Not only do they have a wide range of scuba certification classes, but they rent paddle boards as…read morewell! The water is bright blue and absolutely beautiful, it's such a great place to learn how to paddle board (no waves, no current). The rentals are fairly reasonably priced (~$15/hr) but you can also bring your own and just pay the usage fee (~$6). The dock is well maintained and so are the paddle boards, the owner/staff are incredibly nice and welcoming. Note that they're only open on Saturday's and Sunday's. Can't wait to come back and one day get scuba certified here!

Came here with my friend on Saturday (mid-morning) to paddle boat. It was our first time attempting…read moreto do so and also at this site (never would have expected to find this quarry in the middle of an industrial area). We rented our paddleboards for $15/hr and went right for it. They also have life vests available to borrow if you need. Kayaks were also available for rental as well as diving gear etc. This is a well run, organized and very pretty diving area, would definitely recommend for an outdoor adventure!

I was a member of this pool as a child and I'm now a member of this pool as a father. Other than…read moreus saying good bye to the high dive years ago, not much has changed. This is a classic neighborhood pool with a family feel. You won't find the weekend warriors with a beer taking a dip a Shades Cliff. In fact, if I don't take the kids, I feel a bit out of place. Everything you would expect is offered here; swim and dive classes, water aerobics, a grilling area, adult swim, a baby pool, competent life guards, vending machines, etc... If there were any draw back, it would be the guest policies. I'm sure they are par for the course, I just wish a grandparent didn't have to pay when taking a member child. Lord knows, the kids could go more often if that were the case.

Hands down the BEST swim program in the Birmingham area!…read more After trying several other swim options, I can confidently say nothing compares to this one in Birmingham. Katie is truly a gem--so loving, patient, and gifted at what she does. My kids look forward to swim lessons every year because of the joyful, confidence-building experience she creates. From the start, Katie clearly communicates expectations and guidelines via email, so you always know what to expect. She's amazing with kids--gentle yet effective--and by the end of the week, they're swimming! Most importantly, Katie genuinely cares about each child's safety and progress. I'm incredibly grateful for the way she's taught my kids to swim and for the peace of mind that comes with knowing they're in such good hands.

I visited Oak Mountain State Park as part of the Mammoth March Hike, fully aware it was going to be…read morea major undertaking--but it still managed to shock me. The steep climbs up and down the mountain were incredibly challenging. At one point, I even slipped and slid down part of the trail but thankfully managed to do so gracefully without hurting myself. Being from Florida, I was definitely not accustomed to the elevation gain I was about to face. There were plenty of moments throughout the hike where I questioned why I signed up for this challenge, but pushing through and ultimately finishing made it all worth it. Having the bragging rights to say I conquered this terrain feels incredibly rewarding. That day, I didn't notice much floral life, and most of the critters seemed to be hiding--likely due to the large number of people participating in the hike. That said, I was still lucky enough to spot a rattlesnake and a black racer, which made the experience even more memorable. There were a few noteworthy areas worth stopping for, including an open area near a dam‑like structure and several peaceful river and creek spots along the route. While the park is absolutely massive and I know there was so much left unexplored, the 23 miles I trekked over 9 hours was more than enough for one day. If I find myself back in the area, I might just dare to return and explore some of the parts of the park I didn't get to see. Truly a beautiful park and an incredible asset for those who live nearby and get to enjoy it regularly.

Beautiful park! Great Lake for swimming and the trails are extraordinary for biking or trail…read morerunning. We were so impressed and really enjoyed our time in the park

A great place to go for some nature time. The falls only had a small flow when I was there but in…read morethe spring there would be a heavier stream.

Beautiful when the water is flowing. Great trails…read more Picnic areas. Resting benches along the trails. Lovely

They are great- don't tell you that you need chemicals just to sell you... totally trust their…read moreadvice! I was told to drain half my pool and $500 worth of chemicals at another pool supplier- went to Clearwater and they suggested $35 of baking soda- totally took care of the issue! I don't trust anyone else with our pool but Clearwater Pools!

Hard to give a review for a company who will not call back as they said they would. My husband owns…read morea small business so we know time gets away, but we also know you won't be in business long if you don't call potential customers back.

An asset to our community. Fitness while practicing social distancing, and cleanlinessread more

This is not a fabulous YMCA. Having a membership, I am able to use all of theYMCA's in Alabama and…read moretake advantage of the privilege. The gripe on this one is the smell of the locker room. There is a pool and showers and there is carpet in the locker room? Makes no sense! Besides that, the facility is fine. Because of my schedule I am there later in the evening and the place is typically packed with kids playing in various sports programs. The weight room equipment is dated, but you can get a good workout in. The indoor cycling room is crammed and not a great environment. One neat thing is the separate cardio room. The room is kept cool with fans running and has 4 televisions to keep people entertained. Great place for families, which is what the YMCA is there for, but not a great place for me.

Joel and Brenda are wonderful trainers and they have helped me grow my nutritional knowledge and…read moreimprove my skills at working out in the proper way. Because of their direction I have gained over 6 Ibs of muscle in the last 6 months! I highly recommend 24e fitness and I highly recommend Joel Heath and Brenda Terry as trainers

This place is nasty! The sauna and steam room smell like gas station bathroom. Also read the…read morecancel policy. What a SCAM

Friends and I were looking for a super-simple, laid-back way to kayak/canoe down the Cahaba one…read moreSaturday afternoon (minimal fuss with coordinating boats/rides, etc but maximal river time) . Canoe the Cahaba was the closest option to downtown Birmingham and offered two routes- 5.0 and 9.9 miles. We elected to do the longer 9.9 mile trip and were not disappointed. Their business model is pretty simple: they offer parking and a shuttle -boats in tow- to the appropriate put-in for your trip. Life vests, paddles and boats are all included and are in good working order. The paddle is easy, rapid-free so even novice outdoors-people will feel comfortable. Our 9.9 mile trip took about 6.5 hours with copious down time picnicking, swimming and rock skipping. We had a really brilliant time and look forward to using this outfitter again. The only caveat keeping this place from 5-stars is the too-casual way in which appointments are made. The number provided is someone's cell phone number and the communication is super casual. We ended up waiting over an hour past our reservation time on the day-of because the guy (possibly the only employee) was held up with a larger group... it would have been nice to sleep in or snag some breakfast if we had known he was going to be behind but 15 minutes turned into 60 without any fanfare. Nonetheless, a great opportunity for canoeing/kayaking in relatively close proximity to downtown.

Air conditioner is out again. Some days it works but most days it doesn't. The days it doesn't…read morework, they have to close the club. The maddening thing is there is no communication from corporate about it, and this has been going on for the last two years. Members are paying their dues. This needs to get fixed, or we deserve refunds.

I'm currently shopping around for new gyms and decided to try this Planet Fitness location. It's…read morevery clean, well-organized, and has plenty of equipment, which makes it easy to get a workout in without waiting around. I also love that it wasn't crowded during my visit it's nice to have space to move around and use machines freely. Staff is pretty nice as well.