Gainesville Dojo

3.4 mi

The best martial art gym in Gainesville. Everyone is friendly and getting good at jiujitsu very…read morefast. The mat is always very clean. The coaches are very nice and extremely helpful of getting everyone better. The price is very affordable. They even have AC in the gym for summer I mean what else can you ask for?

From the owner: Carson Gracie Brazilian Jiu jitsu. Specializing in both Jiu Jitsu and Combatives. Five blackbelt…read moreinstructors.

PRO Martial Arts

4.8

(4 reviews)

7.6 mi

This is a fun martial arts and a great self defense school. It shows self discipline and it is…read moreteaching me A LOT! When you pass by make sure to try it! It's pricey but fun. They have fun PNOS (parents night out) monthly! Make sure to yell LOUD!!! And have fun!

Recently moving to Gainesville, we were looking for a taekwondo school for my kids to continue at…read more Pro Taekwondo was the perfect choice! The staff are nice and accommodating. They deal with kids and the different personalities with such skill!! Kids who seem to have some difficulty focusing and attending seem to have progressed amazingly after a couple of months!! Thank you Pro Taekwondo for being in my children's lives!!!

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Swamp Academy

(8 reviews)

4.0 mi

Great experience as a drop in from Miami. Professor Ken has the heart of a teacher. Great culture…read moreand learning. 10/10

I trained here as a drop in from out of town. The instructor Ken was super chill, very helpful,…read moreand made me feel welcome. I got a few good rolls in with people of different ranks and had an overall good experience with my limited time training here.

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Star Martial Arts

(2 reviews)

5.1 mi

My kid has done really well here. His behavior at home has improved too. So far, we're very pleased.read more

StarMA has high quality teachers and mentors, emphasizes character building, and nurtures a sense…read moreof community. Excellent classes, after-school program, and camps. Highly recommend!

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Capoeira Massapê Gainesville

2.0

1.6 mi

Avoid this place. There's a good reason why there aren't any advanced students left at the academy…read moreanymore compared to a few years ago. While the classes are great, the owner can sometimes be really unsupportive (to put it nicely) of his students and teachers/staff and occasionally berate them in front of everyone else. It often seemed like the owner would rather get rid of people or drive them away than address an issue that he played a lead role in creating. Over the years, I've seen more people turned away from capoeira than I've seen encouraged : / I also learned that rumors were spread about former students after they left, which was really upsetting. Though you might not have the same experience, if you do train here, it's probably a good idea to try not to get too close.

Okito America

(2 reviews)

7.3 mi

We started here just a bit ago. My child is autistic and it has been so helpful! She has improved…read moreconfidence, fine motor skills, following multi command instructions and more. Her teacher mr. Lucas is her favorite! The install such good work ethic and morals here and are absolutely wonderful with the kids. Great family environment and activity

Great to do as an entire family!! Highly recommended!! For all ages and abilities…read more We come here as an entire family, which is wonderful. We get a good discount with multiple family members (family plan - pay full for two and get three free). We have a family of five with ages ranging from 8 to 50 years old. There are few places where we can all get a workout and learn about self defense as a family together. And, it has been a great bonding experience. The instructors are wonderfully supportive but also push us each to be our best. The kids are learning respect and useful skills that will help them if they are ever bullied. And good cardio workout for all. Highly recommend. Fun bonding time (with a workout) for the entire family.

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Planet Fitness

2.6

(85 reviews)

1.2 mi

Not sure its only ranked as low as it is.We. always have a positive experience when we come here…read more Definitely a great value for your money, vompared to other gyms in town.

I have been a memeber here for years, and I hardly go!! It's only $20 a month, and you get lots and…read morelots for that, so here I am. They recently renovated the entire gym, so the locker rooms and reclined hydromassage tables are new. They have plenty of space and plenty of workout stations! The staff is always busy and polite. It seems that the treadmills are atill old though, and plugging into them with headphones can be dicey. You have to wiggle the cord to get proper contact. It is like this on the stationary bikes too, so here's room to improve. There is really too much to go over in just one review, so I will say that this is the best money per workout (less than $1 per day)anywher You can have a free workout, if you want to join, and it is easy to pay for, if you want to stay! They have made many improvements and added more machines!! Wow!!

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Planet Obstacle

3.9

(119 reviews)

86.8 mi

We've been here for a few birthday parties, and it's always been a positive experience. The…read morefacility is clean and well-maintained, and the food is decent. The restrooms, however, could use a bit more attention and cleaning. They have multiple party rooms and always seem to stay busy. There are activities for kids of all ages, but I feel the attractions are better suited for older children. My 4 year olds had a great time, but at times they were overwhelmed by the older kids running, jumping, and playing more aggressively. Overall, it's a fun place to keep kids entertained for a few hours, especially on hot or rainy days. If you have younger toddlers, just be prepared to supervise them a little more in the busier play areas.

They Take advantage of kids and steal money especially if they have cash…read more They will overcharge your kids. NO REFUNDS! They are a scam business No management to resolve concerns. don't patronize this establishment. Dirty and unprofessional You've been warned!

