This neighborhood pool had a lot too offer. The positives are that it is not too crowds even on the…read moreweekend, it has a locker room with showers, a concession stand, separate areas for the slide and diving board which is great because the deeper end of the main pool is not cluttered. Because these are separated there are individual lanes I. The main pool so you can swim laps if you like. Tons of life guards everywhere. I felt very safe. My only compliant is that if you do not have a pool pass daily and weekend fees are outrageous.

I learned how to swim in this pool as a child, long before it cracked and they rebuilt it... with…read morefountains and a slide?! What?! OK, I gotta go back. To get a new experience, not to recreate the old ones. What with the embarrassing pre-teen boners because my swimming instructor was really hot.

Meineke Recreation Center (the location on Weathersfield Rd) is pretty decent for basic workouts…read more They have plenty of machines, weights and stationary bikes in 1 room. The coinciding gym also has a nice walking/jogging track above it with windows so it doesn't feel like you're closed in. They have secure lockers, showers and changing areas. It's not too crowded during weekdays and getting in and out is a breeze. Price structure on memberships is very reasonable. Staff is very helpful and can provide info on many of the various classes and programs.

ALWAYS broken treadmills and stationary bikes that stay unusable for weeks and weeks. Even the…read moreones that 'work' aren't fully operational such as no heart monitor and sound issues on tv. Despite alerting staff to issues nothing gets fixed with some units out for over a month. Equipment is marginally clean. I do enjoy this workout center and would give it better ratings if it wasn't so frustrating to find working equipment when visiting. I am left confused as to why repair and upkeep is so tardy or absent.

Spring Valley has a Nature Center and also features the Heritage Farm. It's really a neat place for…read morea walk as you walk through a wooded area for about 5-7 minutes and then you see the farm houses with animal barns along with a few trails to follow. Spring Valley is a refuge of about 135 acres comprised of fields, forests, marshes, brooks and streams. Some trails are wood beamed while others are rocks and grass. It's a really enjoyable place to spend a few hours by yourself, with friends and family. Parking and entrances to the park are available on both sides 1) off Schaumburg Road 2) off Plum Grove Road.

I have been going here since the 80's and it is even better than ever now. I love taking my…read moredaughter for a hike to the farm after enjoying the nature center building. It is awesome how so many aspects of Spring Valley have remained the same while wonderful upgrades and additions have been made, too! Definitely a place that we will continue to visit throughout the year!

Schaumburg Park District has a few locations and this one is a bit farther for us but we visited…read moreonce as the Meineke Center was being remodeled. This location is relatively newer and provides all the workout necessities; indoor track, locker rooms, showers, weights, treadmills etc... Check-in is on the main floor and workout areas are upstairs. The indoor track is basically small and in the middle of the floor with weights and machines inside the track and to the outside perimeter. To exit after your workout you need to go thru the locker rooms.

Other people commented on the intense level of chlorine in the water and the frigid temps. I was…read moreoverly optimistic that these issues had been remedied. Unfortunately, my experience was similar. The water was unbearably cold- to the point that my fun loving, up for anything child asked to leave after 40 minutes. And the chlorine made my eyes and skin burn. The structure itself is cute and the staff seemed attentive. But can't get past the temp and chlorine.

Was in between Midtown and Life Time and ended up choosing lifetime…read more The facility itself is fantastic. Plenty of equipment, plenty of weights. The classes seem excellent. pickleball game here looks legit. The staff are friendly and helpful. Locker rooms are secure, fully stocked with toiletries and about as clean as you could expect. And, yes bros, older guys with no modesty walking around are here as well. The prices aren't that bad, but I did come from CA where a gym membership to a higher end club usually costs a small mortgage, a 10% ownership stake in your soul and your firstborn child. Here's the two downers for me that keep the club from being 5 star. 1) They have a dedicated work area for members. Super useful because a lot of us are coming during work hours or commute a long way to get here. However, the work area/club lounge legit sounds like a club. The lounge is also right along the hallway so there's a lot of gym bros congratulating each other on hitting the PB or ladies walking by who are totes excited about hearing Fate of Ophelia during HIT class. I get it. I'm a Swifty as well and I'm the first to admit that Taylor slays. But I ain't yelling it down the hall. Midtown has a work area/lounge and they commit to it. If you're going to add a space like this, commit. Do it right. 2) Y'all need to up the cafe game or I'll call John Taffer and Gordon Ramsay. Soggy tortilla on a wrap is sacrilege. Where's the two Italian dudes yelling "not approved" when I need them. I know I'm nitpicking. Maybe I'm unfair. After all, it is a gym. But if you're positioning yourself as not just a fitness club but an experience, commit to it. don't half a$% something. Whole a$% it.

