Amazing so clean has spray bottles for you to wipe stuff off. So much equipment everything you…read moreneed. Perfect. Open all 24 hours. I get energy at night so I can go whenever. Best place! Thank you! -Emma Bodily

If you are wanting a good gym to work at and feel motivated without scrutiny then this is the…read moreplace! The owner is VERY motivated to help everyone get and meet there goals. He will be running all over the place to make sure that if you need help you are getting it. Truly a great place!

When I heard the Palestra opened-- I got pretty excited! Our community definitely had a need for…read moregym space and its North Liberty location is super convenient. The Palestra has four courts-- for basketball or volleyball with a handful of batting cages and pickleball courts! You can conveniently rent courts online. We were in a tournament run by the Palestra this past weekend. I'm knocking a star off this review because there were a handful of things I'd have done differently in regards to the tournament planning. (Notably; we were at TWO locations for the tournament vs one, our games were super duper late and finally, we had to provide a parent to run the scoreboard.) The Palestra is a great addition to the area!!

This has to do with other people and not the facility. Parents... PLEASE remember we all want to…read moresee our kids play ball!! I was forced to sit alone in an empty row of chairs this weekend because parents were holding chairs for the game after ours. Our poor kids didn't get a chance to see their parents sitting by the court because the game after was more important than ours apparently. We parents are all in this together!! Just ask the person in your seat to put your coat there when they are through. And for Pete's sake don't let your children practice dribbling between this mom and the game I'm trying to watch. I shouldn't have to ask your children to move!! My son's team did amazing and sadly went home with medals that weren't even intended for them. Some were baseball, not basketball, so yes I'm upset with the facility, but I'm more upset that parents can't work together to support our amazing kiddos.

Renovated in mid 2014 the TCC is the ATSU fitness facility. It offers one racket ball court, full…read moresize basketball court, climbing wall, aerobic studio, sauna and hot tub along with ample free weights and machines. The faculty sits on ATSU owned woods, with trails running behind the facility and an outdoor soccer field. There is a variety of classes and group activities offered. Call for the schedule.

Love this place. Reserved for ATSU students and spouses for free!! Public can pay for membership…read more Intramural sports, day care, rock climbing wall, sauna and jacuzzi, treadmills, free weights, squat rack, circuit machines, and a large gym offered here. Very good hours, and super friendly staff. Anytime is a good time to get fit.

Tucked behind Casey's General Store lives this cute little park…read more It boasts a basketball court, plethora of slides, swings, spring riders, a shelter with a grill and other kiddo climbing thingamajigs. We stopped over, after my son saw it from afar. It has newer equipment, is in a good (semi-secluded) location with plenty of parking. Potter Park is definitely worth a stop if you're in the area with littles!

Rude kids that work at the front desk. The gym is full of…read morecollege students that sit on each piece of equipment for several minutes while they're on their phones. As you wait. Absolutely no gym etiquette.

I have no participated in much at the U of I CRWC but I am here to say, it is a happening spot for…read moreyouth pool parties! The pool itself is wonderful and it is the only lazy river in town. For $250 your child and 24 of their friends can swim for 90 minutes. Its mostly available on Saturdays in the late afternoon (4pm) or evening (6pm). You swim for 90 minutes then go to a dry area that you're able to decorate to enjoy some good eats, presents and fun. You can make reservations over the phone months in advance. My son raved about the party! Just be warned parking/drop-off can be a bit tricky.

While I've only been here once, I've been hearing about it for years from my better half and the…read morelittle squirts. We came on over after a coffee date with the kids and it's great spot to burn off some energy before bed! My exploration has been limited to the front play area with the delightful large frog. It's free to get in and the kids are able to run around and climb on stuff to make sleep come a little easier that evening! The other available activities include swimming, a track, ball courts and plenty of other rec center type stuff. We'll be frequenting anytime where in the area and need to run off a little energy.

