Trying to find the perfect Christmas gift for my granddaughter that wouldn't end up on her bedroom…read morefloor by December 26th. Call and spoke to Stacey! What an absolute joy. She explained how to enroll her in gymnastic classes to last all winter! She was so helpful and patient with all my questions. Now she will have a gift that lasts all season!!!! Can't wait to give her the gift of classes!!!!

The perfect spot for our 4 year old grandsons birthday!! Silverlake provided everything needed for…read morethe party, even goodie bags for the kids. The kids enjoyed the trampoline park and a variety of other play areas. The pizza was delicious , the facility is very clean and our party coordinator was awesome!!! Was so nice to have a birthday party and leave the mess behind!!!

What a lovely little paved path just off the main road in the Union-Florence area! Don't let the…read morebaseball fields fool you - just follow the trail in to experience a wonderful little oasis of nature. There's plenty of parking - regardless if you're there for a baseball game or for a nice walk. We brought our dog with us, and ended up doing the entire loop in just under an hour. We'd initially pulled up this trail in the AllTrails app, and it told us this was 1.1 miles ... we're not so sure that's accurate, since it felt like we were walking for much longer than that. Next time, we'll make sure to measure how far we've gone. Either way - what a gorgeous way to start your day! The plants and trees are all labeled, and sorted into various collections. The Magnolia Collection was by far our favorite, although that's about as far back into the loop as you can get. The trail itself is well-maintained, and wasn't too busy at all on a Saturday morning around 9 a.m. There was a good age range among the folks walking ... it was nice to everyone from families to elderly couples out for a morning stroll. We'll definitely return to this paved trail - it's especially convenient after a big rain, when you don't want to hike through the mud!

We took a "field trip" here while learning about trees in our homeschool unit and we really…read moreappreciated three things: the walking trails are very nicely maintained and paved well, all of the natural shade with benches to rest, and all of the labels & information panels on the various types of trees! The area is beautiful and a great place for a walk. My 4 star rating is coming from a desire for a better map, the ones they have are ok but I had a little bit of trouble at times, and then for being let down on 2 things I promised my kids. The "children's garden" has definitely seen better days and is very lackluster in general. There's nothing to do inside of it and we were honestly just confused. The other thing was the butterfly garden, all of the bushes were gone on our visit. In general, these things aren't a big deal but considering I had 4 small kids with me, these were 2 things advertised that we were looking forward to.

First time canoeing. Family of 4 ( 2 adults & 2 kids)…read more 1 star: Friendly staff. 1star: Loading onto the boat was super easy and no issue. The river was maintained with nice spots to pull off for a rest. --1 star: the bathrooms at the front building were the dirtiest bathrooms I have ever experienced. Only 1 working toilet in the women's ( arrived at 9am) . --2 stars: unloading area at the end was not maintained. ( the staff member said what they had washed away in the spring) no where to pull your canoe to get off . Steep muddy hill to climb up. Someone in our group got hurt trying to get out when unloading . Young children were struggling to get up the steep hill.

Are you looking for fun and safe activity to do with friends or family while staying socially…read moredistanced from others? This is an awesome activity that checks all of the boxes! We visited Morgan's yesterday for the second time this summer. It's a great meeting spot for friends that live in Cincinnati and Indianapolis. Our first visit was on a Thursday and the second was on a Sunday. There was a big difference in the amount of people when going during the week versus the weekend. I would highly suggest a weekday visit if you would prefer less people. After a brief safety talk, you grab a life vest, paddle, and boat and you are off! We did kayaking on both of our visits, but saw a lot of people out on canoes and rafts. It is about a 7 mile trip and both times it took us about 3 hours doing a relaxing trip down the river with minimal paddling and a lot of floating. We packed a picnic lunch and pulled our kayaks out on a shady spot and ate lunch. This is not a technically different kayaking route. There are a few sections that are rocky, have some tiny rapids, or tree roots that you need to navigate, but all in all, it is a beginner level trip perfect for the novice and fun for all. The equipment is good, staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The price is also good for a budget activity ~$30 per person! Let's talk about COVID-19 precautions: Morgan's takes this seriously! They are by reservation only and have designated checkin times. For our weekend checkin when it was busy, a man greeted us when walked up and directed us to an empty table to fill out our group's waiver. Once done, we took to a table with one staff member to checkin. All of this was outside. During the week, this was done in the building, but we were the only group. There are social distance markers on the ground, limit to 3 people per the changing room/restroom, social distance on the bus to bring you back, and all staff wore masks. Thank you for keeping us safe!

