I was truly looking forward to spending time here ... as soon as we stepped in, I felt…read moredisappointment come over me just by seeing the size of the space.. first impression was I assumed it was larger. I tried to push through but was then checkin in by the horrible staff member who didnt end smile. Didnt even tell me the total when paying for my two children = $23 + $18 = $41 nor have a receipt. I was told it would be emailed, but never got that either. The cost came with an open room with worn down items, broken toys, no coffee station (even though there is a sign), and not even a stocked bathroom. Toys were bent, old, overly used and wearing off. Even the bins from IKEA were falling apart.. IKEA items should be easily replaced as they are cheap. The facilities was worn down as well, paint chipped or peels off on seating area and slides. Mural is still nice. The "cafe" area seating was pushed to the wall, not allowing a place to sit while the worker was putting streamers on a board for the private room. There is no water fountain to refill your water bottle. Again, advertised coffee and tea.. when asked was told "nothing, you can go to starbucks" as I pointed to the sign the worker said "OH"! I had to give the front desk girl broken items and she left in the lobby area!! I can see her just putting them back in after we leave in order not to deal with it. As a representative of the space, she was horribly spaced out with a negative demeanor as if she hates her job. Private room for classes and parties is cute... I believe this is where their energy goes to. I can see it good for a 1 year bday party. Ages 2 and over for open play with bore out fast. I reflect constently on how truly disappointing it was!!

I babysit a darling 2 year old boy in the neighborhood. A few weeks ago I had the lucky task of…read moretaking him to music class at Play. Right inside the door there's a stroller parking area, which was quite crowded but we made it work. The class was full of moms, dads, other nannies, and tons of kiddos mostly ages 1.5-4. The music teacher was really charming with the kids, had lots of songs prepared, and boxes of instruments with easy rhythm games, and ways to get adults involved as well. We had a blast! There's a fairly large playroom outside of the classroom that has soft jungle gym toys, a big wooden play kitchen, lots of pretend food, balls, a huge safe space to play. I also noticed lots of cleaner nearby, which was a relief, I bet a place like that gets a lot of germs real quick. The parents of my little charge told me that I can always take him there, especially on a rainy day, its only $10 for the whole day.

I can't recommend Anchor Aquarium enough. It's clear they genuinely care about the animals and not…read morejust getting business. They're super helpful about meeting your aquatic needs within whatever budget you have. Noel does incredible work and takes real pride in it. My tank went from being neglected by the last service to looking fabulous. If you want people who actually know what they're doing and care, go with Anchor. Two thumbs up!

Noel the owner of the company , we spoke on the phone and he offered all the help I will ever need…read more Very friendly and willing to help with any aquarium issuesI may need one day. He is official on my Iphone. Thanks Noel

Came here for a birthday party for 3/4 year olds. If you're not familiar with the area this area…read morehas a lot of restaurants and night life so it's a bit odd for a kids play yard. When you enter there's a spot to place your shoes which is like a shoe display area which is a bit different and kind of cool. You have to check in at the front desk before they unlock the gate to allow you in. There's a bathroom to your left then another bathroom located on the other side of the under 18 month play area. They have a lot are rideable cars for the kids. The set up is pretty cool too it's like a large tree house. There's also a water area, a make believe grocery store and the 18 month and younger play area. Something for all the kids up to age 6. The back right is the area where they serve food which is equiped with a soda machine. My friend told me all the food was cateredby twinkle. Pizza and pasta was good. Wings were ok. Fruit platter was good especially for the kids and the fries were soggy but my 1 year old didn't mind. The cake was chocolate and vanilla. I had the chocolate which was really moist and not too sweet. Party experience here was really great and it was from 5 to 8 so it was nice we had the entire area to ourselves.

I have been to Twinkle Playspace many times…read more I have gone as a guest to birthday parties, I've celebrated my daughter's birthday there, and I have also been to some of their holiday/special events. My kids were 0-6 and they loved it. The location is clean, well organized and the staff are very friendly. All guests must leave their shoes in the front and also their strollers. They have a couple of seats around for those who want to sit, but not many. There is a small upstairs area next to the entrance with more tables and chairs for anyone who wants to sit or eat a snack. Not sure if they provide free water for all guests or if it's just for birthdays, but they have water bottles and also sell snacks in the front desk & also they have a small section to buy toys. The area is spacious and kids can do many activities. I recommend this place for birthdays or play dates.

