Our daughter has been participating in Youth Soccer here and it has been an overwhelmingly terrible…read moreexperience. We didn't find out about the start date/time of the spring clinic, practices and games until the day of each event despite reaching out multiple times across multiple platforms- calling, emailing and reaching out via their Facebook profile with no response for literal weeks. For the soccer clinic we didn't hear back from the club until the day after; luckily our kids school happened to send home flier about the clinic so we used that to guide us around date and time and had to guess at the location. Practices are canceled with little to no notice. Only 5 kids signed up including mine, I can understand why they don't have repeat players. I spoke with the athletic director who confirmed this is the norm and didn't seem to understand why families need more than 3-12 hours notice. Never again.

My two girls (12 and 7) were attending the Kirkland Boys and Girls Club (whose motto is "Be…read morePositive") for Summer Camp. During the camp, one of the boys in the camp picked up a stick, covered it in dog mess, and waved it in a threatening manner at my older daughter. Not realizing that it was covered in mess and feeling threatened, my daughter grabbed at the stick to stop the boy from hitting her with it. At that point, the other boys in the group started laughing because she "touched dog poop". As you can imagine, she became very distraught and told a member of the staff who told her to clean up. In the mean time, the boys returned to play and spread the word of the "poop stick girl". When she returned the main antagonist was told to apologize, which he did, but in a way that left my daughter feeling he was not sincere. We spoke to the Director of the Boys and Girls club and asked that further action be taken to ensure that this individual was punished for his bullying behavior (as defined by the BGC guidebook). After giving her time to review the situation, she responded that they would take no further action and they felt it was dealt with. Both of my girls are now terrified of attending the Kirkland Boys and Girls Club and we've had to remove them and move them to other summer camps. We did receive a partial refund from the BGC for the other weeks of Summer Camp that they have not attended, but they declined to issue a full refund, stating that the prior weeks needed to be paid for as they "delivered care" during that time. We feel that other parents need to be aware of this situation and at least make a decision on how they would feel if confronted with this situation. The fact that the Club staff is so soft on bullying sent a clear message to the other kids that they can do whatever they want and only would need to say the words "I'm sorry". We have had remarkable experiences with the Bellevue Boys and Girls Club and we are really devastated that the Kirkland one would be so poorly managed.

We did our 4-year-old's birthday party here recently, and it was a great experience overall…read more The play area had options for the more adventurous kids and the ones who needed more calm - every one of them had fun! I appreciate that the play structure is designed tall enough for parents to navigate as needed too, even on upper levels. There was also plenty of space for parents to hang out and watch. The party room was totally serviceable (we booked a 12-kid package with 7 kids and 12 adults, which meant some of the adults were standing (12 chairs), but it worked fine and it didn't feel crowded). I am glad we booked a larger party size than needed so some adults could sit! You are allowed in 30 minutes before your start time to decorate - and they leave blue painter's tape for you. I pre-staged one wall mural, two tablecloths, a banner, and some hanging decorations in a tub and that transformed the plain space quickly and perfectly for a kid's party. Food was better than I expected for a play zone cafeteria - pizza was included in the package, and we added a half-tray of chicken tenders (very popular), which came with fries, and a half-tray of fruit (which the kids loved and was fresh). Lemonade was tasty too. Had a whole pizza left over! The only outside food you can bring is a "celebratory dessert" - easy!! Our party host on the day of the party was sweet, accommodating, and low-key while also checking in the perfect amount. All other staff onsite were also welcoming and helpful. I can see how two hours could be tight for some folks, but they're very upfront about the expectations, and it was no big deal - I just kept an eye on the clock and moved things along. Booking was a little confusing on the website (a larger room size was incorrectly showing for the smaller party package), but their party coordinator got me fixed after I screwed up my reservation initially. Overall, this was a great party experience, and we'd do it again. Low-key, so much just handled for you... Thanks, Kaity and Ridge Staff!

We had my kid's birthday party here recently and it honestly made things so easy. The space is…read moreperfect for kids of different ages, there's a big playground area so no one felt cramped, and all the kids stayed entertained the entire time (which is a win in itself). The host was super helpful throughout checking in, helping set things up, and making sure everything ran smoothly. Food was good and convenient for a party setting, nothing over the top, but it did the job and the kids were happy. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this spot if you're looking for a low-stress, fun birthday party venue where kids can run around. I do wish their party packages had extended hours. 2 hours didn't seem like enough.

