Rainbow Soccer Leagues are Chapel Hill's best option when it comes to recreational leagues…read more The organization has great buy-in from local kids and adults alike, which makes it the best bet in town. It offers a great recreational option for kids, with graduated competitive levels working from young to old. What's really nice is that Rainbow offers options for parents/adults too. They separate their options between young bucks and those who are starting to slow down, to ensure that it's fun for everyone. The best part about this league is that there are great volunteer coaches dedicated to the kids experience. They draw from the area as from the coaching program at UNC.

I'm a younger graduate student and I have very much appreciated the opportunity to play soccer with…read morea diverse bunch of folks from all over the triangle. Large variety in age and skill, but everyone is there to have a good time and get a fun work out in. I'll miss Rainbow next year when I move out of the area!

Having recently moved to the Triangle I was looking for ways to get out and meet people. Before…read moremoving to Raleigh I had seen an article in Our State Magazine about the curling club in Durham and thought that would be a perfect way to get out and meet people. I looked up their website and saw that they do a Pizza and Curling event every other Saturday. Said no experience needed. PERFECT. Unfortunately they were all booked for January. I REALLY wanted to go in January because my husband was going out of town at the end of the month for work and the team building activity was... you guessed it, curling. I wanted him to get the chance to try it out before he had to do it with his coworkers. I emailed the contact for the Pizza and Curling and asked if they had any cancellations if we could be put on the wait list. Sue (who coordinates all of the pizza events (I think?)) emailed me back in no time and let me know that she would! A couple of days before the event she let me know that they had had a cancellation the hour before and would I be able to come to that time slot instead. Of course I jumped on it and signed us both up! We headed over in the early afternoon (because we were at an earlier slot, it was curling first pizza second, but if you go to the normal event later, it's pizza first then curling, FYI). It was just us and another couple there. There was also a league going on (I think) and a birthday party. We ended up playing a match against the birthday party after we all learned the basics. Pro tip (I'm not a pro, I stink at it actually) wear yoga pants or athletic pants in general. I did, but my husband did not and I think that hindered him. It also cause him to rip his pants (haha, I still think it's funny), so don't let that happen to you. Even if you don't think you can do it (I fell so many times trying) no one makes you think you suck and everyone is super supportive. It is in fact harder than it looks and I kinda bruised my knee in the process of learning, so for the last couple of times I used a stick to push the stone out since my knee was very unhappy with me. I'm just an uncoordinated mess, so if you are at all athletic I think you'll be more than fine. I would agree that it's a very approachable sport and people in wheelchairs can do it too! It's for all ages, children up to people in their 70s and 80s! I enjoyed my time so much that I'm totally sure we'll be back! And now my husband is more prepared for his work outing! A win win!

The learn to curl class was so much fun! Our instructors Murray and Isaac were awesome. I started…read moreoff a tad hesitant that I was not going to do well but with their guidance I did better than expected. We started off with the basics followed by a friendly game. Afterwards we grabbed a beer and listened to the other leagues and sessions that Triangle Curling has to offer. I can't wait to try a pick-up and pizza session next!

This was our first visit here and it was for a birthday party. The kids had a blast playing in the…read moredifferent sections (foam pit, video game, regular trampolines, dodgeball). I was so surprised how quiet it was here at 12:30 on a Saturday - the party we were with felt like we had the place to ourselves.

Got there when it opened with 2 kids. We had $100 in gift cards their aunt got them as a gift. The…read moremanager Anna said she could not honor them because they did not have the right codes that would work for the system. The SkyZone website explicitly states that all SkyZone gift cards are honored at all locations. Said I could pay full price or leave. The kids had started jumping because of how long it took to resolve the issue and she said they needed to stop immediately. There is no way to escalate concerns with this company; only deal with the individual location. The way they treat their customers is disappointing and this doesn't even speak to all the negative reviews you see here on Yelp. There are much nicer parks in the area that value your business like Urban Air.

We're lucky to have friends that are members that occasionally bring us as their guests!…read more The pool is great and we love the shallow end for the younger kids. The Grill also has a good selection of items for meals or just a quick snack. We have also been to the clubhouse area and playground for some parties and events.

In Chapel Hill, "The Farm" refers to the private club of the UNC Faculty-Staff Recreation…read moreAssociation. It's kind of like a country club, but without a golf course. There are tennis courts, pickleball courts, swimming and diving pools, outdoor rock climbing walls, a gym, an outdoor basketball court, disc golf, beach volleyball, a clubhouse, playground, three shelters (pavilions) with wooden tables and benches, and more. Actually, it's more like a private park than a private country club. In terms of how nice The Farm is, I'd say it's on a public park level. When I saw The Farm is private, I was thinking it would be nicer and perhaps higher-end. Instead, it felt more like a small city park that happens to be private. My wife has been here multiple times for various UNC events. I attended one of the events with her. It took place at The Farm's clubhouse, the adjacent pavilion, and the playground. It was a family-friendly event. Parents brought their children who played on the playground. Food and drink were set up inside the clubhouse's kitchen. The clubhouse and overall grounds and facilities that I saw were modest. The shelter had string lighting lining the ceiling. The tables had a lot of what looked like dried-up paint/finger paint on them, presumably from kids' activities. It makes sense since the playground was right next to us. Also nearby was a bunch of bamboo which made for a good backdrop for group photos. During our Saturday afternoon visit, I saw people playing beach volleyball and the pool(s) looked busy. The Farm is located east of UNC campus, not far from the Chapel Hill-Durham border. It's off 54, accessible via Barbee Chapel Rd, just past UNC Finley Golf Course. It's due south from the Rizzo Center (south side of 54).