If you are looking for a clean, upgraded Jim, you are looking in the wrong place. This place has…read moremachines falling apart no personal trainers. The classes are weak, and there are multiple mold pores behind the walls. Disgusting. Also, the staff that runs the place have no personality. Worst gym rating possible if I could.-20 on a scale from one to 10.

Facility prioritizes money over safety. Level 1 snow emergency with car wrecks everywhere and they…read morerefuse to postpone or cancel games.

We've enrolled one of our kiddos in a toddler class - and I'd have to say it's a positive…read moreexperience. The class instructors (we've had two different ones) seem to understand the age & levels of accomplishment of each child - this is the most important part of the class. My kiddo comes home all smiles and enjoys returning each week for classes. Annual membership is $35 & pays for whole family. I cannot say that the class prices are a "bargain," but with the instructors that are available, I think we paid a good price for what we get. The only upgrades I'd suggest is a viewing area for all activities (there is one part of gym that I'm unable to see) and a little dusting action upstairs...seems to be some dust bunnies growing on the ceiling decorations.

Parking and waiting room are still a nightmare. However the owner took responsibility and corrected…read morethe issue. Since then we have met some great teachers.

As a life-long resident of Boone County, I just wanted to throw some love out to the Boone County…read moreParks Department. This government agency does a wonderful job of maintaining the numerous parks in the county as well as providing free and inexpensive activities for citizens to enjoy. During the summer, the Parks and Recreation Department sponsors concerts, Shakespeare performances, family movie nights, and an annual arts and crafts showcase, all free of charge. In an effort to keep residents active, the department offers family walking days, volleyball and soccer leagues, yoga classes, and tennis lessons. Community education classes like "Fly Fishing Basics" and "Introduction to Canine Obedience" help improve the quality of life of Northern Kentucky residents. If any of these activities sound interesting, check out their website to download their newsletter.

The Boone County Parks must have some good funding because they are amazing. We went to Kitefest…read morewith my 5 year old son. They had free soft drinks and coke for everyone. You got to make your own kite and take it home. There were free bouncy houses for the kids and dozens of kites in the air. It was awesome. Every Thursday in July in the summer, they have Family Fun Night with more free bouncy houses and slides. I've been to see the Madcap Puppets, Shakespeare, concerts. The trail in Central Park is a full 5K and really scenic. I feel so blessed to live in a place with such great parks.

Great place to learn to dive. The owner is very accommodating and patient. Great teaching style…read moreand you are guaranteed to have a great time on his dive trips. I have taken multiple classes here over the years and have never been disappointed.

From the owner: Private and small group scuba instruction and training from beginner to advanced levels…read more Professionally planned and led scuba trips and vacations for divers and non-divers.

Nope, the Boone County Parks Department didn't uproot that famous park in Manhattan and bring it to…read moreKentucky. This park's clever name originates with the fact that it is in the center of Boone County. With loads of sports recreation and an amazing arboretum, Central Park is one of the best parks in Northern Kentucky. With six lighted softball/baseball fields, six soccer fields, four lighted tennis courts, basketballs courts, and a 2.5 mile scenic walking/biking path, Central Park is always filled with athletes and nature lovers in the spring and summer. Luckily, during games the concession stand is open, which is located near the main entrance. The park has two reservable picnic shelters, which can accommodate small and large crowds. I've attend parties as small as ten people to company picnics with over sixty guests, and there was ample space. Clean public restrooms are located near the entrance; otherwise, port-o-potties are scattered throughout the park.

Good place for dance lessons & gymnastics for children. I've always gotten impression that they…read morecare about the kids and want them to learn. The are never dance-bullies. In addition to a couple years of lessons, we've hired them twice for birthday parties. Birthday parties are 2 hours. Dance studio serves as rally point for cake & gifts. Kids are in gym for 90 minutes of guided play with instructors. Kids are wiped by time they are done. The staff will even clean up if you are pressed for time.

This is a great place for your kids to learn dance, tumbling and a variety of other styles. They…read moreare so pleasant and always make the kids feel welcome. The staff is so great, all the kids feel that they are the center of attention. Mine is only 4, but the older kids are so impressive! I would recommend to anyone who wants to start or continue their children's dance lessons