The Licking County Family YMCA

1.7 mi

I'm from out of town visiting family. This place had good reviews so I said why not. Very clean gym…read morethe front desk guy (Trent I believe his name is.) Very cool dude. There system was down so I couldn't pay my day pass Trent and manager told not to worry about it! Since I'm here for two weeks and need to lift I had to come back! I was more then happy to pay for a two week pass, since it was a great deal and the gym is top notch. Check this place out!

Have tons of equipment, very professional. My only reason not a 5 star is it is close quarters in…read moresome areas. There equipment selection is a 5 star for sure. Locker room also could use some upgrades. No sauna or steam room. Happy w my experience.

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Front entrance

Unity Fitness

2.2 mi

I have been a member of this gym for 4 years, I absolutely love this gym. It's a 24 hour gym, has…read moresurveillance cameras and a super friendly staff. They have personal trainers and several classes available so you can mix it up a bit. This gym welcomes all ages and everyone is very nice. I wouldn't go anywhere else!!!

I was a member of this gym for 1 year while I lived in Heath. The diverse and high-quality…read moreequipment available is effective for gym goers at any level. The community within is very friendly and everyone has a positive attitude. I highly recommend this gym to anyone looking to start working out, or continuing to have a healthy lifestyle.

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25 yards of turf

Planet Fitness

3.1

1.8 mi

Required to go in person and fill out a paper to cancel membership. And then they charged me an…read moreextra month, because the 10th had passed, even though the app said I had 3 more days to cancel. There are other gyms. Go elsewhere.

I love this place never too busy in the mornings but better sanitation and cleanliness is very much…read moreneeded in tanning beds and showers. Cleaners available everywhere else so you can clean yourself with the exception of these 2 places and both are gross. I'm in and out of many planet fitnesses traveling but this one is close to home Employees are always friendly.

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Workout Anytime Heath

3.5

(12 reviews)

2.6 mi

So had a small problem since I was traveling from NC to the Newark area from out of town. I needed…read morea Gym for a few days nothing fancy just something I can come and go and get a good workout in before and after all of the Thanksgiving food. I called around and came across Workout Anytime and talked to Brenda (owner) and she was very helpful and offered to let me workout there and give me 24/7 access to the gym during the Holidays. I used to live in Newark about 10 years ago and was very familiar with the area and was happy to see this new addition. The gym is is not all that big, but has pretty much every machine you could possibly want to use. I especially like the virtual bike trainer, something I have never seen before with a spin bike. They also offer a hydro message machine that is really nice. My only complaint would actually be on the virtual trainer bike as with most spin bikes you have at least an RPM or Mileage display. This has neither so as the virtual instructor is giving you direction you are trying to match leg movement vs keeping the RPM's he is requesting. My suggestion would be is the add a display on the bike for this or just get some spinning bikes that have this already on it.

I had to cancel my membership due to taking care of my wife who has dementia. Not only were they…read moregoing to charge me the next month's monthly fee but also a $99 cancellation fee. Very deceptive business practices in addition to bullying someone into keeping a membership. Avoid this company at all costs. Anytime Fitness is much more reputable.

Did you know we have tanning available?

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Crossfit Torsion

2.8 mi

Visited this box for the first time while visiting family over the holidays. Very impressed! Their…read morefacility is SO clean and they have great, like-new equipment. Their programming is great and their coaching is great. I will be making this a regular visit when returning to the area.

Definitely check this box out! This spot is full of positivity and super cool people. I dropped in…read morewhile visiting and they welcomed me as one of their own. Thanks for all the support!!

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Village Core Fitness

5.2 mi

Can't recommend VCF enough! The trainers are fantastic, and so encouraging, and they all have…read moredifferent teaching styles, so there's something for everyone. If you're close to Granville and looking for a great workout, check it out!

Decided to try this exercise class a few months ago. I've done boxing classes, P90X videos, and…read moreplay competitive tennis. This is by far, the most challenging workout I've ever done. Love the environment with only 10 proformers in the classroom, and appreciate the patience and clear instruction of the instructors. I highly recommend this workout and the instructors that teach there. I feel myself getting stronger and more flexible. Love it!

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EP Newark

2.2 mi

I have been to gyms, classes, boot camps, and small group fitness sessions in the past. This is by…read morefar better, as the workouts are personalized to my needs. Nutrition also plays a key factor in performance, and nutrition advice is available in as much or as little a capacity as you desire. There are people of all ages, sizes, gender, and strength levels. At no time do you ever feel intimidated. There is a tremendous amount of positive support by not just the trainers, but the other participants as well. It's just a great atmosphere. Well worth the try! positive support by not just the Charlie & Tammy, but the other participants as well. It's just a great atmosphere. Well worth the try!

