My daughter visited SVF with her Girl Scout group. The instruction was EXCELLENT, staff extremely…read moreknowledgeable and caring. I knew Vi's love of horses would be solidified with her 1st ride- as was mine so many years ago. She has talked non stop about Biily, the farm and instructors. She will be beginning lessons soon. A lovely farm.

I brought my daughter in for lessons and it was amazing. She had an amazing time! I felt extremely…read morecomfortable bringing her here as they are outdoors, everyone had masks on, sanitizer was provided, and I was assured all the tack was freshly cleaned. Instructors are extremely knowledgeable and friendly.

We visited this place part of a picnic for kids and camp. Tough to find a good entrance its near…read morethe stop sign, Gps will take to a different spot. It will be on when you see a stone based gate entrance. Plenty of parking and well organized camps. Kids enjoy this place.

Our 7 year old grandson had a wonderful time at this camp. There are great counselors there and…read morelots of fun activities. It is a wonderful place for children!

We had a fun and educational tour here. It's not everyday you get to hold a chicken and feed…read morealpacas.

I took my girlfriend here and we had a blast! From learning the history of the property to feeding…read morethe alpaca it was all soo fun! I would highly recommend this to anyone looking to see some animals or get away from the city for a little while!

What a fun place for kids and adults. Filled with zip lines and tree climbing and axe throwing,…read morearchery, trampoline jumping. You can bring food as there are tables to sit. There are snacks and drinks sold and indoor restrooms. It's an all day fun place. You may host birthday parties in the tree houses as well. Music plays throughout the place which is nice. Staff is very friendly.

When 3 of the features are closed perhaps you should let the customer or at least post it on your…read moresite and/or in the check in area before they pay 50.00 per family member to go on these things. Instead they direct you to them in the park and don't even know they're closed until you go back to the front desk to ask. Then the answer is "they're understaffed" which,to me, means the park knew in the first place. The large aerial zipline was closed, the taller walk the plank was closed and the toxic meltdown also closed . The attendant at the walk the plank worker mumbled something about "a piece missing from the taller one" after saying it was open and then checking. If you're understaffed wouldn't it make more sense to cycle the zipline crew to the closed ones so the paying customers can get what they paid for and go on everything? Everyone just seemed clueless about things being closed. That being said, the open stuff was fun.

Not a fan of this gymnastics gym. They do not seem to care about advancing gymnasts. My daughter…read moremissed the older group cutoff by one month and they were forcing her to stay in the "toddler" group when she is nearly 6 years old and has 3 years experience with multiple gyms. Their drills for "toddlers" are ridiculous, throwing a bean bag, walking across a mat, it's very childish and for babies. They have very young girls teaching the classes and they seem to just be focused on making a profit. When I inquired about moving my daughter up bc she was bored, they refused to even offer to test her and then ignored my email completely and rejected her entrance to the older team, when she can do multiple tricks and is close to completing a back hand-spring. She wasn't even allowed to do cart wheels in the "toddler" group. Everything is solely based on birthdate and not skill. We switched to Synergy and they immediately tested her and advanced her to the higher group. Synergy is much more professional and they are focused on training girls to become gymnasts and not making a profit.

High demand for classes, which is a tribute to patient, caring, fun teachers and classes! Notably…read morean extremely clean facility with small class sizes and emphasize on safety when it comes to learning skills and advancing in gymnastics. Very competitive team with dedicated and well trained coaches who clearly love what they do. Great experience for beginners to the sport or parents just looking to get their child more active!

Speaking as a lifelong West Chester resident. I've been a member of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine…read morefor some time, primarily using the West Chester location on Airport Road. While I appreciate the facilities and the overall mission of the Y, I am increasingly frustrated with the inconsistent and arbitrary enforcement of rules in the Wellness Center, which has significantly impacted my experience. The posted Wellness Center Rules clearly state under "Personal Belongings: Please store bags and items in lockers." Recently, however, this guideline has been strictly enforced as a outright ban on gym bags on the floor, with staff citing "safety reasons" (potential tripping hazards). Yet many other rules on the same sign--such as re-racking weights and avoiding dropping them, limiting cardio machine use to 30 minutes during busy times, using headphones for music/videos, and wiping down equipment--are routinely ignored. Unracked weights, dropped barbells, and cluttered equipment create far greater safety risks than a responsibly placed gym bag, but these violations go unaddressed, even during peak hours. Even more concerning is the allowance of independent, non-YMCA-affiliated CrossFit sessions on the wellness floor. This is not a dedicated CrossFit facility, and these high-intensity group workouts frequently involve heavy lifts and dynamic movements that result in dropped weights (directly violating the posted "avoid dropping" rule) and take up large areas of shared space, increasing risks for other members. CrossFit carries well-documented higher injury potential compared to standard individual workouts, yet it appears to be permitted without oversight. This double standard suggests favoritism or other priorities over consistent safety and fairness for all members. Regular gym-goers like myself rely on a gym bag for practical reasons: it keeps essentials organized (clean clothes, towels, water bottles, recovery tools), maintains hygiene by separating sweaty gear, and supports efficient routines for busy schedules. Some members even carry emergency medical items--inhalers, EpiPens, or glucose monitors--for conditions like asthma or diabetes, needing quick access during workouts. Unfortunately, these selective policies and lack of uniform enforcement reflect poorly on management. It feels as though member convenience, fairness, and actual safety take a backseat to arbitrary decisions. This is the primary reason I give the West Chester YMCA low referral ratings and hesitate to recommend it to others. I hope leadership will review these practices to ensure rules are applied consistently and the facility remains a truly positive, safe, and welcoming space for everyone--as the posted sign promises.

