review #29 out of 31!…read more I got to visit this club last weekend (Jan24). The weather was nice and sunny, but a little windy so layers were a must. I was here to watch my tennis team play (who ended up winning all lines SWEEP) and I loved the views! So pretty! I could see the city so clearly. Every room looked like it had a nice view, except the bathroom for obvious reasons. I would love to play at the tennis courts here for a match one day (total 10).

The old guy who works there is extremely rude, me and my friends are new to the area and were…read morelooking for somewhere to play pickleball, the old man who worked their promptly came down and gave us a bunch of grief as we didn't know it was private. Bare in mind the courts were empty we were told it's public. After that he threatened us with trespassing so we left. For a so called "high tier" establishment the service was appalling and the guy working didn't even have the courage to have a proper conversation

Date: 10/1/2016 Time: 12:37 PM 63° Partly sunny…read more I have been to this park for at least three picnics in the past; twice with my classmates from Oakland Tech and once with the alumnus from McClymonds aka Mack. Well, some of the people thought I was lost and wondered why would a Chinese woman attend a picnic which was predominantly African-American. I mentioned who invited me and that I was also a 6th grade classmate to a guy (CO'70) who was on their football team. Thereafter, it was cool. (Hey, I am friendly, I don't bite even though I am a Lady Bulldog from Tech. I got a few laughs.) DeFremery Recreation Center is a Victorian style building in DeFremery Park, which is located in the heart of West Oakland on 16th & Adeline. It is a very spacious park (9.5 acres) with plenty of picnic areas, shade trees and a swimming pool. Other features include tennis courts, basketball courts, softball field and a skate park. The center itself offers a variety of activities (cultural, educational and recreational) to teens and youths. They also have African-American dance programs and day camp during the summer. Although there was another event in Oakland's Dimond District (Oaktoberfest) occurring at the same time, my husband and I could not be at two different venues at the same time. Since I don't drink beers, ales, brews, etc., we decided to head over to Defremery for a cultural festival. Purpose of my visit: The Oakland Black Cowboys Association held its 42nd annual parade and festival. We arrived late and missed the parade. However, we lucked out and found street parking next to the park. There was no driving around the blocks to find parking. I later found out somewhere in the park there was a parking lot. The park was filled with a few food and clothing vendors, information booths from different organizations and my favorite - the American Black Beauty Doll Artists. The organizer of the Festival of Black Dolls Show and Sale gave me the 411 as to when to look forward to the event. Stage was also set up for music and live entertainment. Eats: Oxtail with red beans & rice, greens and cornbread. For $12, the portion was generous and quite filling. The meal was enough to feed two people. Purchase: two cowboy hats and two T-shirts from the Oakland Black Cowboys Association. Fun time for families with children. I know one thing, my husband and I will mark the calendar on the first Saturday of October for a visit to DeFremery Park.

Park has parking around the whole perimeter and a small parking lot next to the main blue Victorian…read morehouse. There is plenty of space to set up a picnic, throw an outdoor gathering (BBQ, Birthday, etc). Some shaded areas within the park. There is an open basketball court as well.

Great Private Gym I…read morereally enjoy this gym because it never feels overcrowded, which makes it much easier to get a good workout in without waiting around for equipment. The staff are friendly, welcoming, and always helpful. I also really appreciate the no-phone/no-recording environment. There aren't people constantly filming themselves or taking videos, so the gym feels more private, comfortable, and focused. Definitely a great place to work out if you value a quieter and more respectful gym atmosphere.

it's a full-featured gym with a great pool, saunas and steam rooms. There are a variety of classes…read morethat include dance, water aerobics, martial arts and cross fit. And everyone is so friendly!

I joined Montclair Swim Club because I was looking for an option closer to home and after about a…read moreyear decided it wasn't really for me. They have good hours and the lifeguards at the front office are super helpful. The pool itself is a bit unusual - one end is quite shallow so it takes a bit of getting used to it for doing flip turns. There are always kids around - and quite often children's swim teams practicing. When I first started swimming there, I kept hear the name "Marco" being yelled repeatedly and thought "This must be the worst game of Marco-Polo ever!" I later found out it was that one guy on the kids' swim team who doesn't hear instructions and keeps swimming when everyone else is stopping. The hot tub is not bad - it's quite big. It's sadly full of people who all seem to want to talk OVER the noise of the jets. I can only imagine what it must be like for the people who live in the canyon all around and have to hear banal conversations, frequently alcohol fueled as there are many people with cans of beer in the hot tub, about personal relationships and compost bins. While parking is plentiful - there are plenty of people who block the road because they can't be bothered to park and walk 20 feet. There are even some rather entitled white male Tesla drivers who will criticize another person's driving despite the fact that they had no problems parking themselves (and the parking lines are many, worn down, and contradictory at best). There's definitely a bit of elitist element among the long time/regulars. Finally, the locker rooms are a horror. They are not kept clean and could do with re-tiling. The lockers are a mess. The toilets are miniscule and not much bigger than what you'd find in an airplane. I do confess that the source of my discontent was a visit to Villa Sport in San Jose last summer -- and the realization that for HALF the money, I could be getting way way more value. Let's not even get into the strange cash-only deposits and lack of policy to suspend membership when out of town or out of commission for long periods of time. It's a really great pool and club for families -- it's got picnic tables, grills, and you can bring the au pair as part of your membership. Two stars for single people without kids who prefer clean lockerooms - but five stars for families with lower standards and more money.

