I like the ARC! Been…read moregoing for the past 4 years. They're always aiming to improve the machines and it's been getting better with the cleaning. I like the large space and the availability of machines. They also host some pretty cool events and have a lot of services for students. I am glad I have a cool gym in my vicinity!

This place is definitely better than CRCE. The biggest foible of this entire facility is that there…read moreare a separate set of stairs for each floor and the fact that there are waaaaay too many meeting rooms. For an activity center, I wish those activity rooms could be converted into actual workout areas. It does seem like an awful waste of time. However, they do have a lot of cardio equipment and an indoor track. They have a good amount of basketball courts and racquetball courts. There's also a place to play ping pong, soccer, and even the Wii. Oh, there's also a rock climbing area.

Landmark review: I have been here twice for birthday parties…read moreand this is not a bad park district pool. It has a nice splash pad zero depot pool with a slide at the opposite end. The kids seem to enjoy these birthday parties a lot. No one really checks the guest list when you host a private party. You also get access to the party room upstairs. All of this for 125 dollars which covers 2 hours and 15 guest. Given the low price I can see why lots of families host birthday parties at the pool.

This is one of the nicest park aquatics centers in this part of Illinois. It is availablle for lap…read moreswim, water exercise, lessons, free swim, reserved parties, and more. The air and water temperatures are kept at national standards, the staff is totally professional, the guards are very well trained and supervised, and the kiddie pool is wonderful for tykes and their parents.

Don't take your kids to this place. The owner abandoned his entire girls team in the middle of…read moretheir competitive season. Fired the coaches/forced other to quit on a Friday before a meet weekend and left them on their own. They all had to find a new gym so they could finish their season.

I love CGA! Ian and Tyler are both amazing coaches. I am 25 years old and I took gymnastics as a…read morechild. So when I saw that CGA offered an adult gymnastics class I was so excited to get back into it! I haven't found any other gymnastics gym that offers adult classes in Champaign so I think that's really special. I was able to regain many of the skills that I had when I was a kid in a fairly short period of time. Although I had previous gymnastics experience, it's not required. Some of my classmates were brand new to gymnastics and were able to get a lot out of the class as well. If you're looking to learn a new skill or just have fun I highly recommend CGA!

The facility was great with a nice variety of activities for all ages. I was especially impressed…read morewith the staff as they were super friendly and helpful. Someone was always cleaning also. Nice, clean establishment!

This place is trash…read more - the party area assigned to us had trash on the floor--straws, utensils, napkins from the party before us. The place looked unkempt like everything was set up in a rush. Extra plates and utensils from the previous party were just placed on the sides. - The biggest issue was the AC did not work! The place didnt provide fans or anything to keep the party area cool enough to be comfortable.. my guests and I were burning up in there esp with the heatwave. They could've called me early in the day and let me know their AC was broken so I could make arrangements like maybe bring fans from home or something. Elevate did not offer ANY solution to their problem and caused inconvenience. Mind you my party was later in the afternoon and Elevate could have called and warned me about the broken AC! - Very very poor customer service! Nothing was explained at all. No calls 2-3 days before the party to go over things. For $600 I expected to have the party area dedicated to my childs party, family and friends -- but they had told me when I arrived that I was going to be sharing the space! I was livid but had to suck it up cuz wtf else can I do?? The host assigned to my party was rude, chaotic and then blamed his behavior on how busy and hot the place was.. AND he had the audacity to ask for a tip after the party..... what in the actual hell.

I loved the wooden playground here when I was growing up. They've recently remodeled the…read moreplayground and while I'll miss the one I grew up with, I am happy to see my daughter enjoying the new one. I love how many benches there were for adults. It's always crowded when we come which is great, our daughter makes friends to play with while she's here and has a great time. I really enjoyed the walking trails too, the sculptures are really cool. Bathrooms were locked and the water fountains were off. There were port a potties though.

This is one of my favorite walking trails in Urbana.. scenic & peaceful. I try to come out here as…read moreoften as I can especially when the weather is perfect.

Beautiful spot to take a scroll for free and enjoy nature. This arboretum is very well maintained,…read morespacious, and has plenty of parking. In addition to the ponds and gardens, do make a visit to Japan House if you get an opportunity when they're open.

