I decided to visit for the first time on Monday, 15 January 2024 as I had the day off of work due…read moreto the MLK Day holiday. I remember texting my friend Vlad because I was so excited to use the sauna at the Strongsville Rec. Center. He said that I probably would find Russian men in the sauna which I did, 2 of them (apparently Russians love saunas which is cool...haha). I am writing this review a year later, in Feb. 2025. A day pass cost me about $10, if I can remember correctly. I like that this option exists because I don't have to join as a member to use the gym and sauna. GYM/POOL/SAUNA -- At the upstairs gym, I used the stair master and walking track. I also noticed that they have a weights room downstairs but I didn't use it because I didn't have a lot of time. I then used the sauna and steam room downstairs. I stayed in the sauna for about 10 mins and I stayed in the steam room for about 5 mins. The sauna is very small but manageable. There were 3 men in there when I entered. I appreciate that there is a camera inside incase of any emergencies. The steam room is a bit bigger which felt nice. It feels good to be spaced out between people. TIPS -- I recommend bringing a towel to sit on while you're in the Sauna and Steam room. Bring a water bottle too. Also, bring a padlock and key to lock your bag and clothes in the changing room (locker room). I didn't bring a lock because I didn't realize that I would need one so I carried my wallet with me while I used the gym and sauna. Now that it is winter as I'm writing this review, I want to return to the sauna and steam room. The whole gym and pool/sauna area gets very crowded so I recommend that you arrive early. Also, I noticed that some floors were not very clean as I walked around the pool/sauna area. **** GOAL of 365 reviews in 2025 - 34/365 total reviews in 2025 - 815 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 5 February 2025

So far so good in coming for swim lessons. The facility is a bit dated, but overall it serves its…read morepurpose well. It has a few different pools including a kids pirate ship.

My family visited Medina Skateland so the kids could skate together. We had a great time at this…read moreroller rink. The rink was clean and well maintained, which made it safe for the kids. The atmosphere was fun but a little old-fashioned. I actually liked that because it reminded me of the skate parties I used to go to when I was a kid. All the staff were friendly and really cared about the customers. The skate patrol even checked on kids who fell to make sure they were okay. I spoke with the owner during our visit, and he told me how hard Covid was for small businesses like his. You can tell they are trying to save money and keep the rink open. The building could use a facelift in some places, but it didn't take away from our fun. For a snack, we ordered a pizza and some pretzels. The food was okay--nothing special--but the kids were happy with it. They ate quickly and went right back to skating. We could tell the kids were having a blast. Overall, it was a great family experience and I would visit again. I recommend Medina Skateland if you want a fun, friendly place to take your kids skating.

My daughter and I came here on Monday afternoon. It was January 2, a lot of places were closed. We…read morewere so happy to find this open. We love trying new skating rinks! We had so much fun together. They played fun music, a lot from Disney movies. There were lots of people and kids all around my daughters age. She loved it!! They were supposed to be open until three, but stayed open later because there is so many people. We would definitely recommend coming here if you're a skating fan like us! The price was $6/pp and four dollars if he needed to rent skates. They also had a cute little concession stand. We were having too much fun skating, so never got to visit it but will next time. Thanks for letting us. Have a great afternoon together!!

Loved everything about this pool. Clean, friendly lifeguards and staff. Swim lessons were…read moreenjoyable, especially with Ms. Patty teaching the baby and me class. Can't wait to go back!!

I visited in late October 2025 with a free guest pass. The CSU Recreation Center is a great option…read morefor Cleveland State University students. This campus gym is big with plenty of exercise options to choose from, including, weights, cardio machines, basketball court, an area to stretch, etc. I believe that they also have fitness classes too. I had a difficult time trying to find the entrance into the gym once I got in the building until a maintenance worker helped me. Once you enter through the front door, you will see the gym upstairs but there isn't a straight way to get there because the elevators and stairs go to different parts. I spent about 15 mins being lost, confused, and almost irritated. An employee tried to help me but their instructions didn't help me at all...LOL. Anyway, shout out to the maintenance man for coming through and saving the day! I most likely won't be back because I already joined a gym (my local YMCA) a month after visiting the CSU Recreation Center. **** GOAL of 250 reviews in 2026 - 165/250 total reviews in 2026 - 1006 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 31 July 2026

As a student, this is a great gym. Unfortunately for non-students I do think it can be a little…read morepricey especially because parking does NOT come with your membership and is VERY STRICT so if you are not in walking distance you will have to pay to park in their parking garage underneath them in addition to the cost of a membership. The membership seems pretty expensive for non students too in my opinion but maybe I'm just frugal. Though if you are alumni, have a student sponsor (or hop on a new years discount), you can get some $ shaved off the cost. They do have some free group workouts which is really cool and fun and staff is usually pretty helpful. The facilities seem pretty clean too. They have massage chairs and nap pods in the back room but only two of each so it can be a little annoying if you go back there and they are taken up.

