This review is for the pool only…read more A parking garage is nearby which was very helpful in gathering for a tailgate on the top deck. Yes swim parents tailgate. Staff friendly when checking in. The pool observation area is top floor with the track. Windows are around to observe the 50 meter six lane pool. My issue is there is little to no spectator area. A single row of seats is it. There were parents from both teams in big numbers with no seating. Also the fact it's a six lane pool reduces competition. Finally the climate was not well controlled. The SLU pool for a D1 program is a disgrace.

I love this gym. It's fairly large and has everything I would want. There are three levels:…read more 1- your basic gym with a rock climbing wall and a juice bar 2- the sports area with courts for basketball, volleyball, racquetball (ps the bathrooms halve saunas) 3- the track and some basic machines Parking for the non-permit peeps: right in front of the gym theres SLU parking which is free after 10pm (blue signs) BUT a little further down the road, the parking becomes St. Louis parking which is free after 7pm (green signs).

I have been to South City YMCA many times and I enjoy it. Coming here for a period of time I have…read morebeen able to notice some of the benefits and disadvantages of this gym. I enjoy the various group classes that they offer and the staff's level of professionalism. They also have two separate areas filled with weightlifting equipment. One thing that I think needs improvement is the amount of lockers that are broken, some of them can't be opened because the latches have broken off. Also the area for cardio machines have a good variety of machines, but it is also very cramped navigating through the area.

I usually go to a different Y on the regular. It's wild how different all of them feel. I…read morerevisited this location after having been away for years. The parking lot was packed. A steady stream of people were coming in and out, but everyone was in a good mood. The attendants acknowledged everyone as they scanned their Keychain. The equipment was almost all occupied, but I managed to do a few machines. I like that they have several televisions playing in front of the treadmills and bikes- it helps to distract. There were just a couple of machines that were out of order. This is a pleasant gym to visit, although prepare to be around a lot of people while you work out!

I moved to Fox Park last year and I've been super impressed with this little neighborhood park. It…read morefeatures a perfect little dog park, a new splash pad that kids love, some picnic areas that people use, and nice baseball field that is seeing some action now that Covid is letting up. Also, there's a basketball court which gets a nice crowd in the afternoons.

I have lived in Fox Park nearly my entire 8 years living in St. Louis. It has undoubtedly come a…read morelong way. It has gotten a total makeover within the last couple of years. There's a little league baseball field that I am dying to see a league use soon! I never see much action on it, so it's a great place for batting or pitching practice. A splash pad, a dog park, and open field for recreational sports... It also has a basketball court. Some of the neighborhood kids tore a hole in the fence on the south side of the court, because they used to lock it in the evenings. The maintenance would frequently forget to unlock it even at peak times- evenings and weekends. The park is being surrounded by renovation on all sides. Homes, businesses, and restaurants are being restored surrounding the park and there's a new energy present in the whole neighborhood.

Definitely one of the best YMCAs I've been to in the STL area, offering a slew of group classes,…read moreamenities, and cardio machines. I've been here many times and the entire building is always clean and I almost never see broken machines. The group class instructors are always knowledgeable about whatever class they're teaching and I always enjoy my workouts there. The only downside to this YMCA is it's always packed, so just about everyday after work hours almost all of the cardio machines are taken, group classes are full, and it can sometimes be difficult finding a parking spot even though there's a huge parking lot.

Carondelet Park Rec Complex is such a great community spot! The staff is always friendly and…read morehelpful, and the place stays clean and well-maintained. I really like how they've got something for everyone -- from the gym and pool to the walking track and fitness classes. It's got that neighborhood feel but still feels modern and professional. Whether you're coming to work out, swim, or just relax a bit, it's a great place to spend some time and stay active. Definitely one of the best local rec centers in St. Louis!

Terry is a well maintained and open neighborhood park near the SLU medical center. Along South…read moreCompton Avenue it contains a modern playground with synthetic surface, ball field, basketball court, picnic tables, and benches. One pavilion provides picnic accommodations--shade and tables. Another structure provides neither and seems to be more a visual element than anything functional. Little shade is available in the open park--especially the very open east portion. There's a seasonal water fountain but the park has no restrooms. Parking is on the street, which includes--beside South Compton--Henrietta, Louisiana, and Eads.

I'd like to add that the Blood pressure machine that people relied on to assess their before/after…read moreworkouts hasn't been calibrated in 'who knows how long'. The machine is now labeled as broken w/o any updates or notifications to the customers?? The machine has been 25% off for months, if not longer?

My daughter does swim lessons here and Bryant is always nice and welcoming at the front.read more

Pontiac Square is a 1-1/2 acre urban park between 9th and 10th streets, and Shenandoah and Ann in…read morethe Soulard neighborhood. For its small size it packs in numerous features: a small ball field, up-to-date playground, mini-garden, spray area, and several art elements. The metal fence bordering the park aids playground safety. Pontiac Square Park a pleasant and serene oasis for the densely packed Soulard neighborhood that surrounds it.