From the owner: We aren't a typical gym, box, or group class, & you aren't a typical client. You are a unique…read moreperson with individualized goals. That's why you get customized workouts & personalized meal plans designed just for you as a member of EP Newark. Every time you walk into our studio, you'll feel valued & encouraged. Our priority is to serve you with our relentless effort. -Charlie & Tami Smith Owners & Head Trainers

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Balance Pilates Studio

3.8 mi

Sarah is an excellent instructor and a good motivator. She obviously knows the Pilates method very…read morewell. She can fine-tune any movement to make it burn - meaning make it effective. Her studio is bright and cheerful, with country views all around. I have been training with Sarah off-and-on for some five years, and have been practicing Pilates for some 11 years. She is far and away the best Pilates teacher I have worked with.

From the owner: Classical Pilates.read more

Heath Municipal Pool

4.1

3.3 mi

I hvent been in years but , Lots of pools,slides, splash pad big enough for everyone. And prices…read moreare reasonable the only downside is the days and times when opened

This place suck! I cant go on the drop slide, dual slides, or the high dive because im half an inch…read moreshort! This place sucks for people 51' and under

Playground, volleyball court and picnic area

Menu as of 7/14/15

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Kiddie pool and lazy river

Glow Putt Mini Golf

3.8

(46 reviews)

25.0 mi

Came here killing time before a flight and had a blast. This mini golf spot is located in a…read moreshopping center and definitely a lot of fun. It's pretty straight forward. Putt putt is a lot of fun and there were plenty of holes. I do thing the holes maybe could have been a little more challenging yet it still was a lot of fun. This one is themed dinosaurs which is pretty fun. They also played some good music in here too. There's a few arcade games but definitely a way to escape the heat if you're looking for something to do for an afternoon with kiddos or even on a date.

Had Baby K's birthday party here after shopping around a bit. Renting a birthday place is…read moreexpensive. I saw $4-5-600 and more. This was $150 for two hours, 20 people, two rounds of golf for 10 of them. That's a great deal, considering that's about the price just for the golf, and the kids had a blast. And as a parent, it was pretty fun too. Staff were superb, helping us set up and clean up. Communication was great start to finish; I stopped in to check it out, scheduled online, got a call a week before to finalize, and had great help that day. The place looks small from the outside, and is not huge, but the small party room (there are two and can be combined) was plenty big enough. You can decorate but not with tape or nails, etc. There's a fridge in one of the small rooms, and a rack for food/supplies/presents, plus several tables. The birthday girl gets a lighted button, glow cup, pen, and a ticket for a free game next visit. There are 18 holes, and they were fun, for kids and adults. Everything is lit with blacklights, and there are "chargers" to amp up the ball glow. Disney music was playing, fun for the kids, and tolerable for the rest of us. I saw couples and groups of young adults playing too. They're moving into a bigger place over by the Little Caesar's at Agler and Stygler. Moving during May 2023 so closed, then opening in June. We'll definitely be there.

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The Dawes Arboretum

4.5

(72 reviews)

5.4 mi

Such a beautiful place. Highly recommend starting your visit the the driving tour. It will give you…read morethe lay of the land and allow you to stop in different areas. We loved the Japanese garden and also love that everything is pet friendly.

I was able to visit Dawe's Arboretum for the first time, and for Arbor Day! It also happened to be…read moreProm night - so there were many teens taking photos in their fancy outfits. There are both walking and driving paths at Dawe's - I felt like I could get lost here, but in a good way. I learned a lot about the different trees here and am filled with awe as I leave. I hope to return soon!

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Robin C.

