I play table tennis here and it has so much more to offer the community. The Leonard M. Louie…read moreFieldhouse has a pool, work out room, gymnasium, with many different activities. Easy to get too and it has its own parking lot with 16 spaces. This is a part of the Chicago Park District.

Great workout spot, doesn't have every machine you would like but still you can get a real freaky…read morepump

Well there is not too much I can write that is much different than some of the other positive…read morereviews so far.. What I can tell you though, is that this location is a no frills, nothing fancy type of gym, with all the equipment and basic amenities a gym should have. It is not your high-end, spa/juice bar/tan salon/supplement store/.. well you get the point! It is however, a great place to get your workout in. It has a great selection of free weights, cardio machines, running and walking tracks, a pool, sauna, racquet ball courts, basketball courts, heavy bag and speed bag, and offers group fitness classes and affordable personal training... Being a university employee has it's perks as the fees are very reasonable and allows us access to the bigger, nicer, east side location on Halsted with our membership. But the rates for non-employee/non-student are still cheaper than big chain gyms nearby and offer more than the small local gyms. So if you are in the Medical District and need a solid gym, this gym is a great option.

This is a very beautiful new sports arena with an arcade inside but forgot to take a photo…read more The bar is upstairs and it's beautiful too Jess waa the bartender and she was is fabulous and kind. Love this place and loved watching my nephews basketball tryouts

Rip you off at every turn. But I guess when you have a captive audience who are there to support…read moretheir kids the think that's ok. Additionally, on a day we had to be there, they couldn't be bothered to plow the parking lot leading to people parking in 2 spaces exacerbating their limited parking. They also have no entry from their rear parking and couldn't be bothered to have someone even lightly shovel the 9 mile walkway from the back. Saw multiple seniors slipping due to the egregious lack of maintenance during a tournament that people are charged in excess of 15$ a day for the 'privilege' to attend. Also doesn't appear that they had heating in the men's restroom. It was significantly colder and almost to the point of unbearable. All around less than stellar experience.

Let's take a break from all the sports reviews and talk about Chicago Sport & Social Club's Bloody…read moreMary Fest (which, let's be real, drinking boozy calories is way more fun than burning calories). Theater on the Lake was the perfect venue. Part indoor, part outdoor space made it easy to enjoy the beautiful fall morning! Tons of passed appetizers, including ham & cheese mini-sammies, french toast bites, cheddar scones, and more! Not being a Bloody Mary fan myself (I know, I know, blasephemy!) there was still PLENTY of other options, including Truly, spiked sparkling water; Angry Orchard, hard apple cider; and plenty of mimosas! The fest had tons of food and drinks, the voting was easy with multiple tablets set up by the stage, and the vibe was super laid back and casual, making for the perfect Sunday. We had a blast. Totally looking forward to next year's already! Thanks for an awesome event, Sport and Social Club :)

Fitz-Hume!! Do you…read moreremember that scene in Spies Like Us when Emmett Fitz-Hume (Chevy Chase) and Austin Milbarge (Dan Akroyd) attempt to pass themselves off as doctors? And then, of course, a patient needing an emergency appendectomy arrives, and Fitz-Hume and Milbarge go to work with their scalpel, having no clue what to do, all the while slowly inching it in different directions as they get confirmation from the actual doctors... The softball umpires for Chicago Sport & Social Club must have studied this clip from the movie repeatedly because they've performed analogous actions during games on multiple occasions. I was playing in a game earlier this week, and a woman on the other team steps up to the plate. She grazes the ball with her bat, and the ball drops about two feet in front of home plate. She releases her bat as she runs to first, and the bat drops about one foot in front of home plate. Meanwhile, the ball slowly rolls backward, and then stops at the bat which is still in fair territory. The umpire just stares at the ball dumbfoundedly for several seconds, entirely unsure of what to do. From shortstop, I finally yell, "That's out of play." The umpire then looks up and triumphantly shouts, "Foul ball!" (While not technically correct, I figured arguing this minor detail would be moot since the outcome was the same.) Unfortunately, this example is just one of many blunders repeatedly made by CSSC's umpire crew. This is the second season I've played with CSSC, and the officiating has been atrocious nearly every game. I'm convinced it is run by some dude who knew someone at the Chicago Park District, got a license for sporting events, and then hired all of his college bros to ump games. I'm certainly no expert, but it amazes me that a sports club doesn't know jack about ASA rules. It would be one thing if they simply made up their own rules--and in fact, they do--as the games are being played, but even within those made-up rules, there's absolutely no consistency. You have no idea what is going to happen from game to game. I could bore you with several more examples, but then you might think I'm just some overly competitive jerkface. I'm not. I just find it obnoxious when umps give various teams (and even sometimes my own team) significant advantages because they don't even know the rules of their own league. I can't speak to how other sports leagues or social events are handled by CSSC, but I can say with experience, that the other two major sports clubs in the city know how to officiate softball correctly. The only reason I don't play in one of those leagues is because my company pays for the league I'm currently playing in. I'm not one to look a gift horse in the mouth, but I'm certainly not shy about trashing it on the internet. P.S. There are no restrooms near the softball diamond I play on, so I just pee in the bushes. If you're in Grant Park, don't have a picnic near any bushes.