Patrons leave their personal belongings all over the gym floors, on equipment, etc. It's to the…read morepoint where I actually tripped over a backpack & said something to the attendant on duty & he said he would "look into it"?! I've voiced my complaint to management about this is a hazard & that's why there are lockers to use, but management brushed it off by saying "yeah, that's not good" but have done nothing about it. Cancelled my membership today because of this.

I signed up for an obstacle course class with a Yelp Eliter friend. The community and owner were…read morevery social and provided a sense of community I don't feel at most gyms. They welcomed the effort but didn't push too hard for exercising. There weren't any obstacle course elements in the class. We were allowed to stay after and ask some ninja warrior potential experts on a few techniques of the obstacles. It was nice to celebrate little victories- kind of like the non-single Matt Nathanson song of the same phrase . This place has obstacle course equipment with more of an adult look but kids are also welcome and encouraged as they probably bring most of the funding to the gym too. Outside had some equipment as well as part of the 30 min circuit training. Some people might not like the younger kids or the dogs that were around. The kids around were in line and well behaved and one of the dogs seemed jealous of not enough attention and started to get in my way of my running path. It was a bit comical for me. Oh a temporary break lol. Some of the staff keep the place well cleaned and maintained. This was probably a 4 star experience for me but the community element here helps me bump it to a 5

My in-laws purchased a gift certificate for our 11-year old son to do the ninja gym so we came here…read morefor the first time today and he loved it. All the staff members were so nice & friendly. My son decided he wanted to do a backflip on the trampolines and asked one of the trainers, Alex, if he would help him. He spent a long time with him to teach him how to do it and was very patient and encouraging. It was a great experience for my son & we can't wait to come back.

My granddaughters 5th birthday party was just held at Limelight. What a grand time was had by…read more Children and parents observing alike! Our master of ceremonies, Caleb ,was very personable and had a vast knowledge of Disney song and dance and led the children in games as well. He seems to honestly enjoy his weekend job there , has a passionate devotion to theatre in real life as well. I highly recommend plus their NEW location is great ! Thanks again Caleb for making Delaneys birthday memorable !

From the owner: Limelight Performing Arts Center, West Chester provides unique week-long summer camps, group…read moreclasses, seasonal productions, and private lessons in dance, theatre and musical performance for children and adults. At the same time, Limelight offers one-of-a-kind birthday parties, teen karaoke nights and scout troop, homeschooler and school field trips which introduces the facility and the magical world of theatre to visitors.

Took a ceramics class and had a wonderful time. Great studio, fantastic teachers and open studio…read moreoptions too! They have events for local artists. This is a great organization!

I have been to the CCAA a few times for events and classes. Their recent renovation has made the…read moreplace look modern and inviting. I really love the style and enjoy working with the employees. It's also a great spot to stop in for a unique, local present!

This is the perfect spot to hang with either your spouse or another mom friend and chat while your…read morekids play. I love the idea of this place and coming on playdates to just chill out here while the kids are busy. There are ample amounts of toys of all different variety, which is fantastic. There is something for more active kids who like ball pits or slides, but then also puzzles, books, play kitchen/pretend food for more low key activities. I like that they have hand sanitizer and shoeless entry as well. Around Christmas time they had a Santa visit which was also very cute! Would definitely consider a birthday party here in the future.

I have not seen any other children's play area at this price point. $12 per child and $8 per…read moresibling, without a charge for adults? I'll take that any day. We stopped here after lunch on our way from NYC to Ellicott City, MD. This was a great choice for a halfway point during our travels to allow the babies to burn some energy off before another two hours in the car. Staff is friendly, restroom is clean and large for baby diaper changes, and the location appears right at the downtown area, with plenty of dining options. I hope to be back someday! Five stars!