Elvehjem Park

9.5 mi

Incredibly pricey and unaffordable, but the only pool in Fitchburg city limits. Very disappointing…read moreand elitist. Boo.

What can I say? It's less than a mile from my home and it is the perfect spot for a warm summer…read moreday. At the surface, membership may look pricey but when you consider the free swimming lessons and other benefits, I think it's a great value. Warm and friendly staff. Well maintained pool and lounge area.

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Premier Tennis & Fitness

(1 review)

28.9 mi

This is a hidden gem in Janesville! The tennis courts and instruction are impressive. I don't…read morethink you can find a better quality fitness center for the price. The staff were very welcoming and helpful as well.

From the owner: Tennis Instruction Personal Training…read moreGroup Exercise Classes Customer Service Fitness Fitness Instruction

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The Racket Club - Crystal Lake Park District

(2 reviews)

79.6 mi

Nicely maintained facility that's open to anyone. The courts are clean and the lounge is warm and…read morecomfortable. Very well-stocked pro shop with some of the best variety in Chicago. Great service from staff who seem excited to see you. The pros seem very experienced and have a strong following. All in all, a few cuts above for a public tennis club!

Great Club for people who want to play indoors and out. Cheap rates, friendly people. Very well…read morerun.

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Princeton Club

Had been with another health club some 20y. I figured Princeton Club would be too pricey for me…read more I went in and discovered for the same price I got everything I needed in one space instead of making the rounds to 3 in the hopes of needed equipment working. Staff and members have been there a long time and I have never been to a gym where the lockerrooms smell good(women's). It's set up for community-building too with work out areas consolidated. Love all the classes to(spin & BodyPump being my faves). We have been to Westside and New Berlin locations as well. Great club!

The club itself is nice. Seems clean overall and reception is always friendly. Haven't had a bad…read moreexperience with other guests. Bathrooms/showers are usually well kept, lockers are large, and the classes are fun. My only complaint is that the last time I went to use the pool, the room smelled strongly of urine. It was not a pleasant area to be in. I don't know if this is normal for this location as I am still new- but I just could not get over that smell.

Sauna

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Nakoma Golf Club

7.7 mi

I have only been here for a company event so that is what my review is for. Working with the…read morecatering director, Amy, is always a treat. She's quick to respond and happy to answer any questions you may have. She made herself present before and during the event to ensure that things were going smoothly. The food is absolutely amazing. We have several employees that look forward to their filet all year round. The service was fantastic and the space is conducive for large groups. They recently updated some of their furnishings and décor and it looks amazing. Great views over the course! One thing we receive feedback on is the parking - not enough of it when it starts to get busy. Other than that, our employees LOVE having our annual dinner at Nakoma.

Wonderful place and experience. Friends, food and fun in your backyard. The food is great and…read moreit's a family friendly atmosphere.

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Twisted Fitness Gym

(18 reviews)

2.8 mi

Ive been to about one hundred gyms all over the world and the US, this is definitely one of the…read morebest ive been to, in terms of equipment, environment and good community

went to my first boxing class and was happy to say it felt very inclusive and well structured. the…read morecoaches were knowledgeable and very helpful! I would recommend for anyone including newcomers, women and children who are interested in learned any of what they have to offer!

Brand New Arsenal Strength Equipment!

Beautiful Locker Rooms!

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A view of the turf, one of the most popular areas of the gym!

Wisconsin Athletic Club

4.3

47.2 mi

My family loves the WAC! Our daughter looks forward to her visits at the kid care area and their…read moreavailable hours are very convenient for us. The staff is super friendly and the space has everything you could need from a gym. The pool is only indoors which is great in the winter and other locations have an outdoor pool included with your membership for summer months. Cassidy helped sign us up a few months ago and she provided us a super informative tour and was helpful answering all of our questions. Highly recommend

This locates my favorite for so many reasons including a clean pool and whirlpool! Feels fresh and…read morerelaxing and the hydro massage chairs are a great bonus!

Massage Therapy room

Kids' Clubhouse

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Functional Fitness Area

Rennebohm Park

4.0

8.6 mi

Great park with clean restroom facilities and water fountain under the pavilion…read more There's one basketball court with two hoops, a handful of tennis courts, plenty of playground equipment with soft shredded rubber instead of wood chips. Lots of mature trees line the entire park so pull up a blanket or have a picnic in many of the picnic tables sprinkled throughout and enjoy the outdoors.

Rennenbohm Park is beautiful. In the winter there is typically a community maintained ice rink, and…read morethe rest of the year it's beautiful to play at. There is a path that lines the outside of a large field in the park. A garden to admire. There is a shelter for birthday parties, a couple of play structures for kids to enjoy. The park has tennis courts, a basketball court, a chess/checker table for you to bring your own chess set to, and a ping pong table. In summer they hold Orchestra in the park. Only 4 stars as I'm not a fan of tar chips being used. Turf at this point would be better.

