I have been a member at the Prospect Park YMCA since 2021, and this has got to be the most poorly…read moremanaged YMCA I have ever been to. I stayed a member for so long because it's a convenient walk from my house, but I recently left here to join the Life Time and I couldn't be happier. Here's the good, the bad, and the ugly from my experience. The good: The pool. You really cannot get this anywhere else in/around Park Slope. That said, it is often crowded, with 4+ swimmers per lane, and the swim lane etiquette is not the best. They have lanes divided by speed - low, low/medium, medium, and fast - but basically I've found there is one fast lane, and all of the rest are slow. It feels like the fast-lane users are either former Olympic / Masters level swimmers, so I have to be in this awful position where I'm getting passed all the time in the fast lane, yet people get angry with me for going too fast in the other lanes. That's just my experience though. The bad: The free weight room. Basically, everything is overcrowded, and the etiquette is horrible. The free weight room has ONE power rack, which is insane for such a large gym. This is compounded by the hoards of teenagers that camp at the gym during peak time, sometimes leading to long queues to use any of the equipment. And the etiquette is some of the worst I have seen. People leave weights lying around on the floor or haphazardly put plates back wherever they feel, leading to a ton of clutter and general chaos. There is usually an attendant in the free weight room, yet they do absolutely nothing. Generally, the staff sucks. They do not greet you and just generally seem disinterested except when they are talking amongst themselves. The ugly: The locker rooms are just horrendous. Everything is filthy with dust everywhere. The lockers are super outdated, busted and rusting all over. There are often cockroaches in the dry sauna. But the worst is the showers. I think that was the final straw for me. It genuinely feels like a prison shower in that half the shower curtains are missing, and I even saw a bunch of blood on one of them. The ceiling is covered in mold; they don't even bother to paint over it. I don't need much, but I at least expect a clean and pest-free locker room. The state of it is shameful honestly. There is also no towel service, which is insane for how much you pay. Meanwhile, Harbor Fitness has towels, and the membership there is $76/month. All of this would be fine out of a low-cost, no-frills gym, but the cost of the regular individual membership is $96 per month, which is just out of line. The value is practically non-existent. They will also try to scam you when you try to cancel, saying there is a 15-day notice period, despite that being against the law in NYS. Bottom line, do yourself a favor and don't join this gym.

I have been a loyal patron of this gym for about ~3ish years but only recently started taking my…read moremembership seriously in the past year and started going here regularly. This gym is the best gym in the area by miles and I thoroughly enjoy my workouts here. Yoga classes are super fun, I love the instructors and unlike a lot of other gyms this place is truly home to a community. I enjoy seeing people of all ages and walks of life work out here, it's truly amazing and representative of the neighborhood. The high schoolers can be super annoying in the weight room and I know the staff has worked to curb their rowdiness by assigning them specific hours. I've heard a lot about towel service that used to be here but I've never experienced it, that would be nice to have back. The steam room and sauna are an absolute God send in the locker rooms and I really enjoy that the large pool has been segmented to avoid conflict with other swimmers. I've noticed if anything is out of order it doesn't stay that way for too long which I absolutely love. It's understandable in a big facility like this things will go out of order but maintenance is definitely on top of everything and deserves a shout out. It used to annoy me that the gym closed early but they definitely listened and extended their hours recently till 10 PM which I also greatly appreciate!!

Came to soccer roof for a dance competition today in 2023. We all loved the bar option. We've since…read morethen thrown our own events and have weekly practice here. Management is patient with us, and allows space for our team to grow. We love utilizing this facility.

This is a great soccer facility! You can come here throughout the year to play soccer! It's…read morespacious, clean, and has amazing operation hours. The staff at the front desk are friendly and welcoming. You are allowed to bring a friend, family member, significant other, etc. to watch you play. I came here a couple of times to watch my partner play. The location is very accessible and they offer free water.

Cute neighborhood park with (2) tennis courts, basketball, and playground for kids. Tennis courts…read moreare due for repairs as the courts are uneven with cracks all over. In order to play tennis, you have to get there early and physically sign up by 7 AM (permit required), otherwise you're unlikely to get a time slot. Bathrooms are decent for a public park, but better to avoid if you can as the facilities could definitely be cleaner.

