I have been riding and showing Saddlebreds for over 50 years. Eric and Erica are the best. About 5…read moreweeks ago, it was necessary to move my horse from the trainer he was with. Things weren't good. I reached out to Erica and met with them at a show that day. I explained what was happening and asked them to please take my horse back to their farm from the show. I was worried for his safety. They got him the next day and stabled him with them until they took the horses home. The changes in my horse are amazing. He no longer bites or paws. He is happy!! The stalls are immaculate every time I go even when they are away at a horse show. I am riding my horse regularly and Eric is a fantastic teacher. I am having so much fun!! People from my previous barn are there in the lesson program and say it is fantastic!! Everyone there is so professional. All the horses are happy and calm. Best decision I ever made. Five weeks after getting my horse, Eric showed him in the championship at a horse show and won. My horse has never looked so good!!!

This is a wonderful place for horses to live and for their people to take care of them! Pinewood…read morehas a warm, caring and knowledgable staff that looks out for all the horses and their owners. The owners are also caring people who love all the horses at Pnewood, not just their own! I am so very happy that my 2 horses have the priveledge of living in such a wonderful place!

Ooof... I am sorry to do this but I'm changing my review from 4-stars to 3-stars after my second…read morevisit. On my first visit, there was a young girl working. She was very professional and helpful and while children were playing in one area, she would clean and organize in another area. We stayed there for a few hours. My second visit was very different. When I walked in, there were three women there (one who was the owner, I could tell from photos I've seen of her online). She was there chatting with 2 friends while their children played. She also had her dog with her in the play area on the couch. It didn't feel professional to me and it felt like I was intruding in someone's living room. I wanted a latte and felt quite awkward to ask for one, like I was interrupting her hang out time, which is not how I felt during my first experience. Also- I know kids are kids but the children are obviously very familiar with the facility and they thought it was funny to turn the lights on and off in the back room where the playhouse is. I didn't stay as long during my second visit. I still think this cafe is nice to have in Shorewood and I will visit again, I just hope my next visit is more like my first one.

We had our 3 year old's birthday party here and it was awesome! The communication with the staff…read morewas very clear and everything was handled in a very professional way. The play area was super clean and they provided seasonal decor that meant you don't have to do too much (unless you really want to of course). It is such a great space for littles to run around and play!

We love YMCA Summer Camp! This is the second year we've sent our son (7 yrs old this year), and he…read moreconsistently asks to be dropped off early and picked up late--which says everything! He's a very active kid who rarely sits still, so keeping him engaged is no small task. The YMCA does an incredible job of providing a wide variety of activities that keep him excited all summer long. While he definitely has his favorite Y activities, one of the things we appreciate most is that they rarely "do the same thing twice." Each week brings new themes, songs, games, and creative activities, so every week feels like a new adventure. We've been so impressed with the positive environment, caring staff, and the friendships he's made. Knowing he's having so much fun while staying active gives us complete peace of mind. We can't recommend YMCA Summer Camp enough!

I have been coming to this YMCA Long before Waukesha took it over. It has mostly been a positive…read moreexperience. But I would be remiss if I did not mention some of the things that have been consistent issues with this facility and have become a grander annoyance to myself and other members recently. The biggest issue at this location is with maintenance. Things are constantly falling apart or breaking here. For example, in the last 4 months their leg sled machine in the free weight area was broken. They had an "equipment out of order" tag on for literally months. The issue itself was quite simple, the pin on the seat height adjuster just needs a new spring to keep it locked in. Well, such a simple fix went ignored for months. I come here almost everyday and I never once saw anyone try to fix it. Instead, after literally months, the "equipment out of order" sign just disappeared one day. Though *unsurprisingly*, no one had actually fixed it. I watched as multiple members hopped on the machine (myself included) and got quite the scare when the pin totally gave out and the seat slammed back under the weight of the sled. This is dangerous. I have occasionally seen some guy who looks like a third party maintenance worker occasionally stroll through the facility, but I have never once seen him actually fix anything. Same thing with some of their cardio equipment. They have a stair climber machine that has had an out of order tag on for going on close to a year now. Idk if they lease this equipment or if they totally own it, but regardless, they need to have someone either fix it or just get a replacement, as there's only three other stair climbers and depending on the time of the day, you may not be able to get on one. Minor thing, but it's just a pile on to the grander issue of things just left broken for months on end. The pool. I am not someone who uses the pool. But there are a lot of members that do. And at least twice a week, the pool is "broken". Same with the men's whirlpool. They seem to be better about getting these types of problems fixed much quicker than some of the exercise equipment. But the fact that it's constantly breaking tells me the entire system probably needs an overhaul, and is just being repeatedly band aid fixed. Understandable though, I can't imagine the cost to have it fully reoutfitted. The hours. This gym clearly is catering to the elderly populous that largely inhabits the Menomonee falls area, and as such, closes earlier than any other gym in the area. This may not be a problem if your bed time is 8pm, but if you're under the age of 60, you can appreciate still being able to go to the gym later at night, because on the weekends, they're only open until 4pm. And this changes depending on the season. It's just annoying having to keep up with the constantly changing hours when all their competitors are either 24 hours or cater to everyone rather than one demographic. All that said, it has everything I need, and the other members have generally been good people.

