The pool is always either closed for repairs or staffing issues or is closed due to a group rental.read more

Great gym which is not crowded. Excellent classes. Super accommodating staff. Easy to park.read more

Union project is awesome! Super large studio and very friendly and inclusive staff/community. I've…read moretaken two 10-week beginner/intermediate class sessions here already. I would recommend following their Instagram or sign up for their email newsletters to get first notification of when enrollments start. I've learned so much so far - especially with Mac as our teacher Honestly such a fun studio, I look forward to coming here after work all the time. :)

I am taking another class here, so I feel like I should update again. I haven't been back to open…read morestudio, but the place seems more inviting now than it was before. I haven't seen any issues with the amount of clay that is available, and my teacher has been more than willing to mix up what I need. Edit 4/22/2014 I went to open studio this weekend. The monitor was super helpful, but there was no space to do anything and my stuff was moved multiple times by co-op members... I understand that there is a show next weekend, but maybe open studio time should be geared more toward accommodating the people that are paying to be there and less on the co-op members pushing you out of the way to get their stuff done on time... I hate to say this, 1. because I know I will go back there and I really do not mean to offend anyone... I am just giving my opinion and 2. because all of the classes I have taken there have been amazing. However, I keep having not great experiences at open studio. That being said, I have had some open studio's that were great... but not nearly as many as were bad.

I am kicking myself because this last weekend was my most recent visit to this place in maybe 12…read moreyears. Why did I not return more often!?!? Anyways, the visit was filled with visual wonders for the mind and soul. Each piece was truly unique and remarkable in so many ways. Most disciplines of art were represented with shining examples of each. The current exhibition features several highly skilled local Pittsburgh artists. The gallery features art, but also sometimes hosts music shows, which I was happy to be a part of in the past. You will get a plethora of information from the owner if you inquire about the works, artists, or anything and everything. If you love creative works and you are in the Pittsburgh area you have got to go to this marvelous gallery!

Wonderful community center, gallery, and event center. I attended a poetry reading here, but they…read morealso host community events, classes, summer camps, and art exhibitions. The center is named after Irma Freeman, a painter born in Germany but later emigrated to the United States due to the increasing Nazi threat. Her paintings are vibrant splashes of color and light that dazzle the viewer. Whether you attend a Yoga or art class here, it's an inviting and welcoming space that will expand your horizons and encourage your creativity.

This place is amazing They have so many cool colonies in…read morethis building and they definitely Have a really cool vibe going Especially boot up PGH these guys were awesome

A helpful and inspiring collective! Great venue space - blank canvas for all our ideas.read more

Recently visited The Dragon's Den and had so much fun! We're adults and worried it was just for…read morekids, but it wasn't--climbing, swinging, and ziplining through a historic church was incredible! It's the only place like it in the world. Our instructor Unique was so supportive and made the instructions fun and easy to follow, for all ages in the group. Such a "unique" and exciting experience!

I went with my husband and 5-year old daughter and we all had a great time. The staff is very…read moreknowledgeable and helpful and the setting is pretty cool (inside an old church).

I wish I had more time to browse the bookstore here. It looked like a lot of the titles reflected…read morediverse, underrepresented voices you wouldn't expect to find in a commercial bookstore. It's part of a literary nonprofit called City of Asylum, and when I visited, it looked like they were setting up for a reading. There's an Italian restaurant with an appetizing menu in the adjacent space (Cucina Alfabeto) and apparently a row of uniquely designed homes on Sampsonia Way, so you could easily spend a leisurely afternoon here. I just may have to do that next time I'm back in Pittsburgh. RELATED - Exploring Pittsburgh? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/srPL1WeNJ-

Was only there for the food but that and the folks there were lovely…read more So, that's an endorsement.

This was my very first time inside of the center. I attended a book/author conference, and found…read morethe space to be accommodating for a decent size event. You can rent the facility completely and have 2 different areas. For example, one for event and the other you can use for dining. It's located in the Hill District and has served as a recreational and meeting space for decades.

I'm going to be honest, I had no idea that this place existed. The only reason I ended up here was…read morebecause my coworker was having a surprise birthday party for his mother. Not knowing my way around this neighborhood I was surprised by this asset hidden in plain sight. This is a place that every neighborhood could use and should have. It is a multiuse facility that could be used for anything from birthday parties to conferences. Ample space can be found inside with amenities you can use if need be. The inside is interestingly decorated. There is art everywhere. Talk about being a cultural gathering place, which this place is. Pictures hang just about everywhere, whether they are paintings or photographs. I have to say that if you wanted to escape the room you are in you could definitely distract yourself with all that is in here. Parking is available inside the fenced area or on the street. I suggest trying the street as the parking lot is a bit cramped at the moment, but a good thing to have. As for the name of the place, it is a fitting memorial to a young man that met a tragic end.

After a very long week my wife set us up to safely relieve some huge tension…read more The owner greeted us and helped us with our armor and shared how he started such a different business. What an unbelievable experience... turned on some music and smashed anything and everything - BEST WIFEY MOVE ON YHE PLANET!!! Great experience!!!

The only thing bad I can say about this place is it was a little difficult to find. I'd recommend…read morecoming when it's still daylight out for your first time. The entrance to the space is down a somewhat steep driveway situation in the back of an establish business. Not sure how well lit their parking lot would be at night and you may feel a little nervous until you get inside. The interior is a much larger space than I thought it looked from the exterior. I believe there are two break rooms so you could be breaking next door to another group at the same time. It's partitioned very well so you shouldn't see their debris flying into your space but you will likely hear their "rage" (laughter and breaking). The owner was super nice and a great conversationalist. She provided us a music genre of our choice in our room and an extra bonus box of beer bottles. She also provided us with gloves and a face shield for safety. My reservation was for a whole hour but smashing 3 boxes of items and chatting with the owner might have only taken us 25 mins. She offered us more smashables for very reasonable prices but as middle aged adults we assumed our throwing arms might be sore in the a.m. It was so fun and we laughed a lot together. Great short little date. I brought home a Santa tea cup as a souvenir from our box. Didn't have the heart to smash him and his reindeers. Overall, GREAT experience. I wish this business well. You can purchase a souvenir shirt also!

Great staff. Wonderful facility. An asset to the community…read more We are lucky to have an organization like the JCC in our neighborhood. From preschool and summer camps to resources for seniors to the gym and pool the JCC is an inclusive place for everyone. I primarily use the JCC for the gym and the pool (both of which are great), but our family also utilizes the summer day camp for our kiddo (which he LOVES).

I'm deaf. I love water aerobic. I'm Jewish There's a lady there think Jewish people are dirty…read moreyet she swims there. She does not like me Because I'm Jewish. She has been there for a lonnng time made friends herself telling people lies about me. She even insulted me that I'm too slkinny. She got two of her friends who snuck up to me splashed water on me continuously. The instructor Mary didn't do anything to protect me. i left. Kathy loves to gossip talks thru out the class. Geeez I do miss this place big time but I get no help