The instructor was amazing. My 8, 6, and 5 year olds enjoyed every minute! Ema and Pato thank you…read morefor an amazing summer experience. My kids will return in the fall.

I've been to a couple of swim meets here, and am impressed with the size of the facility. On both…read moreoccasions the pool was divided in half. It was great for warm ups, since so many kids could be in the pool at once. With bleachers on one side of the pool and actual seats on the other, I didn't notice anyone was left without a place to sit. Thank goodness I was lucky enough to snag an actual seat each time, because my back gets really p.o.'d if I spend too much time in the bleachers. There were plenty of bathroom stalls in the locker room, but the faucet situation got under my skin. They have those push down faucets that shut off when you release the "button". C'mon UNO! Gravel parking area with ample space. All in all, a very nice facility.

The staff at Harry's is super helpful. I am new to their shop, but they treated me with the same…read morefriendly and welcoming attitude I get from my home dive shop. The shop is clean and well stocked with gear. They also have a large heated indoor pool that is used for training. Very impressive shop!

I've been bringing my son here since July. He's taught by Ryleigh, and she has done a fantastic job…read morehelping him improve his skills. I can see such a big difference and I'm so impressed. She's awesome and I'm glad we're here.

Water aerobics was great! Instructors are high energy, music is wonderful. Can't wait to come back!read more

The water aerobics classes are so much fun! My accountability partner and I started attending the…read morecourses this past week, and we've had such a blast each and every day! Community members are supportive, inviting and fun of life, and the space is always welcoming and spotless. I highly recommend!

We scheduled a class while in town. We didn't have a rental car, so Ubered there. Show up 3 minutes…read morelate and Elizabeth Bobo not only said we couldn't do the class walking in 5 minutes late, but said we'd be charged the $20 no show fee. She had literally one person in the studio. Doesn't seem like it's doing that great. You probably can't afford to lose the few customers you have.

So after a Yelp Gets Physical and the ease of location, I decided City Surf Fitness was going to be…read morewhat got my "slingshots" (as my loving, eternal +1 calls my biceps) into some toned muscle and get back into living a more healthy lifestyle. My workout preference is one that doesn't feel like working out, i.e. volleyball, kayaking, dancing on pool tables. Those sort of things. So I'm not a yoga, pilates, "lets really think about this stretch" sort-of-exerciser. I'm also horrible at a gym membership 'cause no one is going to crack the whip on me to go there if it's not intentionally put on my schedule. I think City Surf is the perfect fit for me in this regard. I'm not an early bird, and they have classes that fit for my schedule at 8:30 am, and if I book, I'm committed to going. The two classes I really like are Beach Body Bootcamp* and City Surf*. IF you are a yoga type, or want to do more muscle-building, they have other courses and you can get a sneak peek of what they look like on their site if you want to set expectations. Each person in the class is assigned a surf board that is on top of three fitness balls. It's not as unbalanced as a real surfboard might be in the water but still takes a second to master some of the moves on top of the board. My balance was for shiz at first, but I can tell even from my last couple of classes, that it's improving. The classes are only 50 minutes long, and like their mantra says, it really is a no pressure environment. While you are in a class, it's really easy to focus on what you're doing and the instructor is there more so to guide you through the workout. There's no calling anyone out if you get winded (which I do), slow your pace, or need to adjust what you're doing. The music is great to workout to, and at the end you get a nice cooling towel placed on you face (I'm totally into it). You do need grippy socks (which they sell) for the boards, and I would suggest if you have sweaty palms (like this lady) maybe also get some grippy gloves so you can properly do the exercises. I like that I'm sore in places I never knew I could be sore, but not so sore that it's debilitating. If you think the classes are a little pricey they do have some great introductory rates, and they'll throw a deal out there every now and then. I am excited to work up to pea shooters from my current state of slingshots, and see where I can go from there! ;) Beach Body Bootcamp - Cardio based class designed to make you sweat and burn calories. City Surf - Their signature class featuring surf inspired movements utilizing surfer specific muscle groups.

