Great, local, no-frills bouldering gym in Tacoma. My husband and I moved from the Bay Area to…read moreSeattle and have been checking out the local bouldering scene in the PNW - Climb Tacoma has been one of our favorite gyms to check out on a day pass since it's near my parents. FACILITIES For bouldering? Wide variety of routes for different levels and technical focus. For example, a lot of bouldering gyms we've been to have their routes go vertical to fit more climbing onto a set of panels. I like that Climb Tacoma has options where a route might go across, so I get to practice different climbing techniques. Some routes exercise grip strength, others may be more core or balance focused. It makes the experience more fun and rewarding when you complete the beta. I've only been climbing actively for a little over 7 months and can climb up to V2 routes; my husband can climb up to V5/V6. Climb Tacoma has been great because we're both able to keep busy with how many routes there are. There's even a small area for kids to practice climbing and a fun spray wall to test different holds. My only complaint with their bouldering is that their labeling system can be very confusing - you need to look at the tape color to indicate difficulty... not the color of the hold. For exercising? It's lacking - a very small fitness / workout area with little equipment compared to other climbing gyms in the area. I would say comparable to small fitness centers you get in hotels. That said... I don't come here for that, I come to boulder. LOCATION + PARKING Location is off S 38th ST so really close to Tacoma Mall or the Vietnamese area of S 38th ST... making it pretty convenient for finding food after a climbing session. In terms of crowds, it's never been a problem coming here on the weekends, the day before a holiday, or in the middle of a weekday (ex/ for their Monday special for "Femmes and Themes". Their parking seems a bit small but it's never been an issue for us as we're always able to find a spot. OVERALL Coming from the Bay Area, I appreciate how chill this climbing gym. It doesn't play loud music, people are respectful when it comes to climbing and there aren't "influencer" or gym bro vibea you get from Silicon Valley / SF gyms. If you are looking for a high end gym with the works like towel service, saunas, yoga classes, etc... then I would suggest looking elsewhere. If you're just looking to boulder in the area, this gym is great for that with extremely fair pricing. Other climbing gyms, pricing is understandably higher because there may rope courses with higher overhead. I like that what I pay here is for bouldering... and there are lots of options to choose from. Make sure to check their site for specials like Half Price First Fridays or the $15 "Femmes and Thems" discount (rentals included)!

first time climbing in 2 years and I am at beginner-intermediate level, so up to you if you care to…read moregive power to this review while you decide on getting a membership or day pass. welcoming community, yes, but this gym had no music playing, not much gym equipment to work with (e.g. weightlifting platform), and the staff did not roam around for safety checks. I am used to the service from a climbing gym back in California, and there, they offer really good hospitality throughout your visit there...not just when you enter the doors to sign in. I will say that the front desk staff was indeed considerate when dealing with the finances so that people who qualify for the discount (i.e. healthcare worker, first responder, student, etc.) were covered. cute ping pong table to rest from the climbing and very clean bathroom. would be nice to have paper towels to really wipe off the chalk, though. wishing health and wellness for those who choose to climb! lots of kids here, too, so this is a cool family bonding activity for y'all to do, if you are into that

We went on a weekday and it was still pretty packed. Check in went very smooth, the people at the…read moredesk were friendly. I do wish they had bigger socks / more stretch to them because as a size 10 wide in women's... they were pretty tight. There was a good amount of bounce houses. Some did have taped over holes, but they didn't lose their effectiveness. The wait for the above obstacle course was pretty short but, kids do like to cut or "that's my friend he was holding my spot" so just be aware of that. It does have a run down dirty feel to it but, you can't ask for much. It's cheap entertainment.

We attended a birthday party here. My family has visited many similar places, so this is not my…read morefirst rodeo with a play zone, but this is hands down the absolute worst I've ever experienced and it all comes down to the employees. Were there employees present? Yes. Did they care about the safety of their patrons? Nope. I watched two employees allowing very young children to harness themselves onto the rope course. Another employee passively checked his phone while kids piled into sleds to go down a slide only to slam into toddlers who had been allowed to play in the landing zone. Eventually parents started managing the different stations while the employees wandered away to either play on their phones in corners or disappear entirely. I now see why their waiver is also the longest I've ever seen as well. With regards to the birthday areas, they also appeared to be unstaffed which I've never seen at a play zone. As for the equipment many of the pads were so low on air so kids and adults got stuck. I cannot recommend this place at all. It is an accident waiting to happen and there are much safer play zones to visit.