I go here five or six days a week, the beautiful location and lack of crowds makes it easy for me…read moreto get my laps in. Sure, i wish the pools had been resurfaced in the last twenty years or that the locker rooms felt a little less wet/moist, but tbh it all makes it feel like this is my personal club. I'm basically writing this review to make sure the swim club sticks around for another 100 years, i dunno what i'd do without it

You know that Jamtown is no longer the name anymore but it is Soldiertown. It is the bomb . The…read moreplace looks so brand new and improved and an impressive new floor, and new lights, and new equipments. I am so proud of the new owner and other guys doing their work. I would give them double A++. Parents take your kids to go play at their gym and learn to play basketball, it is a safe environment!

Ok - the first thing to address is how hard it is to find the entrance LOL. GPS will take you to…read morethe OTHER side (aka the back). So if you can see Wag hotels from where you think the front is, it means you need to turn the car around and go over one block. I walked around for 10 mins trying to figure out how to get inside. I could HEAR basketball being played inside, but couldn't find the entrance since all the gates were closed and locked. So, there's a parking lot, once you've found the right side of the building but usually, there's a parking fee. I suggest parking on the street, to be honest. There's plenty of street parking. The inside: four courts, but it is very nice. The floors are taken care of. It does kind of smell musty though. Unfortunately, I didn't see a refill water machine, which is unfortunate, since this is a gym. There are vending machines with water ($2) and Gatorade ($3). You better hope it works! LOL or bring a TON of water.

It's a great facility with wonderful amenities and lovely staff. The locker room is always clean…read more The towels are always fresh. I love that there are three floors of equipment. There's a beautiful court, yoga room, studios, bikes, pool, punching bags. And Ruby is amazing. I've been a member for nearly a year and a friend has joined in the past several months. Both of us continue to rave about this gym. Thank you, the Club.

This is a very shady gym, and honestly I'm not surprised it's turning into a ghost town. My dad…read morepays over $170 a month for this place, and somehow they still can't consistently keep the hot water running in the showers or pool. The locker rooms are gross, a lot of the equipment is outdated, apparently there's a jacuzzi that's been out of order since covid and the only thing this gym really had going for it was the basketball court. I first came here back in 2022, then again in 2026, and the difference is night and day. In 2022 the place was packed. Fast forward to 2026 and it looks abandoned. Either people got priced out, or everyone found a better gym. The funniest part is how they handled their guest pass policy. When my dad signed up, he was told he could send guests even if he wasn't physically there. I had already used the guest pass once before while I was finishing college, and they took all my information down. Ever since then they've absolutely spammed me with texts and emails trying to sell me a membership, even after I told them I didn't live in the area. It was way harder than it should've been to stop the marketing, which honestly doesn't inspire much confidence if you ever wanted to cancel a membership. I recently moved back and figured I'd use my second guest visit. I walked over for a leg day because they have one machine I actually like. The woman at the front desk asked for my dad's information and then asked if I could call him to confirm I had permission to use the guest pass. I explained he was currently out of the country. She disappeared into the back for a few minutes, came back, and suddenly said, "Actually we've changed the guest policy, so even if your dad called, we still couldn't let you in." ...Wait, what? You literally just asked me to call him. So I asked when the policy changed, and she said, "Maybe about a week ago." The whole interaction was awkward and honestly didn't sit right with me. Maybe it really was a brand-new policy, maybe it wasn't. Either way, asking me to call my dad for approval and then immediately telling me his approval doesn't matter makes absolutely no sense. The irony is they spent months blowing up my phone trying to convince me to buy a membership, but the second I tried to legitimately use the guest benefit that came with the membership my dad already pays for, suddenly I couldn't get through the front door. If you're spending over $170 a month, there are far better options. The YMCA down the street has a better value, and if you're willing to spend a little more, Equinox offers amenities that this place isn't even close to matching. This gym feels like it's circling the drain. Poor management, inconsistent policies, dirty facilities, and prices that make absolutely no sense. Save yourself the headache and spend your money somewhere that actually values its members.

Coach Mike is really awesome. He works with each kid with a lot of detailed care and feedback, and…read moremy child has improved so much with him. But aside from teaching technique and skill, Coach Mike instills confidence, leadership and character in the kids. He coaches the whole person and the it is such a great environment for the kids to learn to aspire to excellence, put in great effort in an environment that promotes best effort and excellence and good character. All around a wonderful program for kids.

I have been coming to Gopa Boxing Club for over 2 years now. The owner, Alfredo, has built such an…read moreamazing boxing gym community. The lessons are great, intentional, and are catered to everyone's different skill levels/needs. Alfredo is a great coach and he also has wonderful assistant coaches as well. Whether you're trying out boxing for exercise, self defense, or trying to become a boxer, there's a place for everyone here and I definitely recommend that you come try it out!