I've been coming to this place for about 3 years. On its best day this place is a 2.5, maybe 3 star…read moresort of place. I mean, I get it. They have a facility - at a low rental price point - in a city where such space is really valuable. The following are three things that have ensured that I won't be taking my business there again: 1. Cheap vs. low cost: You get what you pay for kind of place. Nickle and diming on league play with their $20 membership card that is NEVER checked. Questionable referees. One of the turf fields is barely turf. Feels like you're playing on concrete so careful with knees and ankles. The place feels just feels like they don't really have any interest in putting any money into maintaining it. Cheap. 2. Rundown vs. spartan: To say that the facility is bare-bones is pretty gracious. I mean, you don't really need much, but in the winter it's not really heated, the water (not just fountains, but bathroom sinks and toilets) were broken for like a month - that was awesome, especially with a 5 year old kid... I've already mentioned that one field... 3. Rude, unprofessional, and just kinda mean :\ You know, the reason we all put up with it was because we understood that this was the kind of place you just came and played and left with no real expectation for much else. Fair enough. The proverbial feather on the camel's back was this week when - because of their administrative error or confusion - they accused me of GOING OUT OF MY WAY to be a "nuisance" to them when my weekly pick-up didn't book on the new year's weekend. The reason we didn't show up was because we never planned to be there that day because, well, it was new years... On the phone with Juan (who I imagine is a manager?), he told me that we intentionally did it to cause them distress. Didn't really understand why they would assume that this was our motivation considering we've never been late to pay, have always called ahead, shown up, etc... On top of this, his tone was a bit inflammatory as if he were doing me the favor of letting us patronize their facility. Anyway, it was pretty clear these guys aren't interested in cultivating relationships with organizers like me (I run a weekly pickup with a pool of over 60 players), so I'm on the hunt for a new place that will appreciate my patronage and doesn't treat me like the poorly maintained grounds and equipment they find themselves in. I've noticed that I'm not the first pickup group or league to leave this facility because of similar reasons.

I have been playing at this location for several years. The location is perfect and the…read morecompetition, whether it's the men's league or co-ed is top notch. Downside is the facility and the management. If there is a rainstorm, the roof will leak and potentially flood the fields like it did the past few weeks. Their electronic scoreboards haven't been working properly for years. You cannot tell if there are 3 or 8 minutes left. Now their main turf field scoreboard isn't working at all. They used to have two for it, now they have none. I hope it comes back after the facility dries out from the flooding over the past two weeks but regardless, it wasn't working properly to begin with. As for the management, we signed up to play here for a Saturday men's league in May 2009. Only two teams, one being ours, joined the league. We made a $185.00 deposit. The league never happened and since that time I have been trying to get our deposit back. Management does not respond at all. The only reason I play there is because the league I am in now is run by an outside group called FSSG. They are legitimate and run the league perfectly. So other than the location, I wouldn't play here if it wasn't for FSSG.

working with Keith has been a pleasure and my sons have learned and improved so much! They love…read morebeing challenged by his innovative drills and mental discipline. They also. love his basketball yoga routine lol! Thank you coach Keith

From the owner: As a workout professional who has a passion for making players better mentally and physically at…read moreany level, I am constantly improving my own expertise and training to provide the best training techniques on the planet.

I cannot say enough great things about The Dugout and, specifically, my daughter's coach, Julio. We…read morehad previously gone to another establishment for one-on-one coaching, but the difference in quality was night and day. In just one session with Julio, my daughter learned more than she had in six sessions at the other place! His ability to teach and connect is remarkable. He breaks down fundamentals and techniques, helping my daughter grow as an athlete. In every session, he fosters a supportive environment where she feels encouraged to push herself. Coach Julio has made an incredible impact on my daughter's growth as a player, passion for the sport and overall confidence. I am so thankful to find a place where my child is supported, challenged, and inspired.

Great place for kids to up their game. Run by great people, everyone is super kind. Awesome…read moreprogram for kids of all different ages and they touch on all baseball skills. Monthly membership available as well as one on one sessions, and individual class options. People bring kids from all over to train here. So nice to have something local that is actually worth the time and money spent. My son loves it here.

Great soccer team for the little ones. They manage the field very well, seen then cracking down on…read morepeople smoking on the field with the kids around. The do have a concession stand with pizza, hot dogs, candy, drinks, etc. Soccer coaches all seemed really nice and good with the kids. Parking is across the street in the lynn classical high school parking lot.

Very poorly organized. My son's team had a temp coach bc coach quit last minute. Neither of my…read morekids' team held practice. There is a weekly clinic, but they don't practice together as a team. The most frustrating thing is that the schedule changes with no notice, so we showed up late or early to several games. This is our third season and we will not be back. Some of the coaches we've had have been great and the kids have fun, but as an organization it's a Mickey Mouse show.

This Lynn area Babe Ruth Baseball and.Softball program is second to none in the state thanks to…read moreit's committed volunteers, and board members that go the extra mile. Fields maintenance and cleanup doesn't just happen... The men and women that help run the league make it happen. Keep up the good work...!

One of the best baseball instructional facilities on the North shore and even New England…read more Instructors there care about "your child" as they not only teach the skills needed for your child to move up to the next level where it might be little league, travel ball , high school to college or even the Next level. All instructors have pro experience and can not be happier about my decision last year with my son on their New Balance select travel league baseball team..Dad with a son at Swing Factory facility

I rarely leave reviews but wanted to in the support of the best teachers and care providers we ever…read morecould have asked for in our community. Erolynn in Room 4 has been an instrumental educator for our wild and very extroverted 2 yr old. He comes home having learned new skills, song, words, animals, good behaviors, etc that I know for 100% have come from her style of gentle nurturing and support. If it was possible to keep him in her class through his daycare years I would, and I've tried:) She has taught him how to interact "gentle" with his peers and others, giving him and his classmates so much love it's expanded his horizons exponentially. He rushes to see her every day and has meant so much. As we enter into the last week of a wonderful year, I couldn't imagine leaving a review without recognizing the amazing staff that greet every family with so much enthusiasm and vigor each day, Ms Patty and Ms Andrea bring the kids in pumped for a fun day where they feel so loved. Abby and Joan and Ally in the preschool class are exceptional at nurturing young minds and young big emotions with our 4 yr old, helping him articulate and express his interests, make friendships and be respectful to themselves and others. Finally the swim staff, Brendan & Danielle who have helped generate a love of the water, safety, fun and excitement are incredible. There have been so many wonderful people that are a part of this place, we are so grateful.

Pulled my kid from one classroom because she was being emotionally abused, and then I thought she…read morewas ok for a year, but come to find out she hasn't spoken all year in her class. She is basically mute, and they didn't tell me or ever once encourage her to speak. I told the director, Stephanie about the multiple OTHER policy violations I noticed and she did absolutely nothing about it, so I pulled her out, reported them to the state, and I'm sending my kid to therapy. Don't send your kids here, there is an investigation forthcoming. I have seen other small children being pulled up from the floor by their arms and being called names. This place is rife with abuse.

Nice little playground with toddler/baby swings…read more There's a paved walking trail behind it that goes beside the water. A baseball field and batting cages are next to the playground. One negative is no bathrooms