We took our 2 and 3 year old to a game! It was amazing. Parking was so close by. Not a lot of…read morewalking. Reasonable pricing. The kids zone came in clutch to get some energy out. My kids also loved the firework show.

Their games suck and are very boring. It would be fun for a 3 year old but not anyone older.read more

Nice place, nice location, but the steam room seems to be always broken. Last time it took a month…read moreto fix, this time it's been 2 weeks with no end in site. And if the steam room is the main reason you go there then it definitely is not worth the monthly dues, especially when it's broken.

My husband and I have been going to this Jim for almost two years now and we absolutely LOVE it!!…read moreIt is incredibly clean, they have the best (most up to date) equipment, and the nicest staff!! I want to specifically call out their amazing spa services! The last time I went I met with David D. and had one of the best deep tissue massages I have ever experienced! 10/10 gym, I can't recommend it enough!! PS. if you're a parent they also have babysitting options on sight while you get a work out in!

Fantastic park right along the Lakefront in Chicago! This park really has it all: tennis courts, a…read moregolf course, plenty of green grass along the water, and a bike/walking path. In the summer the tennis courts and paths are always busy, but I've never felt like the grassy area was overwhelming with people like some parks/beaches along the lakefront can be. It really is a hidden gem along the lakefront. There are plenty of trees if you want to hang a hammock or find a shady spot to relax or read a book. It's family friendly, with people having cookouts throughout the summer months, and groups of friends playing spike ball and other lawn games. You can jump into the lake right from there, and there are plenty of ladders along the concrete wall to climb back up. Bring your dog, or watch all the cute pups as they trot by! There are multiple bus stops along the paths making it easily accessible for anyone with a Ventra card. Plus, a DIVVY station is on the other side of Lakeshore Drive (there is a underground path to the park) if you're coming from the West. Definitely my lakefront go-to in the summer & fall!

Lovely and spacious park. My photos don't do it justice. Lots of great trees and fall foliage to…read moresee. Tennis courts, indoor bathrooms, plenty of parking, and lots of open space. My friend plays kickball here. Right along Lake Michigan, it's the perfect place to enjoy the greenery and then walk to the lake and enjoy the water. You get it all here! Vibrant energy and positive vibes.

Not too bad of a place! The people at the front desk were always super kind and welcoming, and it…read moreseemed like they had a ton of activities/clubs for anyone interested. I primarily went here for the gym. It's a pretty small facility, but has a lot of great machines with a free weight section, as well. I definitely like some of the machines here more than the ones at my new gym, but I ended up making the decision to switch because there just isn't a variety of machines due to limited space and the treadmills! I felt like I was always fighting for a treadmill and at least 3 would be broken at any given time. I liked how their treadmills had fans, though. The location is pretty great too. I would often go grocery shopping after leaving here because it's near an Aldi & Cermak. Overall, a pretty good place!

Glad to get in a short exercise and stretch! Women's locker room is temporarily closed today for…read moremaintenance. It did not disappoint! Thank you!