As a seasoned parks and recreation professional, I was thoroughly impressed by the Monticello (MN)…read moreCommunity Center during my recent visit. - taking pictures for friends who are moving to Monticello. As a versatile hub for recreation, fitness, and community gatherings, it offers a wide range of activities and facilities for all ages. Its 60,000 square foot space is truly impressive, especially considering the center serves a city of only 15,000 residents. Additionally, the city's parks along the Mississippi River provide a picturesque backdrop for outdoor activities and relaxation.

Absolutely awful. Wasted way too much time and gas coming here. The water is cold but that's fine,…read moreyou'll get used to it. The showers aren't private, even in the family changing room. 25 cents for a lockable locker. The water is ice cold for the showers as well. That you can't get used to. Also was told I can't use my goggles because of issues with them? I'm 26 years old I think they'll work just fine for me, it's how I keep urine out of my eyes. If you're here for basketball or a workout I'm sure you love it. Don't come for the pool.

My husband and I went to the adult lessons tonight and it was great. We are both at different…read morelevels and it was nice that they break people up into beginner, intermediate or advanced. For sure recommend!

Things to know:…read more 1)There's a a fee to enter and another to rent skates. Because I was accompanying kids and didn't plan to skate, there was no entry fee. 2) There's an online schedule showing the different event times, and when applicable target ages. We brought my partners kids on a Thursday during the 5p-7:30p slot because 8-10p was 21+ (that day). The 5p slot didnt list ages, but tuns out it was mostly little kids. Additional teens and older people started showing up later, but still seemed younger age focused (with group games like hula hoop). 3) There's a decent number of arcade games for the space. If you don't have quarters, you can use the change machine. While the assortment of games was good, my gripe is that we counted 84 tickets won playing. However their ticket counting machine only accounted for 66. While the experience was okay, I think it's a nice option with a good selection of music, decent sized rink, fair pricing (cant speak for concessions) and a nostalgic feel. Check it out for yourself.

The Refuge was our wedding venue this weekend and we cannot say enough good things. The staff was…read moreprofessional, our coordinator, Lisa, was phenomenal and the food was amazing! We danced all night! I had more people than I can count come tell me how beautiful the venue was and how much fun they had. We also got the chance to play the course! It was in amazing shape and was gorgeous. The cart girl was around 4 times before then end of our round which was great! The Refuge holds a special place in our hearts and anyone looking for a venue should give this place serious thought.

This place is downright awesome. It's my second favorite course I think I have ever played…read more Honestly I'm an awful golfer and The Refuge is not user friendly. I lost more golf balls playing here than I should probably ever admit. The greens are large and challenging, the views are breathtaking. A couple of the holes you tee off from a platform that was built it a bog. Many of the holes you have to dodge ponds and woods so thick you'll never get your ball back. Ended up using a Groupon and my friend and I will definitely be back.

This was my sons first time playing paintball, we decide to do a walk on game. The staff was…read morefriendly, knowledgeable and kept the games running. We had a fun time we first played against each other and then more people showed up and it was a blast. Whether it's your first time or you've played before we would highly recommend Crossfire Paintball. Affordable and fun. They'll see us again.

Been playing at crossfire for years now. They are one of if not the best airsoft fields in…read moreMinnesota. Adam and his team of refs are great and make sure that everyone who comes out have an enjoyable and safe day. Can't recommend highly enough.

Food was pretty good, excellent service and friendly atmosphere. Prices are somewhat lower than the…read morenorm in the Twin Cities.

We had 3 lanes and a group of about 15 had a great time good service pizza was good and the lanes…read moreare well maintained. Thanks for putting on the Wild game!!

This place is great! We took our 3 year old with plenty to do. There are multiple splash pads and…read morelow level water ideas. The wave pool was a major hit. It is kept clean for how many people there are. Big parking lot. Lots of chairs and shaded areas. No outside food or drink except water, but There is a food stand. There is a lactation room as well which is really beneficial. You do have the pay for parking which is $7. They are also cashless.

We came back this season and had a better experience than the last. One of the slides was closed,…read morebut overall, the lines went very fast and we found chairs to use easily. Typical water park experience for fun. The lazy river got a little too crowded to enjoy at times due to those that walk and push their way through. Had a better experience with food service this time, though still pretty inefficient. We ordered pizzas and was told it would be 30-40 min for 3 pizzas. We received a buzzer and went back for it when it was ready. As I picked it up, there was another woman there complaining about hers not being done all the way and was going to have to wait another 20-30 min for a new one. I was happy to see all 3 of our pizzas were cooked and enjoyed by all. Also had food from the other concessions, the GF bun was fresher this time around and had to wait 25 min for a veggie burger that I had to keep running back to check on until I asked if the could hollar out the side window when it was done. A nice woman delivered it to me but only after my fries blew away in the wind one of the times I got up to check on my burger. Overpriced food aside with "meh" service, it was a great day we all enjoyed. We came back a second day with some relatives another day and it was less crowded on a Tuesday. We would visit again. Not too crazy at $20 to get in compared to other places.

Had a fun date night with my wife. We booked a lave for 90 minutes and enjoyed multiple rounds of…read morehatchet throwing. Our technical guide and server was friendly and kept the right amount of balance between checking in and not being overly intrusive. We'll certainly be back another time!

This place is a lot of fun, whether a couples night or fun with friends. The moment you walk in you…read moreare greeted . The establishment is extremely clean and the decorations are fun. You are taken to your "pit" and given instructions on how to throw the axe, the rules and the games. You're assigned a staff member that checks in regularly. They have a large assortment of alcoholic beverages and amazing food options. They also have several other games to play. From start to finish the experience is fun!

My toddler loves coming here to play! It's a great little spot to meet a friend or just explore for…read morean hour or two with your little one(s). There's plenty of toys, a little town set up, and a slide too! This is such a great spot for a quick little play date.