Great Community Center with a good range of recreational programs for all ages, basketball court,…read morefun swimming pool. Nice staff and decent rental spaces. Adds great value to the city of Federal Way! Affordable and good hours!

We took our 4 year old son to this pool. The locker rooms were super clean and well lighted with…read moreseperate showers, changing areas, and restroom areas. The pool was soo nice! It's heated to about 86 degrees which is nice, and the kids slides are so cute. He loved sliding and getting sprayed. We hung out at the leisure pool, which has a lazy river, adult slide, and kid play area, but there is a seperate lap pool as well.

This is a fairly small specialty park that offers a large skate park and a rock climbing structure…read more(bring your own equipment). There's also a little walking trail and a pond that's pretty nice. It's a good choice for any age to get your skate/climb on!

Great place for kids that are into rock climbing or wall climbing like my son. I couldn't get him…read moreoff the smaller rock, he had so much fun. I could tell the skate park portion was definitely not designed by so eone who actually skateboards. The loop thing they have looks cool but it's definitely not realistic. When skate parks are designed they should really get input from skaters so that it's functional. Minimal parking on a busy intersection but if you come at the right time I'm sure you'll find a spot!

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A lot of confusion around their open hours- we even called corporate and they dont know why the…read moretimes are wrong. Went the next day they were actually open- went right as the doors opened which is the only way I recommend going if you are there with one child. It got BUSY and CROWDED by hour 1 from opening. Nothing felt clean. No service in arcade section if you had a problem with tickets or broken games or even redeeming tickets. Bathrooms are small considering I feel like there were over 100 people in there. The workers checking for height were letting just anyone in the big jump area...

Updating my five star review with another five star review. My husband and I are both members at…read moreAscent now and it is hands down the best gym we have ever been to. The entire team here is incredible and the members are awesome as well. We have both done personal training (my trainer was Kam) here and learned a lot and we go to the Sunday class most often . Ascent is both welcoming and accommodating to folks of all identities and abilities and of all sizes. As someone with concerns about environments that can foster an environment where counting calories and weighing in are encouraged or emphasize is put on size, Ascent is the exact opposite. Ascent is a wonderful unicorn place where people can go just to learn how to better move their bodies and grow stronger and find victories that have nothing to do with size- like hiking longer distances, or having less back pain, or being able to lift more. They always offer alternative exercises to meet people where they're at which is super refreshing. They also host so many great events and series classes like queer inclusive self defense. We drive from a fair distance away because the community here is so much better and they have a mission you can't help but support. By far the best collective group of humans I've met since moving to Washington and that is such a testament to the owners Luca and Katie!

I've been attending Ascent Fitness since summer 2019 and I've loved every moment of it. The…read moretrainers are down-to-earth and supportive, the environment is friendly and encouraging, and the workouts kick my butt every time. The focus at this gym is functional fitness, so you do a variety of exercises each time you go--including crawling, get-ups, weights (and body weight exercises), lunges, etc. I also love that the trainers will give plenty of modifications as needed, as I'm limited in shoulder mobility due to an injury. Their main format is small group classes, but personal training and open gym hours are also available. Which works for me, became I'm way more accountable when I'm in a class anyway! I've gotten noticeably stronger since I first started, which has helped me not only in my work and at home, but with my self-confidence overall. Exercise really is the best self care. Thank you, Ascent Fitness!

Excited for the Summer 2025 reopening of YMCA Camp Kilworth. Still working on restoring the lodges…read morein Phase 2. More info at: https://www.seattleymca.org/programs/camp-and-outdoor-leadership/camp-kilworth

