CLASS is amazing!! I am so glad I found this community of wonderful women to have fun and lift some…read moreweights together. The owner, Paige, is simply incredible. She's encouraging, smart, kind and eager to help! She really knows her stuff and truly cares about everyone who walks through the doors. I adore her and I'm so happy she created this fantastic community for our area! Long live, CLASS!

Love this woman owned gym in Shawnee! It is a small but mighty gym. This has been such an amazing…read moreoutlet for my mental and physical health. The owner, Paige, has worked her butt off to start up this business. Expect 40 minute classes that are programmed for you focusing typically on heavy weights. You won't find much cardio here. Each day rotates through a different muscle group. Every member is so nice and welcoming. Love you CLASS!

To stretch and challenge myself in a new (and slightly uncomfortable) way, I decided to pursue a…read morelifelong dream: learn to play the drums. I searched online for lessons and came across the Music House in Overland Park. After completing their online form, I received a call from Alex. From the very first conversation, Alex set the tone for what would become a wonderful experience. He asked thoughtful questions about what I hoped to accomplish and even humored me when I admitted that the first song I was attempting to learn was none other than Led Zeppelin's The Ocean, a tough one for a beginner. I scheduled my first session and was greeted warmly by the staff, something that remained consistent every single week I walked through the door. Music has always been an important part of my life, but over the years, the "play" part faded away. Taking lessons at the Music House, especially under Alex's patient and kind guidance, has been about so much more than just learning the instrument. I now know the basics of how to play the drums, but more importantly, I've rediscovered the joy of learning something new (even in mid-life) and the confidence that comes with stepping outside of my comfort zone. The Music House is a place where encouragement, kindness, and great teaching come together, and I can't recommend it highly enough to anyone looking to begin (or return to) their musical journey.

Instructors are professional and adapt easily to adult clients like myself. It's a friendly…read moreenvironment where opportunities are available to perform.

I highly recommend Midwest Triathlon Coaching (MTC) and owner/coach Ken Welsh. MTC takes all the…read moreguess work out of my training and develops a personalized plan to help me achieve my goals and remain accountable through my journey. Ken is a terrific coach and has helped me surpass all my goals while keeping my non-triathlon priorities (family, job, etc.) in mind. Ken is always available if I have questions and educates me on all things triathlon including race day, training and discipline (swim, bike, run) specific strategies, nutrition considerations, science behind the sport, etc. The community within MTC is awesome and helps make my experience more fun with in-person and virtual opportunities and race day support. Since working with MTC and Ken I have seen significant improvements in my swim, bike and run times, race performance, confidence and enjoyment of the sport. If you are looking for a triathlon coach, MTC and Ken Welsh are a no-brainer!

I've had the pleasure of working with Ken Welsh and Midwest Triathlon Coaching since 2018. I'm a…read morebusy professional, owning a real estate brokerage and raising 2 teenage boys who are also serious athletes themselves. Ken understands combining the necessary training load into a busy life and how to push me as an athlete based on the goals I set for myself. Under His coaching, I have qualified and competed in two 70.3 World Championships and one World Championship in Kona. Qualifying for Kona was a longtime goal and I completed 10 full Ironmans to get there. Ken always reminded me to be patient and keep working hard. I could not have done it without him! -Rachael Q

A great venue with so many fields! Well maintained and clearly visible signage to easily locate…read morethe field you're looking for.

Great memories of treasured weekend soccer tournaments at this spectacular youth sports complex!!read more

A nice two lane road will guide you through the Park University campus, up a winding tree-lined…read moreroad to a clearing at the top of the hill where a small college baseball field and a parking area await. It's a small field surrounded by a chain link fence. Bleachers are behind home plate, but most of the fans brought their own chairs. Some sat directly against the fence. Others took advantage of the shade and sat farther back under the trees. I didn't see a concession stand, but there is a well kept set of restrooms down the left field line behind the bullpens.

The owner is very nice, we drove all the way out here to try to find an open play session, and they…read moreaccommodated us immediately! Great soccer fields and lots of fun! Would definitely come here again.

Indoor soccer meets Mexican food...food wins... Soccer…read morenation is an indoor soccer facility that has two fields, one slightly smaller than the other. Fields are ok, but turf is pretty worn in the corners. They've just added a viewing deck to both fields which is nice. But the best part of soccer nation is the authentic Mexican food. Great food to snack on between games, large variety and good portion sizes make it a must. The place is not like the other soccer facilities in the city, this place has an abundance of quality Hispanic players, and the games are entertaining to watch. Usually once a month they host some kind of U-25 competitive tournament that brings out of town teams to compete against the soccer nation select teams. The games are highly competitive, and the place is usually packed. So if your looking for a low cost entertainment option, and you like watching soccer, soccer nation hosts some good games.

Nice people, goood pool…read more I went for lap swimming. There are two pools. One has lanes, the other is a sloped pool and is shallow. The pool is not busy. I was able to swim laps on one side while others played basketball and other things at the rest of the pool.

What this facility is not: a boutique fitness center open 24 hours a day with sparkling new…read moreequipment and amenities you've never heard of but are still pretty cool. What this facility is: a convenient, economical place to go exercise. They have a variety of classes and activities for people of all ages and levels of ability. They have an indoor pool, boxing ring, and basketball court. Sometimes the equipment is broken and it takes a while to be replaced or it just gets removed. Eh. I can always find things to keep me busy. What I really like about this place is you can pay per visit, or by the month. No sign up fees or contracts. If you sign up for monthly all pass, you can go to any of the KCMO Parks and Rec centers. I've been going on and off since 2002.

Need a new Labor Day tradition? This is it…read more This very-well-organized bike ride hits all the boxes: - It's for a good cause, raising money for Mental Health America of the Heartland with an overall focus on mental health. - There are numerous routes to choose from ( 10 mile, 34 mile, 50 mile, and a 65 mile course) - Plenty of volunteers and even a nice police escort through the first few miles of the race - Friendly people throughout - Fun SAG stops with snacks and good views all around the city. Having not gone out on many leisurely rides of late, this was a breath of fresh air on summer's heels. We opted for the 34 mile route, which starts in Mission, KS and makes it's way through Prairie Village, through the heart of Brookside, north on the scenic Paseo, into the wooded and relaxing Cliff Drive, before twisting around the East Bottoms, River Market, and back towards MIssion. It's a unified mass at the beginning, with riders of all abilities, and then slowly breaks up into a more spaced out ride as people stop at the SAG stops and go at various paces. I rode with a group of friends and really enjoyed almost every part of this. There's one long stretch on Southwest Boulevard that is less than ideal (broken glass, sun beating down, etc.) but overall they really do a great job plotting and planning this route. I'm going to download their GPS routes from their website because they clearly put thought into both bike safe routes and scenic routes. Biking through a city is easily one of the best ways to experience it, and I was happy to reacquaint myself with some neat spots, beautiful architecture and overall good vibes that KC has to offer.