Great local and international soccer coaches that really can teach your kids how to kick a ballread more

I would not recommend this for any child who is just getting started in gymnastics. Many of the…read moreteachers barely give any instruction. Several times two of the instructors talked with one another the entire time and paid no attention to the kids. Another time the teacher spent the entire time rearranging equipment while ignoring the children. A third time, the teacher told the kids there would be free time and then ignored the kids for the entire class. This is for a beginning class. I would also be wary of upper level classes if you want your child to be treated respectfully, since I have witnessed one teacher repeatedly, over many weeks, berate young children at a more advanced level. Also, Google the company's history.

The facility is nice and they definitely have some awards but I have to be real about this place…read more I have watched my 6 year old daughter here every Tuesday for at least 6 months. My daughter is young and is no gymnastics prodigy, but for example she had been here like 24 times and she still doesn't know which hand to use to start her cartwheels. She's left handed and even in front of her teachers she will use a different hand each time trying to figure it out. I put her in gymnastics to learn some basics at least. The instructors barely help them do their stretches correctly. Half the time each kid is doing something different. RIGHT NOW I'm watching kids all doing their stretches a different way and the instructor zoning out. 7 kids in her class, one instructor for 60 mins isn't enough to teach which hand to start with. I'll just use YouTube going forward. 18 year old high school student instructors are just not trained in dealing with young children. Not for this price anyways.

Okay, everything about this place was incredible. I was truly blown away…read more First of all, it's super clean. We came here at a 3pm on a Monday afternoon and there was maybe one or two other guests playing there. It was a quiet start. Even with the uptick in guests later on, the employees were consistently cleaning up after the children and putting toys back to where they had originally been. It's $12 per kid with adult and $4 per additional adult guest. They don't currently offer membership options but they do have discounted Open Play package plans available: 4 play sessions for $44, 8 play sessions for $84, or 16 sessions for $156. They are designed for children aged 6 months up to 6 years. I absolutely loved the music they played which can best be described as low-fi and chill vibes all around. Just as an example, El Michels Affair- C.R.E.A.M. I can honestly say that this is the first time I've heard music sampling Wu-Tang at a kids play place but I ain't mad about it. There are classes on Mondays and Fridays for the "older kids" aged 3-6. The room looked super cool. They start off with a circle time style stories and songs then move off to the (baby) gated area with multiple sensory play experiences set up on tables. They've got a "calm room" complete with sensory sequined pillow and other touch opportunities, puzzles, books, glitter tubes, and noice cancelling headphones for kids feeling overwhelmed or needing to decompress. There is a variety of robots/toy cars/bugs on shelves on the left hand wall for kids to play with in the quiet (calm) room. The 2 bugs are the only ones that are not remote control operated and can be played with in the main play area. Ask an employee for help and they will unlock the cabinet and provide you with the remote control and instructions for how to operate these toys. They've got wi-fi, classes, so much fun stuff everywhere, and a food and drink area that offers kid snacks for purchase as well as complimentary coffee and tea for the adults! Amazing. Everything about the Wonder Lab is so thoughtfully designed. It is such a cozy and fun and welcoming place and you can really see and feel the effort put into the play space. All the spaces are utilized so well and with varying themes throughout (outer space, arctic felt wall, etc). I could go on and on. I love the Wonder Lab!!!

We came here for open play during the heat wave for our two year old to work out some energy. We…read morewere impressed with how clean the space was and how many toys and activities were available. The price is very reasonable and complementary coffee and tea is provided for the adults. We especially love the low stimulating environment and the fact that the space is for kids five and under so we aren't constantly having to watch out for other kids running into ours. We had so much fun and will definitely be back again!

Well run community center with three pickleball courts. Nice bathrooms and close parking. Lots of…read moreopen play hours. Bright, clean and well lighted gym. I will certainly return.

What I enjoy about living in Raleigh is how much the city's park & recreation dept truly invests in…read moretheir residents. I visited the Brier Creek Park Community Center this evening to attend my daughter's first day of Elite Basketball Training. This center is very clean and modern. The front desk staff provided a welcoming experience. They are very organized here. Prior to visiting, I emailed several staff to confirm my daughter's attendance and they were all very polite and responsive. Miss Gibson at the front desk was extremely knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make a positive first impression. Training was organized and Coach Urysla Cotton is phenomenal! If you have a young athlete this center is awesome. There was a Caribbean Zumba class going on while we visited. I will also return for the adult programs as well.