How many of us remember a time when we were kids and we just ran outside and played? The freedom…read moreand joy it brought can now be found at The Club of Monroe. Having recently come here for an event, I was given the chance to get in on the pickleball craze. I must confess, I fully understand it now. Be forewarned...it's addictive! The complex is located between Perrineville Road and Route 33 in Monroe. It's a huge sports complex with ample parking. Jan was the person who greeted my husband and me at the pickleball desk. She was very friendly and patient, answering all our questions about membership. In case you're wondering where you can put your personal belongings, they have hangers and cubbyholes. If you're a member, you also have access to private lockers. They offer three membership options: Individual (basic), Individual Network (premium), and Individual Non-Member (free). As a non-member, you'll have a four-day booking window, and the pickleball court rate is $12 per hour, per player. Jan also took us on a full tour of the facility. It proudly hosts pickleball, padel, golf simulators, and tennis. Amenities include a courtside pickleball lounge, a private pickleball room, and a social lounge for padel and golf. Jan mentioned that they have another Club opening in Marlboro, which will feature a Recovery Center. As per Jan, "After playing, you can enjoy heat therapy and compression recovery to recharge, reduce stress, improve circulation, and support both physical and mental recovery." You can take lessons at this indoor sports complex or participate in open play. I would definitely recommend taking advantage of their free introduction to pickleball. And if you've got a competitive streak, you can also join one of their social or competitive leagues. A great place to relax, get moving, and have fun!

I recently had the pleasure of visiting this massive indoor sporting mecca for a group event, and…read moreit completely exceeded expectations. From the moment I arrived, the hospitality stood out. I had the chance to meet the owner, Mike, and his wife, Erica. Both were wonderfully personable. Every staff member I interacted with was exceptionally friendly and patient. When my pickleball group was short a fourth player for the night, a staff member graciously stepped in so we could play proper doubles. The visit also gave me my first-ever introduction to padel. Having only seen it on YouTube, I never dreamed I'd actually get to hold a paddle left alone playing a game or two! The facility itself is top-notch. There are 10 well-spaced pickleball courts and 3 premium padel courts featuring impressive glass walls. Both court areas include dedicated breakout areas for resting, eating, or socializing. Add in 3 golf simulators, a putting green, cushy lounging areas, a ping pong table, and what appeared to be 2 versatile hybrid courts for tennis and pickleball (though surprisingly unadvertised), and you have a setup that exceeds every expectation. Thoughtfully designed, organized and super clean, this venue is not only a dream for its members and their guests, but also an ideal setup for special private events, corporate functions and team building.

What a great place to dine and catch a Monday night football game. First time at Ballers, located…read moreat the River-suites Hotel in Philly. The hotel is a favorite of mine and now Ballers is too! Great atmosphere and ambience. Great staff, attentive and professional and easy on the eyes. I ordered the mango wings, which were very good with the waffle fries, which I did not like they were overcooked and pretty crispy which I didn't eat. I was charged for them even though I sent them back, but I didn't argued about it because I know it wasn't my waitress fault. I didn't have a cocktail even though they serve plenty. I just had a glass of water with lemon on the side my partner ordered a club sandwich and had a Jamison with Coke. He's a little bit on his tired side so he ended up also having an espresso martini. I drink a little bit of that with him and it was delicious. I only recommend this location is low-key nice and hip. They also have a lot of other stuff that you can do there as well but we were just there for the Eagles versus Bears game, which the Bears won. Being from Chicago I was excited about that, but it wasn't the right place or the right time for me to get too excited so I exited to the left quietly.

This place is huge and even has a built in restaurant. The courts look really nice. Pricing varies…read moreby date and time. I'd definitely go again, but it can get a bit pricey in the evening. We went there for pickleball, but they also have multiple activities you can do.

A new pickleball facility that opened recently - we went to try it out on opening weekend and had a…read moreblast! The courts are spacious and well-lit and the staff was very kind and professional. Would definitely return!

From the owner: Dill Dinkers Indoor Pickleball Club in White Marsh, MD offers a premier pickleball experience…read moredesigned to replicate outdoor play. Our facility features climate control, bathrooms, a ball machine for practice, and regular leagues for all skill levels. Members enjoy benefits like discounted court fees, advanced booking, and free ball machine use. We also provide private event space for various celebrations and a pro shop stocked with pickleball gear. With no initiation fees and capped memberships, Dill Dinkers ensures a quality playing environment for all enthusiasts.

Schuylkill River Park is a nice spot to get some fresh air and has plenty of grassy areas that are…read moreperfect for a picnic. I came here with some friends to have a picnic and watch the sunset, and it was a really nice place for it. You get great views of the Schuylkill River along with the Philly skyline, and the sunset was beautiful from here. There's also a basketball court and easy access to the riverwalk, which is perfect for biking, running, or just taking a walk along the water. Overall, it's a nice little outdoor spot in the city to relax, hang out with friends, or enjoy the views.

Such a cute and well maintained park! Sometimes going to the Squares just isn't the vibe, this park…read moreFEELS like a real park. Lots of benches, picnic tables, a small playground, basketball court, dog park and direct access to the water and river trail. Everything was clean and the park is really well kept!

