My friend recently discovered this place and figured, since I was in town, for us to get some…read morebadminton in. In hindsight, since we were going to do a Spartan Beast in West Virginia the following morning, we should have had the good sense to postpone...but I digress. The plan was to play Friday morning from 6:30 to 8:30am, so we reserved Court 1 on their website and paid the ~$60 fee. Seemed simple enough. We arrived 6:30am on the dot. There wasn't anyone at the front desk, and instead we were greeted with a facial detection camera to allow entry. After our mugshots taken, we went into the court area. Four of the courts on the right side were pretty well lit, while the other three slightly less so. Alas! Court 1 already had people on it. According to one of the players, 6 to 8am were "drop-in hours". The website didn't mention that. Did the reservation system not catch this? Or were we the stooges?? Luckily, there were other courts open, so we weren't too bummed and played singles. This location benefits from having buckets of used birdies for drills and warm-ups. Later on, the other players invited us to play doubles, and we ended up getting our money's worth playing straight sets of six games with minimal breaks. All in all, a good workout was had. It being summer and everything, I was pleasantly surprised the court was decently ventilated. No complaints about the quality of the courts and general cleanliness either, though the inclusion of a water fountain would have been greatly appreciated. If I'm ever visiting the area again while also not partaking in some grueling physical event the day after, I'll be back.

Great venue, but the management and customer experience need improvement. Customer engagement…read morehasn't been very impressive, and no one wants to come to play only to deal with double bookings or arguments over court reservations. I also walked in recently to find that there was little to no air circulation, and the AC wasn't turned on, which made the playing environment uncomfortable. A simple booking display showing the reserved courts, times, and player names would go a long way toward preventing confusion and unnecessary conflicts. Clear rules should also be established and consistently enforced. The facility has a lot of potential. With better communication, organization, and attention to the customer experience, it could be a much better place to play.

I recently had my right hip replaced, and today was my first time back to the gym since my surgery!…read more You show your U of MD ID to get in the building itself, and on the 4th floor to the gym....(feel very safe). The weight machines and treadmill are in great shape, and there are new ones as well. The staff at the gym are non judgmental ....all ages, all sizes, they are all smiles and so nice. The locker room is clean and always has fresh towels for the shower. I LOVE this gym...and will be heading back tomorrow!

The gym is really clean and they have classes that are free for students of UMB! I didn't know how…read moreto use some of the work out equipment and one of their staff members, Cole, was super friendly and helpful to me. He was really knowledgeable. Plus, I haven't gotten any creepy vibes from anyone at this gym (which happens at gyms sometimes!) and thats a huge plus for me. I also take power yoga in the evenings when i can from Irene and I highly recommend her class. She will make you feel like you actually worked out and help you improve your different poses. Who knew I was doing downward dog incorrectly? The pool has different hours than the regular gym does, so if you're coming for a swim I'd double check to make sure it's open.

I use to come here as a child. The facility was recently remodeled (within past 5 years). It's…read moreabsolutely beautiful and worth a membership.

Good place for badminton , sometimes the noise level is high but no other place with same level of…read morefacility in NoVA area

Its great to have a dedicated badminton facility in the DMV! Playing in community centers and…read moreindoor basketball courts are good but it gets tough when they close for the holidays, watch in disgust when your shuttlecock hits the ceiling, try and figure out the badminton lines on the floor which criss cross with basketball lines or are asked to leave early because players from other sports get there. So a dedicated badminton court/club definitely helps. I have been going to the new club for the past 2 weeks and it's great- courts, people, management-- all top notch! The only downside for me is that the club is a little far from where I live but playing badminton twice a week in a proper badminton court at a convenient time of the day is all I can ask for now.

The Eppley pool and gym are world class facilities. The pool is just fantastic, with a warmer,…read moreshallower 25m section (my fav) and a cooler, deeper 50m section for real swimmers and diving. The water is the cleanest and nicest I've ever had in a pool - they use a moss system as part of the filtration and to my feel there are fewer chemicals and a much nicer water feel. Except for my pet peeves - expensive parking, the fairly frequent closings for meets, and the very annoying "oops sorry the natatorium is closed today because a few people called out" it would be 5++++ stars. The combination of these really stinks - pay $6.75 for parking only to find the pool is closed. The gym is amazing with dozens of complete weight setups of all types, I can't really imagine a better equipped gym. Basketball, badminton, and lots of other things go on there that I don't know about. I mostly do strength-training and then laps in the pool. The locker rooms are excellent - clean and well equipped. It's a very good deal as an alum

Just as a background my girlfriend is taking 2 online classes over the summer. She was so excited…read moreto go to the gym, however unbeknownst to her, she is required to take an in person class just to get in for free! This is so weird and such a bad policy. I hope you guys reconsider to give online students access to the facilities. You guys are preventing students from getting the exercise they need. :(

Amazing facility! Anyone complaining about it or has less than a 4 star review should really…read morere-evaluate what they like and dislike as this place is a blessing to have in the United States. It's clean, big, well li & Top class Bola machines are available. I first got to come to this place almost 8-10 years ago and loved it ever since. The owner is nice. Now he has a caretaker who is just as pleasant to deal with. During the off season, this place is busy from morning to night.

I took my son on a rainy day. We played a little baseball and cricket. The owners were terrific by…read moreshowing my son how to play and were super encouraging. They really have a passion for cricket! We were happy to learn and also play ball in a clean and fun atmosphere. Recommend for kids and adults!

