Warning - fraudulent company. Please take your business elsewhere. I found TenniswithD on Yelp and…read morereached out via email. Danai responded promptly, and we scheduled a phone call. He told me he runs a business with a few other tennis coaches; he said they have a group of students they work with consistently and often have social get-togethers - I've come to realize none of this is true.  Danai employs college students to provide tennis lessons. I signed up for a package of five lessons; after receiving three, I was told my instructor had a summer internship and was no longer available. It took weeks for Danai to connect me with another coach, and when I checked in, he'd respond with passive-aggressive notes that I needed to "be patient." When he finally found another instructor, he provided the incorrect information to the new instructor, and they didn't show up to the lesson.  I asked for a refund, which Danai said he would honor. It's been over three weeks, and I'm still waiting to receive the refund; each time I check in, I'm told he will get to it. Please do your research before reaching out to this company, you'll find they have no employees, and their website is often down. This is a poorly run, terribly unprofessional business, and I hope my review stops others from being scammed and wasting their time and money.

Danai will definitely get busy fast in Orange County! Welcome to California…read more "Preaching to to the choir" epitomizes my wife and I. We are weekend warriors and have taken many tennis lessons and clinics. I have heard it all but I have never had my game broken down so articulately and with clarity. I took advantage of the trial private lesson, I figured why not get a good hit at the very least. I got way more than I bargained. He was able to sniff out life long bad habits and draw out suggestions on the way "back". Unfortunately I am way inland. And also his price tag might be a bit higher than I am used to but I will definitely come in for that occassional fix and take issues to fix to my coach. I would have liked to get this level of coaching as a kid... the story is his business is finding a new home here. Goodluck and hope you find a welcoming venue for your operation here. I am sending the usual suspects in my circles so you do not leave us!

Great facility open year around BUT CLOSED FOR SCHOOL…read moreHOLIDAYS! Spa and sauna are super nice. The rec app says there is a Pilates reformer but no classes to sign up. Testing to find out if true.

**UIC Swim Classes: A Budget-Friendly Option for Kids**…read more We enrolled in UIC Swim Classes for our 1.5-year-old and found it to be a solid, budget-friendly option. At $22 per session, the classes offer structured swim lessons at a more affordable rate compared to other local options. There is a chill vibe that works great for a 1st learner, but the level of rigor is lower than Goldfish so we switched there once we got off their wait list. Classes are sold in 5 week packages, and reschedules are not typically allowed. The class structure follows a set sequence of exercises. Instructors are friendly, but engagement is inconsistent. While they guide kids through various activities, the level of encouragement and feedback varies, with some instructors mentally checking out after providing initial directions. The UIC facility itself is quite nice - The water is comfortably warm and there are changing areas. Parking is available but paid for a few dollars. Note that your access is restricted to within 15 minutes of class time, so don't go too early. Though there are fewer opportunities for underwater practice and confidence-building dips, the parent/tot classes are primary about getting your kid comfortable in water. Overall, UIC Swim Classes deliver decent value for the price, though parents seeking a more intensive training that will get kids swimming faster may want to explore Goldfish.

Dennis is the best and quickest in Chicago for your tennis stringing needs! I've had my old rackets…read moreand new rackets restrung by him over the last year, and the quality and tension was amazing. I've brought my own strings, and Dennis has been able to get it back to me within a day or two, and even once or twice just waited around, and he was able to get it done within an hour or so (just got lunch at the place next door). He's able to provide recommendations as well if you need it. To note: I am a 4.0/4.5 women's player and strings have survived the long grueling USTA matches with great upkeep on tension over time. Pricing is standard and fairly reasonable for Chicago, and all listed on the website: https://www.chicagostringing.com/menu. Service, value, and professionalism: 10/10. High recommend Dennis to any tennis player in the Chicagoland area!

