He Said: Whew. I just played pickleball for the first time…read more I had a really good time playing, but I was humbled, for sure. While I do not have a baseline (wink) for what other pickleball clubs are like, I was greatly impressed with Lucky Shots. I was welcomed by a friendly front desk employee, rented my very-reasonably priced paddle, then walked to a very well-kept pickleball court. Pros: Large parking area Friendly staff Fun environment (there are TVs, table tennis, bag toss, and other games) Very clean and tidy Lots of pickleball courts Cons: Not the most convenient location to find

First time here, met up with some friends to play pickleball. From the outside it looks like a…read morewarehouse. The check in is right when you walk in, they have several merchandise to purchase with the Lucky Shots brand. Check in is fairly easy. There's a cute cafe in here that has salads, açaí bowls; sandwiches, shareables, flatbreads and breakfast options. They also have a few coffee items. I heard cookie butter latte was a go to. There are plenty of courts here to play pickleball in as a group or pair. Lots of people were here. A fun social place to play pickleball with friends, or in a league.

Everything! They are a great place to play and meet friends. They have a ball machine that you can…read moreuse unlimited open play for free clinics a month taught by knowledgeable instructors they have leagues they have king queen of the court they have round robins they have paddle demos that you can use while you're there, they have tournaments that are free to members. The staff is especially friendly.

The Picklr just got bought by another company. The new owners are horrible. They immediately fired…read moreall the employees. The company will not honor existing passes and won't be refunding the existing members for the passes. Current members are out several hundred dollars.

We love Le Dome! I came here to take the two-day beginner class with Coach Ken and loved it! The…read morespace is clean and friendly. My husband and I have been back for open play a couple of times and it's so easy to sign up online and for $8 play with other beginners for 3 hours! It's a heck of a workout and the facility is well run. They have several bathrooms and a water refill station as well as a vending machine with other options. The seating is a little limited for putting your stuff down but there's plenty of room. We've never had an issue with parking. The only thing I wish they'd change is the revolving door. The air pressure change is disorienting to me and it's quite claustrophobic. I'm sure it serves a purpose I don't know about but I would love to see it gone!

Nice courts, but so much more TLC is needed...not sure if there's a maintenance staff or not…read more Fencing needs repairs, burned out light bulbs, south courts never seem to get vacuumed, quite dirty/sandy on south courts and between fencing...so much potential, just needs "daily"care. Easy fixes to keep folks coming back.

Today was my first time at Lifetime and it was a great experience! I came on a friend's guest pass…read morefor the 9:30am AMP Cycle class taught by MaryBeth M. Overall, the facility was large and clean from the small portion of it I saw. It seemed like everyone on the weight floors had plenty of personal space. We were in the cycle studio downstairs, and it was beautiful and clean with probably about 50-100 bikes. Before I review the class, I'll put my fitness level here: I workout 6 days a week, 4 of those days are strength training/lifting paired with cardio or walking. I take one Orangetheory class a week, and normally add in a pilates/full body day. I'd say I'm in great shape, but am not very coordinated. Today's workout replaced my normal pilates. The AMP Cycle class was a great time, and it definitely has to do with the amazing instructor, MaryBeth. You could tell that the 9:30am Saturday class was full of regulars by the way she greeted and chatted with everyone. My friends introduced me and she was eager to help if I needed anything. My friends helped me adjust my bike and get me into position since I had never taken a spin class before. The class itself was the perfect level of endurance cardio challenge for me! I was able to take little to no breaks and keep up pretty well. Since I'm very uncoordinated and not great with rhythm, some of the moves on the bike were hard but easy to modify so I didn't go flying off the bike (I did have a couple of close calls lol). The music choice was a super fun mix of pop, hip hop, and EDM - all super upbeat and awesome to workout to. There were fun lights as well, which kept me motivated and having fun. Again, what took the class to the next level was MaryBeth. She's a fun motivator and easy to follow - one thing I appreciated is she never made references to pushing harder to look better - she always made it very self-fulfilling and about your heart and mind, without getting too soul-cycle-y. She even said an amazing heartfelt thank you at the end, which you could tell she meant - especially in a room full of regulars. On my way out, I also stopped at the Lifetime Cafe for a protein shake. I ordered the body builder (protein & creatine) with vanilla powder, strawberry & banana. It was a great little smoothie, but the protein was a little chalky. It also felt a little overpriced being $10 - but I got the vibe that Lifetime is a little more upscale so I understood the price. Overall, I would definitely come back for one of these spin classes or try another class if my friend has a guest pass! I personally do not need a full Lifetime membership at this stage in my life, but it's definitely something I would consider in the future.

