We have been here in early spring and hiked up the hills, pretty steep and into the woods, and then…read morethe kids slid down just on their snowpants. Fun! They have a covered picnic area with 4- 6 tables, lots of playground equipment including an adaptive swing. The kids have gone out on the dock and fished, a small cute lake. This place usually isn't too busy which is nice but in the summer there tends for be local camps using the area, but still plenty of wide open green space for all to share.

After finding Bryant overrun with children, our hiking led us in a direction that somehow dumped us…read moreoff at Lone Lake Park. It was especially cool since we hadn't seen a bathroom since Bryant and their facilities were nice (besides some amateur artist using her permanent marker for evil purposes). Upon my initial look over, I saw ideal picnic shelters, a small playground, and basketball hoops, and of course, a pristine view of the lake and a dock for further inspection (and Instagramming). It isn't a big lake by any means, but the trails around it provide a good shaded hike that are also mildly challenging--my Fitbit sent me a notification I hit 50 flights of stairs climbed from going from Bryant to Lone Lake and back. Clean facilities (water and bathrooms), pretty views, and good trails? Check, check, and check.

This is a neat little park that is located at the end of a street near some town homes. There is a…read moreon of street parking available near the park and the park can be accessed from 2 sides. It is not a very big park and features a picnic shelter with picnic tables, 2 half basketball courts, a playground area, a small pond, and some green space. The shelter is small, but in decent shape. The playground area is on a bed of wood chips, has benches along its perimeter for caregivers to sit, and has decent equipment. The playground equipment includes a bank of traditional/toddler swings, a see-saw, a barrel spinner, and a super scoop. Th highlight of the playground equipment though is its jungle gym that is very colorful and features a bunch of slides. The park's two half basketball courts a pretty nice and in great shape. One of the court's rims can be lowered, which is nice. I could have dunked on it if I had a ball with me. The court has some chalk writing and is home to a hopscotch board. You will find a nice pond off to the side of the basketball courts, along with some benches to sit, relax and take it all in. It is a neat and chill spot. All in all this is a pretty good park, it does not have a bathroom, but it appears well maintained and does not see o have many visitors. And the few visitors that it gets are from the surrounding neighborhoods. You will find a couple of small patched of green space here that are suitable for a picnic or playing a little game of catch. There is a lone picnic table sitting on one of the patches of green space too. This is not a destination park, but is a nice spot to visit if you are in the area and looking for a park to hangout. It has a very laid back and relaxing vibe and was a nice place to just hang out and pass some time.

I have been a member here for around 12 years and only recently joined Women on Weights and started…read moretraining regularly with DIANE RHODY. It has made such a difference! Diane has an incredible amount of knowledge and offers the perfect mix of encouragement, motivation, and accountability. She makes workouts approachable while still pushing you to improve, and I feel stronger and more confident than I have in years. I'm so glad I finally took the leap to work with her! She has made working out my new hobby!

I have been to two birthday parties hosted in the treehouse and I will have to say I've been very…read moreimpressed, and actually thought of becoming a member. As I understand, they give reciprocal pricing to those who live in St Louis Park. Either way, clean, well run facility with tennis courts, batting cages, pool, and fitness center.

I've been to a lot of gyms in the Twin Cities, and the YMCA Ridgedale genuinely stands out. The…read morefacility is clean, organized, and never feels chaotic -- even during peak hours. Parking is easy, which already sets it apart from most places in the area. The equipment is well-maintained, with plenty of machines and free weights so you're not waiting around. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help without being pushy. The locker rooms are spotless, with good showers and enough space, which makes getting in and out smooth. What I really appreciate is how family-friendly the whole place is. The kids' areas, classes, and pool setup make it a great option if you're trying to balance fitness and family time. It's hard to find a gym that truly gets both right -- but this one does. Overall, this YMCA is consistently reliable, clean, and well-run. Whether you're working out, taking classes, or bringing the kids, it's one of the best community gyms in the area. Highly recommend.

I am a new member of the YMCA and love visiting. The variety of exercise classes available allows…read moreme to always have a plan for my workout and never need to venture into free weights or the treadmill area. I love the sense of community at this location and, like I said, the extensive group fitness classes. One feature I really love about this location is Kid's Stuff! Caretakers can bring their children here for some childcare while they work out, take a shower, or generally have a break from childcare. The parking lot is great, it's an easy location to get to, the facilities are clean, the staff is inviting. I love the Y!