Just a few picks of the TRX room. See my other review for full deals. But for the 85 characters…read morethis place is great

I been a member of Columbia Gym for almost 5 months and so far I am pleased with my experience…read morehere. The amenities are great. They have clean towels throughout the facility. They have private showers rooms just in case you need your space like I do because usually I get ready for work at the gym. There is free coffee if you need a boost before working out. There are plenty of lockers available to secure your belongings. The equipment is well maintained and clean. I strongly recommend this gym if you're looking for one.

There's only ONE review for Camp Letts?? How can that be???…read more Okay, a little bit of background, here: I have been going to Camp Letts for over forty years (coincidentally, my age is a little over forty years). For once, I'm gonna have to write a relatively irony-free Yelp review. Letts is a YMCA mixed-use facility situated in a wooded peninsula, on the Rhode river (which feeds right into the Bay). That means you drive a mile and a half down a beautiful forest road to get there, and at the end you're surrounded on three sides by the tidewater shoreline of the Bay. Mixed-use means there's a variety of reasons you might show up there. Mostly, it's: - a summer camp. Woo hoo, summer camp! - a conference center (church/synagogue groups, and retreats for local businesses) - a special events venue (weddings, bar mitzvahs, etc.) - a family camp. They hold this every Memorial and Labor Day weekend. In my years there, I've experienced all of these facets of Camp: I went there as a summer camper, have been on a religious retreat there when I was a kid, saw my sister get Bat Mitzvahed there, and perhaps most importantly (for me), gone for family camp every year since I was a wee babe. It's great for all these events. Why five stars? Because there's something here for everybody. That means for every purpose you might need (Getting married? check. Sending a kid to summer camp? check), as well as the range of activities, and the range WITHIN those activities. For example, the waterfront is a big part of what make Camp great - but not everybody feels like sailing or water skiing. No problem - you can also just hop in a canoe, and paddle your way around the coves and islands of the river. The staff is professional, and they make sure you're experience is as good as possible. The food is taken care of by their excellent staff. Accommodations are mostly in cabins, which are relatively gussied-up (carpeting, bathrooms, and electricity); there is also the econolodge-like Letts Lodge, "rustic" cabins (no interior bathrooms or carpeting), and yurts. But really, I'm gonna push for Family Camp, here. Twice a year, you can get away for a weekend, to a place where - like Cheers - everybody knows your name. It's relaxing, there's all kinds of activities - from nature walks and tennis to sailing and archery. You can even just relax on a rocking chair overlooking the water and read or knit. I've been going here forever, and hope I'm always able to. I fly back east from California every year, just to grab a weekend here. It's a big part of growing up for me and for many others. You can't do better than going to Camp.

Camp Letts is a seriously gorgeous summer camp on a peninsula that juts out into the Chesapeake Bay…read moreand Rhode River. There is precious little on the internets about Camp Letts as a wedding venue, so I'm going to try and be comprehensive here. I got engaged around the same time as my brother - he's getting married at the Four Seasons. We chose Camp Letts, or "the Four Seasons of summer camps" as one guest called it. Availability - Because it is a functioning summer camp, there aren't too many summer Saturdays available for weddings (and Memorial and Labor Day weekends are booked for camp retreat events each year). I think they only did 14 total weddings all of last year. If you are doing a fall or spring wedding, you have a good shot at snagging a Saturday. We were lucky to get a June Saturday, right before the campers arrived. Staff - The original event planner was (thankfully) replaced by Trev Dalton, who was a dream to work with. He was a Grade-A professional, and responsive to all my e-mails and calls. And there were many. The camp is a camp before it is a wedding venue, and my folks wanted to do a lot of "sprucing up" around where the outdoor ceremony would be. The camp staff welcomed this, and the lawn and boathouse looked fantastic on the day. Everyone was very helpful on the day, and even provided a little golf cart to get some photos in some of the hidden gems of around the camp for pics. We could cruise around without wasting too much time/getting dirty/sweaty en route. Catering - If you book the camp for your wedding, you sign on to have Chef Betsy (the camp chef) make the food. I was scared about this because I was already in love with the venue when I learned about the exclusive catering, but she DELIVERED. We had crab cakes, prime rib, a summer veggie pasta, and some simple sides of roasted potatoes and roasted vegetables. I'm telling you as a crab cake snob, the crab cakes were to.die.for. Compliments from the guests abounded. Do not be afraid of the catering. Determine what you want and ask for a tasting. They try to combine tastings with other couples (again, it is a non-profit and not a typical wedding venue, so funds are limited for lots of tastings). Rentals - The catering at the camp only includes table set-up, food and bussing of tables, so you do have to rent linens, glassware, etc. A day-of wedding coordinator is pretty key, unless you have friends/family members that are game to set the tables and you want to put them to work. I'd recommend a coordinator that can make sure all of your gifts and items you own get into the right cars, so that all of your guests can enjoy drinking and dancing! Bartenders - You will have to hire a bartender(s) and get a one-day liquor license. You can order booze and have it delivered, and the bonus is that most liquor stores will take back any unopened bottles for a full refund. Grounds - So pretty so pretty! We had an outdoor ceremony on the water, flanked by trees and sailboats. The reception was in the dining hall, which is a lodge-type buidling with high rafters and a giant fireplace. We fit 200 guests with a dance floor. Another bride had a few more guests and did the dancefloor outside under a tent (another option). The boathouse is available to rent for an extra $500, and makes a decent place to get ready with your bmaids, though it isn't the most picturesque on the inside. We did our "first look" on the pier outside, and I can't wait to see those photos. Overall, the experience of having our wedding at Camp Letts was five stars. The look and feel of the wedding was the cheerful, natural, fun vibe that we hoped for because of the great venue. It was truly the best day of my life!