I do appreciate this park as I live in the neighborhood with a baby. Sometimes the weeds are…read moreovergrown and often (i.e., full time) the homeless are taking up several benches, drinking, playing loud music, peeing, and other "things" but I try to just roll on by and pretend like I don't care. Anyone with a baby or young kid at least kind of cares, especially when one won't put their penis away when asked. Anyway, the equipment is pretty updated. There are no "mommy and me swings" like there are in the Lafayette Square Park but there are toddler and adult swings. The fountain is really only usable by older kids and is off at random times. The sculptures and carved stone benches are pretty neat. I miss living by Tower Grove Park and am a little jealous of Lafayette Square Park but this one isn't bad at all.

Very small, quaint park for the Soulard locals named after Martie Aboussie. His son is buried at…read morethe edge. The sign doesn't provide a lot of details about Mr. Aboussie so note to self, Google him later to learn why he received this honor. A gazebo sits in the middle of the park as well as a few benches for taking a pause for rest and conversation. This would be a nice meeting area for coffee with a friend.

Blink and you might miss this Soulard gem, and it's not your fault because Aboussie Park is…read morerecognized as the smallest of all St. Louis city parks, covering a mere 0.4 acre. While you are probably going to select one of the 115 other parks in St. Louis for your long runs or pickup soccer games, Aboussie Park adds a historic charm to an already quaint neighborhood. Aboussie Park was established in 1981 and is located near Sidney and 13th Street, and just east of the chain link fence on the I-55 easement. This park is surrounded by well-kept St. Louis brick homes with manicured front lawns and gardens. What I love about the space is that without the well thought out flow of the park, it would be an overgrown patch of weeds in an otherwise unusable space. The park provides an area to walk our dog, a place to sit/rest and a small set of trees and shrubs to attract birds and other small wildlife. One thing you can't help but notice while walking in the park are the smells of coniferous trees and perennial flowers meshing with the signature Soulard scent of barley from the Anheuser-Busch brewery. Aboussie Park takes its name from Martie "Murph" Aboussie (1909-1970), a politician in the 9th Ward. There's a sign in the park commemorating his life, but is rather vague on his actual accomplishments, rather characterizing his time as a servant of the common man and a friend to youth. Just steps away from Ninth Street Deli at Howards, the park provides a wonderful place to munch on your to-go sub. And thanks to St. Louis' open container regulations, you can pack a few drinks to have the perfect picnic. It helps you feel like you're getting out of the city just steps from your home. There's a cute gazebo as the focal point of the park. Over the summer, it served as a meet-up location of a community created golf cart pride parade through Soulard. While the park could use a little love, the city does care for the grass and trimming the trees to make sure the walking paths are clear. Clyde and I love strolling through this park every night on his walk.

This is a strange little park. It's completely fenced in and the one gate was locked both times I…read morecame by. Maybe two acres, this park has some grass, trees and a few benches with a fountain in the center. There is a small amount of scattered trash that I'm guessing blew in from the street. The park is on the campus of Harris-Stowe State University and is adjacent to the famous Pappy's Smokehouse. There is some metered parking on the street. [Review 14451 overall, 1777 of 2020, number 85 in Missouri.]

Beautiful Benton Park. Easily walkable & so many options for food around! On nice days, catch the…read morecutest ducks swimming & enjoying their time in the sun! The park is Always super clean.

Everyone knows Benton Park, but I feel like very few people in St. Louis knows there is an ACTUAL…read morepark in Benton Park. Just off Route 55 on Arsenal, you may think this is a small park that offers residents very little. But you'd be wrong! Running through the park's undulating hills, you will find ample space to host socially distanced picnics or add extra distance to your runs. A quick history of the park: Benton Park's site was originally set aside for a City cemetery at the time of the sale of land in the old St. Louis Commons in 1836. Benton Park was created by City Ordinance in 1866 after the founding of Bellefontaine and Calvary Cemeteries in North St. Louis made possible this transformation into a well shaded and popular pleasure area. In its early history it was difficult to maintain a supply of water in this lake because of its proximity to "English Cave". The lake was drained and all crevasses which had occasioned leakage were filled with concrete. Today though the artificial lake is actually a focal point of the park. It is well maintained and is home to many ducks that you often see people feeding. Apparently there are fish in the small man made lake and fishing is permitted. According to the city's site, the lake is restocked with fish every two to four years. Personally, I'm not trying to fish out of a city lake, but I'm sure there are plenty of people looking for that type of recreation. The park also has other forms of recreation including tennis courts along Jefferson. There is a fairly large playground that appears to be new and well maintained. I like to do hillwork on my runs in Benton Park. It offers plenty of steep climbs and short downhills. The park is not typically as crowded as other major parks in our city, so it's actually a great place to sunbathe if you're a tad shy in public like me. Thanks to the lush greenery and picturesque bridge over the water, Benton Park would also be a great place for a photoshoot as you wouldn't be combating people in the background. Can't wait to take photos of the trees in the fall. The colors reflecting off the water are going to be spectacular.