I was sent over to Columbia Athletic to work with a personal trainer as part of a weight loss…read moreprogram. There was a choice of gyms but I was told Columbia had the best trainers. I was out of shape and, to put it mildly, terrified. They partnered me with a trainer (Valerie) who has experience working with people trying to get in shape and not as young as they used to be - not to mention vast reserves of patience, such that I never felt pressured, and the skill to modify exercises as we went along to accommodate my issues (trick knee!) and ability level (at first, zero). I worked my way up gradually and it was amazing how quickly I improved! I started to enjoy my time at the gym and look forward to my time working out on the exercise bikes, circuit, and so on. Then COVID-19 hit (booooooo!). I was shocked at how much I missed going to the gym. At the same time, I was Impressed with the way the owners handled communication with members, and made the effort to keep staff employed - and likewise, the way so many members volunteered to continue paying dues for a facility they couldn't use, so that staff could continue to be paid. It speaks volumes about how much Columbia really is a community. I'm finally back, two mornings a week with a trainer. I look forward to the next Phase of reopening, when I can hopefully get back to the gym more frequently.

Unprofessional vibe and aging facilities. There actually are three clubs--Kirkland, Silver Lake,…read moreand Pine Lake (Issaquah, Sammamish Plateau). For example, on 9/21/26, a morning lifeguard at Kirkland who multiple times engaged me in inappropriate and lengthy discussions of her personal life, proceeded to tell me that her main job is "breaking up fights" between members over priority regarding lap lane placement in the pool. The lifeguard further informed me that her biggest problem is "a lady," and that her problematic older members are difficult because they "don't get enough sleep." She also laughed at an older member that day who twice had to return over forgotten items. The lifeguard additionally told me that her Aquatics Supervisor gets upset on nice days for some reason because "everyone uses the outdoor pool" at Silver Lake. She recited him in mocking tone of the way he talks. When I just visited the Pine Lake Club a member in the sauna volunteered how unprofessional and lazy the employees are actually within the context of us talking about the one employee at any of the three Columbia clubs--at least front desk employees--whom we considered impressive, an older lady who works early mornings at Pine Lake. Along those lines, a lifeguard at Silver Lake explained to me that she was pumping lots of water into the hot tub because the hot tub loses water and her fellow employees "don't do their job." Mind you too, everything I describe occurred in less than two weeks of my initial membership. The member in the sauna at Pine Lake for whom I was speaking, a longer term member with a family also members, further bemoaned that the Pro Club has not opened a facility on the Sammamish Plateau because of how old and unkept the Columbia facilities have become. We commented on a very visibly ripped coach in the Pine Lake lobby and all the rust above ground in the pool area. The golf facility staff at Silver Lake proceeded to tell me that the clubs they have to rent out are in poor condition. Overall, at Columbia you distinctly get the impression that the second generation of family owners now in charge simply are milking the facilities for what can be extracted. I also found the behavior of one marginally older female employee at Juanita to make me uncomfortable with regard to her overt friendliness, to put it mildly. In fact, there also is other employee behavior that has caused me to question whether the highest level of on-site club management may have employees for whom they are especially connected, to put it one way.

I took my daughter for parent child swim lesson and on her first class she did not go in the water…read more For her second class she went in the water and accidentally drank some pool water. That night she started having episodes of vomiting and diarrhea which lasted for two weeks. I am not going to this pool again. They are not strict about the rules of swim diapers, taking showers before the pool and I have seen kids getting in the pool without taking a shower. I get the notification of pool contamination every month.

It's a literal shit show on weekends, this is probably my 12th? time that the pool has been shut…read moredown because kids are taking a dump in the pool. 1. The lifeguards don't enforce the rules including shoes everywhere, screaming, diving, rough play, and most important- parents being responsible and the wearing of swim diapers. 2. They are happy to take your $, happy to shut the pool down early when inevitably kids take a dump in the pool. They take zero accountability 3. I've been in dozens of warm therapy pools like this in many countries and this is the ONLY one that allows children under age 12. There are reasons for that: small bodies heat up faster, they go to the bathroom a lot in warm water. Bellevue aquatic again takes no responsibility- they will tell you that it's perfectly safe and it's a multi use pool. These are the same people who will gaslight you that "suit spinners" are dangerous because they might get mold (true if they don't clean them) --- but kids taking a dump in the pool is perfectly fine.

First visit here was to vote for 2024…read more What a first class experience - the line was long, but moved rather swiftly. The workers doing their duty for this country were educated, prepared, friendly, and professional. I'd vote here everytime for till 3000 :) because of them. Cool story, my co-worker and pod mate recently became a citizen. I think she was intimidated by the registration process as online there were some hiccups for her. After going to vote for myself, I pinged her and let her know while standing in line, they have workers helping those who haven't registered yet. I told her how great everyone was, how fast the line moved, and how easy peezy it all was. I had been trying all week to get her to vote, and after my experience at Crossroads Community Center, she did it!