What a great addition to the Audubon Zoo! This was my first time to see the venue after hearing…read moreabout it for a while. The lazy river is artfully done, giving a nod to Louisiana wildlife and nature areas. There are a lot of skillful and friendly lifeguards around the area. There are several different food pavilions, restrooms, locker areas, and areas to sit. There is also a fun water slide, giving homage to the infamous alligators with albinism who have taken residence at the Zoo and Aquarium over the years. This would be a fun place to relax with your kids during one of the summer sessions. My friends and I attending the adults-only Sip and Dip event held on Fridays during the summer. It was very affordable for a private cabana for six with early access. Be sure to reserve your tickets for the event early online as it does sell out. It got a bit crowded toward the end, and they did run out of regular floats, though some preferred the thick floating noodles offered. Every Friday night has a different theme, so there is something for everyone. They bring in Dickie Brennans for the bar, and they were wonderful with decently priced drinks and quality alcohol. They were also creating with the mocktails. I certainly will return for another Sip and Dip either later this summer, if able, or next year. Absolutely worth it!

Four stars for Cool Zoo's beautiful grounds and water features that are artfully rendered. Two and…read morea half stars for Sip & Dip. Five stars for the incredibly friendly staff. My first time at Cool Zoo was for the adults-only Friday night party, Sip & Dip. This event is 2X a month during the heart of the summer and features theme nights with DJs and of course since this is NOLA, people get creative and might dress in theme. I went on 80s night and the music was so fun and I loved people wearing neon, 80s tshirts and even hair and make-up. Refreshments stands are spread out among the park and they do a themed cocktail and sell beer, hard seltzer and soft drinks, along with typical concession food and popcorn. I had the cocktail of the evening, the Purple Rain and while it was eye-catching, it was so sweet and possibly strong, too, that I couldn't drink more than 1/4 of it (and it's a huge cup, fairly priced at only $13). The grounds are beautiful with fountains and an area with slides and water features that you'd normally see children dominating (with perfectly good reason) but it was actually fun to see adults having at it on the slides and at the water sprayers. Then there's the lazy river, which is a decent size, warm and full of jets to move you along. We ended up not using flotation devices and swam/walked through it. My main issue and why this event isn't personally my cup of tea: it's too crowded. It sells out but I think they sell far too many tickets. We arrived 15 min after it started and there wasn't a lounge chair nor seat at a table to be found. Cabanas are so cheap here but they sell out immediately ahead of the event, likely the day that tickets go on sale. The only way I'd return was if I could get a cabana. The lazy river is completely packed 45 minutes into the event. We were lucky enough to get a locker (which also sell out so imagine being there without a space to put your things??? how is that fun?). People are in general nice enough to hand over the inner tubes but good luck ever getting a place to sit if you didn't line up in advance of start time. I keep going back between 3 and 4 stars for the main reason that everyone who works here is SO nice. The staff really made everything bearable for me, as they were so welcoming and helpful to point out where the lockers were (there's another set behind the set you initially encounter). I just think this isn't the event for anyone who avoids crowds of people. And the crowd that was there that night were totally fine (at least early in the evening). They just sell too many tickets for me to enjoy it.

This is a huge playground right inside/next to city park. We took the kids to the sculpture garden…read moreand afterwards we took them here to play. There was a lady blowing up balloons and had a bubble machine out there. The twins had so much fun playing here!

This playground is in a perfect spot. Several benches to sit by while your little one plays. Cafe…read moreDu Monde is maybe a 2 minute walk away. There is also a low tree for climbing and a little lake nearby. There's multiple swing sets as well, including baby swings. The ducks stop by for a visit too. There's a play set for every age group. The rubberized flooring adds a safety element as well instead of the mulch. (The swing set has much under it but it's not a big deal)

We love Lolo's! My daughters (6.5 and 4) are big fans of the holiday and summer camps. We even had…read moremy younger daughter's birthday party there. It was too cute! And Laurie makes it easy - she is flexible, responsive and has great ideas. I am planning to try a mother-daughter yoga class with my girls soon. Highly recommend Lolo's!

Sent our 6 yr old Noah for a Spring Break camp and he loved it. He was sad when it was over and…read moreloved every minute. All food/drinks were provided and there was a wide variety of activities every day, including outdoor activities when possible. It was well worth it and we would send our boy there again.

My family has benefited greatly from all of the New Orleans Rec Centers. We are a family of 7 and…read moremoney only stretches so far..... I love that Nordc reaches out to so many people in our community. The programs that we have enjoyed are: Piano lessons, Ballet class and ASL at Gernon Brown, Swimming class, playground and free meals at Treme Center and recently the Kung Fu and Kickboxing at Milne. Milne is the newest and smallest to open and is in Gentilly. It is located behind the main office on Franklin Avenue. Sometimes we come in to just use the fitness center, which has all new equipment and is 18 and over. I can't wait until they add more classes with actual teachers as we have tried to sign up for several things that have not been staffed. Sad face. But we are happy to have this in Gentilly and will keep enjoying it!