Wonderful morning on trail to frog pond. 22 bird species including Great Blue Herons, Wood Ducks…read moreand swans along with Downy and Red Bellied Woodpeckers. This place is a special gem. Sheryl was esp. helpful. So glad we stopped!

Great flat trail reservation with lots of little critters for the young ones(frogs, snakes,…read morebeetles,..) and a few small ponds for the kids to throw rocks into. We caught a majestic hawk as we paused to take a deep breath in (w/o our masks for a few seconds). It reminded us of how nature puts a pause to time and that trees indeed heal the weary soul. Our 6 yr old made some good memories here.

My family and I had a fantastic experience here! Our host was awesome and super funny with all of…read morethe stories that he had to share. He was so friendly and explained the rules/story perfectly. The puzzles and locks were all ordinary to what you would see at other escape rooms. Some of the locks were hard to reset and it took a lot of time fumbling around with it before we could get the thing opened. We played the Museum and LOST. It was a really tricky room and honestly there was no way we could've gotten out even with all the hints in the world to help us, haha! It truly takes a great mind to be thinking this complexly to figure out the math with it all - ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?

Great game set up and welcoming staff made for an awesome experience! Just the right mix of helpful…read morehints and challenges.

My experience with Worcester Common Fitness has been extremely disappointing and ultimately led to…read moremy membership being terminated after I attempted to address an issue. One of the biggest problems is the lack of professionalism from staff. On multiple occasions, employees have been on their phones instead of assisting customers and appeared unprepared to handle basic questions about services. When I approached staff for help, the responses were not customer-friendly and often came across as irritated or dismissive. The initial dispute stemmed from the fact that the employee I interacted with did not appear to be properly trained to handle the request I brought forward--despite the fact that other staff members I've dealt with previously were able to assist with the exact same issue without any problem. In contrast, this situation was made unnecessarily difficult. Part of the issue involved my 16-year-old guest. Rob and another staff member claimed that my guest was required to have his own credit card on file, rather than being processed as a guest under my account. This directly contradicts how other staff members have handled the same situation for me over the past month, where they were able to provide quick and straightforward solutions without any issue. This inconsistency points to a lack of proper training and internal communication. During my most recent visit, I went in with the intention of resolving the issue calmly. Instead, the interaction escalated. The staff member involved was not easy-going or understanding, and the situation quickly became unproductive. What was more concerning was how the situation was handled by the general manager, Rob. Rather than acting as a neutral party, he was, in my experience, combative and condescending. He made accusatory statements toward me before backtracking and then asking questions, which gave the impression that he approached the situation from an aggressive stance rather than trying to understand it objectively. He repeatedly tried to control what I could say and how I could say it, insisted that I answer his questions in a specific way, and criticized me when I did not respond as he expected. Rob also accused me of violating company policy, despite the fact that I had been following the same process for bringing in my guest over the past month without any issue. This policy concern was never raised previously, which made it feel selectively enforced and introduced only during this dispute. Today he also tacked on another supposed company policy violation that I have witnessed others commit on the daily basis. He claimed that it is against company policy to bring in a guest and train that guest, but from what I observe on the daily basis, there are groups of people who are not members, coming in as guests to be trained by a member of the gym who are not gym employees. And this is very common and prevalent, so I am confused as to why this policy is now suddenly only applying to me. On top of that, I never once verified or claimed that I am training anyone, they have not verified it, but he made the accusation before trying to backtrack the accusation to ask me if I am training anyone... just overall very biased and confrontational. At no point did I feel like I was being treated as an equal customer or that my perspective was being fairly considered. Instead, the situation felt one-sided, and the decision to terminate my membership appeared to support an employee who was not equipped to properly handle the situation. As a result, my membership was terminated without what I believe was a balanced or professional review of the circumstances. Overall, I would not recommend this gym to others who expect to be treated with basic respect, consistency, and professionalism. Customers should feel heard and respected, not dismissed or talked down to. I hope management takes a serious look at staff training, consistency in policy enforcement, and how conflicts with customers are handled moving forward.

Super clean and new! Great staff that were very friendly. Lots of machines and lots of free…read moreweights. Plenty of cardio. Highly suggest. If I lived here, I'd def get a membership.

Sweet little park in Shrewsbury we found for a breath of fresh air. Beautiful views of the water,…read moreeasily accessed with plenty of parking. Bathroom facilities were clean and accessible. Great way to give family some room to play with picnic benches in the shade.

My absolute favorite park and walking trail in Mass! It's always so clean, beautiful lake views,…read morefriendly staff and people also walking or jogging, overall wonderful experiences there thus far and I've been going for a year and a half now. There is a tennis court, a track, a football field, and a lot of shaded areas on the trail so you don't have to worry about being too hot while getting your cardio on!

Amazing experience. We just went here and did the splatter lanes. So fun. They have a bunch of…read morecolors (and you can upgrade to get more colors) that you can use as well as a bunch of things you can use to throw at your canvas. It was a lot of fun! Def recommend. I have also done the escape rooms at a different time which was also a great time. No matter what you do, you will have a great time! I highly recommend this place.

My daughter and I are from out of town and I stumbled upon this as I was looking for things to do…read more I'm so glad I did! My 5 year old and I did the splatter lane and we had a blast! So so fun, very affordable and customer service was excellent. 10/10!

