Saturday night brought us to the fire pitch for a local DPL girls game for my daughter. We've never…read morevisited this field before and we're excited about the prospect of playing soccer near Wrigley Field. If you have more time and and you're into Chicago baseball, this place will put you right in the area of all the action. Our visit was strictly soccer though, and while the team did not disappoint, the field that they played on had a bit of a grade on the east side goal and my daughter said that there was a buried underwire that that tripped people up every so often when they were near the goal box. The turf was super hairy, make sure that you plan on brushing yourself off after the game. We didn't visit the restaurant that's attached to this facility, but it seemed like a restaurant that had a lot of different options for all kind of game and beer drinkers. The Chicago Fire sponsors this field and so you can get all type of Chicago fire attire. That's your jam. It's great to see pro sports sponsoring these type of fields so that kids have opportunity for League games in their city community. There are indoor bathrooms on site which is a pro when it comes to an outdoor soccer game.

I've been playing at The Fire Pitch for a few years now, and it's consistently one of the best…read moresoccer facilities in the area. The fields are always in great shape -- the turf is well maintained, the lines are clear, and the layout makes it easy to watch multiple games without feeling crowded. Even during busy league nights, everything feels organized and professional. One thing I really appreciate is the parking. There's plenty of it, which makes showing up for games stress-free. No scrambling for a spot or walking far with your bag after a long match. The food is another underrated part of the experience. For a sports complex, the menu is actually solid. It's a great spot to grab something after a game and hang out with teammates. The overall atmosphere feels welcoming and community-focused, which is probably why I've kept coming back year after year. If you're looking for quality fields, easy parking, and a good post-game vibe, this place delivers.

We had a family event here and it was so much fun! This is one of the largest spaces I've seen…read morethat houses indoor sports and they do nonprofit work in the community too. The goal of the organization is to inspire children through the power of sports. This is a large multi- sport campus on about 10 Acres in the North Austin Neighborhood of Chicago. They offer Indoor Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball and It's not just a league sports, it's more like a community sports complex and a youth development hub. There's non-sports programing too such as education, wellness classes and even e-sports and game design. Now here's the best part. Through the companies nonprofit they're dedicated to helping underprivileged children with low cost and even free sports programs. In their core mission no child should have to drop out of sports due to lack of finances. The facility is beautiful and it can be rented out for events, training and tournaments. It's a great concept. Every city needs something like this.

Great for open gyms! Me and my friends frequently rent out their volleyball courts and haven't had…read morea bad experience yet. Sometimes they let you stay overtime if their isn't another group waiting for your courts. The facility is clean and staff is helpful. There is a concession stand and was only about 90-110 dollars for 2 hours on a half court. Would come again!

This is a great Y. People are always friendly, facilities are clean. I go around 5 and there are…read moreplenty of machines (jogging, cycling, elliptical, weightlifting) available. That's about all I can report on because I haven't tried swimming or classes. The prices is about $100 for a family of 2, which is a good deal.

This place absolutely sucks. Worst customer service humanly possible and zero value for paying…read moremembers. They will close their lap pool on a total whim or randomly change their schedule before the previously released one expires. Impossible to schedule a workout or swim around when the facility makes up new rules and new hours every day and there is no management ever on the premises or held accountable. Highly highly unrecommended.

Well having checked in now about 75 times, I think I can finally write a 5-star review for the Ray…read moreMeyer! I started going to the Ray 5 months ago on the recommendation of a colleague and I have not been disappointed. The staff at the front desk are very friendly - and with your membership you get a free locker and towel. The locker rooms are in good condition and the showers are well kept and gives you plenty of room. The pool is really nice - and there are quite a few classes you can join. I use their personal training services with Kizzie Mailander and she has truly changed my life! She's a great trainer, but she is funny, direct and pushes you in the most positive way. I couldn't recommend her enough. The most important thing about the Ray is that they have a great selection of equipment and the place is kept in great shape. My membership may cost more than some of the chain gyms - but I feel it's a great value for the money. Highly recommended!

For the love of god, please play better music. Nothing worse than unbearable radio pop blaring…read morethroughout the facility. The last thing I want to hear is "Honey, I'm Good" by Andy Grammer blasting my ears off at 96 decibels while I'm trying to workout. Other than that, the Ray is the best.

Facilities were good and the instruction my child got seemed good but registration and customer…read moreservice left a lot to be desired. We had registered online for their green dot lesson series for beginners, and selected the dates of classes we would attend. I even got a confirmation email, but on the first day of lessons we showed up and they didn't have my son on the list. They told us that the registration system sometimes doesn't work and that the best way to be registered is to have a staff member do it. So we had to leave (no instructor was there) and call to schedule later. Unfortunately, two additional times we showed up only to find out that his lesson was canceled without us knowing. Both times we had confirmation emails that the class was happening, and both times we showed up to nothing - and unfortunately today, no one was at the facility at all, so there wasn't even anybody to talk to about our issue. (The gate to the courts was wide open though, yikes) Unfortunately, when you have issues like this (or need to reschedule) you can't reach anyone. When you call and try to leave a message, the machine cuts you off before you can finish speaking after only 5 or 10 seconds, and if you email them, no one ever replies to you. So your only recourse is to call and call and call until you finally reach someone. I can't recommend the business to any parent; logistics are critical, and this place unfortunately didn't deliver.

