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    The St. James

    3.0 (218 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Shani L.

    I really love the gym and enjoy the boxing and aqua aerobatics classes. I injured my back a while ago and purchasing the recovery package really supports my fitness goals while staying safe. I love the energy of the atmosphere. All of the children running around. The athletes training. The mom's in my aqua class. It's just one community of movement. Well stocked food market and bar is great. The only suggestion is updating the red light therapy to standing panels and updating the cryotherapy machines and maybe adding another. My favorite recovery room is the contrast room. The cold plunge is amazing.

    Tava B.

    Finally made my way here. I was on auntie duty and my nephews wanted to try something new. These dudes are tool cool for me now- into all things sports, games and trampoline parks so I decided to bring them to The St James. The kiddies were overwhelmed with all the activities and offerings of this place. We didn't know where to start. If the volleyball tournaments weren't going on they could've honestly provided us a basketball, directed us to a gym and my nephews would've been in heaven for a few. The gentleman working the front desk was welcoming, greeted us with a smile and instructed us on the activities that we were able to participate in. Unfortunately the water park closed at 6p and we had an hour left for the indoor park area so we opted for that, but the indoor park area is a little too kiddie for my nephews who will be 11 this year. We also had my cousins 2 year old and he had a ball. We definitely have to come back at an earlier time during the day and I will definitely be looking into the kids summer camps and sports camps that they offer for my nephews. Unfortunately the cafe was closed when we were heading out to grab food, but these are my stomping grounds so luckily I know of plenty good eats to satisfy our grumbling tummies with in 10 minutes from this hidden location. Anyhoo! I'm sure we'll be back here for sure! Happy Yelping!

    Austin G.

    Coming from D.C. where land is limited, The Saint James is worth the drive for the sheer size of it. An expensive gym facility, the price may be worth it for their three level gym, two ice skating rinks, a water park, fields, courts, a kid area, and cafe. Friends who are members invited us to come using their guest passes one Saturday afternoon to use the indoor water park. My seven-year-old loved it. They also have a ninja course, ropes areas, and more for kids. There's parking, but sometimes it can be hard to find a space on weekends. It's a popular place!

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    Usamah N.

    St James has everything you need with the membership from free HITT classes, turf, 3 floors of gym, heated pool, etc Really excited for the cold plunge that should be opening in the next few months as well. The staff is always on top of things and they're always cleaning up Abbas making sure the gym looks great! Worth the membership Only downside is the weekends, there's always a tournament going on which attracts 100s of kids but I've never had an issue parking in the members only area and the actual gym isn't full either so I don't have any complaints there

    Amber G.

    AJ Hill Provided the Best Customer Service A few weeks ago I experienced an issue in the women's locker room. I waited a while before writing this post because I wanted to give management the opportunity to post the policy in the women's locker room, newsletter, and or signage. We both agreed on the following: It is necessary for members to understand the following: Outdoor shoes are not allowed in the sauna or steam room. A male child is not allowed in the women's locker room Female child is not allowed in a males locker room. Note: The gym has a family changing area Towels should not be left in the steam room or sauna after use. While changing my clothes a 7 year old boy with his mom stands next to me while I am naked. That is highly inappropriate and mom should know better. I made AJ (management) aware of my concern. Right away, he understood my frustrations. I appreciate his customer service and willingness to resolve the issue. Even though he did not create the problem, he was empathetic and his apology was sincere. Kudos to AJ Hill!

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    Lenny C.

    Enormous and very attractive multi sports complex, to include two separate competition level swimming pools. Super well staffed, to include valet parking during sports events. It's in a somewhat industrial area of Springfield, and parking is generally not an issue as people float in and out. They also have a really nice spa, and an athletic apparel store on site. And... are you ready for this? A full size soccer field inside the complex! Don't care about soccer and ice is your thing? Then head for the ice rink!

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    Mark O.

    I went to The St James recently to watch a couple games during their MLK basketball tournament. The facilities are very well kept. There are two turf fields, two basketball courts, one ice hockey ring and multiple other facilities. They even have a dining area and a shoe store. This review is solely for the food. I got a Açaí bowl and chicken tenders with fries. The prices seemed a bit high to me but the portion sizes were good. The quality of the food was good as well. I was actually pretty surprised to be honest. Never I'd get a book by its cover.

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    best gym ever surprised to not see 4/5star rating! lets keep it up st james employees !!!

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    We love this place so much we want to purchase property close by. It's so awesome for adults and children

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    Daisy is wonderful and very good energy, one of the main reasons we keep coming back to STJ!!!

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    Ask the Community - The St. James

    Is there a pool?

    Yes and small waterpark

    Are there any trainings/camps for adult 18+ sports programs?

    What times and at what days are the soccer field and basketball courts not available for members due to club/team use?

    The Court House and Field House are usually fully booked for programming Monday-Friday 4pm-9pm. On weekends they are usually booked all day for events or tournaments.

    How much does it cost to use the water park?

    Waterpark is free for members and $15 for non-members.

    Is the pool and water park connected? Also can non members go to use those two things? And how much is it for one day? No one answers when I call

    Hey Christina! The Pool House and the Water Park have the same entrances (and share locker rooms). Non-members can use the water park but the Pool is reserved for members and swimming/water polo programs. You can view rates here:… Read more

    Do they have a jacuzzi, stream room and sauna?

    Hi Lauren, No jacuzzi, but our member's locker room has a steam room and sauna!

    How much is it to use the hitting/batting cages?

    Hi Joshua, You can find pricing for all our drop-in facilities, including the batting cages, here: https://www.thestjames.com/a-la-carte

    How much is membership and are there contracts?

    I think my single membership is 120...? It might be 150...there is a "contract" but you can quit at any time without penalty.

    Is child care included with membership? If not, what is the hourly fee?

    Yes, childcare is available for 2 hours free while you workout. I would call the office just to confirm if policy has changed.

    Do the mens locker rooms have steam and sauna?

    Yes

    Do they have a one-day pass?

    Yes, they offer one day passes. I believe it is $25.

    What are child care hours?

    Our Laugh, Learn & Play Child Care Hours of Operation are: M-F 8:30AM-9PM, SAT-SUN 9AM-5:30PM

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    Review Highlights - The St. James

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