Best rock climbing gym ever outdoor bouldering ever Isaiah deserves a raise same with Wilson and…read moreOlivia!!! Highly recommend!

I decided to stop by this climbing gym while traveling from Chicago to St. Louis because of the…read morepositive reviews here on Yelp. When I read that I would be able to climb inside a silo, that really got me excited. However, when I finally got there, my initial excitement quickly diminished. First of all, I didn't like the idea of being charged for taking a belay test. Also, the locker room/bathroom was rather small for changing. Although the outdoor bouldering space sounded appealing, you are required to either bring your own crash pad or rent one from the gym. The route markers were also quite small. If you think you would enjoy top-roping inside a silo, then you will be quite satisfied with this place.

I like the ARC! Been…read moregoing for the past 4 years. They're always aiming to improve the machines and it's been getting better with the cleaning. I like the large space and the availability of machines. They also host some pretty cool events and have a lot of services for students. I am glad I have a cool gym in my vicinity!

This place is definitely better than CRCE. The biggest foible of this entire facility is that there…read moreare a separate set of stairs for each floor and the fact that there are waaaaay too many meeting rooms. For an activity center, I wish those activity rooms could be converted into actual workout areas. It does seem like an awful waste of time. However, they do have a lot of cardio equipment and an indoor track. They have a good amount of basketball courts and racquetball courts. There's also a place to play ping pong, soccer, and even the Wii. Oh, there's also a rock climbing area.

It's a great . I use the awuaplex & find it outstanding. Locker room for members is also…read moreexcellent. The downside is the Riverplex is supposed to be part of the greater national YMCA network. I have gone to out of state Y's and have had difficulties being recognized as a national member. It has to do with the fact that I joined at the river Plex, which is a fuzzy area as far as the national YMCA network. I've tried to work this through the YMCA administrative office in Peoria with no results. The workaround is when you try to go to an out-of-state facility and they don't see you in their national database, you have to go through the hassle of having that out-of-state Y call back to a Peoria YMCA to verify your membership. That is very disappointing since I travel frequently and run into this roadblock.

I used to belong here. I joined because the location included a pool and a large hot tub…read moreoverlooking the Illinois River. While soaking in front of a huge glass window in the hot tub, you can actually see the bald eagles nesting in the trees on the other side of the Illinois River! But that's about it. The place is being run by idiots, all on the city payroll -- usually guys wearing tight body shirts who spend most of their time working out on the machines while giving scant attention to the "problems" all around them. The workout machine area overlooking all of this is virtually deserted with no supervision and no customers, particularly in the evening hours after work (one has to wonder why?). This encourages pilfering and chronic theft in the locker areas, among other things. Then a white school bus arrives and unloads various people on a hot summer day, who stand around talking to each other in the Olympic-size pool, thus preventing anyone from swimming laps until after they and their white bus leave two hours later. If one tries to complain, a guy in a tight body shirt comes over to tell you your behavior is not acceptable. Meanwhile, the people off the bus could be drowning from no supervision for all he knows because, up to then, he and his "crew" are busy talking to various types about tomorrow's big game at the events center! It is a big political operation to keep everyone happy during the summer heat and the drop-dead months of cold winter, so they will not throw rocks or steal hubcaps (as well as cars parked nearby) due to the lack of personal safety on the streets around the place --which has been funded by tax monies -- that is from those who pay taxes. Somebody made a lot of money building this place. Then they use it to stick it to the taxpaying citizens to keep some people "happy" who are "needy" and unhappy for whatever reasons. But watch for Mr. Body T. Shirt to run for mayor next time around, since he knows how to make the big shots with the real money happy.