Wonderfully maintained Har-Tru tennis courts with top shelf tennis pros in relaxed atmosphere.read more

I've been playing indoor volleyball with this sports league for several years now. I find this…read moreleague to be a little more organized than CMSA. The games are mostly at Center on Halsted, but if there are too many teams in a season there's overflow courts at secondary locations (we've had to play at Inter-American Magnet School and Welles Park in the past). I started out not knowing anything about volleyball, but there are a handful of people willing to help you learn and build skills. Sometimes your team may be offered a mentor if you ask. AAC also offers open gym sessions on Saturday mornings (fall/winter/spring). Games are on Tuesdays and Wednesday nights. Dues and team fees are certainly lower than CMSA. There are changing lockers on the 3rd floor by the courts. The only thing that I might comment on is that the rules for this league may vary a bit from other leagues or official NCAA rules. But that it caters to player safety and the venue (there's long nets separating the courts so it mitigates interference). But I will say this - the organizers are pretty prompt in responding to and addressing any of your concerns. This league also offers Beach Volleyball on Monday nights (at Montrose Beach) - it's less crowded than the Friday night league.

Athletic alliance of chicago (AAC), chicago's finest sports association. They hold indoor…read morevolleyball, beach volleyball, indoor floor hockey, indoor football, table tennis, darts and women's bastketball leagues. Check their website for more info and schedule of activities at www.athleticallianceofchicago.com

Very cool event space, love the in door bowling! It's perfect for intimate gatherings, in the…read moreperfect location to catch bowling and take a stroll afterwards.

Absolutely horrible management. I have never seen this kind of bad customer service anywhere else…read morearound United States. We ve been renting ( hr by hr ) studio here for 3 months. At the very start everything seemed ok. But then one beautiful day our company was about to do dance class but once we arrived floors were dirty , full of sand and salt. So instead of apologizes they gave us a broom in a very rude maner. Ok. We cleaned once and we were full of hope that this kind of situation never happens again. Yesterday we came as usual and floors were dirty again. And the manager told us to clean floors again. Wait, wait , wait... THIS STUDIO WAS BOOKED AND PAID . I guess we deserve discount and our salary for cleaning their business space after other customers . By the way they charge cleaning fee from people who left floors dirty, so that basically means that they have to provide cleaning service for next customers. There s a very rude manager who came 10 minutes before our paid time ( Including a fact that we spent 20 minutes to clean space by ourselves just to get what we paid for. Ridiculous .) And after girls asked them to let them finish a lesson for a couple more minutes , he came and just took our equipment out of outlets and told us to leave immediately. Well. I would recommend everyone to avoid this place and their management. By the way we didn't got any apologies and we will continue deal with this situation . I think this situation happened because of sexist and racist management. Host name of this place SARAH HAYES and KELLY COMBS. We about to file Consumer Complaint and make a claim in Better Business Bureau. If you have any comments for this situation and would like to contact here s a contact information . hooklaw.service@gmail.com

Gorgeous health club!! My friend belongs here and I joined her for dinner at the restaurant/grill…read more The food was tasty and excellent service. I was given a 90 minute pass for dinner and they seem strict on the time. My friend also gave me a tour. It's an impressive space!! About 450,000 square feet, spanning across 2 full city blocks and 5 levels. They have everything you can think of: pools (4 pools!), saunas, restaurants, tennis, golf, basketball, boxing, group glasses, weights, machines, pickleball, spa, hair and nail salon, indoor running track, co-working space, and so much more. Beautiful artwork, pristine locker rooms and restrooms. Wow! High ceilings and so much space overall. Nothing felt crowded. Beautiful design and layout. I was in awe and very impressed.

(Kari's Rating 7.5/10)…read more TLDR -Up-to-Date equipment -Work from home spaces -Convenient Healthy Market Came with a friend to hang out on a Wednesday around 5:30pm to see what East Bank Club is all about. After seeing all the crazy amenities which were super cool with a ton of variety, I think the thing that surprised me the most is how up-to-date all of the equipment was and the variety of activities they had for people to enjoy. If you're looking for an all encompassing workout/work space, this is it! They have everything from full-size tennis courts, to a golf simulator-like set up,except you get to hit into an inflatable pillow! They also had plenty of Pickleball courts, and they offer so many different workout group classes.both a wet and dry, sauna, and tons of treadmills and free weights. I was also really impressed that they also had a physical training area. So think something that was my personal favorite and the best thing for Chicago Summers is a beautiful rooftop pool and lounge area. Not only did they have two outdoor pools (one for adults and one for kids) but they also have an indoor pool as well for winter as well as an indoor hot tub! They also had a common area workspace where people can come to take meetings and do their work from home gigs. You could practically move in here haha! As of right now, it is a $750 new membership fee as well as $295 a month, which is a pretty hefty chunk of change if you ask me considering most of the high rises around, have some kind of rooftop pool and workout area. It is cheaper if you join with a domestic partner or if you're between the ages of 16 and 29-see pic for current pricing. They also sometimes host social events which is super fun to meet everyone else in the club, but at the same time I think it is more of an investment in your future and your future health if you can afford it! I will not be joining at the moment, but hey-that could change anytime if I decide I should be on a health kick.