I have been a member RICK Memorial Athletic Club since about 1998. I am 100% disabled veteran and…read morecredit my ability to exercise at MAC. With helping me handle my disabilities and keep my diabetes and check. The staff is very friendly and willing to provide instruction on machines you might not know and they go out of their way to ensure everything is in order. They continually clean the equipment, keep everything organized and put back in place. After Covid, they enhance the systems in place with HEPA filters and plenty of cleaning stations.

I absolutely love Memorial Athletic Club! The atmosphere is so welcoming and everyone is super…read morefriendly. I go almost every day for Training for Warriors with Jeff, he's an exceptional coach who really motivates you (and Lex). Yoga with Guillermina is always calming and inspiring, and Zumba with Julia, Edie, Kevin is full of fun and energy. Felipe is super supportive, and honestly all the coaches are amazing. It's truly my favorite place to work out, push myself, and feel great

We had a great time attending a friend's 6th birthday party here. The kids all had a lot of fun!…read moreThey just remodeled the Noah's Ark area earlier this year. There was no actual swimming in the Noah's Ark area because the water areas are all shallow, so it's a place where even babies and toddlers can play- just need to watch out for kids running around and still need to watch the really little ones to make sure they don't drown.

She was really disrespectful. She was like you know I work for tips, I meal was $13.38 and I left…read moreno tip because am poor with no job on top of it, so don't come up to me and ask for tip lady it very disrespectful and wrong you get paid no matter what. Also want to say that my sister is military and that's how she got treated. And that's how they're going to treat their US Coast guards. I feel like they deserve a one star.

Hubby wanted to visit his old stomping grounds while we were in town. Especially now that we have a…read morelittle one - it's always fun to see your kids play at the same park you did. But this one has changed quite a bit. Go figure. Everything does. This park is gated and you only have access if you have the code (given to you by the HOA). Luckily, we caught someone on their was out (how sneaky, right?). This park was pretty busy at 11a on a Friday. But there's so much open space and a few different structures to play on, so it didn't feel crowded. Our boy particularly enjoyed the swing and the rocker horses. The ground is covered in fake grass, which made me feel like I was back in Vegas. Love it.

Cute park for children. There is an obstacle course that used to have a timer for the 8-13 yr olds…read more No, they don't specify an age range, but that is the age of children who like to challenge themselves on that parkour style course. There is also a Zipline style monkey bar that is really fun for that age child. The rest of the park caters more toward younger children. One valuable thing to know before you go is that half the park is sandy so plan shoes & clean up accordingly. The best thing about this park is that just outside the entrance to the park are restrooms & a filtered water fountain bottle filler. Very convenient!

What a lovely park! We spent an early morning here during a recent Houston visit and enjoyed the…read moresandbox area, toddler playscape and swings. The two things I loved most about this park was that the play area was fenced in (like most parks that you'll find in Europe - why can't that be the norm here?) and that the play area was heavily shaded. The park seemed both clean and quite popular - the longer we were there, the more families and kiddos rolled in. Parking is also easy peasy. Overall, a great park experience - especially for the babies/toddlers.

It may have taken a few years, but the Alief Neighborhood Center finally came into fruition early…read morelast year to help revitalize one of Houston's most vibrant neighborhoods. For both outdoor and indoor activities, this is an incredible option for folks in the community. The space is substantial with a bevy of options that include a skatepark, swimming pool, tennis courts, an enormous children's playground, and lots of room for folks looking to exercise outdoors. It is a pet friendly area and a perfect destination for families, social gatherings, and even special occasions. Parking is abundant all throughout the property. The neighborhood center includes a gym + fitness center (#1), basketball courts, and indoor walking track. There are venue spaces for both adults and children for up to 25 people at no cost. There is also after school enrichment programs for kids, teens, and additional programs for seniors. There are volunteer opportunities and community development programming throughout the year. Because it's still fairly new, the facilities and everything are in good shape. Time will tell if they will be able to maintain it but for now it serves as an ideal resource for folks looking to get active and be a part of the Alief community. Best of all, it's all free. __________ (#1) Note: there is no shower or sauna.

