PlayBall Chicago is a safe and fun softball league that is run by softball players. Right now they…read moreplay on Tuesdays at Seward Park with a co-ed intermediate / competitive league. Their fees are less than other leagues. Everyone helps out to maintain the fields and they have the best umpire in Chicago. Check out wwwPlayBallChicago.com

I was hoping that there will be an indoor pickleball place in the South Loop and here it is…read more Compared to SPG, this place is more basic. It meets the needs if you are into playing and less of the frills. There is free parking next door for the customers and guests. Indoor is a converted warehouse into 8 cement courts. Ventilation, lighting and spacing is good. Bathrooms are clean. They have a currently have a special for membership for $9.99 for processing and $10 monthly fee, then you get the discounted member price for each reservation afterward. Like most other places, the rate depends on if it is peak vs. non-peak hours. Non-peak hours on the weekend is 8am-10am and 6pm-8pm. Good value.

Glad to see a new indoor pickleball spot in downtown. It's nice having an option, especially in the…read morecolder months. I visited recently and enjoyed the open play. The facility is clean, the equipment is well set up, and the staff--especially the manager Tony--is super helpful with any concerns. There's free parking, which is a bonus, and they've got two rooms depending on your level. The main area for improvement is enforcing the open play rules a bit more strictly. Sometimes people partner up with friends and it can cut into the rotation for others who've also paid to play. And the price is a little higher than some other spots like SPF, so hopefully they'll consider some discounts or promotions in the future. Overall, it's a place with a lot of potential. With a few tweaks, I could see it becoming a go-to spot for regular play.

We decided to try out pickleball and learnt about their Gold Coast location. This location has…read morearound 10 courts. The courts are outdoor. You can reserve courts online or at the location. They offer paddles at a cost but the pickleballs are free to use whilst playing. We had a prior reservation. The check in process was fast. We just stated the name and the person at the desk gave us our court number. The area seemed well maintained. The check in desk was at the entrance and was a small space. They also offer pickleball lessons for specific times. They even have some slots that are cheaper to reserve (usually off peak hours). We didn't see any water station but there were a few picnic tables where you could put your stuff and take breaks and sit if needed.

My friend and I wanted to play pickleball but didn't want to wait in line, so we decided to book a…read morecourt in advance at Big City Pickle. The process was super easy, on their website, you can check how many courts are available and choose your preferred time slot. We booked and paid online, and when we arrived, we were assigned our court right away. They provide pickleballs if you need them and also offer paddle rentals. Each slot is one hour long, which is perfect for a good game. There were around 7-10 courts available, and the open setup makes it great for a summer game. I'd definitely recommend it if you don't want to wait in a queue, the whole process was smooth!

Warning - fraudulent company. Please take your business elsewhere. I found TenniswithD on Yelp and…read morereached out via email. Danai responded promptly, and we scheduled a phone call. He told me he runs a business with a few other tennis coaches; he said they have a group of students they work with consistently and often have social get-togethers - I've come to realize none of this is true.  Danai employs college students to provide tennis lessons. I signed up for a package of five lessons; after receiving three, I was told my instructor had a summer internship and was no longer available. It took weeks for Danai to connect me with another coach, and when I checked in, he'd respond with passive-aggressive notes that I needed to "be patient." When he finally found another instructor, he provided the incorrect information to the new instructor, and they didn't show up to the lesson.  I asked for a refund, which Danai said he would honor. It's been over three weeks, and I'm still waiting to receive the refund; each time I check in, I'm told he will get to it. Please do your research before reaching out to this company, you'll find they have no employees, and their website is often down. This is a poorly run, terribly unprofessional business, and I hope my review stops others from being scammed and wasting their time and money.