First place I ever climbed in. Less than a month later, I decided to become a member and have been…read moreone ever since. The Central Rock Gym separates their routes using hold colors which is much better than gyms that put stickers near each route. The gym is clean and staff if very friendly. A member of the staff, James, had a strong role in getting us into the sport.

My interaction with the staff has always been a pleasant one; they definitely know what they're…read moredoing and are definitely passionate about rock climbing. The facilities are also well-maintained since they are clean and properly managed. My biggest concern for this place, however, is the affordability of the memberships. I'm sure the up-keeping of the facility can be expensive, but the prices only attract a particular group of people. Perhaps this is intentional; I am always looking for places that seek to incorporate diversity, both economically and racially. Keeping up with the monthly membership price is surely not sustainable for someone who lives off minimum wage or, even for someone who makes a bit more. Thus, though this can be a fun and safe place for the community, it lacks the actual representation of the latter. Moreover, no incentive programs currently exist to make this place a bit more affordable for the average working-class family in the city. Now, while they do have a family plan, it is exclusively for immediate family. I tried to create a membership with my older brothers but, was told that the family membership was only for my spouse and children. of which I have neither. This is truly a disappointment since with the single membership, you can only bring a guest with you once a month; after that there is a fee. So, if you're someone like me, who likes to bring a friend along to help with climbing or to encourage you with working out, this isn't the place for you. Unless of course, you friend wants to purchase a membership, too. But again, it´s just not cost-efficient or worth it for the average low/medium income person. But, for those of you who make a good amount of money, this place can definitely be worth it. They offer a wide range of workout classes and opportunities to get better at rock climbing. You'll just want to make sure you're taking advantage of everything- to make the dollar count. Overall, I really enjoy rock climbing, and this facility is truly well-managed and maintained. It has a lot of potential to actively engage with the community it's in; however, whether intentional or not, it greatly lacks in being a racially and economically diverse space. This is truly unfortunate for a place as fun and engaging as this one can be. Frankly, it's intimidating when you can count, with one hand, the number of people of color during a typical night, or even to witness the non-existence of the lower/ lower-middle class. And if you're from Worcester, you know it's a large community they're keeping out, a community that is greatly diverse. This facility has the opportunity to bring people together, but unfortunately, the prices hinder this from doing so and have instead, settled for just one particular group. And oh! the prices just recently went up $5.00 for all memberships.

This is a great place to have an event! Had my husbands surprise 30th birthday here with some…read morefriends and family. I rented 2 sims next to each other which was plenty of room for the 10 of us. They even let me come in an hour prior to set up some small decorations. Staff was attentive and friendly! The only thing that could use improvement was the food. Otherwise, great experience!

From the owner: X-Golf is an indoor golf facility with 9 patented simulators. We cater to seasoned golfers as well…read moreas those just starting out. We offer a full bar, food items and TV's for watching the game. Our on-staff pro offers one-on-one or group lessons. We setup leagues, tournaments and corporate events and parties. The weather is always perfect at X-Golf and there are no lost golf balls!

I live locally and my kids go there everyday and this old rude lady yells at them everyday she…read morescreams at the top of her lungs because they sit on the dock for a nice view. Please sell this business to someone who cares about people who pay them and cared about everyone there!

12 YEARS I'VE BEEN WAITING! My First Time Coming Over To Sunset Beach In Shrewsbury Since They've…read moreReopened Last Year To The Public. The Owners Were So Sweet & Friendly & They Knew I Was Coming Over Today. The Lifeguards Were So Friendly Plus It's Their First Year Working At This Beach. I Did A Lot Today Including Going On The Slide & Jumping On The Diving Board & Towers. I'll Have Some Pictures & Videos Uploaded Here & On Google Maps Later For Those Who Want To See Them. After A Great Day, My Parents & I Talked To Staff Before We Left & I Told Them That I Want To Have My Next Family Reunion For The Hurleys At This Particular Place Next Summer. Overall I Give This Place A 100 Of 100 Stars! I Totally Recommend This Place To My Friends & Family & I'll Be coming Here Next Year! What A Fun Day!

Absolutely love this gym, Luis, the owner keeps an amazing atmosphere and instead of "just another…read moregym" experience you feel like family. Hussain is an amazing trainer. He unlimited knowledge on the body, vitamins, proper diets, is astounding. A definite go to- you will not be disappointed!

From the owner: Worcester's premier strength and fitness facility!read more

Uncaged Fitness is everything that a gym should be. This place is all about putting in the work…read more The equipment selection is top-notch -- plenty of free weights, machines, and space to train without feeling cramped or rushed. An incredible selection of machines to hit every single muscle group in multiple different ways. The pump was very real and I felt Uncaged The gym is clean, well-maintained, and organized, which makes every workout enjoyable. I would gladly move all the way to Worcester just to get a membership at Uncaged Fitness.

1 year update: solid gym, still one of the best in the area. Downlighting is a little too harsh, in…read moregeneral, and is especially unbearable at the incline bench or dumbbell area. Music is too loud, sometimes, can even hear through my airpod pros. Bottom line: still a great gym but probably could find a gym of similar value (24hr with good equipment) at Prime fitness or Impact fitness with less of the music and bright lights.