Same as Van Vorhees Playground it is located just south of the end of Brooklyn bridge park. Walk 3…read moremins south along Columbia street and you're here. Since it's now overshadowed by its more famous NYC park to the north Van Voorhees is now way less crowded and more enjoyable. Plenty of space for toddlers and school kids to play with 2 sets of swings and playground slides and climbing equipment. Basketball, handball, and tennis courts as well. It is an old school NYC Playground that most New Yorkers and Brooklynites grew up with.

My friends and I come here regularly to boulder. It's a smaller gym but quiet and the trainers are…read moresuper helpful. The trainers are experienced climbers who give great tips and techniques to help you progress as a climber. The routes here are set a little harder than other places but if you can master the techniques they're highlighting it does help you get better faster. The crowd that comes here is also local and super friendly. It's a nice departure from Brooklyn boulders as its pretty quiet and much less crowded. The package for a 10 pack is also quite reasonable if you want to really concentrate and get better at climbing. I guess the only real detractor here is that the climbing gym isn't open for open climb all day. It usually has after school classes and individual training sessions earlier on and open climb starts between 630 and 7 depending on the day.

I'm sorry to see that management has taken my review rather personally rather than constructively…read more I'm equally disappointed to be effectively called a liar. While I don't doubt they have their own perspective, this was an accurate description of my experience. Communication from management was very ad-hoc (no one ever 'sat me down' to explain anything) and as mentioned in the original review, they even connected me to a random stranger in a different country instead of one of their own employees. Also sad to see management didn't address the other issues in my review which made me want to cancel my membership. The owner cited me 'moving' as the source of problems. I actually cancelled my membership months before I even knew I was going to move, because of the quality of the sessions declining due to the summer camp set-up, which I mentioned in my original review. This would have given me around three months to make-up the last two sessions of the month I had paid for, which proved impossible to schedule with the new trainer. Around a month before I moved I brought up that I would like to be refunded since I hadn't been able to schedule a session with the new trainer and wouldn't be able to after moving. The owner said they would never have offered me a New Year deal they offer everyone if they had known I was moving... but it's pretty common in New York City to move or change leases after one year. It's not like I moved after six months. I also take issue with the characterization of my schedule as erratic. My schedule is about as normal as anyone who works a typical 9-5 office job. If they had availability earlier in the morning for me, I would have taken that slot but all they had was 8-9. Sometimes, like a normal person, I have to travel for work. Sometimes I have to go in for an early meeting. These things are normal and if they're intolerable than maybe this gym isn't a good fit for anyone with a full-time job. As if my trainers did not need to reschedule just as often for personal reasons. It feels like EA employs a double standard where their trainers are absolved for scheduling conflicts but customers are not. That's not a lie, that's based on the new trainer cancelling on me 4 times, which I still have texts and emails from. I'm not the type to use Yelp solely for bashing on a company (most of the reviews I leave are positive) but I am going to use it for it's intended purpose of describing my experience.

did many homeschooling trips here... Wonderful place to…read morebring your children and family to observe or to participate..

I've been fencing here for five years. It is the most welcoming, collegial, supportive group of…read morefencers you'll find in NYC. No fencing snobs or dilletantes here. Not to mention the coaches are extremely friendly and patient with newcomers of all ages. I'm not sure I should say this, because the secret will be out, but the fees here are a relative bargain for fencers compared to other clubs in the city. Bonus: you can take a (serious!) yoga class here after you fence on Thursday nights.