Danai will definitely get busy fast in Orange County! Welcome to California…read more "Preaching to to the choir" epitomizes my wife and I. We are weekend warriors and have taken many tennis lessons and clinics. I have heard it all but I have never had my game broken down so articulately and with clarity. I took advantage of the trial private lesson, I figured why not get a good hit at the very least. I got way more than I bargained. He was able to sniff out life long bad habits and draw out suggestions on the way "back". Unfortunately I am way inland. And also his price tag might be a bit higher than I am used to but I will definitely come in for that occassional fix and take issues to fix to my coach. I would have liked to get this level of coaching as a kid... the story is his business is finding a new home here. Goodluck and hope you find a welcoming venue for your operation here. I am sending the usual suspects in my circles so you do not leave us!

Love watching Fire games at Soldier Field! While the stadium may seem oversized for soccer…read morematches, there is still plenty of noise from the crowd and the sight lines are great. We had 200 level tickets to the game and enjoyed the space that comes with being on the United Club side. Plenty of space to hang out before the game, during halftime and to warm-up during the early season games. Would love more variety on the food offerings, the stadium staples are there. Ice cream nachos are where it's at!

This was called a 'Fireside Chat' with the Chicago Fire. It was basically a recruitment event at…read moreSoldier Field, where we would listen to a 'sales pitch' for games packages and discounts, but were rewarded with refreshments, a drink ticket and tickets to a game. The area inside was so nice, expansive and warm! It was cold that day. I like the United Club area, being able to inside and outside at will. The game went ok but the Fire drew a tie. The club is now looking for ANOTHER coach, so they may be in real trouble. We passed on the packages, but our salesman WILLIAM GRAUPMAN could not have been nicer! He was pleasant and informative but not pushy. His email is wgraupman@chicagofirefc.com. There is a St. Louis FIRST TIME EVER match this Sat May 13 with the Fire at Soldier Field. If you have any interest whatsoever in subscribing or questions about the Fire, please contact this guy!

Big City Pickle is one of my favorite spots to play. The courts are always in great condition, and…read morethe layout makes it easy to get games going without waiting around. The staff are friendly and helpful, making the whole experience smooth from booking to play. The environment is positive and welcoming -- whether you're playing competitively or just for fun, it feels like a good community. If you're looking for quality courts and a great vibe, this place delivers.

Have played at this location a couple times, both with similar experiences. As popular as it is, I…read morefeel that it is more so for beginner Pickleball players. This past weekend while playing during their open play, it seemed very disorganized and all over the place. Although the courts are labeled by skill level, no one was really abiding by them and everyone just went for whichever courts were empty. The paddling up system is a little weird where you just leave your paddles on the side of the net where everyone can walk and it distracts you from the game. Same with the exterior of the courts; there is not much space to move back since people are constantly walking or sitting right behind you. There are no barriers so the balls fly all over the place and halt game play in the middle constantly. It's a nice hang out spot if you're looking for casual play or just to chill with drinks and other games. For seasoned Pickleball players like myself, the setup might become a little frustrating.

Bring your dog here and a tennis racket. Also, bring a poo bag for your dog. Though the courts…read moreare usually taken on the nicest sunny days, you can wait your turn or get there early to play. It's a beautiful little park that is never really that crowded, and it's mainly because this park is a little hidden from most of the Michigan avenue masses.

Not an official dog park, but the best place in the south loop to bring your dog and let him run…read moreoff leash. The park is at the end of a dead end, so there is no traffic, just a large, open field. There is a great tennis court with three courts and also a small swing set with two kids swings and two adult swings. Love this place.

My husband played sports here as a kid, and had gatherings here for family occasions…read more A dear friend was planning a baptism party for her daughter (my God-daughter), and instead of hosting it at my home, I decided to host it for her @Racquet Club. My husband had a baptism here for his Godson, as well, just a year prior. So, we were well prepared to organize and host the beautiful gathering. Everything went smoothly, and all were in awe by both how beautiful the room was, and how memorable the food was. I thought it would be a bit difficult to get everything right, being in my second trimester; however, the team stepped up and fulfilled all expectations. We will likely continue the tradition @Racquet Club and have our child's celebratory gatherings here as well. Thank you Racquet Club Team!

Distinguished beautiful vintage building with so much charm. World class service in a truly…read moregenteel environment. The service is unmatched and the food is better than that in the best restaurants. A must for those reminiscing about how private clubs used to be in the past.