The fitness center is like the Nova Corps: It looks pretty and shiny, but once you get inside and…read morelook around you realize it's a bit of a wreck. Situated on the west side of ISU's campus, its exterior is aesthetically pleasing. A lovely flyover of University St. and interesting lines, it's a cool piece of architecture. However, as you get inside you start to get really depressed, and are tacitly encouraged not to ever consider hiring any of ISU's engineering or architecture graduates. For all of its space, the rec is laid out like an erratic 4-year old planned it. Some nautilus equipment is here, other equipment is on the other side of the building. Some aerobic equipment is at the far end of the 1/8-mile track, other equipment is 3 floors below. Too narrow a space with too little ability to organize eqiupment has rendered the workout areas disjunct and too spaced. The electronics (WiFi and the TVs on some of the aerobic machines) are often malfunctioning. The locker rooms were designed and laid out without any forethought or planning: Lockers jamed into 90-degree corners so that users have to stand 5-abreast while changing in a confined space, no ventilation leaving it humid by mid-day, and with the weight room above so that anyone showering or changing feels they are doing so amid the siege of Kabul. For what was supposed to be the pride of ISU, it becomes a craphole of a place upon cursory inspection. To its credit, it is cheap (about $20/month membership for faculty/staff, "included" via fees for enrolled students) and readily accessible albiet with no available parking. Really a testament to a lack of beta testing, forethought, or concern for long term usability, its the only option on-campus, so its monopoly means it can get away with much more than a competitive market; but while architecturally interesting the fitness center doesn't rival the quality or interior aesthetics of even nearby Illinois Weslyan or schools in ISU's weight class.

The rec is probably my favorite place on campus. It is fairly new with a ton of fitness equipment…read more I usually go in the morning to have plenty of choice in my workout. The pool is clean. It has 4 lanes and I have never had to wait to swim. The locker room is open to anyone and there are plenty of lockers inside. The rec has every piece of equipment you would want to use. Cardio machines, free weights, strength training machines, indoor track, rock climbing wall, basketball courts, and fitness classrooms are all here. There is even a Jamba Juice for your post workout. Illinois State has one of the very best facilities for students to work out.

I have been going to this gym for a bit over 3 months now and have loved every single second of it…read more They have built just a wonderful community. Everyone there, both climbers and staff, have been some of the nicest and most accepting people I have met. I have been recommending this gym to everyone.

Awesome place! Came here with my family and we all had so much fun. Easy for beginners and more…read morechallenging courses for a professional climber like myself. Staff was very helpful. Very clean inside and all the equipment was in great condition and we all felt very safe. I will definitely come back!

Similar to our experience at their newer location, boneyard boulders, this location also had…read moreexcellent routes. We enjoyed the roof here quite a lot. And the top out section was very fun and unique. The routes are all very entertaining.

A rare gym with an old-school climbing vibe, and fresh faces climbing their. I stopped in after…read moremoving to the area from the rockies and was stoked to find that this midwest gym carries with it all the raw enthusiasm of the gyms I got my start at. Killer routesetting, and good vibes, be it for a home gym or a stop-over I strongly reccommend it!

This place has it all! There are so many classes to choose from and the instructors are top notch!…read more So knowledgeable and welcoming! The weight room has many machine and free weight options and there is even an indoor track to get your walk or run in. I love belonging to the disc!

From the owner: With 87,000 square feet of space, the Decatur Indoor Sports Center (DISC) has everything you need…read morefor active FUN, fitness, and adventure! Our facility includes a fitness center, indoor soccer field, 4-lane 200-meter track, basketball & volleyball courts, rock climbing wall, indoor golf center, locker room/showers, conference room, dance/group fitness studios, batting cages, and a playroom for kid care.The DISC'S Fitness Center provides circuit training equipment, fitness machines and free weights to help you achieve your fitness goals. For individuals with special needs, specially designed circuit training equipment provides comfortable wheelchair access.

Beautiful park and very similar to Starved Rock as they are just down the road from each other. We…read moreliked our time here and our son did have fun on the little playground, but it was unfortunately looking very neglected.

Matthiessen State Park is such a gem. The trails take you through gorgeous canyons, lush greenery,…read moreand peaceful streams that make you forget how close you are to the city. The waterfall views are the highlight and absolutely worth the hike in, especially when the sun hits the rocks and everything feels like a hidden escape. The trails are well marked and offer a good mix of easy walks and more adventurous climbs, so there is something for everyone. Even on a busier day you can still find quiet corners to enjoy the sound of the water and the view of the sandstone cliffs. If you enjoy hiking, photography, or just want a beautiful spot to reset in nature, this park is a must visit. Bring good shoes, some water, and be ready to take a ton of photos.