I purchased an annual couple's membership to access the gym equipment (no pool) for an extremely…read morereasonable price. You can purchase memberships that include the pool, too, but you can also just pay the daily pass if you use the pool sparingly. There is a diverse selection of weights and machines to choose from, as well as a well-kept track on the second level. I also really appreciate the placement of a number of mats throughout the space to allow for stretching and ground workouts. There are a few cubbies and coat racks available as you enter the second floor, which work perfectly for me to leave a few items. Locker rooms are also available on the first floor with locks for rent form the front desk (or just bring your own). The two gymnasiums are also clean and in good shape. Open gym times are posted at the front desk and online each week. You can also reserve the space rather simply. I've participated in Flag Football practice in the gym the past few weeks, and it was easy to navigate where to go.

Really nice pond in the middle of town. It has a trail around the pond that connects up easily to…read morethe bike trail and to other wide sidewalks adjacent to the park. The pond is stocked with fish, so there's usually a few people out trying their luck at that, either along the shoreline or at the fishing pier. You'll see families, bicyclists, joggers, and walkers out around the area. There's parking along the street and also a lot at the north side to provide plenty of parking. There are some delicious restaurants that back right up to the park if you get hungry while you're there or if you need a walk after your meal.

This is my happy place in town. Every bicycle path leads to it. You see families, dogs, bikers ,…read moreand runners. It is all around just a Happy beautiful place in town.

Considering this is a free rec center with a pool it's not so bad. It does cost $22 for a monthly…read morepass or you can buy individual swims although the individual swims are much more expensive at about four bucks I think. The water is warmer than Mercer and they don't have a hot tub. Aside from that, the gym facility is super weak but again it's free and has a few weight machines that get the job done if you're not a hard-core weight person. The basketball courts are rarely used and also a nice feature. It's quiet, clean and relatively normal but nothing fancy.

This is a great community pool. The water is warm and feels great for the noncompetitive swimmer…read more There are a variety of exercise classes. There are lanes for swimming and a wonderful deep area for independent water aerobics. Perhaps the best part of this pool are the members of the community who use it. They are so friendly and welcoming to all-- a place where friends can be made and easy-going conversation makes the time fly! This community pool is a downtown treasure. While I live closer to Mercer, the warmth of the water and the people who swim at Robert A Lee lure me to this lovely place where everybody knows your name.

Pretty place, alot of paths to explore. Its quiet, quaint. The cave, in which this place is named…read moreafter is closed for the bats. So it should just be named Starr. Kinda the only reason I went was to see the caves. Theres alot of litter as well. I didnt get to see inside the building, but the rock climbing literally has boards nailed to it so its closed I guess. No mask requirements but I mean the only thing you can do it walk through paths, everythings out of order or closed. They have benches everywhere so you can enjoy the view of the many closed sites. If you want a workout rather then an experience, here's your wet dream.

Fun place to keep going to! A definite recommendation for…read morethose who like to get out of the house. Don't forget your camera and mosquito repellent.

Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex (HTRC) is a godsend during the gray, frigid winter months in…read moreIowa. I don't do tennis-- so the eight indoor and 12 outdoor tennis courts don't really do it for me. (They offer pickleball courts on Sunday evenings, though. Check it out!) The HTRC also boasts a fitness space (open 530-1030pm daily). There are treadmills, upright bicycles, recumbent bicycles, ellipticals, stair masters, free weights, legg press, chin/dip machine, balls, mats, bands, medicine balls and more. It's smaller than Iowa's downtown gym, the CRWC, with less machines/weights but it does the job! Why I say the HTRC is a godsend in the wintry grossness that is Iowa is that it boasts two indoor turf fields available for rental. The price is pretty steep but it is a hot commodity for youth teams in the area. My kiddos both are in competitive softball/baseball and their teams all get to practice during the offseason at the HTRC. The HTRC is also the home of the University of Iowa Women's Tennis, Women's Soccer, Women's Field Hockey, Softball, and Hawkeye Marching Band. Finally-- be warned that you need to pay metered parking. They do indeed enforce it and you will get ticketed. (Weekends are free, though.)

Grimace and Bryce know exactly what they're talking about. At the Hawkeye Tennis and Rec Center,…read morethe dedication and passion of the staff transform every moment into an opportunity for growth and enjoyment. Their unwavering support inspires us to reach new heights, reminding us that with teamwork and encouragement, we can all serve up success!