An awesome outdoor community pool. Open from Memorial Day to Labor Day each year, the Thornton Park…read morePool has dedicated times and areas for patrons of all ages. In the mornings, there's adult lap swim times (set up for 25Y lengths), and in the afternoons the play pool, lazy river, and water slide open up. Swim lessons are offered periodically, and you're sure to hear a game of Marco Polo happening during open swim. Park in the same lot you would to get to the ice rink and other venues inside the Community Center, and walk directly towards the gate to get access to the pool. All this obviously comes at a price, and depending on whether you're a resident of Shaker Heights or not, there are pricing packages for individual day passes and season passes. Inquire inside the Community Center for more information and to purchase a pass. They use special wristbands to delineate your age and access so its easier for lifeguards to know who's cleared to lap swim - safety first! I come mainly to lap swim and while I love that they're open until 8PM, it's not the most optimal pool for training. They don't have the large time clocks to do swim sets, and when I come earlier on the weekends I'm often competing with the other regulars to share a lane. My biggest qualm is the lack of flags demarcating the last 5Y of each end of a lap which are helpful when swimming backstroke. At least the lanelines are colored differently though. There are ample lounge chairs and canopied areas for families to set up camp. If tanning is your game, you can easily find a spot on the deck for that too. I haven't been able to find lockers during my time here but there are separate men and women's bathrooms easily accessible adjacent to the lifeguard's lounge area. They have kickboards available to borrow nearby as well.

This is a fun family place to hang out, let the kid swim and catch up on work. It's become apart…read moreof our summer routine.

Great large roller skating rink. New owner since September 1st 2026. New owner brought in all new…read moreroller skates and is currently remodeling the entire inside!!!

One of the worst Skating Facilties I've ever been to! The skates they provide aren't even…read moreenjoyable. They are wobbly and 20+ years out of date. Their food is EXTREMELY overpriced! For one slice of frozen Aldis pizza it's $8.25. The stale nachos and cheese are $10. They bathrooms look like they have been cleaned in years. I wouldn't recommend this facility to anyone.

This is a great community Rec center! Really nice gym space and the pool is great too. The only…read morereason a star down is because it gets so hot in the gym and lockerroom, it makes people need to take a break outside to escape the heat.

Here's a clean, readable Yelp-style review that keeps your experience intact but flows more…read moresmoothly and sounds polished: First Visit to Splash Zone - Overland, Ohio This was my first visit to Splash Zone in Overland, Ohio. Registration is a bit of a process. You first have to create a profile through the Lorain County Metro Parks system, then return to the Splash Zone site to register for a specific program on a designated day and time. Once registered, the system shows your cost--mine initially showed $0. I arrived about 30 minutes early on the morning of my class, which turned out to be helpful because I had to re-register in person. After completing that, I was told there would normally be a $3 fee due to my SilverSneakers account. However, the woman at the front desk kindly let me attend for free that day, explaining that future visits would be $3. Since I'd never been there before, I had to navigate through several locker and pool areas. There are multiple pools separated by glass dividers with automatic doors--someone shared a helpful tip that the small black box above the door shows which side to stand on to trigger it. The instructor came in without much of an introduction, set up a small carry-on-size speaker, put on her headset, and began the class. The workout was aqua Tabata (a Japanese-style interval workout): 20 seconds of fast-paced movement followed by 10 seconds of rest. The class lasted 45 minutes. I stayed for about 30 minutes, choosing to leave early since shower space is limited and I like to be considerate of others. The workout itself was excellent, and being in the water felt really good. The showers, however, were not great--hair on the floor and a general "public park" feel, even at 10:30 a.m. I was glad I wore water shoes. On the plus side, the water temperature and the very hot shower afterward were appreciated. The instructor mentioned that this is her business and encouraged people to connect on Facebook (with a profile photo), and it's clear she's very talented. Overall, despite a few logistical and cleanliness issues, I'd go back again--and next time, I'd happily pay the $3 when I'm in town.

Outdoor pool My kids…read moreloved it! I have been to splashzone for years and this was my first time utilizing the outdoor pool. It costs $8 per person no matter the age. We had three young children with us. You enter through the main pool area and walk to your right out a set of doors. There is a large pool area that is sectioned off for different uses. There is a gradual entry area with a water playground for kids, this is connected to the main part of the pool that gets about 5 feet deep. There are 2 slides that you have to be 48 inches to ride. The lifeguards have a break for 15 minutes after 45 minutes of swimming. All kids have to get out of the water. While waiting there are lots of lounge chairs, a snack shack offer ice cream, hot dogs, pretzels, etc. along with a playground and swing area for the kids. There are also two indoor areas you can take the kids to play with the frog pool for younger kids and the indoor water playground.