Huge open gym area for the machines (for anyone is claustrophobic), nice pool area that LTF shares…read morewith the Maple Grove Community Center. In order to visit the pool, you get a wrist band from the LTF staff just before the door to the pool. The staff who work this area are awesome! In between folding towels and banding/removing bands, they have a friendly word and smile to offer members. I like the cafe area-the strawberry smoothie was wonderful after a swim!

Brian is very patient and knowledgable in giving my first lesson. I picked up a few important…read morepoints right in my first class. great supporter.

I signed up for a series of lessons thru PlayYourCourt. I'm. 66 year old guy that's been playing…read morefor four years. My first lesson with Ken went very well. It was a tough workout. Ken (coach) was able to quickly identify my level of play, my strengths and several weaknesses that were impacting my game. If I am able to focus on the drills and make improvement's in the areas we worked on, it's certainly going to have a positive impact on my game. My plan is to get additional lessons before heading to Mesa AZ for league play in the East Valley Senior Tennis Association. It's actually fun to get Quality coaching.

Need running, walking, track gear? Look no further than TC running. Locally owned running athletic…read moreshoes and gear. My husband and I have been coming here for years for the great service, friendly helpful atmosphere and of course quality products. Started by a local couple with one store ( Run n Fun) in St Paul and built into five locations, now branded TC Running and run by one of the former employees. Many of the employees have continued to stay working here even with the changes and the stores continue to serve the community with their Run Squad membership available to be part of a running group and have extra benefits. Also they are active in local track teams helping supply needed quality gear. We stopped tshopping for our yearly upgrade of our shoes after many miles have worn out last years. The service was top notch as always. Thanks to Mary at St. Paul store and Ryan at the Maple Grove store. If they don't have what you need at their store they will help you find it or order it for you. Thanks TC running family.

I've always been really picky when it comes to buying shoes. Everyone tells you that since our feet…read moreare all different, you should never buy shoes online, since you really don't know what kind of fit you'll get. I have broken this rule before with complete success; this time I wondered if it would hold. I read an online review of a running shoe in Runners World, and it sounded wonderful. Could it be? Then I checked around to see if it was available. I was disappointed to not find it UNTIL I checked out TC Running. Not only did they have it in my size and the color I wanted, they offered a great price and could ship fast. The amazing news here is that I got these sight unseen shoes fast at a great price and WOW! They fit perfectly. I didn't even want to take them off to go to sleep! I actually ordered a second pair because these absolutely perfect. Kudos to TC Running, my GO-TO place for shoes now! Highly recommend.

Lovely nature center inside the metro! I didn't have a chance this time to go into the visitor…read morecenter but the walking paths in the woods are very nice and secluded. There's some nice ponds throughout the woods that has swans geese and other birds. Theres also a playground near the visitor center. Great place to take your family or little ones for a walk in nature.

Great park with a mix of trails over marshy areas, water, and through woods. There are a lot of…read moreviewing spots and I got to see a lot of wildlife. Great easy hike. The nature center was also great. There's a mix of live native animals and interactive activities for kids. I also liked the viewing area where you could watch the bird feeders. A great spot for a visit!

My daughter had a private birthday party there, and it was a blast! The place is very clean and the…read morehosts are friendly and so helpful. I was pleasantly surprised at how many bounce houses they have, and they have a special one dedicated to toddlers. My nephew is 5 and loved their free arcade. We had about 20-25 people total and there was more than enough room. Included in the party package are tablecloths to match your theme and plates/utensils. I was sad that morning because there had been a mixup at Party City with my balloon order, so my daughter wouldn't have balloons at her party. The party theme was not super common, so I was already limited on decor. I showed up to find the room had been decorated with balloons and a sign to match my theme, which I was not expecting. It was so special. The owners really care about kids and making their day special! We will go back for sure.

This is a really neat concept for a private event space that includes multiple bounce houses and…read morelots of optional add-ons for party decorating and more. This female and black owned business does a great job of making your party special and is the perfect private event space to be Covid friendly!