I went climbing at Horse Pens 40 this past Friday and Saturday and had an absolutely incredible…read moreexperience. The guy at the front desk, Troy, was so friendly and kind -- we ended up talking about music for a while, and he helped us find the perfect rental gear to get started. The whole area was beautiful and easy to navigate thanks to the Kaya app, which made finding the boulders super straightforward. It was a little difficult to determine which were the start holds on some of the climbs but by following the chalky holds of previous climbers we were able to make sense of it for the most part. Between the great climbing, welcoming atmosphere, and amazing people, HP40 definitely became one of my favorite spots. Can't wait to come back!

So, what is Horse Pens 40? Well, the simple breakdown, it is a privately owned outdoor nature park…read morelocated in near Steele, Alabama. The park is situated on top of Chandler Mountain (Chandler is a mountain .... Friends reverence for anyone keeping track), in the foothills of The Appalachian Mountains. The park is known among the rock climbing community as a premier bouldering site. The site is also home to a "Bluegrass Park" where it hosts festivals showcasing the genre several times per year. The biggest of these festivals occurs on the Fourth of July. The park features both RV and primitive camping. So, we were coming out to explore and play on the boulders, when a massive downpour hit. We were literally the only ones at the park (just driving in as the rain hit). We parked in the lot and sat there a few minutes. Now, here is where they get the 5 stars .... an employee came out in the downpour to make sure we were ok and didn't need anything. We felt so bad! Any place that treats customers like this is worthy of 5 stars. Thank you Horse Pens staff for caring about the people that come to visit and making sure they are safe and don't need anything. He even offered us a place to get out of the storm while it passed. Looking forward to a time we can return and properly explore this cool site.

I've used this park for running, walking, meeting with friends, birdwatching, & logging…read moreobservations for iNaturalist. It's great for all of the above. There's a trail around the lake and an additional trail alongside the creek (what used to be a road back in the day). I'm thinking if you do all the trails once, it's close to 2 miles so you can train for a race without getting too bored of the scenery. It is flat with almost no shade though, so be mindful of that. The trail alongside the creek offers a lot of birdwatching & nature observations - we've even logged a rare bird here in the past, an Ash-throated Flycatcher. Safe park patrolled by Oxford PD, clean restrooms & ample parking.

Recently was here for my nephew's soccer game . The park was easy to find and the landscaping is…read morebeautiful. This park offers fields/areas supporting several different sporting events. The 4 soccer fields are large and the views were great! Concessions are available which come in handy. This is a beautiful park and we really enjoyed our time here for my nephew's soccer game on a beautiful Saturday evening!

Big Time in Oxford, Al for my best friends son's birthday overall I would give it an 8.5/10 and…read morethat only because I thought the area for small kids would be a little bigger it was literally a corner, but I forgot to get a photo. The highlights of the day were laser tag and go karts; next time I think I would also like to maybe check out the bowling. I love arcades in general so this is definitely a place I will be visiting again. Facilities: I wish they had more to offer for children under 4. As well as maybe just overall a larger arcade area. Also in laser tag they need to have it marked I actually tripped and fell when going up the ramp. Atmosphere: Definitely family friendly Crowd: Not overly crowded able to enjoy everything

Big-Time Entertainment has amazing staff, but the pricing and game quality are way too expensive…read more The cost per play is sky-high, and credits vanish fast on short, low-quality games. It's significantly more expensive than Dave & Buster's, which offers much better value and promotions. Compounding this, many games are constantly broken or malfunctioning, which is unacceptable at these premium rates. Even buying credits is frustrating; the kiosks only highlight rigid options like $10 for 80 credits instead of displaying a full, transparent price list so families can budget effectively. Management should introduce half-price Wednesdays and a summer season pass to provide better value. The best part is definitely the workers--they are incredibly kind and accommodating to guests with vision loss. However, placing the best prizes, like the big colorful balls, exclusively inside visual claw machines excludes blind students. They waste money on games they can't equitably play. Thanks to the staff's sided help, I was able to get one, but these items should be redeemable via tickets at the counter so everyone has a fair shot. The great staff deserves a venue with a fairer, more accessible pricing model.

This park is not well kept and is little more than an open field. I am sure it is appreciated by…read morethe neighborhood, but does offer enough to make it worth a drive.

The gameroom could use an update; there are not many new games there even though there are plenty…read moreof space for more games for adults/children. I notice the children really enjoy the trampolines ;most come for birthday parties. More car/motorcycle racing games would definitely be enjoyable and a upgrade.

If you are going to the arcade, don't!! Most of the machines are out of order and the games that…read moreyou do play, will not give you credit. Save your MONEY!!

We loved our stay here so much! Friendly staff, extremely well maintained grounds, and beautiful…read moreviews. The bathhouse was always clean no matter what time we went. We will most definitely be back and hope to be able to stay longer next time!

Fun place to kick back enjoy the pool or rent you a table and enjoy a day at the river!read more

Great course, great price, friendly staff. Good pace of play. My only knock was the golfers…read morewalking all over the course looking for lost balls.

Fantastic golf course with great scenic views. Top quality golf course and definitely worth the…read moreprice. Highly recommend.

Otter Creek is a beautifully maintained property set in the rolling hills of Alabama. The staff is…read morewarm and attentive, and the food is fresh, homemade, and delicious. Frank is incredibly personable and brings the property to life with stories of its history and his hunts. A truly special place--highly recommend for corporate retreats, weddings, or hunting experiences.

Otter Creek is a superlative choice for quail hunting, dining, lodging and service. I just returned…read morefrom my third hunt in three years and as expected the guides, dogs, food, and service were all outstanding. The number of quail we encountered in the field was way above expectations. The guides (Cedar, Bob) are both masters at their crafts, as were the dogs. Our meals were delicious along with first-rate wine and other beverage options. All these compliments to Otter Creek hold true for my three visits. I have hunted plantations in FL, GA, SC, NC, and MS: In my opinion, Otter Creek is tied for first amongst the finest names in the business. It's also easily accessible via the Atlanta airport.