This place is an institution really, and it's not hard to see why. Joe has got not just an…read moreexcellent collection of racquets (tennis, badminton, squash and related equipment), but also great knowledge of what would suit a player best according to his style of play. He's even strung for Tour level players at the US Open multiple times! This knowledge is well passed onto Rob, who helped me find just the right tennis racquet and strings. The prices seem to match anything you get online, but it's well worth coming here for that added friendly touch and peace of mind knowing that you'll get a solid job done. I absolutely love this gem of a shop and will be coming here for many years to come!

Adorable shop. Does NOT demo rackets or give advice on the difference between rackets; their…read moredescription needs to be updated. They have a great selection of rackets and men's shoes, and accessories like grips etc. When asked for advice on rackets, i was advised to buy one and adjust to it...best to read reviews online.

What happens when you cross tennis with racquetball? Padel happens!…read more If like me, you've never heard of Padel, I'd understand. After one of our group runs, we were all invited back for some open court time. Two courts are available for playing single or doubles. The rules are very similar to racquetball, if you've ever played or watched you'll have no problem picking things up quickly! The courts are open to the public and have open sessions on Wednesday and Friday nights. They also will be starting a league and have other times available if you'd like to rent out a court. Racket rentals are included! A half hour in the beating sun was enough for me however the time did fly. I think I'll give the league a shot...

Very nice courts. I didn't have to reserve early to play in their open play. We had 14 in our group…read morewith various pickleball skill levels. We were able to meet local players that were comparable to our group's abilities. Staff was cordial.

Went for clinic, by the description it seemed like it was for beginners. I'm advanced beginner. I…read moregot paired with a girl who kept rolling her eyes and giving me attitude. She wasn't any better than me. I ended up leaving. A waste of time and money and definitely not worth the long drive

Staff is great. Courts are excellent. Get the Court Reserve app and come play. Events for all…read morelevels. BYOB weekend nights.

The gym is great and I'm happy. I'm a member, but there are a few issues that come up daily…read more 1) As many have noted, access to the gym is difficult. The elevators are not great and often only 2/3 work. I think more transparency would be nice. 2) Showers start to flood within 30-seconds. It's gross and I, again, wish there was some transparency on why this isn't addressed. 3) The lack of outlets. This one is most frustrating as it seems to have the most straightforward solution. No outlets under the table in the library? Come on guys. Get a power strip or something please. Outlets by more seats on the 3rd floor mezzanine and terrace would be game changing! Please

I quite enjoyed my time at he Bellevue for a while that it's done a complete 180 in the last…read moreseveral months. The good: Very big and nice facilities with amazing great variety of equipment. A TON of group fitness classes if you're into that including free reformer Pilates classes (if you can get in.) Issues (that are unacceptable in general or just completely insane to have at the membership price point...these are things you deal with a budget gym or someplace you go for free): Constant elevator issues which cause lines and long wait times during peak hours. And for the last 6+ months they've only had two of three functioning if that. You know it's an issue, fix it for goodness sakes. Good luck if you rely on parking here. The entrance are closed half the time causing you to have to detour for a good ten plus minutes to get in and then exiting you're stuck behind trucks delivering in the alley they've left "open" for you to get out. And yes the validate but they randomly increased the price from $11 to $12 one day. Not a huge deal but why not tell members in advance? It's just sloppy. The sound systems are suboptimal for group classes especially in the HIIT studio. It is a vibe killer for sure. The spa that we were promising was coming soon when we joined in November of 2023 is still nowhere to be found. The locker rooms are adequately maintained but there are so many privacy issues. Often there are signs that there will be men working in the women's locker room. And the phone use is NUTS. People are on video conference calls! How is this allowed?? The cafe hours stink for early birds. If I'm done with my workout before 7am and I want coffee, I'm SOL. It's also insanely expensive. I cannot speak for the food there because I won't eat it after I saw a mouse in the cafe area while I was working from there one day. Treadmills are constantly broken. They added a bunch and now there's somehow less available because they cannot seem to maintain them. Out of service for a day or two is one thing but it goes way longer than that. Good luck and Godspeed accessing an assault bike or a ski erg between 10:15 and 2pm on weekdays. They're fully monopolized by the turf class and the HIIT studio is used for classes including mat Pilates (??) Generally speaking maintenance seems to be an issue. A pedal was hanging off one of the two assault bikes on the main floor this week when I was using it. A tread was sticking a few weeks ago when I started to run on it. I couldn't strap my foot into a rower the other day. It doesn't seem like it would be too much to ask that they keep their eye on this. I do feel like it used to be under control but had fallen off a cliff recently. Too many people here are shooting footage for social media. I cannot complete a workout without being concerned I'm in the background of someone's selfie-video or photo shoot. Hotel guests have full access to the gym. It adds to the insane crowds on the weekend and needs to get in check. Many of the trainers and instructors are great but a handful of trainers that either do personal training or turf classes are flat out RUDE. I was treated disrespectfully and even bullied by one of them while minding my own business just trying to complete my workout. This is embarrassing for the gym and needs to be addressed. Ultimately, I could no longer justify being a paying member with so little care shown by management about the member experience. Perhaps spending less time posting less on social media and more time listening to an addressing member feedback would be helpful.