I got my SSI Open water certification several years ago with Mike Crocker at H20 in Memphis. It was…read morea life changing experience, something I had always wanted to do. We had classes at his shop, an easy to understand book study, and pool sessions that prepared me to be successful in the lake to complete my certification. Throughout the classes and instruction, Mike was very knowledgeable and patient. I loved learning how to be a safe diver. While I lived in Memphis I got my Advanced Open Water certification with Mike's instruction and I went on two cool dive trips with Mike and H20 divers. We went to Cozumel and Curacao ( for a week each trip.) I had a blast and felt very confident as a new diver. I highly recommend H20 for all your diving needs.,I bought all of my equipment from Mike and he services it for me Highly recommend H20! 5 stars for sure.

I took my open water scuba class with Mike. Did my check out in vortex springs Florida. I had a…read morewonderful time. Everything was smooth and easy. Mike was very patient with all of us. I since have been to Heber Springs with Mike and other groups. I also had the pleasure of going to Madison Alabama and diving at Rock Divers with Mike and a class. Enjoyed it so much I took my advance open water class there as well. I highly recommend H20 of Memphis for all your scuba needs. Thanks Mike!!!

Summer is here and if you're looking to try something new and adventurous, EJ's Diving Adventures…read moreis a great place to start! Scuba diving is not something that's been on my bucket list forever, and if I'm being honest, not something I thought I would enjoy...but I do! A lot. I'm really thankful I got talked into taking the classes and getting PADI certified. I mean, what girl doesn't want to be a mermaid? The classes met once a week for 5 weeks. After the classroom studies and tests, it's time practice in a pool under the supervision of certified instructors for another 5 modules. The final open water dive certification is in Pelham, Alabama at Blue Water Park. They plan it as a weekend trip and it's a fun time as a group! The instructors have been diving almost my entire life, and one is a retired teacher, so she's very patient and will definitely give you one on one time if needed. I needed it and got it from both of them. The classes are $450 per person. If you're already certified, they sell diving equipment and give refresher courses.

Dedicated team to the ensure your safety and enjoy the beautiful world underwater. The team makes…read moreyou feel like family!!

Aside from Society (pay per sesh) or Raleigh out near Bartlett, this is easily my favorite free,…read moreall inclusive and dog-friendly spot! It's very safe as security patrols near the parks neighborhood campus. There's enough variation and different sized bowls for all levels. Three benches and shady spots are off to the sides. The people are always usually very friendly (some are shy!) stay safe and skate at your own risk -- ALL skates are doable at this park, personal preference is yours!

The park - which is the only free, public skate park in Memphis - has been in the works since…read more2006. It's not huge, but there are two big bowls, plenty of ramps and rails, stairs and a snake run. There's plenty for skaters of all levels in the $500,000 park. Some bowls are deep, some ramps are steep, but there are lots of easier sections for beginners. If you're not into skating, there are plenty of benches perfect for watching. The park is open to all ages, but skaters play at their own risk. Protective gear is recommended for adults, and kids under the age of 12 are required to wear protective gear (knee pads, elbow pads and a helmet) and be accompanied by an adult. The park isn't just for skateboarders. Roller skates, inline skates and bicycles are welcome at the park (Monday is the park's designated bike day). The skate park is located at Tobey Park, behind the Board of Education (at Central and Hollywood). It's free and open from 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. in the fall and winter and from 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. during the spring and summer.

I am obviously a huge Tiger fan, just look at my profile pic. However, my enthusiasm for our…read morebasketball program has been waning in recent years. Coach Pastner has had some of the best talent the U of M has seen in recent years and he has been unable to translate that into success on the court. Josh is obviously a great recruiter and a fine person, but he's just not much of a basketball coach. It's past time to make a change. If the Tigers are ever to return to the heights of the Calipari era, a real coach must be hired.

