This rec center has some serious retro character. I wouldn't call it charming, more gritty and…read moreurban, a survivor. Like a disco era Y in some neighborhood in Philly or Detroit. It is my new favorite spot to bring the fam. No one goes here besides the morning geriatrics. It's small, comically dated, has less amenities or modern equiptment than your average gym, and it's definitely not the cleanest of places..But they are making it work, and likely on a shoestring budget. And I feel like it's all mine! They let me use the water aerobics equipment free of charge. I can shoot hoop with hubby and the kiddies without conflict. Basketball court has even been refinished recently. They plan on moving to a bigger newer building, but that's still years away. So I will enjoy this place while I still can. Just avoid the locker rooms.

I couldn't be happier with the work Trophy Pools did! They did exactly what I wanted and made my…read morepool safe for my son with autism, which means everything to our family. Chris and his team were professional, attentive, and made sure every detail was done right. It's clear they truly care about their customers and the quality of their work. Thank you, Chris and your team, for giving us peace of mind. I highly recommend Trophy Pools to anyone looking for quality work and excellent customer service!

Trophy Pools are crooks! We called to cancel our service and they never returned our calls. They…read morethen said that we had to cancel in writing after charging us for an entire month where they performed zero service! I sincerely hope no one uses them for their pool services. They also performed poor service when they decided to show up!

We absolutely love Aqua-Tots Swim Schools! My son has the best time every single lesson and…read moregenuinely looks forward to going to swim. The environment is fun, safe, and so welcoming, which has made a huge difference for his confidence in the water. His instructor, Mark Anthony, is truly amazing. He is incredibly patient, caring, and supportive, while still keeping lessons fun and engaging. Mark Anthony knows exactly how to encourage my son, meet him where he is, and help him grow at his own pace. We couldn't ask for a better teacher. Highly recommend Aqua-Tots to any parent looking for quality swim instruction with instructors who truly care about the kids! ‍

An update so that other parents have an idea of what to expect. Obviously not a guarantee that you…read morehave the same experience, but if you're like me, it helps to set expectations appropriately. - Financial Outlay (as of 08.21.2023): $2,824 ($397.00 for a month for two children going twice a week). - Time Commitment (as of 08.21.2023) to go from Level 3 to Level 4: 7 months, almost to the dot. [] The Positives [] 1. The staff. The front desk staff are really friendly and helpful. The instructors are all super-affirming with their words to the kids and parents (frustratingly so at times; more on that at No. 5 below). Not all instructors are created equally though. Some are definitely better than others in terms of clarity/direction. But they're all wonderful human beings. 2. The flexibility of scheduling classes (using the app or otherwise) is pretty nifty. If there are any issues as far as cancellations or anything, they're really good about offering make-up classes. [] The Neutrals / Negatives [] 3. It's busy. All the time. This isn't Aqua-Tots' fault. This is our fault. We all had nothing better to do during COVID, so we just made a bunch of extra kids, I guess? And now we're all trying to make sure that our COVID babies won't drown in a lake/pool. Unless and until this Aqua-Tots expands, it is what it is. There's only been one time (edit: now two times) where it was so busy that the class started late by 10 minutes, and finished 3 minutes earlier than the scheduled time. I was fuming by the end of that session where my two kids ended up splitting 17 minutes of instruction with two other kids (for a grand total of 4.25 minutes per kid). 4. The inconsistency of how the shared instruction time is applied/utilized. Even if every kid is at the same level (e.g., Level 3 "Leapfrogs"), some Level 3 children can float, roll, dive to the bottom of the pool, etc., while others spend the session trying to get out of the pool. 5. The instructor feedback is almost always, "They're doing so great!" But me being the Asian parent, I was like "... If they're doing so great, what's keeping them from progressing to the next level?" And then it was always some generic feedback on improvements. My kids aren't swim-geniuses by any stretch of the imagination, but they can chicken-star-rocket with the best of them. So repeatedly telling me that they're doing great while saying they need to work on things they already know (while my credit card keeps getting hit for $397 on the 23rd of every month) was starting to wear on me. Either they're not that great, then the feedback needs to be more precise than "They're doing so great!" Or they actually are great, in which case, let's level-up, bro/sis. (edit: it would have probably ended up being 8-9 months before my kids were considered for Level 4 if it wasn't for a sudden schedule change that resulted in our kids ending up with a completely new instructor. This new instructor was like "Hey, I think your kids may be ready for the next level." Thank you, new instructor. I've been thinking the same thing since like... 2 months ago...). I never thought I'd be a bit of a Tiger Parent, but this whole swim class thing has me re-considering that... [] Rant to Fellow Parents [] There was this one female instructor that was really good with both my children. But during one of the lessons, there was another kid who was inattentive, and an all-around bad listener. That kid proceeded to goof around, and ended up underwater while the instructor was focusing on the other kids (including mine). She got to him in time, but that inattentive kid's parents lost their minds on the instructor. Then we never saw that instructor again. So that still annoys me whenever I think about it; that a really good/engaging instructor was let go (or I'm assuming she was let go) because of something that wasn't really her fault. If you as a parent can see that your kid isn't going to follow instructions or is going to be disruptive, then I feel like that's not Aqua-Tots' problem to deal with your kid. I'll gladly fight any of you who think that it's the instructor's job to manage your child's bad behavior. Parent your damn kids. And if they're not ready, get them out and try again in six months. Stop wasting everyone's time.