This review is solely for the outdoor spaces of this Community Center, especially the tennis…read morecourts. My companion and I had driven to 3 parks in the evening, a week or two ago, looking for a tennis court. The tennis courts were full at every one of the 3 parks that we drove to! It was about to get dark soon, so we thought that it might get dark if we tried to wait for a court at one of the parks. So, we drove here as our last try to find an open outdoor public tennis court that evening. Thankfully both tennis courts were open here when we arrived! As you can see on the ground around me, the tennis courts had quite a bit of tree debris on them (mostly twigs and pine cones). However, we were able to play tennis here for about an hour and the pine cones and twigs didn't really interfere with our play, so 5 stars from me! The second tennis court was occupied by 2 other tennis players shortly after our arrival. They were very considerate and threw the stray ball back to us when it landed in their area, and we did the same for them. The parking lot is smallish, but it was sufficient for our needs and it was only about half full. The winding path to get to the tennis courts was a lovely place for a short stroll, with tall trees surrounding the path. There is a kids play area near the tennis courts. Kids seemed happy about playing there on the evening of our visit. There is also a 4-hoop basketball court adjacent to the tennis courts. It was full for most of the time that we were playing tennis. I liked the high fences around this space, so we didn't have to worry about a basketball getting in the way of our tennis play. It's been years since I last played tennis. I played tennis a lot growing up, mostly with my Mom, who is extremely competitive. I'm not super competitive myself, I prefer to be collaborative in most cases, but I was delighted that my companion and I each won 5 of our 10 games, because I do like doing physical activities with people of similar skill levels. Super nice and peaceful area, and a great place to play tennis. We may return!

Indoor rock climbing wall (33 ft). Lots of fun with many different skill levels. Highly recommend…read morefor adults and children (6+). (There's also a zip line park)

Great place for a workout...I wish weekend hours started by 7 am. This is a Bellevue gem!read more

The play gym here is awesome! I brought my almost one year old, crawling little boy, here…read more Currently, it's open 10-2 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There are plenty of cars and play areas with big blocks and little play stands and areas for all ages, from first starting to sit up to toddling to enjoy. He really enjoyed watching the other kids and crawling around, discovering neat things to play with. It is a huge space in the community center with a nicely sized parking lot. I don't put my son in day care so it is great to have convenient, indoor, free spaces like this in Seattle. Highly recommended for parents to little ones!

My daughter was not welcomed at the ballet dancing class for 5-7 years old. There were no music, no…read moreinstructor's smile or friendliness although my daughter stepped into the class and we were waiting there inside the class more than 5 minutes looking at them starting the class as if we were invisible. My daughter was too shy and scared to go to the instructor's place because even tho we were only several steps away from her, she ignored us. I could not change another class for her because I was told that it is considered refund and they could not refund me anything. But I would not dare to take my daughter to that cold class again to "try" as the front desk staff recommended us to do it. Perhaps some sort of racism, but it's fine, keep going your way.

City of Redmond Parks & Recreation offer a wide range of classes for children and adults of all…read moreages, including dance classes, art, music, sports, summer camps, fitness, drama, ESL, and more. There's really something for everybody and the staff is super friendly. "Community classes and events for fitness, recreation, equestrian, the arts and fun for everyone!"

Wow! I did not know about this place until my friend had her son's birthday party there and I was…read moresurprised how nice it it. I was familiar with the playground there, which is one of the best around. The amount and diversity of equipment makes a big difference because it is suitable for children of all ages. The place is big and it is good for big parties. It can fit lots of tables and chairs for the guests. It also had lots of toys for children to play around. From little cars, to spinning stuff, baby toys, sensorial and Montessori toys. It is definitely a plus to me. They also have a kitchen with appliances free to use. So if you bring food for your party you can use the microwave and oven to warm it up. Staff is also very friendly and it makes a huge difference because it does not matter how nice the place is if we don't get a good customer service it is a no no for me. There is also lots of free parking on both community center and playground. I really recommend this place to anyone who wants to take their kids to a fun great playground and for people who wants to have birthday parties.

Fun little park for the kids. Not too busy but entertaining enough. Lots of climbing based fun…read more During fall it's super fun to come here and collect the giant leaves that fall. Bathrooms outside are closed during winter but the community center was really nice and let us use their restroom.

I can't say enough good thing about Samena! Every department has shown such kindness, knowledge,…read moreand loyalty in all that they do. My children have been in the Preschool, Before & After school Care program, Summer Camps, & Swim lessons and they just can't get enough. Between all the events for the whole family, and the ones made just for us adults, there is always something for us to do there. Shout out to their Fitness Coordinator, Marianne. Her knowledge and patience through our personal training journey has been nothing but superb. Through multiple injuries, and a busy life, she helps me navigate what fits my needs best at every appointment. Thank you Samena for providing a safe 3rd place for our community!

I have been a Samena member for several years. I go there for personal training and also to work…read moreout. It is a family friendly and a pleasant environment. Unlike other gyms the fitness room in Samena is not super crowded. My personal trainer Marianne is wonderful. I actively started training with her after I had recovered from surgery and she made me do exercises that were appropriate for my health condition. She is very good about ensuring that I do the exercises properly without causing injury. She is very encouraging and has gradually increased the intensity of the exercises over time. She has helped me enormously in my fitness journey!