I took a couple of classes hear and had a great time! The instructors has easier breakdowns if a…read morecertain move is too difficult, and won't push u if you are feeling too scared to do certain things but will inform you that it's not that you can't do certain obstacles, it's your brains safety mode being on, which helps me to try to get past that. Have had a really good workout and learned a couple of techniques I feel will help me run away from danger if ever in need:) Also the place looks really cool and colorful they have many types of classes you can take, parcour, free running, bars, aerial yoga etc. Always so cool seeing people do their own thing and perfect their art

We had our son's 8th birthday party at Brooklyn Zoo! What a great time for all of our guests! From…read morethe quick ability to book online to the seamless, stress-free experience of the day. They were flexible in assisting in any way they could. The coaches were awesome, as they created fun games and obstacles for the kids! We appreciated the attentiveness to our son's special day! The space was private and second floor was a beautiful space! Would highly recommend!

My 6 year old's birthday celebration was great! The facility is super clean, the kids were work out…read morefrom all the fun and the staff did everything so my stress was zero. Perfection. If you want to actually enjoy your child's birthday party instead of doing all the work, , highly recommend. Thank you

This place very unprofessional & unorganized. I paid money…read morefor my daughter's party, I have been planning her party with these people for 2 months.2 days before the party, they told me they can't do the time I asked for. They told me they can't do that time due to someone else asking for that time ... I asked 2 months ago. PLEASE DON'T BOOK IF YOU WANT TO HAVE A PARTY HERE THEY WILL DEFINITELY SPOIL YOUR FUN! Bullshit ass place

In the summer, I am all about the great McCarren pool (please, can we bring back Lap Swim?). But in…read morerecent months, I've really been trying to get to the gym. I mean to take advantage of the classes offered at the center, and I will--but so far I've mostly been using the exercise equipment (particularly one stationary bike, which apparently is also the favorite of one other gym user--we met and bonded over this at one point : ) ). The gym is low-key and welcoming. Shout out especially to Ashley, at the front desk, who is friendly and kind and who helps me check in quickly when I arrive late in the day (which is often, due to my work schedule). An affordable, solid gym and a great community resource, with programs for people of all ages.

Been coming here for a number of years now way to many to count lol . I've been to regular gyms in…read morethe area such a crunch and I still come back here , due to the friendly staff and exercise equipment. Yes the space can be a bit small but if you know what your doing you will find the tools you need to get a great work out in . They also have some awesome programs and activities for kids and seniors .

The Aquajeux delightful mister stand inside of the kiddie track is a must!!!!!!!…read moreClean, safe, great little exercise park near Domino. Practice wall for tennis, gym for isometric, bball court, and fun kids gym all here!!

These days it is very difficult to find a public restroom. That's why this one was such a score…read more What's more this park is sort of out of the way. Do you know what that means? 5 star cleanliness and a full supply of toilet paper. Sure if you have kids you will also enjoy this park for the jungle gyms. And since there's less foot traffic a *safe* experience during these covid times. Have fun dropping off the kids!

