Love everything about this place. Great active community, diverse routes, friendly and supportive…read morestaff, good programming.

Although this is not my home gym, I am a First Ascent member and come here pretty regularly to…read moreclimb with my sibling. This is probably my favorite location they have due to the variety of climbing walls they have for bouldering, generally less busy than the bigger block 37 location, and also a great weight room section. Parking can be a bit tricky and would make sure to read all signs around the neighborhood to make sure you're not getting a ticket. One thing that I really appreciate is that they really take feedback into account. For example, I had requested a trap-bar for the weight room at this location and my home gym. After a couple months, I saw it was part of the most recent round of gym equipment they ordered. Additionally, I appreciate them trying to keep the weight room organized, especially sectioning off an area mainly for stretching/core/non-weight activities. The only critique is more of a personal preference in that I would prefer they rotate and put up new problems sooner. I think they update a section every 6 weeks? I'd probably prefer closer to a month, but that's mostly because I'm impatient and if I can't get a problem in 1-3 sessions, I basically give up working on it and would like something new. Tl;dr: Great bouldering gym in Humboldt Park with a nice weight room. Would recommend!

Great facility open year around BUT CLOSED FOR SCHOOL…read moreHOLIDAYS! Spa and sauna are super nice. The rec app says there is a Pilates reformer but no classes to sign up. Testing to find out if true.

**UIC Swim Classes: A Budget-Friendly Option for Kids**…read more We enrolled in UIC Swim Classes for our 1.5-year-old and found it to be a solid, budget-friendly option. At $22 per session, the classes offer structured swim lessons at a more affordable rate compared to other local options. There is a chill vibe that works great for a 1st learner, but the level of rigor is lower than Goldfish so we switched there once we got off their wait list. Classes are sold in 5 week packages, and reschedules are not typically allowed. The class structure follows a set sequence of exercises. Instructors are friendly, but engagement is inconsistent. While they guide kids through various activities, the level of encouragement and feedback varies, with some instructors mentally checking out after providing initial directions. The UIC facility itself is quite nice - The water is comfortably warm and there are changing areas. Parking is available but paid for a few dollars. Note that your access is restricted to within 15 minutes of class time, so don't go too early. Though there are fewer opportunities for underwater practice and confidence-building dips, the parent/tot classes are primary about getting your kid comfortable in water. Overall, UIC Swim Classes deliver decent value for the price, though parents seeking a more intensive training that will get kids swimming faster may want to explore Goldfish.

I love Ultimate Ninjas! It's my favorite place ever! Coach Gabe is the best because he helps me…read morewhen things feel a little tricky, like the monkey bars. Sometimes I feel like I can't make it all the way across, but he shows me how to swing and tells me not to give up--and then I do it! That makes me feel super strong and proud. My most favorite thing is the warped wall because it makes me feel like a real ninja! I run as fast as I can and try to get all the way up. Even if I don't make it every time, it's still really fun to try again and again. I also like all the obstacles because they're like a big adventure playground. I get to climb, swing, jump, and pretend I'm on a ninja show. Everyone cheers each other on, and it makes me really happy. I always have so much fun and can't wait to go back! Love, Ethan T.

I was invited here for a party and to my surprise such a place was located in Chicago. Plenty of…read morefree parking and once you sign a waiver you are able to climb, jump and play like you are a ninja. There are two divided sections, first section you learn the simple obstacles like climbing and hanging. The second section has the wall you can run on and more complex items. There is always someone who works there to show you how each section is used. There are smaller rooms for parties where they order pizza to enjoy after all the events. Overall, I enjoyed myself and now first hand, I can say I am no ninja.

I've been a member here now for a few months (and a climber for 20 years) and so feel like I am now…read morefamiliar enough with my home gym to fairly review it. My favorite things about this gym: - Creative setting in the shorter walled section so you feel more comfortable trying new moves without the fear of falling too far - The layout with open sweeping views and plenty of light - The arch - tons of cool practice with overhangs and traverses - Bike parking inside! - Big area with mats upstairs to do warm-up and warm-down stretches Areas this gym could improve: - Cleaner holds! Not just Uptown - all of the locations. They're so greasy that it automatically adds a grade to any problem, and not in a fun way. - For lower-rated climbs, setting routes that aren't just jug ladders. It is possible to make beginner climbs fun and challenging in a puzzly way, but Uptown doesn't do that. It's all jugs. - More community events, and the community events that exist should be free to members. If I'm a member I shouldn't also be paying to go to sound baths or take fitness classes and participate in citizens' competitions. I've never been a member of a gym that charges its members for ANY events. There are free events at FA, but they're essentially just meetups. Anything with more to offer carries a charge.

Increasingly unsafe. Kids under 8 running around the weight room. People parking infants under…read moresquat racks in their stroller no joke. Idk how they have a good insurance policy.

I have only walked the park. There is a hot dog stand outside that's pretty busy. Nice grounds.read more

Great place for family, tons of classes to offer, the pool is clean and enjoyable, staff is a…read morelittle uptight, except the person at the reception, he was amazing and very nice, but overall the place is awesome to spend time with family

Solid spot. Front desk is pretty chill. It's a really good top roping gym, just wish there was a…read morebigger bouldering

This is my favorite movement gym. I'm so jealous Chicago has this vs the gyms I have where I live…read more I love how many routes there are and how tall they are. Nice staff, clean, great hours. It was really quiet and open when I went on a Monday. I didn't take any classes but it looked like they had a full schedule again of yoga and HIIT

Great place! Went here for a Yelp Elite event Pickleball. First time playing pickleball yet it was…read morefun and for all sorts of experience. Learned more about pickleball through training lessons. The event was great with many people and food plus some free merch. The sports complex is really great and spacious. Easy to get to via the CTA. Staff were great too at the complex and the Yelp staff.

This was my first time playing pickleball, and our coach Steven was the perfect teacher! He was…read morepatient, informative, and engaging for all skill levels. He had the largest group of the Yelp Elite event and everyone was able to learn the various skills and techniques for the game. All of the staff at Sport House were so kind and welcoming to us. I've already signed up for lessons to continue playing pickleball. All equipment is provided, so we just brought ourself and enjoyed the Portillo's!

Multiple floors of climbing! We went to the Lincoln Park location on the same day, so we didn't get…read moreto climb too much here but wanted to see this one too. Only boulders here but so many routes with the great view of the wrigleyville stadium sign!

My fiancé and joined movement for the summer membership months and enjoyed our time there. The…read morestaff was very friendly, facility was always clean, and the rock walls were always updated to new and challenging climbs. We had some trouble regarding the membership as we thought it was just the summer months but it continued on past it and we were charged for a few months with inaction. The support teams were able to help review and solve our issue for us and it was a big relief off our shoulders.