The UNC Chapel Hill Wellness Center at Meadowmont used to be superb but the management decided to…read morelimit the free access to its equipment creating real constraints and effective lack of access to the exercise machines, while expanding the hours of the Cardiac Rehabilitation program in favor of UNC patients, thus affecting member's access.

Facility is generally good, staff and location are great. Love their indoor running track. But most…read moreexercise equipment is old and WORN out. In comparison, the Duke fitness center switches out their equipment every 1 to 2 years. Also, they need to do a better job cleaning the equipment. Some of the elliptical machines have dried out fluid stains since weeks and don't seem to get cleaned often.

Everything the sauna suck no steam room like they promised people I want never go backread more

I will give the gym a one star due to the company that runs their billing. DO NOT SIGN THE…read moreCONTRACT with them. I have been trying to cancel my membership for months and Peak Payment Solutions, despite proof, continues to tell me I am lying about when they received the email, etc. They also would not cancel my membership stating I had a $25 late fee and had to pay it. They continued to charge me monthly fees and late fees each month on top of it - to the tune of close to $300. They then passed me onto collections and despite having a dispute through BBB (which by the way Peak Payments has 1 star reviews across the board from people across the United States.) Peak Payments refuses to admit that they have fraudulent business practices and are actively violating FTC regulations.

I love this gym and the night crew is great. Only issue is with the move to the new location they…read moreput in all the smith machines backwards so you can't check your form. Please turn them around.

Major step down. I…read moreloved the last location. It was accessible and spacious. It had good views with lots of light, too. It felt almost meditative, even with hundreds of people there. You could relax and really focus on the workout. This new joint is a DUMP. Basically a micro-sized prison yard. PF didn't even bother to tell us it was moving, either - all the emails in the world, but nothing about this. CH has a ton of members in comparison to spots out in Western NC with far fewer people and far less traffic (Lenoir, Hickory, Newton, Wilkesboro, etc.). This place is just as small as those locations, but way more compressed and far less inviting. It feels "cheap," and while PF has always been affordable, it's never felt cheap, nor uninviting. The space doesn't make sense, either. Every machine ever built is stacked out front, crammed in on top of one another, with very little room for movement. It was chaotic, even though people were behaving and trying to do their thing. While I long ago copped out of "prime time" hours at PF, this place is so small that you'd think it was a clown car built for people who own multiple leggings. In the back there's not only an odd mezzanine with little in it (and stairs, for those of you with mobility issues), but also a huge "functional fitness" space that is wide open in comparison. Did PF not hire a planner and just "whooshed" over to a competitor's former spot? Parking isn't just more difficult than it used to be, but also uncomfortable. This location is in an obnoxiously busy area. The lot is poorly-designed, cramped, and **DARK.** Have your flashlight out... and you'll need one if you don't want to exercise with every high school student in Orange county next to you at 4 pm. (Nothing against them, btw, but it's been a thing at CHPF, and it's gonna be much more noticeable here.) Honestly, I delayed going because I suspected it would be awful. When I finally went in though? I actually felt depressed, like I was working out on a movie set designer's idea of a gym in a 1980's comedy. The vibes of the actual place -- not the staff or anybody else -- read "finish and leave, ASAP." I cannot overstate my disappointment.

Pretty obvious that Desmond doesn't care about the gym. Lot of busted old equipment, nothing is…read moreever cleaned, he never runs the AC, toilets aren't even secured to the floor, and good luck drying off your hands after washing them.

I've been going here from some time now, and it's been a very good experience. I mainly do…read moreweightlifting there, and since there's over 10 racks there, I've never had an issue finding a spot to lift. During the middle of the day, it's fairly empty, so there's maybe only 1-3 other people there during off-peak hours. Even in peak times, I see everyone working in with each other without any hassle. Desmond recently gave the place a really nice renovation with some new racks, so it's looking good there. Even before then, the gym's got all the equipment I need to get my workout done and then some. I always feel welcome here, and Desmond greets me by name anytime he sees me come in. If you just want to lift and don't need classes/training, the $20/mo is absolutely a great deal.

Staff was very friendly at this YMCA and the instructor for the Yin yoga class was extremely…read moreknowledgeable, professional and friendly. Facility seemed very clean. The only thing I would like to see for yoga would be blankets, bolsters, and straps.

I'm not sure why this Y gets a poor rating. It's perfectly fine for what anyone needs to complete…read morean exercise task. And they have an indoor pool and plenty of classes The staff here is always kind and helpful. They have early and later hours and a variety of equipment. It's a great place to meet new people in the various classes too.

After going to classes in different locations and different studios- I do think O2 classes are…read morepretty good. The instructors are usually pretty specific about instructions and I do get a decent work out. Overall the cost of a membership is still pretty steep but the unlimited classes do make up for it a bit. I still think the prices could be better considering the largest population in the area is students and older people on limited income I'm sure. The instructor subbing for Simone was pretty good.

I just thought it looked outdated from the outside but the inside it much worse. Not only is the…read morefloor bubbling and separating by the weight rack. But the ceiling is visibly caving and damaged. The icing on the cake was the roach that came to visit me mid RDL. With this location being closest to the campus I'm quite certain they can invest in gutting this location and starting all over

I'm currently coming here for shoulder PT. I'm super impressed with my therapist, but not so much…read morewith the other staff. They haven't been the nicest or easiest to work with. Some how I got scheduled for a couple of pool sessions by accident. However I wasn't able to cancel it online. I had to call which was a headache. I had to jump through so many hoops!

