The World Dodgeball Society (WDS), the premier co-ed sports and social organization based on…read morenostalgia and camp of the 80s, is COMING BACK to Palo Alto. The Palo Alto adult co-ed league will be kicking off their season May 12th and playing every Saturday for an eight week season. The league is held at Cubberley Community Center - GYM A at 1pm or 2pm, with teams carrying a roster of no more than 20 people (minimum of five girls). Open gyms ($5 to play) will be held on Saturday April 14th, April 21st & April 28th from 1pm to 3pm - open to all adults (21 years and older) interested in trying it out. No experience is necessary and leagues are played with soft no-sting balls, making it a fun adult sport for all skill levels. New-to-dodgeball players can learn the rules on the first day of the season or at the open gyms. Full teams, small groups and individuals are encouraged to join. The cost for the season is $55 per person, which includes weekly 50-minute games, a sweet league t-shirt and the chance to meet some awesome people. WDS also offers leagues throughout Los Angeles, Illinois, Maryland, Mississippi and New York, on varying weeknights, for both beginners and hardcore players, all followed by the opportunity to socialize with fellow players at local sponsoring pubs. Cubberley Community Center - GYM A is located at 4000 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303. For more information, please visit: http://dodgeball4ever.com/ or email: jayboogie@dodgeball4ever.com

I found WDS through Yelp and am glad I went! I joined the league and am looking forward to spending…read moremy Saturdays hitting people with my balls. It's a very friendly group that appreciates players of all skill levels so long as you're willing to have fun.

Pros: Instruction is consistently terrific, and the regulars there are friendly and welcoming. It's…read morein a convenient location, and at an excellent price. Cons: I'd like to see the mats cleaned more regularly, and I wish there were showers in the building. The street and permit parking can sometimes be annoying.

Good instructors, good hours, and good attitudes.read more

Disorganized leadership and disappointing communication…read more We joined this program for its reputation, but found ongoing issues with communication and follow-through. Coaches gave mixed messages about goals and group placement, and emails about billing or progress often went unanswered. It also became clear that many top swimmers quietly take private lessons or work with outside coaches -- something rarely discussed but widely understood. That unspoken dynamic adds confusion and pressure for families trying to follow the club's structure. Volunteers receive little coordination or appreciation, and the culture often prioritizes control and optics over genuine development. My kids lost motivation, which was heartbreaking given how much they love the sport.

I do not recommend the club. The quality of coaching is low. While that is the statement of…read moreopinion, the facts can be found by reviewing club results of any JO and Far West meet.

PSV Union FC soccer club in Palo Alto has been around for several years. My son was on this soccer…read moreclub for two years. The coaches and staff are rude to the players families. In fact I saw the coaching staff make two parents cry because of the way they talk to people. The attitude problem with the PSV Union staff is presented by the club as being the European way. You do not need to treat people with disrespect to run a successful business. I strongly urge people to stay away from this club. There is no room in sports for this attitude. The club also discourages players from playing multiple sports.

Great player development youth soccer club. The coaches understand age appropriate developmental…read moredifferences. They have a clear vision and philosophy for training young athletes. One of the things I like best is that all the coaches train all the teams/groups. The groups/teams essentially stay together, and are not subject to movement between a "ladder" of teams of different levels. The club is focused on individual player development. This helps protect the kids from injury, and keeps their development and health as the highest priorities. Each player will learn all the positions, towards the goal of being the more complete player. And they keep it fun! Overall, awesome.

I just threw a 90th birthday party for my mother and chose the University Club to stage and cater…read morethe event for 60 guests. It was fantastic. Chelese, the event manager was extremely easy to work with and the staff was very helpful. I expected the food to be good but it was truly outstanding. I've rarely been to an event for a large number of people where the food was so exceptional and many guests raved about it. I strongly recommend the University Club as a venue for your event.

I absolutely love the University Club of Palo Alto!…read more For me, the highlight is the pool. I love swimming here--there's an excellent lap pool where you can sign up for lanes, a diving board for extra fun, and plenty of open swim time for families. Kids can't get enough of the swim team, and there's even a shaded baby pool that's perfect for infants and toddlers. The tennis courts are top of the line, whether you're playing just for fun or competitively. The tennis pros are fantastic, and the whole tennis community here is great. Pickleball is also really taking off--it's always fun and social. The gym has everything you could want: Peloton bikes, free weights, machines, and a full range of classes. Beyond fitness, people also gather for bridge, mahjong, and other activities, so there's something for everyone. The food is excellent, the full bar is always a plus, and the events calendar is packed. There are great adult activities (salsa dancing, wine tasting, Aloha nights) and plenty for kids too (kids' night out, movie night, and more). Best of all, the community is welcoming and friendly. It's easy to meet people here, and many members end up making lifelong friends. All around, it's a wonderful club--I can't recommend it enough!

I joined Equinox through work about two months ago and already had a strong Pilates background from…read moreclassical private and group sessions, plus I do Solidcore pretty regularly around 10 classes a month. I booked the complimentary 1:1 Pilates intro just thinking it would be a nice add on and even told a friend I wasn't planning to continue after. That completely changed after my session with Joan McCarthy. I'm so glad I happened to be paired with her for that complimentary session. She is truly exceptional. I ended up buying a large pack of sessions right after and now see her twice a week. We've even done a few double sessions which have been amazing. I'm already seeing real progress in my strength, flexibility, and overall toning, and the principles she teaches have helped me get so much more out of my Solidcore and other group workouts. What really stands out is her energy and approach. She has such a positive and motivating attitude, and she really pushes me to challenge myself, find my limits, and get the most out of every session. I've also learned so much more about fitness and overall health from working with her. She combines deep Pilates expertise with a dance background, and her hands on adjustments are amazing. She also sends an in depth breakdown after each session of what we worked on and is very responsive, which makes everything feel thoughtful and personalized. I'll be honest I waited to write this because I wanted to lock in my recurring time slots first, which probably says everything. I'm fully obsessed. Thank you Joan!

Equinox Palo Alto has a great selection of treadmills and equipment plenty of options, so you're…read morerarely waiting around for a machine. That said, the Life Fitness treadmills are older and out of date compared to other less expensive Equinox clubs like Santa Monica, South Bay, and Newport Beach. Probably the least "premium" part of this location is the men's locker room and bathrooms. They're consistently humid, cramped, and not as clean as you'd expect from an Equinox. For a premium membership price, the facilities should be held to a higher standard. Good gym for getting a workout in, but the locker room experience drags down what could otherwise be a great club.

Great local swim club. Flexible schedule, great community of kids. Not many kids per lane. Coaches…read moretruly care about the kids beyond their swimming skills.

Just started swimming in the mornings with LAMVAC. Friendly group, and the coach (Jose) knows his…read morestuff cold. Even at 5:30 am people are friendly and full of energy. The pool itself is really good. I don't know what afternoon practices are like, or quality of the other pools. Very happy to have joined the team.

I tried reaching out twice to books an event for 8 people. Nobody picked up the call, which was…read moreunderstandable, but nobody responded to my voice mails, which is unprofessional. Nobody responded to my emails either, which is downright frustrating.

This is such a fun activity! Another new form of things-to-do in Silicon Valley…read more Tyler and his team are awesome! They explained the rules very well and helped organized our group and got us started. The Segways are in tip top shape. They also capitalized on safety. When you first see the Segway and think how you're going to balance is a little nerve racking but once you're on it, it's quite very easy as the machine itself is self balancing. The polo part is the best! You'll get a good work out. And speeding thru and leaning on the Segway is really fun.. addicting actually. I'd recommend to try this new form fun on your next event.