The University of Illinois Arboretum was a nice surprise to. This was a great oasis from a busy…read morecollege campus. My husband and I went on a Saturday afternoon, and while there people there, it was not crowded. There was a nice mixture of trees, lakes, and trails. It is a great place to rest and relax. Be sure to go when the Japan House when it's open.

This park district is disappointing. It's run by a board of commissioners that have zero experience…read morein environmental biology and don't seem to have any regard for conservation--which can be seen by the decision to have a goose cull. Instead of using humane tactics which are supported by Urbana residents and have been proven successful by environmentalists, they ignore this and are more concerned with their slaughter of animals they claim to be nuisance.

From the owner: We are Urbana's recreation headquarters. Sign up for a variety of recreation programs at this…read morelocation. Join in our group fitness classes. Participate in kids and adult dance classes. Our Senior Club meets here monthly, too.

I love CRCE and you cant' tell me any different. It's small enough and close enough to classes…read morethat I had no more excuses once snow started falling. Rented lockers are cheap enough ($25 a semester), or you can just use a day locker if you'd like. I love that I can come in, get my 20 minute run on, do weights for 20 minutes, and be back out, showered, and dressed in an hour. Delightful. The track is bizarrely shaped and a bit odd, but the treadmills have the added effect of playing a plethora of morning shows--since I started working out there, I watched Obama pick his cabinet, Blagojevich self-destruct, some of the G20, and all of the inanity that is nearly any episode of the View. (Yeah, I know--but I'm a captive audience!) The pool is nice, the locker room clean, and the place a great spot. If you time it just right, you can then head to Bevier Cafe for lunch after--WIN-WIN.

CRCE, You were such…read morea huge part of my college life, and only now I realize how much I took you for granted. Is it wrong of me to say how much I miss you, considering that when I had you, I just used you? I was there when WIMPE closed, and you opened up, shiny, and brand new. You were the most modern thing I'd ever seen on campus. Large...airy...imposing. I planned events for my RSOs here. We needed sporty fun, and you delivered, with your large multipurpose gyms. I wanted a structured way to lose weight, and you gave me not just an entire floor of fitness equipment, and fitness classes, you let me into your incredibly fun pool, and let me swish down your slides in joy. Oh happy days.... And as if that wasn't enough love from any one gym, one of your racquetball courts converted into a squash court. I spent many sweaty early am hours here, challenging my opponents with my ability to hit a small rubber ball. A rubber ball that has left many marks on you, my love, and yet, you, always patient, endlessly forgiving, never complained. And at the end of the day, when I'd worked up myself into exhaustion and warm glows, you welcomed me graciously into your spacious changing rooms and the miles of lockers and showers within. I'd groom myself into presentableness, and leave, without a second look at you. If only I knew then what I know now, dear Circe. That the city had nothing like you. That the city's clubs were old and worn, and nowhere as beautiful as you. Perhaps then, my darling, I would've been more appreciative of you. Maybe I would've realized how much I loved you. Alas, now, it is too late. I move to New York soon, and our little post graduate meetings must come to an end. It is time for us both to move on...and I see, darling, perhaps with even a little jealousy, that you already have. This, then, is goodbye, beloved Circe, until we meet again. All my love.

As an early bird, there is nothing that beats an early morning swim, especially when it gets to be…read moreat an outdoor pool on a beautiful cool summer morning. Sholem provided the perfect spot for this morning's swim! While I can't speak to this facility during a busier time, I can speak to my experience in the pools earlier hours. I was able to walk up to their admission desk and, after talking briefly with the friendly desk worker, I paid my $6 to swim and headed into the locker room. During my swim, there was never more than 4 people in the pool and I was able to swim in one of their 3 lanes for most of my swim. Additionally, while the air was a little chilly this morning, the pool temperature was perfect! I thoroughly enjoyed my swim and would recommend this spot to anyone looking. I also eyed a pretty awesome lazy river that I'd like to take a few laps through if I find myself itching to swim again before I head back to St. Louis!

I was only here once, but had a great time. A cheap way to cool off and have some summer fun! The…read morewaterslides are awesome. Remember to flatten your body to get that speed! Didn't try the lazy river-those things have a history of making people sick. Tons of fun splashy play type stuff for little kids. The only reason they don't get five stars is the lack of a diving board. Come on people, if you're going to spend a ton to build a massive aqua complex, you put in a diving board.