I caught the tail end of the larger museum setup, but that was a sight! I miss it :)…read moreThey still have some samples of old English long bows and arrows. Ooh, and only some of the stuffed hunted animals remain. Eric is still there and as awesome as ever!! I've brought some friends in who were interested in beginning archery and Eric had been nothing but a rock star - uber knowledgeable, helpful and understanding, and uber welcoming to the sport. This place has outdoor targets in varying yards ranging from a now unofficially marked 10 yard distance to 70 yards. Outdoors, plenty of trees, and free. Only caveat to being outside is.. If you shoot an arrow into the woods you gotta go and fetch them yourself. In my opinion, that just adds to the experience :). A little crazy during the summer with all the bugs haha. Very nice during the winter. Also, I have yet to see more than three target range taken, so I would almost day you're guaranteed a range everyone! If you wanna pay a little extra, there are reserved areas inside the building for members, and reserved parking too!

**Extremely Disappointing Customer Service - KaNisha Meriwether**…read more My experience dealing with KaNisha Meriwether was incredibly frustrating\. I made an honest mistake when ordering my compound bow and contacted customer service willing to pay the difference to get the correct package\. I offered several reasonable solutions, including paying through an invoice, purchasing the missing accessories separately, or exchanging the bow through an authorized local dealer\. KaNisha repeatedly dismissed every option and insisted that my only choice was to return the bow, wait for a refund, reorder, and wait another two weeks for the replacement\. I understand that company policies exist, but I was disappointed by the lack of effort to explore alternatives or escalate the situation to someone who might be able to help\. The difference was only around $20-$25, and I was willing to pay it\. I wasn't asking for anything free\. I was simply asking for a reasonable solution to an honest mistake\. Instead, I felt like I was being brushed off rather than helped\. What makes this especially disappointing is that my family has supported this company for generations\. My great\-grandfather, grandfather, father, and I have all been customers, and I was hoping to pass that tradition on to my daughter\. I even still own my grandfather's Alaskan bow from the 1970s\. To have that kind of family history with a company and then feel completely dismissed over a relatively small price difference is disappointing\. **KaNisha, customer service is about more than repeating what a customer cannot do\. It's about making a reasonable effort to find out what can be done\.** Even if company policy ultimately prevented an exchange, I expected more effort, communication, and willingness to escalate the issue\. I hope management reviews this interaction and considers whether this is the kind of customer service experience they want representing their company\. After generations of loyalty, this experience has seriously damaged my confidence in the company\. **A very disappointing experience that could have been handled with much more care and effort\.**

After playing Human Foosball at random events around town, my daughter asked to have it at her 9th…read morebirthday party. Dan and his team set up Human Foosball in our front yard and it was by far the most fun party we've had yet! The set-up process was impressive as the foosball structure is very well built and safe. Dan brought speakers that we were able to play our own playlist on and he was so much fun as a referee/color commentator during our mini tournament. A good time was had by adults and kids alike, I would highly recommend!

Me and a group of my friends went there last weekend to play paintball to get together, and they…read morewere very helpful. The prices on paint were very good, and they were very helpful. My group needed up staying there until around 1:00 pm, and we went through all of the paint we bought there. The rental equipment they sanitize bc of COVID, and then lay out in the sun all week long. If you are renting on Sunday, they do not use guns rented on Saturday again on Sunday. The only reason my review is not a five star review is because the owner and the workers there were not wearing any sort of face covering, which for me is very important. However despite all of that, I believe that it is a very good place to go paint balling over the other paintball places near Gainesville. You get your money's worth and the refs are extremely nice. Other than the fact that they do not wear face coverings, it is a 10/10 would definitely recommend and would go back there.

I was going with done friends to see the LSU and Florida game last year and decided to stop and…read moreplay golf. For a college course it was in great condition. Extremely well maintained and the staff were very pleasant. It was very inexpensive to play and all the grounds were great. The only draw back is the pro shop is very small with very few items to buy. But the grill was nice . This is one of the best college courses I have played at. Just beautiful layout. We had a blast and never felt rushed. Typically we ride but we walked that day and the course was very walkable. We were trying to play and make it to the game so they even had a place to shower and get ready for the game that was just blocks away.

Great course but horrible driving range. They will not allow you to hit from anything but mats and…read moreyou may not use a driver. So you can't warm-up on natural grass and you can't hit a driver on the range. I have never seen that at any golf course in the world and I have traveled all over the world.

Great February day kayaking with our 35# dog. DJ was spot on knowing that a single kayak would…read morecomfortably fit a person and the dog, We saw lots of bird life along the cypress groves on Lake Sante Fe and enjoyed exploring the canals. Super easy and fun, a great rental.

Today at the Melrose boat launch ramp, I witnessed some truly unacceptable behavior from a local…read morebusiness owner. DJ, from DJ's Kayak and Canoe Rentals, aggressively confronted an elderly couple who were simply trying to load up their boat and leave. DJ had just arrived at the ramp with his trailer of kayaks right as the couple began loading up. It took them less than five minutes, but during that time, DJ loudly berated them, making snide remarks and pressuring them to move their trailer so he could back his in. His tone was hostile, impatient, and completely uncalled for. After the couple drove away, DJ continued to mock them in front of his clients, sarcastically repeating "Welcome to Melrose" and making further rude comments. I can't confirm this part, but I believe I also overheard him say something disrespectful about other kayakers launching nearby, including a comment about someone's service dog. Seeing all this, I felt compelled to leave a review on his business page, because this kind of behavior isn't just unprofessional, it's damaging to the welcoming, respectful atmosphere our community is known for. If someone treats locals this way, I personally don't think they should be supported by the community. Below is the response he gave to my review on Google.

Amazing staff and facility that goes the extra mile for birthday parties. Highly recommended.read more

Great stable for lessons on riding and horse care. The drop in lessons were good for kids who…read morerarely ride, and the camp was really great for our kid who rides. The weeklong camps are really good for getting new riders to the next level. Drew is really good with the kids.

A fun safe place for children to learn about horses. My daughter has been riding here for over…read more10yrs. Madonna and her son Andrew run an amazing program. Andrew was the instructor for the Gainesville Police Mounted Unit and was a police officer for 23yrs.

I have wanted to take golf lessons for years and finally made it happen: I couldn't be happier to…read morehave started my golf journey with Andy! I had 4 hour-long lessons at a great price. Andy's passion for golf is evident as he doesn't pay attention to the clock, only to the student's needs and endurance. He obviously studies and studies to hone his craft and contribute to his teaching. It was clear to me that getting the fundamentals was paramount to my long-term success and Andy helped me with every detail and let me practice the nuances again and again. He provided visual aids and even sent me videos after my lessons to reinforce what I'd learned. His ability to see minute body positions and movements indicated to me that he can improve any level of golfer or any specific concern. My understanding of and enthusiasm for golf have been greatly elevated and I believe I'm off to an excellent start! I highly recommend enlisting Andy to learn or improve your game!

Andy is incredibly helpful for a beginner. I know zero about golf and Andy broke down the concepts…read moreinto things I understood. His set up is nice and you're not around distractions and people at other levels so you don't get nervous. I looked around for a bit for lessons and the prices were high. Andy's price is beyond fair and quality! I played the day after my lesson and I already was much more consistent with his tips! Definitely will be back!