Lifetime Fitness is creme de la creme of gyms. It doesnt even really seem like you are at a gym but…read moremore like a resort. They really stand by their mission statement in providing the most entertaining, educational, friendly and inviting experiences of uncompromising quality that empower everyone to live a healthy and happy life.You can really see that every employee is highly motivated to be there. Love your life as they say

This is our third year running our program through the Schaumburg Sports Center, and we've had a…read moreconsistently great experience. Over the past few years, especially since the newer staff has taken over, there has been a noticeable improvement in how the facility operates. Everything is organized, communication is clear, and the scheduling process runs smoothly. You can really tell there's structure, accountability, and pride in how the center is managed. We've used both sides of the facility -- the basketball courts and the turf fields -- and have had positive experiences on each. The basketball side is well maintained, clean, and set up efficiently for games and training. The turf side has also been excellent for our programming, giving athletes a quality surface to train and compete on. Having access to both types of spaces under one roof makes it extremely convenient for organizations like ours. The remodeling has also made a big impact. The updates give the center a fresh, modern feel, and the improvements create a better environment for players, coaches, and families. The facility feels more welcoming and professionally run than ever before. We truly appreciate having a reliable, well-managed space to host our program and look forward to continuing our partnership with Schaumburg Sports Center for years to come.

My one star review is for the STAFF. They always look upset and annoyed with life- we have been…read morehere many times and after my husband finishes his soccer game the kids ALWAYS run around on the field for 5-8 minutes- we'll tonight the grumpy old man said "I'm trying to clear the field" and only let them run for like 2 minutes- really?! What do you lose by letting the kids enjoy the EMPTY field for 5-8 minutes- he's absolutely ridiculous and I pity him.

Cool pool friendly staff. But they lock diving boards so u can't change the settings of it. Deep…read morepool has leaves in it and hair ties. People brake bathrooms soap dispensers.

Loved the pool. If you're looking To just get out of the sun…read moreand get in some water great place to visit

Can't believe I didn't review this place! Nature deserves reviews 2…read more Meachum Grove is a great place for running up a huge hill that most people seem to think is hard! My friends dad said running up that hill was the reason he was able to finish the marathon! I guess to him mentally running up the hill was hard, for me sprinting hills is easy peezy. But running long distance itself was hard for me. So the best place to train for a full marathon was Busse Woods doing the loop 2X's on Sundays. Meachum grove isn't too bad for 4-6 miles, but you'll have to run it 3-4 times so it's not ideal if you don't like doing loops. I did train here for marathons though because of the hill aspect.

Great little path, little bit of an incline going up over the bridge, can be a little rough as some…read moreof the trail is just gravel and dirt. Friendly people walking along this path saying hello and smiling at you.

Great facility and staff. I joined last year and rejoined again this year. The whole staff is…read moreamazing especially Mary Lou, Dana, and Kimber. Rich is the GM and is very accessible and very member oriented. Great facilities for tennis, pickleball, racket ball. Members come from all over the Chicago area to play there.

As a "transplant" to the area I was happy to find a club that fits all my tennis needs. The staff…read morewas friendly, the facility well kept and I was able to find others with compatible tennis ability for both me and my family.

This is a really cool natural area - around 18 acres - great for Walking, Jogging, Fishing. There…read moreare lots of Restaurants and Shopping along Lake Street to the North.

This park is a lovely little getaway to take a brief walk in the woods. The walk around the lake is…read morea little strange as you feel like you are walking in someone's backyard, but still a nice little walk. The fishing is good for small children but the lake is too shallow for any real fishing. It is well kept, but quite a bit of trash left behind by careless visitors is always a sad thing.