If you love Halloween, you will so love this! There are many different things to do at Spooky…read moreNights. From eating from food trucks to shooting zombies from military trucks, you'll have a blast. There are two different prices for the Zombie Paintball Hayride. For $20 you can ride in the trailer or for $25 you can ride in the truck. We opted for riding in the military truck because it seemed much cooler. It turned out that there is another reason to pay the extra $5 and ride in the truck. There hasn't been any rain to speak of lately and the when the truck is driving on dirt roads it's covering the people in the trailer with dust. Pay the extra $5 if it doesn't rain before you go. The Haunted Trail is very good as far as a haunted trail goes. I am not scared of "zombies" but I HATE having to go through structures where I can not see or have to feel my my through them. The people playing the zombie roles were really great. A shout out and thank you to the awesome zombie that led me out of the labyrinth at the end!!! I LOVE YOU!!! I got stuck and got a little panicky. To keep me from climbing over or kicking down a wall, he led me to the doorway. There is a lot to do here and you really need to check it out if you like or love Halloween! Another note you MUST try Miss Birdsong's Sweet Tooth's candy or caramel apples! Delish! She has a booth set up on the way path to the haunted events. Look for review (I'll be posting right after this one).

OK, I love Shelby Farms Park. We go there all the time. But I feel like I need to point this out…read moreabout their water park rules and charges, since that's the only real issue I have with the park at all. I originally posted this to Facebook hoping the park would pay attention, and lots of folks have agreed with me this is not only a crazy rule, but a potentially dangerous one. I am literally copying and pasting what I posted to Facebook originally because I do not have the time to write multiple reviews of places for free =)! Excellent, BUT they really need to clarify the water park rules! I paid $5 for my 6 year old son to play, but when I went in to sit and watch him, I was told I was also supposed to pay $5. However, he didn't make me go back to pay, but made other parents go back. I love Shelby Farms and we go all the time, but I'm very disappointed they charge parents to simply go in and supervise their kids in the water park. It seems fairer to either charge just for the child or not charge at all, since most water parks in public places do not charge a fee. It is a great water park and we do want to go back, but $10 for less than an hour of playing is a bit much compared to other, free public water parks. But if it's required to pay, the desk needs to be on the same page as the park in that regard. Otherwise, we still love the park, just have clear and consistent rules.

This is a medium sized park, spanning 5 acres. It is home to a retention pond with a nice paved…read moretrail around it. I cannot confirm or deny if the pond is stocked, but the city does allow it to be fished. You will also find a playground area with a medium sized jungle gym that has a bunch of slides, monkey bars, and a bridge. There is also monkey bars, a sand digger, a balance pole, a traditional and toddler swing. The area is lined with wood chips and can get rather muddy when wet. Under some shade trees you will find a couple of picnic tables and grills. There is free street parking on one side of the park and a private lot on the other. The park is located off of a main road, in between a couple of neighborhoods. The good news for caregivers is though that the playground area is fenced in. It is a well-maintained park and appeared to be a well-kept secret too. There was not anyone else there during my visit. The most popular part of the park by far, is its dog park. It is a membership park that is divided into two separate off-leash sections. This is a nice, low key park that I found enjoyable. It is not a destination park, but still has a lot to offer visitors.

A safe, secure environment for your dog. The Germantown Parks and Recreation Department offers a…read moremembership only, efficient operation by ensuring each dog is licensed and vaccinated. A medium size, securely gated, grass field, with a smaller enclosed area for smaller dogs. If you're a responsible dog handler, Forgey Park is a great place to exercise and socialize your dog. Simply got to the Germantown Parks and Recreation office and register your dog.

This passive park stands across from Navy Park. There are a couple of benches and yes, there is a…read moremarker here that stands to remind us of the 1866 Memphis Massacre. Once you get past the mental image of that tragedy, this is a really nice park. There is street parking and it's a good spot to try to wind down from the Civil Rights Museum. [Review 2238 of 2024 - 550 in Tennessee - 23256 overall]

This is an open area in the middle of a residential neighborhood that is pleasant enough, but…read moreoffers little in the way of calling itself a park. There is a small playgrounds with a few swings and a slide along with two picnic tables, a bench and a garbage can. There is also a small body of water with a nice bridge going across it, but that is pretty much it. This park serve this community well, but if you are looking for the huge expanse oh, you might want to seek elsewhere.

This is a small, but picturesque park. It can be hard to locate because it's basically inside of a…read moresuburban neighborhood. Worth stopping of in if you're in the neighborhood. There aren't many attractions in this suburban area so this one is probably best.