There is something about this school that makes me feel comfortable and welcomed. My daughter…read moreattended during the summer here for 2 years until she aged out if the program. I love the SproutAbout app. I do work for this company; however, there have been other schools that I was not comfortable leaving my child. This school is not that one!! The teachers made lasting impressions on her and still stay in contact/ ask about her. I love the Portsmouth location. It truly passes the vibe check. Check them out!

My son (8) and I have been students at Tidewater Jiu Jitsu for about three years. As an older…read morepractitioner, I appreciate Tyler's ability to teach across a wide range of capabilities. If you come in and want to go hard there are options. If you come in and want to "flow" and work moves someone is always willing to work with you. The kids' classes are well structured and, again, Tyler does a great job of teaching across varying degrees of skills. The atmosphere is always welcoming and I highly recommend this establishment whether you are new to BJJ or have been practicing for a while.

Kids class is amazing. You can tell Coach Tyler absolutely loves what he does. Respect, routines,…read morecharacter building, and fun.

I recently stumbled upon this quaint little neighborhood park in the Larchmount neighborhood of…read moreNorfolk. I have now enjoyed lunch with the kids a few times now and have really fallen in love with it's beauty. The description has this as a Dog Park, but it is not. However, it is a dog friendly park if the pooch is on a leash. The park is located directly behind ODU's Foreman Field and among small 1950-1960's residential homes. The current space has been utilized for a recreation area for a number of years, but the park as it exist today with it's playground equipment is around 10 years old. The entire area is shady which is a parents dream. Parking is off street only. I consider the area to be completely safe. The grounds are enclosed with an attractive black aluminum fence. A short run to the back is a tall wooden privacy fence. There are two gates with both having child safety locks. Bottom line is this is a secure play are for small children with great visual lines of sight to watch the kids enjoying themselves. I found the park spotless and grassy portion well manicured on my times visiting. There is a single trash can which is maintained by the city of Norfolk. Let's talk equipment, because it's cool. The central playground is a pirate ship. The second one has a slide and curly pole. There are also two sets of swings and one is for a toddler. I would consider the top age range for the playground to be 10-12. The ground cover around the equipment is mulch. A huge shaded grassy area for recreation is to the back. I consider this one of the best things about the park. There are some limitations to the park that anyone visiting should be aware of. However, keep in perspective this is a small neighborhood park. Only a few benches and a few tables are available to families. There is enough room for a small shelter and grills, but they do not have them. Also absent is a restroom facility and water fountain. So don't forget to bring something for the little ones to keep hydrated. I usually would not give a park a four without upgraded items like shelter and restrooms. This property is in another class with it being a neighborhood park in my opinion. I am sure this property is such a treasure for the neighborhood. I just could not help but fall in love with Bluestone Park when I first laid eyes on it and I think you will agree.

This park has no paved walkways, no picnic shelters or grills. It has a couple of benches, one…read moretable and the playground. The rest of the area is open space and wooded areas.

The coaches here are excellent - knowledgeable and good at conveying information. So far, I've…read moretried the Muay Thai, bag class, strength and conditioning, and MMA wrestling classes. All of which are fun while maintaining a good intensity, and there are plenty of women to train with. Everyone I've met have good vibes which also makes training great.

Muay Thai class was so awesome! There is strength and conditioning class as well! I had such a…read morewonderful training!

JWFNS truely care about their clients and patients. Walking in the door, you are instantly greeted…read morewith a welcome welcome. Experts in their field, the staff offer much more than guidance but a person that truly wants to see you reach your goals.

JWFNS goes above and beyond in client care and customer service! The attention to detail is…read morespectacular from the basket of apples at the front desk to spotless gym floor. The facilities at JWFNS are top notch! The personal trainers and dietitians are some of the best in the field and have empathic personalities that will click with any walk of life.

Pembroke Meadows Recreation Center offers a Members Only 25 meters outdoor swimming pool that is…read morenicely maintained. There are additional amenities, such as basketball courts, kiddie pool.& much more. The Pool is open seasonally and is closed on Tuesdays. Built in 1970 the non profit is run by a Pool Board and Volunteers. Neighborhood & Member events are varied and plentiful. Memberships are available at the Individual, Couple and Family Rates with Guest Passes available for purchase by members. There is a Senior Discount. The location is in the Pembroke Meadows neighborhood off Independence Boulevard. Before the Bayside Recreation Center was built it was the swimming choice for many residents of Bayside with children and teens. Parents spent hours t by the pool even though it was well staffed with lifeguards. It was a great place for kids to swim and socialize with their friends. It was fun for parents to meet and socialize on the pool deck, Pembroke Meadows Marlins is the swim team for the Center. It's a great way for kids to learn swim competition and develop their skills in the different strokes. Swim meets were held early in the morning on weekends. The pool is closed during this time. My son developed excellent swim skills during the time period when he was young and we were members. The early morning swim meet times were tough though for this night owl. :) It's hard for many Bayside residents to envision a time before the Bayside Rec Center was built. Pembroke Meadows filled the swimming void during that time. Last year I was watching my son and grandson swimming from the bleachers at the pool. I met a man who was waiting for his Grandson to finish swim team practice. I told him my son had been on the swim team at Pembroke Meadows. He said that his was also. Time had passed. Generations had changed. The kids that swam at Pembroke Meadows then now have children of their own. Thank you Pembroke Meadows Pool & Swim Team for the years of fun. A special thanks go out for the skills my son learned on the swim team. He has passed them on to his son.

The PMRC was clearly the place to be today. I could not believe it was not busy, but have said…read morebefore it never seems that busy, even on weekends. I did learn today that the facility will be open for selected weekends in September. This will be dependent on temps and precip that day. So, with a good warm September members can enjoy an extra month of fun by the pool.

Wonderful spot for families limited parking it's in a neighborhood however there is a full…read moreplayground a rec center that hosts, different activities and plenty of rocks to fish off of the water is shallow and the beach is Sandy. There's a grill available for cooking out.

Such a personal, amazing experience in this hidden gem. All the instructors are so inclusive,…read morewelcoming, and supportive here. The classes are appropriately challenging and engaging, all offering different modifications for any level(athlete to injured). Additionally, the studio is very affordable with great client deals! Jennifer encouraged me to keep pursuing my teaching journey and blessed me with the opportunity to get my practice teaching hours here, in which I learned so much and developed great relationships with clients and instructors.

I love this studio. I have been doing privates with Jennifer R ( owner). So knowledgeable,…read morefriendly, and experienced. I highly recommend this studio if you want people who actually know Pilates and have been doing it and teaching for years.