This might be the most comprehensive community center in all of Houston. Planned in conjunction…read morewith Houston's Park/Rec, Health, and Library departments, I imagine it must have taken decades of coordination and follow-through to complete. You can find anything and everything related to community gatherings here: a skatepark, enormous children's playground, ping pong tables, indoor basketball courts, lifting equipment, lounges, library... the list goes on. I stopped by to finish some remote work in the library. It shares space with a kids enrichment area, so I recommend noise cancelling headphones if you need to focus. It's not as expansive as some of the other libraries, but then again, the Houston Public Library system has set a high bar for itself. The endless list of recreational activities deserves so much praise, but this center offers valuable services as well. I saw countless residents lined up for tax guidance, immigration law, and a clinic for women and children. Alief especially benefits from this establishment as a minority predominant community, with many of its residents living in less privileged conditions. I don't think I've ever seen a public facility this massive. I'm so proud of Alief's local leaders and the City of Houston for making these plans a reality.

The Nottingham Forest Club is a hidden gem for the surrounding neighborhoods. We lived in the area…read morefor 24 years and enjoyed every moment spent at its facilities. The club features an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a slide, a clubhouse for events, and excellent management. Additionally, it has tennis courts, basketball courts, pickleball courts, and more. Two events we particularly enjoyed were the BBQ Cook-Off and the Chili Cook-Off, both of which were very well attended. The 4th of July celebration is another awesome event. The playground adjacent to the club is also fantastic with lots of equipment for the kids to enjoy. We made many friends and neighbors at swimming team events and club socials, including the wonderful Fourth of July celebrations. I cannot say enough good things about this place. We miss it dearly but know that everyone in the area continues to enjoy it.

It's been while since I visited this club but I did come here for a party with a soccer team I was…read morewith in May of 2000. I had a fun experience. The pool was nice and I especially liked sliding on the slide.

The pool is not being cleaned properly. There is stuff floating in it and it seems they arent…read morevaccuming it. I see the same things floating for weeks. There is always sand in the indoor pool. Also, there are constantly women who get in the jacuzzi with only a towel on and it is so unsanitary. No one enforces the swim suit covering required.

I've been a Lifetime member on and off since 2013, and consistently at this location for the past…read moretwo years. There was a time I truly looked forward to coming here, but lately, that feeling has shifted. Earlier this year (around February or March), there was an incident where a man entered the women's locker room - far enough in that it was clearly not an accident. I reported it immediately to staff, but I never received any follow-up, which felt unsettling, especially given how tucked away the women's locker room is from the men's. Additionally, the equipment at this location feels outdated compared to other clubs. There are frequent maintenance issues, and the overall layout doesn't seem optimized for peak times. If you're hoping to train legs for example between 4-7 PM Monday through Wednesday, be prepared to wait - often long - for machines or platforms etc. Interuptions during your sets are the norm. Even gyms with a significantly lower price point, like EOS and planet fitness, have more versatile equipment (e.g., a dual abductor/adductor machine), which could be a worthwhile upgrade here. Crowding has also become a major issue. Over the past couple of months, the gym has felt consistently packed regardless of the time of day. If there's a new sign-up promotion running, it may be worth re-evaluating how it's impacting existing members. It's incredibly difficult to follow a structured workout when you have to constantly rearrange your routine just to get access to equipment (if you're lucky). Parking has also become a huge deterrent and adds another layer of stress to each visit. The class schedule is not great either, as a yogi, i rarely have the opportunity to attend a class, and wish they had AM sessions available. Pickleball courts are fresh and new, but are first come first serve, and since they have been installed, have not had a chance to use them, due to strenuous wait times. Not to mention the amount of people who walk around with tripods at peak times recording, hence why i pay the fees to not be around people recording.. While I appreciate the under-26 discount, which brings the monthly cost down to around $220, I'm beginning to question whether the value is still there. I would really encourage management to consider updating equipment and rethinking capacity management - especially at peak hours. It's difficult to understand how this location is being ran when other nearby locations offer a much better experience for a similar price point. The one thing they do right is customer experience. I always enjoy getting to speak with the front desk staff and trainers. I really hope this feedback is taken into consideration for improvements, and helps out anyone who is considering spending $3000 a year to work out here.