Lots of open space

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Nice day for volleyball

Goodman Pool

3.9

(14 reviews)

5.1 mi

This pool is everything. Especially on a hot day in Madison!…read more This Sunday we went here on a whim for the first time. It was so nice! So much space for all people. There's areas for lap swimming/more adult centric activities, and kiddo friendly sections. And it has a slide!!!! No need to wait for hours at a water park to go down a slide. This slide gives you the thrill you seek, with no wait. Less the kiddos also waiting for their turn! The chairs are ready great quality for a public pool. They aren't the most comfortable thing in the world, but they are sturdy and do the job. Water was clean. I saw one hairball in the drain, which was a little gross, but for a public pool I felt safe. I didn't venture into the bathrooms this time so can't speak to those. My partner went to see the snack station and said there were plenty of affordable options should you get hungry. You are allowed to bring in food and drink, but there is a designated area to eat them. I saw a full season for residents is $85 and a daily was $6 (at time of writing this review). It's worth checking out for how reasonable it is. I'll definitely be back again!

We love Goodman pool. There are concessions back now - Ice cream, chips and candy plus sodas and…read morewater. Big community pool with two fun slides and two diving boards. Lifeguards do a great job. Tons of deck chairs plus lawn to sit on. Zero depth pool for the little ones. Super family friendly. Diverse attendees unlike pretty much every other pool in Madison. All inclusive swim and dive team and morning swim lessons too. We love it here!

View from the deck chairs

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Prairie Athletic Club

3.8

(30 reviews)

8.6 mi

Great family experience, whether you are practicing a sport or just getting in shape to play your…read morebest game. The PAC has everything you need to excel. Friendly people, fun activities & great classes!

Do not sign a two-year contract with them they are nickeling and diving everyone billing will not…read morework with you super snotty people even though they are nice to your face when you walk in. I do not suggest going to this pyramid scheme athletic club and people should know about the fact that they have outrageous fees for everything bad place to do business and sign a two-year contract with.

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James Madison Park

3.9

(12 reviews)

4.6 mi

what a beautiful park! great at all times of day i assume, lots of green space to sit down and…read morestare at the lake!

We came for the beach. Maps said it had one. It was so tiny, filled with seaweed, dog poop, and…read moregarbage. A huge dumpster is sitting right next to it where people were dumpster diving. We did play at the playground for a few minutes. It was fine, but small and some parts were broken. There were spiders and wasps, but not many. There were a lot of young people there playing different sports and walking/running on the trail so if you are looking for that type of fun this will be a great place. It's a large space. We wouldn't go back. My kids kept asking to leave.

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Beautiful summer morning

Machinery Row Bicycles

I've been a customer for twenty years or more. I've bought all my bikes here and come here for…read moreservicing. Always get treated well. Bikes last and hold together. Repairs are accomplished while consulting and advising me so I get the best equipment I can afford. Also I get informed about what to expect in the near and long term so I can do preventive maintenance. In particular I have to mention Derek, a person in the service department of machinery row bicycles in Madison Wi. A great diagnostician, advisor and technician. The best in the business as far as I'm concerned.

We had a good experience renting bicycles here. Even though you do have to pay for 24 hours and we…read moreonly use the bikes for three hours, it was worth the $50 per Bicycle. They were in good shape shaped and worked well to do the ride around lake Monona the team was nice to help size us for the proper bike and get us ready to go. They have helmets available if you need one. Clean restroom. It's also a fun and large Bicycle shop which we enjoyed visiting.

Chipped, touched up paint.

My new Salsa Fargo

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The paint was missing in this 3-5" section and terribly touched up.

Vitense Golfland

3.7

(104 reviews)

9.6 mi

Took my 3 year old here and he LOVED it! I personally preferred the course outside on the right…read moreside and didn't really care for the indoor one, but still all fun. Restaurant was good. My kiddo ate most of his burger and chips! Bathrooms clean. Ice cream place was yummy!

Babe's at Vitense has excellent food and drinks right where there's lots of fun to be had! Their…read morecovered open air patio even has cooling fans and sports TV. Such a lovely space. We tried out Babe's at Vitense for a weekday lunch. The restaurant has lots of natural light and beautiful golf-related photo enlargements covering the walls. We both were impressed by the food: Fried cod sandwich with side salad and a cheeseburger with house-made potato chips. The breading on the cod was stellar with the perfect crunch and peppery flavor. Memorable dishes that make us want to return!

Cod sandwich w/side salad

Bucky Burger

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Budget Bicycle Center

My wife and I rented bikes from Budget Bicycle Center this May to ride on the Capital City Trail…read moreand the Lake Monona Lake Loop. The ride was beautiful, the weather was perfect and the bikes were excellent for our purposes. Great service and advice, and an excellent interaction all around. 10/10 would recommend this bike shop for anyone wanting to rent bikes for a cruise around Madison.

They do a good job but they are quite expensive and no student discounts, which is a drag…read more I guess to me, the name implies that they are moderately priced and perhaps good for people and students who are on a tight budget. Compounded by their proximity to campus and tons of students. They know what they are doing, so they will do a good job fixing your ride, but if you are expecting middle range prices, it would be best to go elsewhere. Including fixing flats.