While most of the coaches are great....my issue has been with the owner. I have had one of the…read moreworst experiences I have been having issues with recieving emails to notify me when practices are cancelled. I have brought it up in the past today I expressed my frustration and rather than apology or offering solutions I was made to feel as though I dont know how to read my emails and maybe the issue was with me. I should have just left.... He didn't make any eye contact when I was talking and when I said can you text me since I am having issues his response was so condescending and rude. Honestly I should have just left. I have never in all my years have been treated by a business owner this way.

Really like swimming for this club. The coaches are nice and attentive. They've helped my daughters…read morewith their technique and swimming. The club is competitive and the practices are well thought out and build properly throughout the season. Would highly recommend.

Great place to climb with interesting features and nice variety. The staff is always super nice…read more Love the yoga and fitness programs!

This place has changed my life for the better! I was overdue giving it a 5 star rating. The coaches…read moreare kind, considerate, and so knowledgeable! Blessed to be a part of this community!

I came here last year after my previous gym closed. My last gym was my home and a very big part of…read moremy life as I also worked there. Solid Rock opened us with welcome arms and made sure we knew that we belonged here too. Not only is the community outstanding, but the programming is amazing. I feel so much stronger and have more energy. They also do nutrition challenges and planning so you can become the best version of yourself. These people really do it all and I can't imagine the past year without them.

Lions Park Splash Pad in Midwest City, OK is a family-friendly water play area open seasonally…read moreduring summer months, ideal for children to cool off. The splash pad features interactive water elements like Jet Spray, Water Weave, and Fill and Spill. The splash pad is free to use and controlled by a public on/off button located on a 3-foot pole at the north side of the pad. There are Adjacent shaded picnic areas, restrooms, playground, and rubber-dipped tables for family comfort. It's closed for the season though. The pavilion is not available for rent but is free for public use.

My sis, visiting from WI, is looking for a strap for her snorkel gear. We stopped by the Sea…read moreShanty in Norman, OK on a whim and lo and behold, they not only had exactly what she was looking for, but it occurred to us that this is the perfect one-stop-shop for all things related to diving and snorkeling. On this day we had the pleasure of working with Dana Drake. She was super friendly and helpful. It was clear to me that this shop is all about their passion and they are willing to share all that they know/do with all who want to learn. I also got to see my first ever SHARK KITTY (see photo). I am excited that Dana gave both my sister and I a really cool Sea Shanty sticker. Mine is already on my car and I am sure I will smile ear-to-ear every time I see it. This is a really neat shop. I haven't been SCUBA diving in years, but leaving this shop I was thinking I may need to re-think this as I approach retirement. Divers, in general, all over the world are a very unique (eclectic) bunch of folks!

Best scuba shop and swim school in Oklahoma! Dana is a very knowledgeable and patient instructor…read morethat specializes in working with people that are afraid of the water. Sea Shanty certifies Open Water all the way to Divemaster and offers a variety of specialty courses. They also have a good selection of scuba and snorkeling gear and will help you find the best match for you. Check out the store, you won't regret it!