This nature preserve is what you can see from the overpass in Oak Park on I-696 freeway…read more Best access to the park is in a sub, across Greenfield and on the right side from 10 mile road. We parked and walked by a turnabout that was littered with construction trucks.

So the main issue is that my Maps app took me directly into a random neighbor hood that had little…read moregates leading into the preserve. I searched around for a lot and couldn't really find one. I think i did eventually maybe end up passing a lot while exploring the trail, but I ended up just parking near the circle, which felt weird and had me anxious the neighbors would call and get my car towed. Other than that it's just getting out of winter so there's not much growth to see, but it's nice to get out even with the mud. Hopefully someone else's GPS will route them somewhere, or they just won't have the anxiety I did parking and driving through a neighborhood with kids playing around feeling like a creep LOL!

I attended an event at Eloise last fall during the Halloween season and it was amazing! I look…read moreforward to some day doing both the escape rooms and historical tour of the building, but the event I went to was 100 out of 10. The ambiance was sooo cool and spooky inside Eloise, I met a ton of new people and got to explore part of the building, but I was too nervous for the haunted attraction. The actors and their costumes in it were the most realistic I've ever seen. Very cool experience all around. I hope to do the escape room this fall!

Wow this place- Eloise- we finally got to check it out. I'm glad we went for the haunted houses!!…read moreIt was amazing- they were the longest and coolest ones I've ever walked through. They utilized the hospital in most of the attraction, which made the whole experience even more creepy! I went for a private event, but it opened this weekend. I recommend everyone to go check out this historical site. So much has happened here in the past, you can feel the grounds energy as you pull into the parking lot. Looking up at those old windows, you can just feel someone or something peering from one! Go check out Eloise Asylum! The best haunted attraction in the state of Michigan!

We rented a kayak through their online booking for one hour. In the email it stated that you should…read morearrive 15 minutes early. Well we got there early and once it became our start time, noone was there. I ended up calling them to make sure someone was coming, and I was able to get a hold of a staff member who said they would be there in a couple of minutes. Well that turned into about 15 minutes later. Once the staff member came, they got the kayak on the water, showed us how to get in and gave us life jackets. The actually kayaking was nice and the weather was good that day. Basically two ways you can kayak through a nature area or by some huge lake houses. Both are obviously beautiful choices. So overall, it was a decent adventure but just did not like the fact they were late in getting things started.

The associate onsite was great. We rented 2 paddleboards at the park in New Baltimore, MI and were…read moregiven 2 very short paddles that were missing the section to extend/adjust the paddle to the person's height. As a result the paddles were to short. The only other option was to use a kayak paddle. If you are renting paddle boards and don't have the correct equipment to make it enjoyable and physically comfortable for all customers then you should not rent them.

This location is perfect for people working in the Town Center in Southfield. The monthly dues are…read morea bit higher, but it's totally out of convenience. They offer a decent variety of classes, the locker rooms are VERY clean and tidy. If you are going before work, they have all of the conveniences of your home bathroom, right down to hair spray, deoderant and hair dryers. The sauna is wonderful. And finally, the staff is friendly and helpful.

Friendly staff great classes. New machines and tv. They have showers with all the essentials free…read more Personal trainers there are nice Rob is a tough one he will push you to get in shape.

Southfield has a small residential area so there are not a lot of gym choices. Either LA fitness…read more(overpriced) or planet fitness. This powerhouse is nowhere near as big as the Novi location. Actually it is tiny like a snap fitness or 24 fitness. It has everything you need and it is clean. Equipments feels like they bought them second hand or been in used for 20 years. They are clean and functioning though. Fee is $30 a month and there is like a $60 yearly maintenance fee. The great thing is that it is not very crowded and it opens 24 hours.

When I used to hear the name "Powerhouse Gym" I would think of huge, muscular guys in tank tops…read morelifting weights. Intimidating as all get up. But the cost cutting part of me needed to join a gym. I started at Powerhouse Gym because of deal from one of the local sites. The gym is relatively small, but has ellipticals, treadmills, stair masters, and a hand cycle. There are weighted machines and lots of weights!! I stick to cardio and like that they are remodeling the gym. New light fixtures, televisions, and reupholstered machines to name a few. There is a smoothie/juice bar with drinks under $5. You will find most guys and some gals lifting weights in the far end of the gym. Others like myself, stick to the ellipticals and other machines for weight. There are personal trainers that you can pay to help get you in shape. They also have group fitness classes: zumba, bootcamp, kickboxing, and shadow boxing to name a few. There are 2 showers and the locker room is clean. Bring your own lock for lockers. Why Powerhouse? They are reasonably prices (no, not planet fitness priced) and I have never waited for a machine EVER. The weightlifters are pretty cool and I stay out their way as I can't and won't dead-lift 200+ lbs. (yet) There is a Kids Corner that kids can stay in while parents workout that doesn't cost extra. It's a small room with a table, chairs and cable. Not fancy, but serves a great purpose for those that need to bring the kids to get in a sweat. Ample parking and open until 1am M-Th.