Dennis is the best, bar none. Had two rackets that needed restrung, and he picked up and delivered…read morethem in less than 24 hours. (Pick-up/delivery service may have been happenstance, as he was in the area, but very much appreciated!) Prices are perfectly reasonable, and results are perfect. Highly recommended: will be using his service for the foreseeable future and sending friends and family his way.

Not at all what I expected when we decided to check it out after ReptileFest…read more It was fairly clean, the benches were comfy enough to hang out on while the munchkin played. The playground equipment looked like it was maintained well or at least BUILT well, didn't notice any major wear n tear on any of it. I didn't know that the building was also part of Sheridan Park, went in to use the men's room. The place was clean and staffed too. Vending machines are on the first floor as well as the stairs to the men and womens locker rooms. Women get a bonus - they have a bathroom in the main floor, us men gotta go downstairs and walk through a labyrinthine maze to find ours. The building also houses a full gym and boxing ring, basketball court and swimming pool. All on separate floors of course. The park has Tennis / Field Hockey courts as well as a baseball/softball field. I can't say much about that except that they looked pretty well kempt and maintained like the rest of the amenities provided. I'd definitely go back and recommend it.

Also called "Sheridan Park" & boundaries are Aberdeen & May/ Polk & Taylor…read more Looks brand new! Would love to be standing at home plate, swinging at one low and outside and watching it sail off to the Sears (ahem, Wilis) Tower. HOMERUN! Very cool faux surface with little rubbery bits that stick to your drawers if the ground is at all damp. (It is!) No more grass stains, rubber butt!

Not an official dog park, but the best place in the south loop to bring your dog and let him run…read moreoff leash. The park is at the end of a dead end, so there is no traffic, just a large, open field. There is a great tennis court with three courts and also a small swing set with two kids swings and two adult swings. Love this place.

Bring your dog here and a tennis racket. Also, bring a poo bag for your dog. Though the courts…read moreare usually taken on the nicest sunny days, you can wait your turn or get there early to play. It's a beautiful little park that is never really that crowded, and it's mainly because this park is a little hidden from most of the Michigan avenue masses.

I have hosted several corporate gatherings at Killerspin House and it's the perfect location for a…read moremix of networking, team building, and any speaking portion you may need. We were able to bring in a bartender and food, utilize the table tennis areas, and the A/V system. It's a wonderful experience working with this great staff, too!

What a unique space and idea for an event. Almost as if your basement grew up and added a few more…read moretables. I was there for an event and found it endlessly entertaining to watch people of all levels ping pong away. They even had some Pro's on staff in order to help you perfect your game. Apparently they offer lessons and memberships to those that love the sport.

Beautiful place to get on a boat or just hang out in Chinatown. It also has great views of the…read moreskyline. Ping Tom Memorial Park is one of the bigger parks along with being a stop on the Chicago Water Taxi. Lots of events go on here. There's also athletic fields and a playground. Another park that got made from something that was abandoned. It used to be a railyard. This was quite a transformation. Good location by the river. In 1998 the Park District started changing the railyard into this park, and it opened the next year. It's named after Chinatown's most important civic leader. Ping Tom created the Chinese American Development Corporation, which created the outdoor shopping mall Chinatown Square. Before this park, there wasn't much green space in Chinatown. The park has a fieldhouse that was opened in 2013. It's named after former Advisory Council President Leonard Louie. This has a fitness center, a gymnasium, and pool. Best known feature in the park is probably the boat house. This has a dock than can be used by the public. Also there's a pavilion that looks like a pagoda next to here. The boat house has kayak rentals in summer. Has to be the best outside feature in Chinatown to be honest. It's got some pretty good views of the skyline. This is also a stop on a unique form of public transportation.

I've heard of this park but have never been whenever I'm in Chinatown. Now I know where the water…read moretaxi stops. There are bathrooms here. It's hidden away in a corner of Chinatown. It's nice to have greenery & it's very safe with lots of people waiting in line for the water taxi.