Winter in NYC with a kid is no joke. Before becoming a parent, my main goal on freezing weekends…read morewas staying cozy. Now? It's finding places where my child can actually burn energy when outdoor playgrounds are basically off-limits. Enter Space Club, the solution to this problem. From the moment you walk in, you can tell this place was thoughtfully designed with both kids and parents in mind--exactly as they describe on their website. Getting tickets at the door was easy, with no wait: you just provide the phone number associated with your account, and that's it! I really appreciated that tickets aren't strictly timed: you can drop in anytime that day, which takes a lot of pressure off planning. The socks-only policy and large shoe-off area also immediately set the tone for cleanliness (and yes, my white socks stayed white). There are tons of well-padded play areas, obstacle courses, sensory rooms, and quiet corners[1]. Also, unique to this location, a bounce house. Unlike many indoor play gyms, this place is actually enjoyable for adults too. The café offers smoothies, coffee, and snacks[2], and you can bring your own food/drinks. Parking right outside is a rare bonus for Greenpoint. One small downside: despite clear signs saying no food or drinks in the play areas, I saw several parents bringing large coffee drinks (even into the bouncy castle). Not Space Club's fault (in fact, I saw staff members going to some of these parents to ask them to bring their drinks outside the pay areas), but I do wish this rule were enforced more consistently. The temperature runs a bit cooler than at their Fort Greene location, perhaps due to the fact that this is one single, large, floor. While it wasn't uncomfortable at first, I did start to feel chilly after being there for about three hours. Overall, it's clean, well-run, and totally worth it. We'll definitely be back. ------------------------------- [1] Especially great for kids who need a calmer, sensory-friendly environment. [2] Note the no-nuts policy.

Had a birthday party here . Kids had a blast ! You get a…read moreroom and everything else is up to you . They'll help you bring everything up [no elevator] and they'll help clean up the room but you have clear everything up that you're taking by the end of the party . I wish they gave a little more time in between parties but they do give a lot of time to play which is awesome . They have the best smoothies . I had a great iced latte and great matcha ! Would deff do it again

Had a lot of fun celebrating a special occasion here, the space is very well maintained and…read moreorganized. Shoutout to Jose at the front desk who was super welcoming and helpful, and made it a great experience overall!

Where do I start? This place was SO much fun! It's definitely not for the faint of heart, believe…read moreme, it takes a lot to engage in laser tag so please dress comfy and be sure to check on how you're feeling before engaging. Aside from that, the experience was worth it. Mini bowling: omg this is such a cute concept and highly recommended for a date. Food and beverage: ummm, I didn't see much food items to indulge in so please be sure to eat before or when you leave. Drinks, they did have a cute menu filled with mixed drinks, beers, and hard seltzer. Overall, I had a blast and I would recommend this to anyone! It was cost-affordable for the adult night game pass as it cost less than $50 for 2 people. Book online and go have some fun!

I could never thank Jo and Jenna enough for their care, expertise, and wisdom, and for enabling me…read moreto have the home birth of my dreams, and I don't know anyone who is more competent and talented at their work than the Nettle team. They made great recommendations for me when we passed 40 weeks, then 41 weeks, with still no sign of the baby coming. During labor, which was surprising and fast, Jo stayed calm and grounded as she unwrapped the cord around the baby's neck and gave her immediate care she needed to take her first breaths. It might have been a terrifying situation for others, but Jo handled it with unreal expertise. I also had a difficult first few weeks postpartum, and I was deeply held and supported by both Jo and Jenna. I am so grateful that I chose Nettle. I truly believe that my birth experience would have been much worse had I worked with any provider besides Nettle.

Nettle came to us from a trusted recommendation and we have already passed it along to everyone we…read moreknow starting their birthing journey. We are forever grateful for Jo and Jenna's thoughtful and enthusiastic care and support. Every visit, phone call, text, etc was always particular and intimate to our own story while being backed by informed, professional advice and conversation. From billing support to postpartum visits in their new gorgeous office, Nettle made this process easy in a medical landscape that can often be so opaque and overwhelming. As a sporadic doula, I'm lucky enough to have been present at several births and they offer a level of care that I didn't know existed. We were fortunate to have an incredible home birth in our barely one bedroom apartment and throughout felt supported but empowered, nurtured but independent. From the first meeting we knew it was the only way, and they were there for us every step. Both pre and post natal care (not to mention labor and birth support) were approached with attentiveness, warmth, and joyful tenderness. I've carried their philosophy with me into parenthood and find myself asking WW(Jo/Jenna)D for decisions beyond the health of our baby girl and myself. Their sage advice and general outlook on all things birthing and beyond offer a lovely bedrock for this new phase. Briefly, we cannot recommend them highly enough. We love you Jo and Jenna and the whole Nettle crew!