All of the play structures are weather beaten and the climbing hill is disintegrating without being…read moreblocked off so the kids can get into the rotting structure. The playground could use some updating. Signs everywhere prohibiting large groups or picnics which is strange for a park. Bees are everywhere which is no fault of the park yet still annoying, we had to eat snack in the car due to not wanting to be stung. Not a whole lot of shade where the benches are.

Great park, the largest playground in Southfield. 42 acres of community space--farm themed play…read moreequipment, swings, trampoline/bouncer, climbing net, and more. Also a smaller area just for toddlers. Picnic tables, restrooms, walking trails, sports fields, and plenty of parking too. I ran cross county in high school and this park has one of our race courses. It was very nostalgic being back here. I've always felt very safe here.

I decided to give this place a try for three reasons: (1) I spend waaaay too much time sitting at a…read moredesk; (2) this place is only a couple of miles away from the aforementioned desk and (3) I got a Groupon. The Pilates class was fantastic. The place only has room for four people, so the classes are intimate and the instructor very attentive. The class was more challenging than it appeared. The instructor was very nice. I will definitely be back for more!

I don't normally write reviews but I felt obligated to because I love this place so much. I'm brand…read morenew to Pilates and Diana is so thorough and makes the class enjoyable, digestible, and comfortable. I left the first class loving Pilates The place is CLEAN and you can tell she loves what she does.

My visit to PuppetArt was the first in a series of circumstantial events that made me learn to love…read moreDetroit. A Chi-town friend asked me if I'd like to go to see a Russian puppet show. It's not like there are Russian puppet theatres in every city, so we had to go all the way to Detroit. I said yes, of course. This was back in 2009, some ten Detroit vacations ago. Honestly I'm really not that into puppets, even Russian ones, but I can attest that the show I saw was remarkable in its ability to captivate and soothe a house full of hyperactive children. This is a low-key spot, and they have sort of a puppet museum in the lobby. It really seems like the perfect place to bring kids. I had less luck paying attention from my seat, sandwiched between a four year old in front and his mother in back. "I GOT A EYE VIEW," the mother whispered through her teeth and at her child. "KEEP QUIET OR I'LL HIT YOU WITH MY STICK!" For the next 45 minutes, all I could think about was how I'd better behave.

Have you seen the show "Dream Tigers" at the PuppetArt Theater??? We have! It has AWESOME…read morepuppets. They teach you about the 4 puppet families before the show starts. We were shocked that real people were in the puppet show. We thought it would be ONLY puppets. We really liked the character Nino. He was so funny, like an "animal trapped in a boy body"! The show was funny, but a little bit scary sometimes. It was EPIC. The witch scared us but we were okay. You need to go see it too! - Detroit 1st Graders (who went there on a field trip)

Second visit, both seamless. I messaged about some info, got immediate responses. Showed up and…read moreJoey was friendly and capable. First time I got the instructional half hour with him. Really helped me feel comfortable and confident on the water. The second time, Brandon the owner was there, gave us some great tips for being on the water and where to paddle to. He was super helpful and friendly, answered all our questions. Great way to spend a day on the water!

Great experience on Walled Lake! I highly recommend the sunset paddling session or doing yoga with…read moreBrandon. He is also offering a hit class on the paddleboards Wednesday evenings, previous paddling is experience required. Maybe I'll see you at the lake! :)

My first visit to Barkside and the pups & I will definitely be going back. So many great dogs and…read moreall social. My small pups were comfortable plus they enjoyed a little rest in the puppy area. David made us feel welcome and he explained the ins & outs of Barkside. Meeting friends there was icing on the cake

I LOVE BARKSIDE!!! The concept is awesome. Let me start…read morewith the "good" -very controlled entrance and exit from the space. No dogs running out the door which I love. - they do not serve food so they allow you to bring your own or have it delivered. - they have a very nicely stocked bar with some drink specialties curated for you. Now let's talk about the GREAT. -Ruff-erees..... hands down these people are the star. The way they have eyes on all animals at all times is phenomenal. The redirect any play that may be getting to aggressive. Even when not aggressive they just keep an eye on who just needs space. They interact with the animals (and the humans too) keep the place sparkling clean, water bowls full and all things happening. I do not know what type of training they have for staff but it is impressive!!! If your dog is up to date on shots, spayed/neutered if over 1yrs old, and loves to play.. this is your place