This is a great (clean) space for a variety of workouts with free weights and machines and aerobic…read moreequipment. In addition to the pool with a slide for the kiddos & indoor track there is a gymnasium and various classes like Pilates and yoga. My one gripe is that they shut the pool down for most mornings for lap swim due to water aerobics. They could easily leave 2 lanes open but not so much a consideration.

terrible experience. Took advantage of a student account. Very worried about profit over customer…read moreservice.

I got really lucky growing up having Annie and Devo as coaches. They weren't just focused on cheer…read morethey taught me how to work hard, stay consistent, and hold myself accountable, which are things I still use every day. They pushed me, but in a way that made me want to be better, not just as an athlete but as a person too. My sister now has the honor of cheering for them and absolutely adores them. Definitely a full circle moment! I'm really grateful for everything they've done for both of us. Annie and Devo are who you want as coaches!!

My daughter has been in cheer here since they opened the Oakdale location. She has thrived in this…read moresport and the gym has been great. The coaches and staff are welcoming and encouraging to all levels. Highly recommend if you're looking for an all star cheer gym

We've been at rising stars for years. We've experienced absolutely every level of their courses…read morefrom the mommy and me all the way up to the team environment with my 4 kids. They are wonderful!!!! We've been to other gymnastics locations in the Woodbury area, although not for years now as I would never leave rising stars, and no one comes even close. 100% would recommend for gymnastics. These are Some of the best, most caring instructors my kids have had throughout many years of sports and activities. Jay, on the boys side is amazing, Christy and Clarissa are wonderful and great coaches, the girls at the desk are always polite!

Our daughter went here for 2 years, and then last night a new session was beginning that we signed…read moreup for. I was there about 10 minutes when my 5 year old came to me with tears in her eyes saying the teacher told her she can't be there on Tuesdays and has to come on Mondays. I had to interrupt the two young women who were talking about their day at the front desk to ask what was going on, and they informed me that we signed up for Monday evenings. I said no we have other commitments on Mondays and basically was told, sorry nothing we can do for you. So THEY put the wrong night down and now I have a crying 5 year old that was told to leave class, when it wasn't even her fault. Then they told me that my daughter was there on Monday evening, and showed me the class roster and her name was checked off. She was in a different city taking swimming lessons at the time they said she was there. So for a positive, safe environment that is being talked about in the main page and website, they are pencil whipping the attendance, so they actually have no idea what kids are there or not. As I said we have been spending our money there for 2 years, and now they can't or won't try to fix their mistake. The owner was too busy to come and talk to me when asked to speak to one of them, and I was told they would contact us the following day. Do not trust this place, do not trust them with your child's safety. There are a ton of other better options in the area. Some of the instructors are great, but some are just kids themselves that do not teach the kids anything. Instead of making sure the child was having the best experience possible, they made her feel singled out and like she did something wrong, and trying to explain to a 5 year old that she didn't do anything wrong but was still told to leave class in front of all the other kids is just embarrassing for her. On the bright side, we went to the competitor and were able to sign up for less, and at a more convenient location in a nicer facility.

Looking for a good sledding hill around the Twin Cities? I haven't been inside the rec center or…read moreanything but they have a steep hill for sledding right outside. The nice thing is that it's lit up at night (not sure about the time but it was lit up every time I've been by). The hill itself is pretty steep and one of the days i went it was really icy. There's brush and small trees at the bottom of one side of the hill and you can't really stop in time but i made it through full speed a few times with no injuries. Besides - what's the fun if there's no danger. The entrance is on Winthrop Street. There's also cross country ski trails and a fair amount of parking.

I started seeing the billboards around town and looked up more about Crystal Cave. We decided to…read moremake a visit and were pleasantly surprised! It's about a $$$ rating on cost, but is really well organized with a variety of things to do. They have picnic areas, mini golf, trails and gift shop. Not much for concessions so bring your own food if looking to eat. We did the cave tour and gem mining. Tour was about an hour, advance reservations recommended. I had two 6 year olds and they had a blast, they got cold but not too bad. The tour guides do a great job explaining the history, what you're looking at and all kinds of cave facts. It's big inside, there are low spots but you don't really feel claustrophobic if that's something you're concerned about. Gem Mining was a good time, kids were super excited about the treasures they got to bring home. If you're looking for a different activity to do with the kids, adults or family then you should check it out "!

I went here for a second-grade field trip (don't worry, I'm not a second grader, just a chaperone…read moreLOL). The long, hot, and noisy bus ride to Spring Valley was well worth it to spend an afternoon here. Don't let the name fool you, there aren't any crystals in the cave (that I know of) but it's still a riot! I especially enjoyed the story about Charlie the caveman. I'm not going to spoil anything, but I heavily respect the management's creativity to make an intricate story out of rock formations LOL! Rock and history enthusiasts (like me) will especially enjoy the cave (just be mindful it's cold down deep) Spelunk on!

Master Boltz,…read more Thank you, Ms. Kailey, and Mr. Tyson for a memorable birthday party for my son! He thoroughly enjoyed his day running through the obstacle course! The cake cutting with the sword was in true Boltz family martial arts style. We loved it. Thank you!

What started out as a summer camp option for our very active 1st grader has turned into a 2-3x/week…read morecommitment for him to continue working on his confidence and his self control while also learning Taekwondo. The staff is great with him. They get that he needs some extra encouragement to focus and they find ways to make it happen. When he failed one of his challenges, he was heartbroken, but Master Boltz talked to him afterwards to let him know it was okay and how he could improve. Mike engages him in each class, works so hard to keep him focused, and provides so much encouragement among the way. He's going to summer camp again this summer, and we're signing up his little brother to start Little Dragons in the fall. We're big fans and would recommend The Gym to anyone.

Lovely fields in the middle of no where..literally like the field of dreams for some 7 year old to…read moreplay coach pitch baseball. They also have a great picnic area (covered) and 2 playground areas. One traditional playground and a Spider-Man playground. Some bleachers at each field to use if you don't bring a chair or blanket.

Short Dance Studios is state of the art studio, great teachers and fun environment. Truly care…read moreabout all their dancers. The Studios are very clean and bright . They are following all the COVID guidelines. Wonderful studio. My daughter loves dancing there.

Your review helps others learn about great local businesses…read more Short Dance is a very creative dance center. The various choreography's are amazing. The students also are taught life long lessons on being the best person you can be in your future. A very wonderful place to study the arts. Please don't review this business if you received a freebie for writing this review, or if you're connected in any way to the owner or employees.