We had such a blast at the Westbury Bank Aquapark in West Bend! Our family (two adults and an…read more11-year-old) went for the first time, and we couldn't stop smiling. The inflatables are HUGE--slides, climbing spots, and even a swing that had us laughing like kids. The whole area is great for a full day out. There are picnic tables if you want to bring lunch, a concessions stand for snacks, a splash pad for the little ones, and a regular swimming area if you just want to relax. Everything felt clean and well-maintained, and the staff was super friendly and safety-focused (life jackets for everyone). At $8 per person for a two-hour session, it's such an affordable family outing compared to other water attractions. We'll definitely be back--it's the perfect mix of fun, exercise, and summer vibes

Is West Bend keeping up its parks and downtown to attract young families? It sure seems to be!…read moreRegner Park has so many amenities from fishing piers, to baseball fields, a tranquil labyrinth garden and swimming area, all make this park a top notch local park and local destination.

Oh my gosh what a fabulous new playground in Grafton! I think it opened last year (?) but recently…read morewe made our first visit after seeing it shared online. It's so vast, colorful, and inviting to kids of all ages. We have a toddler, and our nephew who is a similar age, was also with us. Sometimes playgrounds can be a little too high/advanced for their age, but All My Friends Playground has a wide selection of areas to play on, including lower and less intense obstacles. Tons of slides and swings, climbing gyms, merry go round, teeter totter, and more. Plus there is a massive (and wonderfully colorful) butterfly that spreads shade over the middle of the playground. Other great parts about this park: it's completely fenced in by a lovely pickets that are all engraved by local families. It keeps all the kiddos safe and contained. Also the squishy flooring is a huge plus. It's so comfy to run around on and makes for a safer place if anyone falls. Really love the creativity and fun that went into creating this new play area. Thanks Grafton, we'll be back!

Great service and equipment, too notch!! And we got to bring our dogs! Everyone we dealt with was…read morevery pleasant and very helpful

My second time renting from Beachside Boat & Bait. Great experience. They make the whole process…read morevery simple and smooth. The employees are super helpful and friendly. The boat was great. Extremely well-maintained and clean. This time one of my guests (I won't name names) lowered one of the boat's anchors, and it came untied. It sank to the bottom of the lake and we couldn't retrieve it. We were a little worried that we'd have to pay for it, but the staff at Beachside was extremely understanding and cool about it. Will definitely rent from Beachside again!

I randomly heard about this place from a friend on social media. They are not open all the time,…read morebut have special days they open to the public (watch their website/Facebook for details). We took my two year old who recently started enjoying "Choo Choo's" (songs and toys). Wow, this is a local treasure. They don't have a lot of parking, so we came twenty minutes early to get a spot in their lot. You have to sign paperwork, pay a small fee for adults and children 3+, then, get in line for a train ride. The track is all 7.5"; they have two bridges that we rode both under and over. They have a few little towns with barbie cars, buildings, construction vehicles, etc. It is adorably decorated and so fun. Sure, the adults will have a stiff bum after riding for 15 minutes, but this is such a unique and fun experience for kids. It is fully outdoors, so dress for the weather. My toddler keeps asking to see the photos from the train ride. We can't wait to come back next year! Side note: they have port-a-potties and a small concession stand. This place operates on cash only.