He Said: I feel like Stefon (SNL), this place has it all…read more Indoor community center, baseball field, playground, etc. Great place to spend a few hours inside or outside with the kids. Pros: - Several options for free recreation right in Minneapolis! Cons: - If the community center is closed, not sure where someone can find a restroom or water fountain

Beautiful park with lots of parking and big playground for all ages. Loved that they had a huge…read morefield nearby for the kids to just run around in or fly kites. We didn't use the basketball court but there's one of those too! We might be back in the summer too for wading pool. Plenty of parking! My only gripe is the lack of restrooms. I thought they were supposed to be open for some hours but they were locked.

The facility is definitely an oldie but a goodie. I kind of like that it's a maze, but definitely…read morebe sure to leave yourself time to orient yourself if it's your first time. Parking feels tight, but the ramp is extremely convenient and there's always plenty of space. I always love having a covered parking space, especially on hot or snowy days. The classes here are some of my favorite. I really like that the GTX area is separate from the rest of the weight training, but still plenty of room. The upstairs track is also great - haven't taken a class there yet, but it looks like a lot of fun. The locker rooms feel a little smaller, but overall it's not too cramped so just plan accordingly and you're set.

They haven't been able to provide their guests, that pay at least $160 a month, basketballs this…read moreyear even after multiple asks.

I used to go here years ago, and have now had to return due to closure of (yet another) LA Fitness…read morethat's closer to me. They do have new equipment and a remodeled interior, which is what I'm commenting on. Their new layout majorly sucks. The machines, such as stairs, treadmill, elliptical, are lined up directly behind the stationary bicycles, which are, in turn, lined up against the floor mats for stretching. I haaate seeing all these sketchy dudes pretending to use the stationery bikes while instead they ogle the women stretching. It's just so transparently disgusting, I thought we were past this in 2026. I miss how the stretching area used to be tucked in the corner and not on display for the entire gym. The last thing I want to do is lay on the floor in the middle of a fishbowl, while getting into different poses. I should just take photos of the oglers and upload them here, since management doesn't seem to care if guys take photos. As far as the other patrons. There's a group of guys in the back and use the place like their personal circuit training, they all rotate weight stations in the back so no one else can use them. And I just love when people are yakking on their cell phones. And PS, why are there so many people working out in street clothes? I thought there was a dress code? I notice how there's a bunch of 5 star reviews with no actual comments and a "thank you" from the manager. No responses on any review that isn't glowing. Usually a sign of manufactured reviews to skew the rating up. just sayin

They recently re-did this LA Fitness and I love the improvements…read more In my opinion, it flows a lot better and there feels as if there is a lot of space in there for the lifting equipment, so I really like that. Even at the busy times of the day, it does not feel too full in there and there is almost some machine to use. There are a bunch of cardio machines and they got a bunch of new stairmasters (finally). This is one the the LA Fitness locations that seems to have consistent staff, and I really appreciate that for the customer service aspect. I go out of my way to attend this LA fitness!

He Said: Whew. I just played pickleball for the first time…read more I had a really good time playing, but I was humbled, for sure. While I do not have a baseline (wink) for what other pickleball clubs are like, I was greatly impressed with Lucky Shots. I was welcomed by a friendly front desk employee, rented my very-reasonably priced paddle, then walked to a very well-kept pickleball court. Pros: Large parking area Friendly staff Fun environment (there are TVs, table tennis, bag toss, and other games) Very clean and tidy Lots of pickleball courts Cons: Not the most convenient location to find

First time here, met up with some friends to play pickleball. From the outside it looks like a…read morewarehouse. The check in is right when you walk in, they have several merchandise to purchase with the Lucky Shots brand. Check in is fairly easy. There's a cute cafe in here that has salads, açaí bowls; sandwiches, shareables, flatbreads and breakfast options. They also have a few coffee items. I heard cookie butter latte was a go to. There are plenty of courts here to play pickleball in as a group or pair. Lots of people were here. A fun social place to play pickleball with friends, or in a league.