Great facility! The staff is lovely and if you go during any time, most time is quiet the people…read moreare nice and friendly and willing to help you out on the machines... There's also personal trainers if you need one of those and there's TVs that you can hook up and listen to your phone. All the machines are great and the classes are great too.

In Chapel Hill, "The Farm" refers to the private club of the UNC Faculty-Staff Recreation…read moreAssociation. It's kind of like a country club, but without a golf course. There are tennis courts, pickleball courts, swimming and diving pools, outdoor rock climbing walls, a gym, an outdoor basketball court, disc golf, beach volleyball, a clubhouse, playground, three shelters (pavilions) with wooden tables and benches, and more. Actually, it's more like a private park than a private country club. In terms of how nice The Farm is, I'd say it's on a public park level. When I saw The Farm is private, I was thinking it would be nicer and perhaps higher-end. Instead, it felt more like a small city park that happens to be private. My wife has been here multiple times for various UNC events. I attended one of the events with her. It took place at The Farm's clubhouse, the adjacent pavilion, and the playground. It was a family-friendly event. Parents brought their children who played on the playground. Food and drink were set up inside the clubhouse's kitchen. The clubhouse and overall grounds and facilities that I saw were modest. The shelter had string lighting lining the ceiling. The tables had a lot of what looked like dried-up paint/finger paint on them, presumably from kids' activities. It makes sense since the playground was right next to us. Also nearby was a bunch of bamboo which made for a good backdrop for group photos. During our Saturday afternoon visit, I saw people playing beach volleyball and the pool(s) looked busy. The Farm is located east of UNC campus, not far from the Chapel Hill-Durham border. It's off 54, accessible via Barbee Chapel Rd, just past UNC Finley Golf Course. It's due south from the Rizzo Center (south side of 54).

Our family basically lives here. From the pros, administration, pool people, to the grounds crew,…read moreeveryone is super accommodating, friendly, and just awesome. Based on an unprofessional poll, the members are also much friendlier and down-to-earth than the other clubs in the area.

Wish I lived closer to go more often! Since I'm just far enough away I've done some sporadic drop…read morein classes. I really like how the class is structured with 20 minutes of spin, 20 minutes of strength training, and 20 minutes of yoga. The spin portion is motivating with good music and your name shows up on a screen with your optimal power zone so you can continuously push yourself. No one knows who is who unless you know someone's name ;) And everyone's is different to cater towards your level! Since it's only 20 minutes not many people wear clip in shoes - but you can! The strength training portion is always different. Sometimes it's weights, straps, or even slam balls. I really like that the exercises are also shown on screens throughout the strength training area - so you won't forget what you need to do right after the instructor goes through everything. It also gives the countdowns so you know how much time is left for each exercise. The yoga is the part that's a little hit or miss for me. Sometimes it is sooo incredibly fast and I don't feel like I can keep up. And then sometimes it's just right.

I absolutely love coming here for these workouts because they're so difficult but also so…read morefulfilling when you manage to do it I did the two class pass for $20 which I think is a really awesome deal for beginners but I will say the membership is a bit out of my price range unfortunately so I'm not sure if I'll be able to come back unless it's through class pass I love that this studio is so thoughtful that they even have hair bands for their customers (I don't know how many times I've forgotten my hair clip at home when going to the gym!) Great employees too!

They do a good job of keeping the prices low for folks who are interested in only using the…read morefacility to swim or play basketball. Very affordable prices to rent a room for an event (kid's birthday parties) or a table by the rose garden. Very well maintained outside despite how the weather is.

A great local resource that we frequently bike/walk to with our dog and lil' toddler in tow! It's…read moresuper conveniently located across Estes from U-mall and the USPS and has great access to adjoining trails. This is definitely a 4.75 star review with a few small nit picky points which just builds upon what others have already mentioned.... Pros: + Convenient access and centrally located for those just north of/near UNC and Coker Hills. + Large playground that doesn't seem to get too crowded most days of the week and but when it does, it can be a chore to score a coveted infant baby swing. + A humongous hill that seems to be perfect for bigger kids to roll down + Awesome access to Bolin Creek (takes you up to MLK near Foster's and Flyleaf) and Battle Branch Trails (takes you right up to UNC). + Plenty of community programs and activities including a small but useful climbing gym on select nights. + A small swimming pool with lanes (for better swimming options, look into the Homestead Aquatic Center). Cons: - Can be a bit crowded on weekends. - Parking can be a mess as well when it gets crowded. - Bathrooms are a bit unclean and can be missing some TP! - Be prepared to deal with some sassy kids (& their parents) on the playground sometimes. Tips: + If you're interested in using the climbing gym, but aren't sure you want to commit for months at a time, get a punch pass. + If you sign up/pay for activities and you're a CH resident, don't forget to mention it so you get the resident pricing. + Check out the board at the front for the monthly schedule. + Free wifi courtesy of the Town of Chapel Hill, but it's a bit dodgy and slow as all heck. + If you can bike here, do so - you'll save yourself the hassle of having to maneuver around in the crowded parking lot.