Camp Kilworth is a Boy Scout Camp that is quite large and has a lot of things going for it that the…read morekids love. Also, you can rent a campsite or other parts of this camp whether your boy is a scout or not. There's a firebowl with concrete benches that face the water with a really lovely view. It's a good spot for meetings and performances and has a firepit. They have 13 campsites for rent with picnic tables and firepits, along with a lodge that has a full kitchen, fireplace, covered porch and restrooms. You can also rent canoes. There are BB gun ranges, archery ranges, an obstacle course, and activity fields. They have a rock climbing wall too. Set on about 20 acres, this camp is large enough for kids to get lost in so be sure to pack appropriately for the woods. I've been here a few times for Boy Scout events. The camp is well maintained. The firebowl is a great meeting place and the view over the water is nice, but it does get cold, even in the summertime. My son told me there are a lot of trails. There is a gravel parking lot with a narrow lane leading into/out of it. You can rent the whole freaking camp for $1,000 if you aren't a Boy Scout. If you are a Scout and in-council, it's $250, and if you're a Scout and out-of-council, it's $500. That's a pretty awesome deal. See the website link for details on charges: http://pacificharbors.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Camp-Kilworth-Rental-Fees-1.pdf

Great 3-story gym that offers all types of cardio, weight machines, and free weights. If you're a…read more beginner, intermediate, or advanced weightlifter you'll find equipment you're able to use. The YMCA offers classes as well if you're interested in that. I thought this gym was only for students but was glad that they offered public memberships for a cheap rate, given the amount and caliber of equipment they offer. Service is fantastic here Immanuel at the counter always greets everyone with a smile.

One of the best YMCA's I've ever been to! This location is on the hill near the University of…read moreWashington Tacoma, and is huge. Not only do they have full floors of fully decked rooms and work out areas, they also have a rock climbing wall, a pool, a game room, a humongous basketball court and is super clean! We came from another YMCA in King County and were greeted at the front and registered as a guest member of the location. When we worked out, there were tons of machines and we were never waiting around for somebody to finish up their routine which was really nice in comparison to some of the smaller work out areas. My fiancé and I played a half court game of basketball and the space looked like it was really made for a professional game of college basketball. Another perk I thought was really nice was that they had bins of clean towels all over the place which you didn't have to pay the usual $2 for. Overall, it was really fun coming here and seeing the school spirit scattered throughout the different floors. There is tons of Husky art and even though it is super close to the actual school it isn't over populated on the weekends. Will definitely be back to play some volleyball and basketball with my friends getting ready for our summer bods!

I recently joined this YMCA and have had a great experience thus far. They have kind and caring…read morestaff, well-maintained facilities, and a wide range of activities for everyone in the family. They have a huge gym, both lap and activity pool (including lazy river and splash pad area, a big hit for kids), and a wide variety of classes, many of which are included in your membership fee. The Gordon Family YMCA is a great asset to the community!

Absolutely appalled at this location Many people pushed out…read moreof RV parks and homes and all they were asked for was showers and they let a handful do this but then told no one could any longer. After working with Gordon Trucking drivers, dispatchers and doing business with them over 30 years, this just appalled me. Good riddens YMCA.

Such a great find for us! We have been taking our 4 year old to gymnastics for the last couple of…read moremonths (on saturdays) and she absolutely loves going and looks forward to coming. Some parents stay, some drop off ( we do a mix of both). It is a treat to stay and watch all the kids have fun and interact. We loved it so much we had our daughter's 4th birthday party there and was able to introduce MY GYM to a bunch of new people who came out for the Party. We're excited to do one of the many camps and parents night out events. Location is great for us, it's only a 10 - 15 min drive. There is a variety of equipment and it's well maintained that I can't help be so happy that we are part of this community. Thank you to the kind and friendly staff!

Review for the Presidents' Day day camp!…read more I grew up in Kent and my parents still live there so I've seen My Gym for years... My son's cousin was registered for the Presidents' Day day camp so we decided to register him, too! It was $49 for a 3 hour drop off session. The camp included games, open play free time use of the space, crafts, and more with other kids and teachers. Upon first look everything looked really clean and safe! My son was a little nervous to be left without me on the sidelines, but when I returned I could tell he formed a comfy relationship with the teachers working and they mentioned how well he did during the duration of the camp. We've never done something like this so I'm glad to have it on my radar for school breaks! They also host "parents night out" events where you're able to drop the kids off and go on a date night - which is a really fun alternative to keeping the kids at home with a sitter. Worth noting that kiddos need to be potty trained and able to separate from parents in order to attend the drop off camps. We'll definitely be bringing my son back in the future!