios offer training classes for approximately $180 per month. There are yoga studios across New York that average $169-$200 a month. There are gyms centered around group classes that cost an average of $220-275 per month. Swim club fitness average $180-250 per month. If you joined multiple gyms to meet your fitness needs, you would be spending over $1000 per month. WOW. This is why I joined Equinox! Your membership includes weight lifting options, cycle fit classes, yoga classes, pilates classes, core strengthing classes, HIIT training, persoal training, nutrition coaching, massage therapy from licensed massage therapists, an AMAZING spa, ViPR--an incredible workout that engages your core, improves flexibility, and builds strength and power! (Its wonderful). Furthermore, this location has a beautiful pool with city views! You can lap swim, take swimming classes, and have personal swim coaching. Equinox is a powerful place to be a part of. 160 Columbus even has an outdoor track with beautiful views of the City as you improve your cardio strength and endurance. Furthermore, the gym has a boxing arena/room! I can not think of a better place to be a part of a gym that offers 10 gym services all in one place! There is nothing that beats the quality of this type of membership. $1000 or $300-400 for all of your fitness needs. You decide! I LOVE Equinox at 160 Columbus Ave. The vibe is laid back yet professional and courteous. The concierge offers excellent services. I highly recommend Equinox. PM me, and I would be happy to give you a referral! There is a current incentive that you do not want to miss if you want to join Equinox! I can't wait to hear from you if you have questions about Equinox. Join. Strengthen. Enjoy! Tell Equinox, Lauren Lindsay sent you! I can not wait to hear from you and help you through the membership process!

There is a LOT I could criticize about this place but what stands out to me is how unprofessional…read morethe front desk staff are. Does the manager hire these kids out of a special needs high school? Each and every one of them is always on their phone texting and not paying attention when people enter the gym (which - let's be honest - is really their only function). I wish I could record it - these children NEVER check anyone's IDs and I know for a fact that dozens of people sneak into the gym every day. What am I even paying a membership for? I always have to wave my phone in front of their face when I come in so they scan it and my visit will be registered in the app. Why are they always too busy to scan it on their own? Why do I need to remind them to be doing their jobs? And worst of all, every single one of the children working here is RUDE and ENTITLED. They never say good night to the guests and they are always just gossiping amongst themselves. This is a JOB. THEY ARE BEING PAID TO WORK NOT TO STAND AROUND IGNORING GUESTS. IF I OWNED THIS PLACE I WOULD HIRE ALL NEW STAFF AND MAKE SURE THAT THEY SCAN EVERY GUESTS' ID AND THEY SAY HELLO AND GOOD BYE EVERY DAY. IT IS NOT THAT HARD. For $400 a month, you would think they would do that. But then again, this is a company that just lost $40M in a class action settlement. What else do you expect. Nitwits.

Huge fan of NYC Racquet Sports. The shop is perfect, and very friendly and knowledgable. I demo'd a…read moreracquet, which was in perfect condition and strung well. Their demo system makes a lot of sense, and is very easy to navigate, and very reasonably priced. I would definitely return! Hugely recommended for your tennis needs.

I'm always totally impressed with the service at NYC Racquet Sports. We tried really hard to find…read moremy wife some indoor court shoes and they did everything to try to find something. I'm going to keep coming back event though we only play table tennis, because the indoor court shoe, and accessories selection is good for me and the service is superb.

Our stroll through Central Park led us to some phenomenal views of well known places scattered at…read morevarious points. The views from the hillside overlooking CityPickle were lovely with the contrasting skyscrapers as a backdrop.

Wollman Rink is converted in the summer to a pickleball court! This is great, staff is fun, though…read moreyou do have to watch when it rains, it gets very slick on the court, so end up inside a tent or the building playing table tennis... we had to wait for it to dry out (cutting down on playing time). Wind is also a challenge .... This is closed as they convert to ice skating for the winter months, so only open in the spring/summer/fall. Watch the entrance, it's a steeper path down to the bottom. A viewing area above.

My kids love this program! Both have done Sutton Tennis and CATS, but enjoy this program the most…read more Instructors are youthful, energetic and engaging. Facilities are amazing-River School has a brand new gym with views of St. Vartan's= great space. No idea about the adult programs or other locations.

The coaching and tennis instruction are great but administratively things are challenging.read more