Absolutely love this place! I've been attending classes here almost everyday since late August and…read moreit's been such a good experience. Everyone who works here is so kind and welcoming. Working out has always intimidated me and I was really nervous before my first class but every instructor I've interacted with has been incredibly patient and understanding. Every instructor makes an effort to ask the class if anyone has injuries, no one is bullied into doing more than they can handle, and modifications are always welcome! While the instructors are very understanding and don't try to pressure students to go over their limits, they're still extremely encouraging and do want you to try challenge yourself. I will say that Dr. Brown's Align 1:10 is one of Align's most challenging class. It's very fast-paced (the most fast-paced class I've taken at Align) and I think Dr. Brown's class can be intimidating for some who have never taken the class before but the intention is to keep your heart rate elevated so he means well! Since the fast-paced element of this class is very intentional, you'll have to switch through each exercise very quickly, which is challenging at first (I struggled through my first class). But if you keep attending his classes, it'll become second nature. The style of the class is like a bootcamp class so he will definitely push you to give it your all but if you absolutely can't do something, modifications are fine. I always modify at least 1-2 things in his class and it's never an issue, as long as you feel like it's still challenging and that your heart rate stays up. The Align 1:10 Xpress class is shorter and a bit slower, at least I think so. Both classes are great if you're up to it and trust me, you'll feel so accomplished when you get through it but it's definitely not a yoga class! The other thing that Align has really helped with is my flexibility and range of motion. I originally started coming to Align because I wanted to start weightlifting but I'm so inflexible and tight that I couldn't even squat with proper form. All the classes I've taken at Align have really helped with this issue so if you're experiencing something similar, this is the place for you! Honestly, every class I've take at Align has been so great. If you have injuries that limit your physical movement, if you just get intimidated by working out like myself or even if you're an experienced athlete, I would highly recommend coming to Align! They have a student trial period, which is great because you can take as many classes as you want for a week for only $20 I think.

Align has a roster of superb instructors teaching a range of yoga classes that meet my body's…read moreneeds. From sweating buckets in vinyasa to revelations in my postures in align ground to chillin' and meditating in restorative (which I fondly refer to as adult nap time), I find myself feeling transformed as I pour a complimentary tea before heading out for the rest of my day. Also, I have to say I really appreciate that many of Align's top instructors are black women. These teachers are some of the best I've encountered in over a decade of practice in NYC and other countries. Bravo to Align for highlighting an underrepresented group's fierce and fantastic ability to teach yoga.

This is the best hot yoga studio in Brooklyn. I love the We Flow Hard Vinyasa classes. Prefect…read moreblend of relaxation, core strength and free flow. I especially like the music each of the instructors play. Important to note that the class is in the dark and of course heated. You go through 3 flows, 3 sequences and the last one is a flow on your own. If you have a chance to go, you should! My favorite instructor is Rachel Brown - highly recommend. If it is your first time, I'd recommend starting with the Slow Burn Vinyasa to learn the moves before you move on to a We Flow Hard. They also offer core focused classes called Sculpt.

I've been going to this location for a few years now and absolutely love it! The classes are always…read morehot and gets the blood pumping. Some instructors are tougher than others, but I appreciate them all nonetheless. It's easy to adjust to your own speed/effort during the vinyasa classes and there is absolutely no judgement. I appreciate that they always ask before making hands on adjustments. The front desk is also super friendly. Highly recommend!

Pretty cool swimming class for Adults and Kids, It's located on the Campus of Erasmus Hall High…read moreSchool .all dough the school is located on Flatbush Avenue & Church Avenue (The Entrance is upon Bedford Avenue & Church Avenue) Near the tall school Campus gate of the drive-thru of the school campus. Erasmus Hall High School has a very nice campus. There have teachers to teach you how to swim .and there very patient (there have lockers and the area is very clean and safe ). located in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn. I love the family time pass it's open to the public it's non-instructor class, you get chance to spend time with your family and Freind's in the pool I'll definitely be recommended it's first come first served ( bring your own lock to protect your personal things in the locker room) !!!!. very convenient by MTA transportation: subway: 2,5-Train.Church Avenue Train station. or Q, B-Train.Church Avenue Train station. Buses: B41,B35,B49,B44,B12 P.S. - Barbra Streisand from " Meet the flockers" and Clive Davis- Music Producer , and Curtis Samuel in the N.F.L , and a lot of famous people went to Erasmus hall high school is aluimni of this high school !!!!

If you are a adult or child or teen looking to learn how to swim. These classes are affordable less…read morethan 200 for 8 sessions and these ppl really get you over your fear. Lol, i will update my review when my sessions are done. But i will tell you after 3 lessons i am not afraid to float in 5 ft of water; i use to get anxiety attacks when i thought about or saw someone jumping into water and anxiety is less still there but alot less.