12 years ago

The child care program at the LCFYMCA is great! About 6 years ago, I toured nearly every child care center in Newark and Heath prior to selecting the LCFYMCA. I couldn't be happier with my selection!! The Y offers a great environment for learning and also includes swim lessons and gymnastic in their program. I've recommended them to many and will continue to! read more

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(31 reviews)

Limited equipment. Nice people. Good parking. Usually clean and safe. They are located very close…read morefor me which is very convenient; just wish they had more equipment

For a place that is supposed to be family friendly, this place is not. We joined so that our…read more4-year-old triplets could do swim lessons there and to use the pool to help strengthen their abilities in the water. When signing them up for lessons, I was unable to get all three of them in to one class so I have 2 on Tuesdays and 1 on Thursday. A couple of weeks ago, a lady who identified herself as the head lifeguard told the lifeguard closest to us to tell us that my son (who was waiting his turn to practice floating) wasn't able to be in the water because I was not holding him. I explained that my dad and my husband were working with my other two and I was sitting on the bleachers (typically I do get in the pool but was not feeling great that day) but could stand on the stairs with him. She said, "I'm so sorry in advance but she is coming over to talk to you." She said that I needed to be with my son in the pool (my husband and my dad were standing at the bottom of the steps at this point) - to clarify, each "step" is about 9 ft by 2.5 ft with railings that separate the 3 different sections, so they were not blocking anyone's way in or out at all. I also explained that our entire purpose in being there was to work on their skills since they are new swimmers - but she said that any time they are in the pool they need to be HELD and are not allowed to be on the stairs at all. I asked her if we were able to have them sit on the side of the pool (like they do while they are waiting for their turn in swim lessons) and was told no. I then asked her what we are supposed when it just my husband and me and we have three kids? She said that we would just not be able to have all 3 of them in the pool with us at one time or they had to wear puddle jumpers the whole time. We do not use puddle jumpers or flotation devices with them because we do not want them to gain that false sense of security when in the water and IF it is the two of us, one of us will stay with the two who aren't practicing. I explained this and also tried to explain again that we are there solely to work on their awareness around water and to teach them to swim/float. At this point, we were feeling very targeted because there every time we have been there, there are always people who are playing/waiting on the steps. The next time we went back for our Thursday kid's lesson, my dad got in the pool with 2 out of 3 kids (my husband was changing in the locker room) and my lesson kiddo went in a few steps because he just wanted to show us how he could hold his breath under water. Within a few seconds, a male walked over to us and told us that he couldn't be on the steps. Again, feeling pretty targeted since we had only been there for a few seconds. He said that my kids weren't allowed to be on the stairs because they could walk off the bottom step and cause an event where they needed to be rescued. I explained to him that my kid has a lesson and he just walked in for a second to get wet and we were going to be on our way to the lesson as soon as my husband was out of the locker room. Since he was still standing there mansplaining to me about water safety, I asked him point blank, "So, my husband and I are two people who happen to have three kids... you are telling me that we are not allowed to be at this pool unless we are holding them the entire time?" and he said that is correct and then proceeded to tell me that he is a twin so his mom had to go through this and how because of this he understands my frustration? My husband was there now so I told him ok, I get it, we joined so that we could practice water skills but since you're telling me that with our family situation, that is not possible. In any case, I need to get my son to his lesson now and walked him down. Apparently after that, he decided to continue with my husband. Two minutes later, I see my dad, my husband, and my two other children walking toward us. He told my husband that they HAVE TO put my kids in puddle jumpers and made them all get out of the pool to walk to get them. I intervened at that point and told him that we are NOT going to be using flotation devices and that is NOT what he told me -- my husband and my dad each have a kid and therefore they are not breaking any rules. He said, "well, we strongly advise they have these on". I told him no, absolutely not ONLY purpose here is to teach them to swim -- we have a pool at home that they play in -- this one is for learning. I told my husband and my dad to go ahead and take the other two back so they could work on their skills and that if he had anything else to say to me, he could wait until after my son's lesson. I realize this is a very long review but we joined the Y with the understand that it was a great place for families and that has not been our experience at all. It also isn't enforced across the board which is another big reason for the negative review.

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Westerville Jaycee Pool is my summer pool home for swimming and having fun. The guests are treated…read morelike family unlike other pools.

My favorite pool by far! I've been coming bear for years and it never fails to impress me, it is…read moreolder and you can feel the electricity of the place from older generations. Has all the necessary things, like diving boards, a slide, lap pool, baby pool, and leisure pool. With to many more positive for me to list due to the word limit! Would 100% recommend and will be coming back for years to come!

Groveport Aquatic Center

3.5

(11 reviews)

Truly disappointed in this place. I wouldn't even call it a pool. Life guards are HORRIBLE and the…read moremanager on duty was lazy and not helpful at all. He had headphones in the whole time and was on his phone every time I saw him. I want my $60 back. When I go to a pool I expect attentive guards that at least LOOK like they know what to do. If you have young kids DO NOT GO HERE!!!! I highly recommend you spend your money and time at another pool like Pickerington or Canal where they will actually do their jobs.

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3.6

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4.7

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3.0

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