Just had my daughter's 4th birthday party here. It was the second party we have had here (the older…read moredaughter had one here too). They are terrific. The space is huge in the gym and they have 3 staffers helping at each party and they are very friendly, efficient and helpful. I hope everyone else knows to give these people tips because they earned them. The party room is generally plain, but they handle putting up all decorations as long as you give them the supplies up front. The prices are very reasonable even for non-residents (we come from Lynbrook). You can't go wrong.

Dr John is amazing.Extremely knowledgeable,kind and patient.He has helped me with my back issues…read more. This is not your average 10 min chiropractor consultation.He really spends time treating your issues.His mom who sometimes run the front desk is friendly and kind.

Hard to believe, yet I've been going here on and off to swim for over 30 years…read more Clean facility. Friendly staff. Fully equipped gym upstairs. Ample parking. This really is a top rated facility.

Horrible experience. Between the two front desks, not knowing their roles and sending me…read moreback-and-forth and then we're fine in the pool and they move us out our lanes saying it's for swimming classes and when other people show up they tell them right in my face it's the lane for open swim. I can't make this shit up. Ruined our mood, upset my kids and a waste of my money. Oh, and there's no family rooms to change so if you have kids that are too young to be alone, but too old to be in the opposite gender restroom this is not the place for you

I joined this trip as a first time volunteer. I did not know what to expect as I had never been to…read morethis place. I was greatly surprised as the level of order, care and love for the youth! The staff was amazing in how they diligently worked together to make it carefree fun for the youth. Preparing every meal with precision, attractively and love three times a day for 5 days! perfectly. The top notch menu catered to the youth, the endless activities and the absolute beauty of this place was amazing. The acres of grounds kept perfectly! The concern for our comfort. What a place for the youth to feel absolutely free and not be concerned about anything. To keep the youth focused on non stop activities and relating to each other, no phones were allowed! Good thing! I saw a deer or two. No bears : ) . I strongly suggest you take your teen there to renew, refresh and know what it is like to just feel free.

Gorgeous grounds. Retreat center and youth camps owned and well-maintained by non-profit…read morefaith-based youth development organization Young Life. The drive from NYC is perfect in October. So blazing beautiful. No cell service aside from AT&T but theres wifi.

Title: Close, Clean, and Gets the Job Done…read more Bethany Community Center is my go-to gym because it's conveniently close, which makes it easy to actually get in a workout--my main goal. With a lot of local gyms closing or moving, having one nearby that's clean and functional is a big plus. The setup is straightforward: free weights, machines, and a handful of cardio options. The treadmills are amusingly off-calibrated--you can set it to 4 mph and the belt will only go 2. It's a good reminder to double-check your speed (and maybe a mini leg workout in disguise). The TVs often freeze, but I just put on my own music and focus on my routine. You don't need to be part of the church to join, and they offer different membership options--gym, classes, or pool. I mostly stick to the gym. The pool seems nice, though it's usually crowded, so snagging a lane can be tricky. The staff is friendly, check-in is smooth, and I've never felt pressured to attend services, which is appreciated. Some minor frustrations: it can get crowded, especially right after school lets out, and locker space is minimal--just cubbies--so changing can be awkward unless you go across the hall to the bathroom. Membership rates recently went up, which stung a bit, but at least they were upfront with signs. Overall, Bethany Community Center does exactly what I need: it's clean enough to focus, convenient to reach, and helps me stay consistent with workouts. If you're looking for a nearby, functional gym, it's worth checking out--just maybe avoid the peak after-school rush unless you enjoy a bit of teenage chaos.

I love this location and the church. I love that the church can reach the community in a tangible…read moreway.

Wonderful gem in community- between programs for adult learning & kid activities along with…read morebeautiful trails & pond, it's truly a lovely place.

What a cute spot to enjoy the outdoors. Was there in middle of Oct. to do my son and his wife…read morewedding photos. So many perfect shots.

