Miss Gaffrey was super helpful and assisted me with something I was having trouble with online, if…read moreyou get helped by her consider yourself very lucky!

I had to stop by Social Security to obtain a replacement copy of a form for taxes. I feared the…read morevisit because I didn't have an appointment but I really needed this document to complete taxes. As you enter, the security guard will go through any bags that you take in. He does ask if you have an appointment. I explained what I needed and he told me they could help without an appointment. Great! I was directed to the kiosk to check in and get my number for staff assistance. They were 5 staffers working. I noticed that service seemed fairly quick so I was hopeful the wait would be short. If the wait was long, I would have to leave for my other appointment. Numbers are called over a PA system and a board on the wall shows what number is being helped and which window. That's helpful. There is a last call for a number if you didn't hear the original call. About 40 minutes later, my number was called. I was quickly helped and received what I wanted. Not bad at all. Shared parking lot.

While I haven't been a member of the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, I have visited it…read moremany times as a part of the community for meetings and events. I have family members who are Valley of the Sun JCC members though. I have always been impressed with their facilities, thought highly of the staff there, and have enjoyed occasional meals at the onsite restaurant. From observing Yom Haatzmaut (Israel Independence Day) and Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) as a community to meetings for one of the organization boards of directors I have served on to the programs that have hosted meetings at the Valley of the Sun JCC like Valley Beit Madrash's Start Me Up Fellowship, I have always felt right at home there. I have also attended resource fairs, exhibit fairs, and travel fairs while getting tested for the Jewish Genetics Diseases Center or going to a special lecture open to the community. I appreciate the security right by the front door as safety is our top priority when coming together as a community. Visit the Valley of the Sun JCC website at https://valleyofthesunj.org where you can learn how to be a member, find out about events and ways to get involved, and so much more. You can also find information about affiliated programming including 92nd Street Live!, ASU Jewish Studies, Jewish Film Club, Phoenix Art Museum, and J Teen Connect AZ, among other groups. The building opened at this location in 2002. The regular hours are Monday through Thursday from 5 AM to 10 PM, Friday from 5 AM to 6 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 7 AM to 6 PM. There are separate holiday hours along with competition pool, activity pool, open court, and pickleball court schedules. Whether it's the sports programs, the education, or the Kosher Milk + Honey Espresso Bar & Eatery, there's something for everyone at the Valley of the Sun JCC. I will be back again soon for another board meeting or event. I'm looking forward to it!

I have come to really enjoy this community center. The management team really strives to maintain a…read morewarm, welcoming but safe environment. Badges or identification are requested upon entering the building. The facilities appear to be well maintained as well as the exercise equipment. They have a variety of programs for all ages which is definitely a plus! I recommend JCC!

We were really hoping DBat would be a great way to help our son get into baseball, but after a few…read morevisits and a camp day, we're officially done. From day one, it was clear that support for beginners just isn't there. We asked multiple times for help using the batting cages since we're not baseball savvy, and each time were met with the same answer: "It's easy" or "Just put him in and figure it out." No explanation, no guidance, just major attitude. I felt like an inconvenience, not even a customer! We signed our son up for a summer camp hoping it would be a better, more structured experience. Unfortunately, it was just more of the same. At drop-off, staff couldn't find his name on the list and didn't have any formal check-in process. When we offered to walk him back (his first day!), we were told to just send him alone to "find the group." Once we found the group, it was hard to tell who was even in charge since there was no clear staff IDs or supervision. At pickup, we saw kids swinging bats way too close to each other with no one actively managing what was going on. Our son wanted to try the cages again, so we asked for help, this time from a front desk associate (white guy with a curled mustache), and we were once again met with a cold attitude. When we asked about private lessons that we'd be willing to pay for, his only response was "whatever" with no effort to explain how to sign up or get more info. What sealed it for us was the lack of any real safety measures. No one checked who was picking up kids. No sign-in or sign-out, no ID check ....nothing. That's a huge red flag for any parent. Our son wanted to love this place, and we really tried to give it a chance. But the lack of guidance, professionalism, and basic safety makes this a hard no for us. *** Update *** After raising these concerns, I received a call from the manager who firmly disagreed with my feedback. They insisted safety wasn't an issue because they do a safety brief with the kids and that staff did their best despite "doing a thousand other things." They also clarified that DBAT, like other batting cages, doesn't have someone available to help users, something that directly contradicts the impression given on their site and materials, given they list that there are instructors. Again if an instructor needs to be scheduled, the guidance and help of knowing who and what to book on the website would be the first step in providing a reasonable level of customer service. When I asked for a refund for the upcoming unused camp day, they declined and stood by their approach. I let them know the call was unproductive and that we were clearly in complete disagreement. At this point, we will not be returning. If you're new to baseball and looking for guidance or a welcoming environment for your child, I would strongly encourage you to look elsewhere.

Visiting from out of town. Called first before coming to double check. Called two other batting…read morecages and they didn't answer but the staff at D-Bat did. Service was friendly and courteous. The facility was easy to find and clean. The only gripe I had was that some customers (that seem to come here often) don't follow the signs posted "3 swipe limit when others are waiting please". Luckily we had one local share his batting cage and machine with us. Prices were reasonable. The BEST part are the machines and the options you can control. I Would recommend coming here.

The professional staff is skilled! They care about the students that sign up for skills lab…read more There's a positive atmosphere with a lot of encouragement every session.

Beautiful facility and great people!! Highly recommended. Super clean and the staff goes above and…read morebeyond!

This is my second year coming to this gorgeous venue. I love that it's very well kept and the…read morenatural sunlight is perfect for the event I attended. The staff is very friendly too. I hope I get to come back at least once a year.

This is a good place to do some flat easy trail running and mountain biking. There's plenty of…read moreparking in front of the entrance to the trail head. It's all gravel and does get dusty. This trail is never that busy. I do see a handful of walkers and cyclist on the trail. There are underpasses that are great to avoid crossing the busy roads. Just be careful after it rains because the trail and underpass gets really muddy. There's no bathrooms thus the 4 star rating. I would not run or bike by myself here.

Very lovely complex for sporting events. Easy access from freeway. Plenty of parking, many fields…read moreand both Porta potty's and regular bathrooms with running water. My only concern was the overflowing trash cans, and seemingly no workers to refill needed toilet paper and empty cans.

Website was easy to use when registering my son. They have a large and knowledgable staff, which I…read morelike that as opposed to one or two guys spread thin.

Coach Joshua did an amazing job working with my son. He introduced him to a variety of sports while…read morehelping him build confidence and feel more comfortable trying new things. Coach Joshua brings great energy to every session, and his positive attitude really motivates the kids. We had a great experience and truly appreciate the encouragement and skills he helped my son

We did a "3 sport multi" class in Arcadia, which included basic introductions to soccer, baseball…read more(t ball), and track and field. Coach Leo is awesome. He is enthusiastic, patient, and maintains a fun and loose environment. Our child had a great time.