I can't ice skate anymore since I have a bad ankle, but I love that Chicago has this free outdoor…read moreice rink every winter. Not sure why no one was being allowed to skate for quite a while when we visited, but there were lots of people waiting around to skate. I know people have a lotta fun here skating.

We took my son ice skating for the first time at the Millennium Park Ice Rink. It was pretty…read morestrange to skate in the rain, but what can you do? So you need to book a time slot ahead of time and you get to skate during your window. Definitely give yourself plenty of extra time to park and get your skates and change to make the most of your time. If you have your own skates bring them- then it's free (you still need a reservation though) but most importantly, their rental skates have been ridden HARD and are pretty rough. That said, it was a fun time and the decorations at the park are beautiful, even in the rain.

I guess If you play hockey, Johnny's West is the place to go in Chicago. I don't play hockey, so…read morethis was the first time for me hearing about this place. My godson is a goalie on the Ice Doggs, a kid's team and was playing a game there on a Saturday. Most of his games are on days/times that I can't make, so I was happy to be able to see him live. The facility has underground parking, but I can see that it can fill up quickly as there are games going on all day and well into the night. As a matter of fact, when we were leaving, there were cars already sitting there waiting for folks from the last game to leave. Cost to park is $2 and they do take wallet payments. It was nice that we could park in the lot and enter directly into the building. The main rink was on the first floor as well as the locker rooms. Seating and the bar was on the second floor. Seating was bleacher style, but not too bad on the backside. The bar was pretty basic, just one white wine (Sauvignon Blanc), so I got a vodka and ginger ale with some lime juice...$8 which was not bad. Bartender was nice and they are cashless for payment but prefer cash for tips. The rink is affiliated with the Blackhawks, so there was a sign that stated the rink is an official partner of theirs. As for the game, I had so much fun watching my godson get 20 saves and his team won, 9-1 over the home team. The players looked as good as any adult skater and were skating as if on silk. There was one player that did a great hip check and got a penalty, but I shook his hand later in the locker room to tell him it had been executed excellently, even if it was not allowed. We went in to see my godson in the locker room, which was okay looking, clean. Didn't see any showers, but guessing they could be somewhere else? As we were leaving , there was an adult locker room next door and players suited up for their game. I could definitely come back to see my godson play here again, it was a good time

i agree with previous review，the instructors are irresponsible. We were enrolled in beginner…read moreskating lessons for 2 sessions, I have to admit that my son is not really a skating kid, but this is not a reason for instructors' not helping him. My son walks fine on the ice, but the instructor didn't bother to get close to him, encourage him and challenge him to step out of his comfort zone to move faster. When we talked to the instructor, what they said is "then why other kids can skate?" I was so shocked to hear that, isn't it because the kids who need more help have to find another teacher who can really help them??!! My friend's son had the same situation and she warned me not to take Johnny's class because it's waste of time. I really regretted that I didn't listen to her advise as Johnny's is close to our home. So I would say, if your kid doesn't have fear on ice, it's ok to take their course, the instructor can give them a bit instruction. but if your kid's personality is very cautious, Johnny is definitely not a good choice. It's a waste of money.

Attended a 2 year old birthday party this weekend at Lil' Kickers and it was adorable!…read more We were greeted by the very sweet staff who pointed us to the direction of the birthday party. They set up a huge bouncy house for that was really the star of the show. The kiddos had some much fun climbing and jumping around on there. The indoor fields were also open for us to run around on. Most of the kids were still pretty little, but they really enjoyed running around and kicking the balls. We would love to bring our son back here for lessons once he's a little bit older, but for now it's an A+ birthday party destination!

My son loves the classes and instructors there. We continue to take the next level of classes thereread more

I finally did it and loved it! Once you register and complete sign up, you most likely will get a…read morecall to confirm. I made reservations the same day so I figured this was to ensure I would make the call time. There's street parking but they have an adjacent lot for ease. You enter, sign in and complete your waivers. You also have to be weighed. Total check in was about 10 mins. Joe was the best hype man to get you ready for the day. Next, you go to the equipment counter and get all the essentials; suit, helmet etc. you and your group have a mini educational segment with your instructor. Here you learn more about what Ifly is and not. Most importantly you learn the hand signals. JJ was a nice instructor. Totally organized the session to meet all the needs and gave follow up after the first flight to improve the experience. Last stop is the tunnel. I opted for just 2 flights but one of going all the way to the top. So much fun. Once the flight group is done you exit to de-robe and can learn about additional classes. You receive your flight certificate. Again, a cool way to spend an hour or so. It was a nice adventure to celebrate my birthday and I would certainly go back.