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Devil's Millhopper State Geological Site

4.1

(73 reviews)

5.0 mi

Such beautiful grounds hiding within Gainesville! We had a wonderful time taking advantage of the…read moretrails and stairs to the bottom of the sinkhole! It's a great spot for those who - Want a nice, but non strenuous walk (about a mile around in circle. The stairs are a bit more but there are stops between levels) Wonderful shading with a sweet bird filled environment. Non busy area out of the hustle of life

Awesome for what it is. Devil's Millhopper makes for a lovely, quick walk and neat views from…read morewithin a huge sinkhole. The park features a maintained trail and great boardwalk steps into the sinkhole. It also has excellent informational signs throughout the park. The trail wasn't very long, so if you're looking for longer treks I do not recommend Devil's Millhopper. Although I wouldn't classify it as a "must see", it's great for what it is. It's a state park, so expect to pay a few bucks for parking.

Not sure but it posed for me!

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Lake Wauburg

(9 reviews)

9.5 mi

Lake Wauburg is a cool lake that sits just south of Paynes Prairie and is located in Alachua…read moreCounty, Florida. It is a pleasant enough lake and while not big, it is a nice place to chill for a bit.

Lake was cool , there is a guy who can juggle so make sure to ask about that. Must see.read more

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Tom Petty Park

4.7

(15 reviews)

0.4 mi

I really like Tom Petty Park!! the Pickleball courts are great!!! The park is always clean plenty…read moreand places to sit down!

All the construction is over. There is peace in the park again, whether you are bringing your dogs…read moreto run i the dog park or playing pickle ball in the brand new courts, or just chillin in a hammock and watching the birds flit around. This park is relaxing! You can even grill here and have a picnic while your children play on the playground!

These are necessary...:)

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Flip Factory Zone

3.7

(49 reviews)

6.0 mi

We do not live in the Gainesville area but we do have family that does. We came here for a…read morebirthday party for my nephew and this place is very similar to the other trampoline parks I've been to. This one, however has arcades, laser tag, and a rope course. Looks like they had party room options but our party was located upstairs at a long picnic type table. What I did like was that they had large loungers (very comfortable) available along the wall upstairs where parents and the adult guests could sit while the party took place. The kids jumped for about an hour then came upstairs for the pizza, chicken tenders, and cake. Given that the party seemed rushed there was no time to open gifts so we helped take them to the parent's car then we all left. My main reason for not giving 5 stars is that we were all advised that prior to the party to fill out the online waiver (which is required for all of these types of parks), which we did fill out. Upon arriving, we were asked to fill out a paper waiver -- I advised the young staff member that we already filled this out online so why are we now having to fill it out again. She seemed to be dumbfounded and didn't know -- told me that she was just told to have all party guests fill out the waiver and that she thought it was because they were having system issues but wasn't sure. Frustrating but I made the hubs fill it out since I did it online previously and didn't feel like filling it out again.

This family entertainment facility in Gainesville features many trampolines, a four story jungle…read moregym, arcade games, laser tag, rock climbing, zip lining, etc. Prices start at $23.99 for two hours or separate pricing for each area like the Trampoline $17 for an hour but socks must be purchased for $3.50. They offer daily specials Monday to Friday. Pricing a bit expensive for families. It seems dark inside. Little children are jumping with teenagers so a little dangerous. A fun time for kids.

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Gainesville Health & Fitness

3.2

(90 reviews)

4.3 mi

Over a year in being a member here and I still love it like I did when I first started. It's one of…read morethe best gyms I've ever been a part of, and I don't even take part in all there is to offer. It's convenient having 3 locations, especially with one being solely for women. While it is pricey, it can be worth it if used properly. I especially love the amount of classes that are offered across the 3 locations although some of them I wish were offered at different ones or different times but that's not something that can really be controlled and is up to who the instructor is so I get it. My favorite classes are dance attack and Bodypump. Highly recommend!

Always love coming to Gainesville Health and Fitness, going in the heated pool for my physical…read moretherapy, a great partnership with ReQuest which is next door.

Warm therapy pool at GHF Main

Main Location open 24/7

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GHF Free Weight Area

Dwight H. Hunter Pool

4.3

(3 reviews)

1.1 mi

Nice pool nice staff there is a regular pool lap pool and a kiddie pool I visited for my swimming…read morelessons in June and July would go again next year

No complaints, really. I came here to both lap swim and to dive. For diving, they have two 1-meter…read moreboards and one 3-meter board. The lifeguards, though young, are very professional and good at their jobs plus prompt to answer any questions. There's ample room for lap swimming plus a children's shallow kiddie pool and another shallow area for people to just splash around if not lap swimming--plus the diving well. Some reviewers have commented on high school swim teams coming here to practice: apparently the deal is for some to come here, some to Westside, some go to UF as well. Until the School Board builds its own aquatics facility (unlikely), that will probably be how things go. (Whereas Jacksonville high schools in contrast have their own swimming pools on site in many cases.) School swim teams need places to practice, so this is a logical solution and I don't see it as impinging much on other patrons. Other reviewers (here and elsewhere) have complained some kids are loud and disrespectful: I did not experience that, yeah, kids can be loud but all I encountered were very polite. The locker rooms: the men's locker room is indeed old, probably original. I did not find it dirty however. Unlike the renovated Westside (Cherry) Pool, it actually has enough lockers to accommodate for two swim teams--or probably more. That's important if you're having meets here. I don't think Westside with its renovations provides that level of locker room space. So, as a diver and swimmer, no complaints here. Yeah, it's not a brand new nor renovated facility but clean and well-run: it meets my criteria certainly.

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