I recently had my 4 year old's birthday at Bounce about 2 weeks ago, we had ten children between…read moreages 4-7 and it was such a great experience! Let me start by saying that I took my son to two parties here prior to booking his and was sold immediately! Just as a guest for a party the staff and owner were so attentive, friendly, and kept it fun and safe for all involved. As a party mom, the experience was even greater. The party hosts made my son feel so special and all the children were having the very best time. The party ran smoothly and without a single issue or problem and I owe that to the staff. The owner was so patient every single time I called and asked a million questions LOL ! He was patient and always respectful. The entire place is clean and tidy and kept up so well. It's truly is spotless. My friends and I plan to continue having fun with our kids at Bounce Safari and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a super fun, safe, atmosphere for their child's party.

THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ The indoor playground is comprised of multiple rooms and contains plenty of bouncy slide and castle fun for kids + Group parties never come in contact or share space with other parties that are occurring simultaneously + Group parties are supervised by employees (although all of the employees are on the very young side) + The employees pretty much take care of everything - serving of food, cake and beverages + Big parking lot outside THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - The actual party room where food and cake is served is a bit cramped if the party is large

Planet Fitness's Black Card enables members to use their gyms around the country. Our center in…read moreArdmore, PA is great however branches in NYC where I live parttime, give me the heebie-jeebies. Dilemma: I'm not keen on working out, but I know I need to. Do I join an expensive gym in Manhattan which would be under-utilized since I come-and-go? I was excited to discover the city-run Constance Baker Motley Rec Center on East 54th Street. They've got a fitness center, gym, track, pool and -- hold onto your hat! -- my annual membership (since I'm a senior citizen) is $25!!! Can you believe it?! Even if you're not old it'll only cost $150 per year. In Manhattan! I've read complaints that seem to permeate the facility. But for my needs -- and I really just joined -- it's great. The fitness room is somewhat antiquated, but has enough of what I want and so far (knock wood) everything works. There's a decent locker room, the staff is polite and the building itself, which dates to 1911, is pretty cool. Curious about the name, I learned that Ms. Motley was an American civil rights lawyer and the first African American woman appointed to the federal judiciary. (I love that the city pays homage to her.)

There hasn't been any heat at the Constance Baker Motley Rec Center for sometime. It's so cold in…read morethe building. I can't hold a racquet to play pickleball. My fingers are so cold. Wear a sweater as well. Sent a note on the portal to the commissioner...true to fashion has not responded back. I paid for a membership that I am not able to use since they seem to refuse to get the heat fixed. Staff has communicated the building has no heat...falls on deaf ears. SHAME ON THEM.

Clean friendly and plenty of room. Rarely if ever had to…read morewait for equipment in gym, the trail outside is wonderful (pretty & flat-ish & an accurate distance). The kids facilities look great but that's not what I use or know about. The pool is clean (only 25ft, the usual), not crowded most of the day (and if crowded the lifeguards are great at arranging the circle swim for those of us unlikely to wait ). Most times only 1 or 2 in each lane. We re spoiled. Great steam bath. Hot tub can be hotter, pool can be cooler , and sauna just hot. But après workout great to use. Great tools in gym ... hour long treadmills with uphill and down hill! Stair master! Assisted pull up for us weaklings. I see all sorts of classes /parties/ straps cycling/ yoga/ weight watchers .... seems like quite the hub Of community activity. Even the Founders Hall is next door for us geezers. Good parking (why do we look for close spots when we are here to workout?). Best part is nice folks and you can get in and out quick and safe OR be social. GREAT price for resident$ !

Whether for birthday parties, camp or just the playground we are here quite often and my kiddo…read moreloves it. The playground is never too crowded and though it's part of the rec center there is no membership needed. For those that are members or want to do a day pass they also have an indoor pool and splash pad play area. The splash pad is fun but the individuals they choose to monitor it really deter from the whole experience. The other weekend we were there and my daughter and two friends were playing Barbie's and decided to wet their hair. No throwing them or anything wild just wet their hair. A woman first approached one of the girls (a 5 year old) and sternly told her that was not allowed. Which in and of itself was not acceptable. Kids being kids they went again to wet Barbie's hair and along came the same woman, only this time she confronted the mom. The mom said she'd stop it and asked the woman if in the future she would not address issue directly with her child rather come directly to her. She pointed out the tone of the woman voice used ti speak to children to which the woman stood there and begun confronting the mom. Stating repeatedly this is my voice and I'm not shouting. We all stayed calm and simply asked her to walk away. She repeated herself a few more times before walking back to her chair. All that being said, apart from the overwatch at the splash pad it is a fun place to take the kiddos.