Fun free local playground. Swings, slides, ropes to climb space to run. Great for toddler to young…read morechild.

I love this park! It's huge, beautiful & there are always tons of dogs around. If I was a little…read morekid I would so be running around in the giant sprinkler thing, and the garden is gorgeous and totally well maintained. I come here and picnic sometimes by myself, I just love it here.

Came to Harrison Park in my newly acquired two toned Caleb Williams Bears jersey to eat and review…read morethe rotisserie chicken from Cermak Fresh Market. It was my 4th food review of the day, and I was exhausted. What has my life become? Traveling the country on weekends to film myself eating food? If you would have told me in January that this is where I would be... well honestly I would have believed you. I've been on the bike to work every morning repeating "travel, meet cool people, be purpose driven" over and over again everyday for the past year. I asked for this. I thought this review was going one way, but it just hit a sharp drift around a corner. That's why I love this type of stream of consciousness writing. You never know what will pop in your brain. Gotta just let it flow. I am so grateful. I'm traveling, meeting cool people, and have a significant amount of purpose in my life. It's crazy to realize your dreams are coming true. But anyways, I was exhausted eating this chicken that ended up landing at a 7.6/10, but it is an exhaustion of my choosing. For that, I am grateful. IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo

One of my favorite parks to go to in Chicago. It is under renovation, but they have made it safe to…read morewalk around. There are plenty of FREE parking around for such a large public park but still try to be careful walking around. I would bring my nieces and nephew here to play such as a large playground outdoor and large gymnastic room. The washroom and locker rooms are kept clean and always someone onsite, in case of any emergency.

Union Park was a well needed breath of fresh air for me the day I decided to conduct my run at its…read morelocation. I am no stranger to this park because it sits along my bike route headed towards downtown Chicago. And not that long ago I attended my very first Black Lives Matter protest post the death of George Floyd which literally filled the entire park with protesters. Access to parking along its perimeter can be a hit-or-miss solely because of individuals that work nearby utilizing its space to avoid parking fees. I imagine that some may even park then catch CTA Ashland to wherever they may be going as well. On the weekend, I did take notice of open space while cycling by which is probably the best time to visit if you want a spot around its perimeter and not somewhere within the neighborhood. The park is shaped like a barnyard looking at it from a satellite view. And it literally sits right outside of CTA Ashland making it an easy destination to commute to-and-from. Every time I think of this park, I always think of singer R Kelly because his studio/warehouse sits on 219 N. Justine St. not that far from the park. I do love the glimpse of Sears Tower from a distance, and nearby First Baptist Congregational Church which seemingly hovers over the park. Other than encounters with homeless who appear harmless, the location appears to be safe. It does sit within a trafficky area within West Loop on top of it being outside of CTA Ashland as stated. There are an array of outdoor activities available at this park such as tennis, basketball, swimming, football, and baseball which this park does have two baseball diamonds within it. Post my run around the perimeter I did an HIIT (High intensity interval training) workout on the playground which the playground had nice equipment to include a jungle gym which gave me something to think about as far as an unorthodox workout. With most fitness centers closed due to covid-19, we all have to get innovative with our workouts in order to keep in shape and sane until we enter a phase when fitness centers become available. Overall, I had a pleasant experience at Union Park, and would definitely return throughout the week if parking was not so hit-or-miss around its perimeter. ~Blessings~ Thomas G

I came here on a sunny Friday to meet a friend. It's a nice enough park in the daytime, although…read morethere was some lawn mowing going on while I was there, which made it kind of loud and dusty, and a bit of litter lying around. The park is located in a sort of rundown area, which might make it less comfortable to walk around at night, but I felt perfectly safe in the daylight, and I saw some schoolchildren were playing on the playground. There might have been 1 homeless person in the area at the time, but they didn't bother anyone. There's a baseball field and a lot of space for walking around or jogging. The park is right outside a subway station and within walking distance (although kind of a long walk) of some nice cafés.