Experience: My nephew and I were visiting my friend and her and I decided to surprise her kid and…read moremy nephew with a "flight". Facility: very nice place set up perfectly for viewing the fun. Everything was organized and clean. We were the only patrons there. Service: we made the reservation on the phone. We hit some traffic and when I called and explained we would be about 10 minutes late, they told us it wasn't an issue. We were treated with respect and great, friendly customer service. I forgot the name of our guy, but he's in the photos. He was very nice and related well to the teens. He was patient and even gave us a session for free when we had a misunderstanding. I would want him again if we came back to this location. Overall: The only reason I give this 4 stars instead of 5 is because is it just so expensive. I don't regret it because I know my nephew loved it, but it's definitely a splurge that is reserved for once in a while. Although I do have to say, the more you do it, the cheaper the price goes. You should do it at least once! The kids LOVED it.

Terrible program overcharge 3 times teacher barely showed up on time and staff is unorganizedread more

My son has been taking classes since he was less than a year old, and they have been simply…read moremarvelous! Highly recommend

Don't waste your money here- their coaches are mostly raciest, and the management team don't even…read morecare about it. Very bad experiences in the group class.

There are pros and cons, which I've outlined in detail below, but overall a mediocre tennis program…read morethat is likely 'good enough' for people just starting out (it's cheap and accessible) but a subpar experience for anyone above beginner level. If you're a 3.5 rating or above and looking to improve your game, I'd recommend joining a more serious club that invests in its program. If you're just looking for reps, you're better off finding a hitting partner and playing outdoors (free in summer) or at McFetridge ($30/hour or $40 with a ball machine). If you have the appetite (and wallet) for a more premium experience, East Bank or Midtown are best bets. Pros: -Easy to sign up and get started, with no initiation fee or membership required -Convenient indoor/outdoor locations throughout the city -Lots of available time slots with no down season -Cheap relative to other, more advanced tennis programs (that have much nicer facilities and more experienced staff), like East Bank, Midtown, and XS Cons: -Instructors are often just people who used to play, not necessarily trained tennis pros that have made a career out of tennis -Programming feels more like supervised play than typical tennis drills / lessons; very little focus on technique or quality reps -Classes are overpopulated (6 people per court), which can make play feel slow; for example, it's not uncommon to go 3-5 minutes without touching a tennis ball -Equipment is subpar; tennis balls are seldom switched out (e.g., very few have legible writing on them anymore) -[could be pro or con] Focus seems to be on beginner levels with intermediate being highest level offered

I just want to add that after re-opening during this time of COVID-19, they have done a great job…read moremitigating infection risk at their summer camps. They require the kids to wear their own masks, provide shoe covers and face shields, put up walls between computers and spread them out, limit class sizes, check temperatures on arrival, require parents to fill out a form asserting their child is not infected or exposed to infected people (to their knowledge), and keep parents outside during pick-up/drop-off. Also, my son said they made him wash his hands 5 times today haha. They are doing everything I could think of and more to help us feel safer and prevent the spread of coronavirus. Oh, and my son still likes the classes too.

My son loved digital adventures! For a long time I've wanted my son to get out of the consumer…read moremindset and shift to the developer mindset. I believe that shift is now underway D.A. does a phenomenal job of integrating the fundamentals of coding with his favorite video games, Roblox and Minecraft. The prices are also quite reasonable. I was very impressed with my son's progress and we were looking to give him a more specialized focus in terms of his interests and strengths with the classes they offer. I was so impressed seeing the 4th graders code full robotics applications after only 1 year of these classes. My son also enjoyed bonding with the kids there, and seem to enjoy working with them more than the kids at his school. He made some friends. I highly recommend this place.

Great classes for kids and parents, accessible, clean facilities. Sometimes challenging to schedule…read moremake up classes.

Lil' Kickers is a great program for toddlers beginning to know their legs and their abilities. I…read morethink that the program as a whole is a good program but I would like a little bit of consistency with coaching. We had a sub (forgot his name) and he was amazing! We like that the program offers the ability to make up any classes if you have to miss a day or two. The price is comprable to other programs in the city. Lastly, to anyone complaining that the classes were all 'boys' or all 'girls' first off, really? ok... Classes enroll kids depending on what days/times parents have availability to bring their kids in to practice. It would be illegal for the program to only take boys or girls for a specific time (unless it was specifically stated that it was an 'all boys' or 'all girls' team. Anyway, teach kids to play together.