I think ppl went to UES pool. This is why this pool is empty recently. There's no time regulation,…read moreno broken lockers, pretty laidback vibes. I highly recommend. one block from E23st /1st ave Starbucks. it's next to FDR.

Great pool which is hardly ever crowded. The locker room is roomy and kept clean. Even though the…read moreshowers themselves are cold and bad, there are private shower and dressing stalls available. Large, clean weights/workout equipment room with machines that are in very good condition. Just a heads up, they do not have a computer room or an indoor gymnasium at this center.

Norvin Green is one of my absolute favorite places in NJ to hike. It has a tremendous variety of…read moretrails with different terrain, difficulty level and unique environments; if the mood strikes you, it's possible to hike up and down a few mountains with gorgeous 360-degree views, or something much easier that involves exploring some of the mines on the eastern side of the forest, closer to the reservoir. There's something for virtually any type of hiker, and because so much of the area is rugged, you're not likely to find too many ignorant young hiking pups wandering aimlessly without water or a map. I usually get out here at least a few times every year, and most recently stopped by with one of my chums two Saturdays ago for an 8.1-mile hike. If you're approaching Norvin Green from 287, I would strongly recommend stopping by the Quick Chek on 511 - the bathroom options are pretty much non-existent in the forest (apart from strategically placed foliage), the employees there are always very pleasant and you have a lot of hiking snack options if you haven't had time to preplan that aspect of the adventure. We did a circuitous route beginning at the Weis parking lot up the green trail, past the natural pool to the kiosk, then up blue to Wyanokie High Point, back down and continuing on the blue trail to Carris Hill, then taking the yellow trail from there down into the wetlands, turning west onto the blue trail, past Chik Falls and over to Otter Hole. At that point, you can either take the green Otter Hole trail back to the kiosk (I think that's about 6 miles), or turn west again in .2 miles onto yellow and up Buck Mountain, meandering along the ridge until you hit the woods road (subjective term) and can follow it back to the green trail/kiosk. Deciding to incorporate Buck Mountain adds about two miles to the trip, so if your haunches aren't up to it, just keep going north on green. You'll still get a workout in, regardless. The climb up to Wyanokie is fairly strenuous. I'm in very good hiking shape and can do it without any breaks if needed, but you're definitely earning the views once you ascend past the main tree line. The view on top has to be one of the top two or three in the state; on a clear day, you can see the NYC skyline (that's true as well for the top of Buck Mountain and several points along the yellow trail before it descends), as well as the mountainous regions to the north and west. It's gorgeous, and the only damper on this particular day was the obvious effects of the seasonal drought - tons of brown foliage and several of the water features were dried up or close to it. Especially down in the wetlands, you're usually hopping over a small stream or two. Not on this day, and Chik Falls was a barely discernable trickle. The Buck Mountain climb is one of the toughest in the area - if you can do it without taking a breather, god bless. It's something like an 800-foot ascent in .1 miles; it doesn't require actual rock scrambling or climbing, but it's probably in the tier right below that. But as with Wyanokie, you're getting amazing views for the sweat expended on the incline, and because it's a nastier section of the forest, there isn't nearly as much foot traffic. It's not unusual to get some solid wildlife sightings up on the ridge. This particular hike certainly had its share of wildlife. We saw either a garter or ribbon snake with Pittsburgh Steelers coloring, a skink, AKA the corgi of lizards, oodles of small frogs (presumably panicking over the lack of water), and met two canine chums, Nala and Argo. A very solid crop, and not out of the ordinary for this area. I couldn't recommend this place more highly. Nearby Wanaque doesn't have a lot of great eating options, so given that you've more than earned your calories from tromping around in the woods, I'd venture a little further south to sup on scrumptiousness.

I love the outdoors , but this hike was not my favorite :( it has an absurd amount of insects…read moreand YES I know it's a forest , but it not even well kept when it comes to markers on the trees for hikers . You can easily get lost because there's barely any markers or directions . The view from the summit is ok but even that doesn't have a sign either . They have bathroom signs to bathrooms that don't exist . Parking to a lot that says private lot .. nature is beautiful . But I wouldn't recommend this place , the pictures posted here are the ONLY thing to see . DO NOT RECOMMEND !!! There are other beautiful hiking places ..