It's a really pretty building that is clean and has friendly staff. Parts of the building are…read moreoutdated, though, and could use a revisit to let in some more light.

The SRSC gets the job done. My undergrad gym was brand new and state-of-the-art (I mean Kobe played…read morebasketball there during offseason + free towels during your workout + climbing wall, etc.) so I had high standards going in. The SRSC doesn't even come close, but eh it works. It's like a 24 hour fitness - good enough. It features: *Multiple strength & cardio areas - I typically go to the strength area all the way at the end of the hall, past the basketball/volleyballs. That's where they have 6 or 7 racks + weight. Warning: clean off the bars before you use them - they're filthy. They have an amazing amount of treadmills (even curved treadmills!), rowers and stair steppers. *Group exercise/yoga & Pilates studio - I've taken a Zumba class here and tried to take a yoga class (addt'l $8 punch card needed!) They're just okay, but hey it's cheap. *Seven racquetball/wallyball courts, two squash courts, table tennis, & badminton *Five basketball/volleyball courts - Haven't played basketball or volleyball, but I've played intramural kickball on these courts. They'll just partition off a section of intramural sports. *The Counsilman/Billingsley Aquatic Center (CBAC) Olympic-sized pool/diving well - Swam here once. Not much to say except ask the lifeguards which lanes you can swim in. They'll often have swim meets at this pool, so parking can get a little crowded. *Indoor walking/jogging/running track - this runs right over the basketball/volleyball courts. *Futsal Court TON OF undergrads though so I typically go right when it opens in the AM (6am on weekdays/8 am on weekends).

I spent a great week on the campus of Indiana University officiating the inaugural Bloomington TYR…read morePro Swim Meet. The Student Recreational Sports Center houses the Councilman Billingsley swimming and diving complex. It is dedicated to longtime swim coach Doc Councilman now deceased. Also to Hobie Billingsley who attended the meet and now in his early 90's. Both were influential figures in the world of swim and dive for decades. The complex built in the mid 90's sets on Law Ln and Union St. The aquatic complex consist of almost 145,000 of swimming and diving capability. The complex also houses Indiana's polo team. The complex features an 8 lane Olympic size pool with depths of seven to eight feet for greater speed. The complex also features an indoor diving tower. Two one meter and three meter spring board diving. As well as up to 10 meter platform diving. The facility is immaculate and maintained to high standards. Air quality superb. The beauty of the facility comes from the wonderful banners and photos posted on the walls. It really brings the history of Indiana Swim & Dive to life. There is spectator seating, however not large. Estimated capacity is under 500. The wooden bleachers are in need of refinishing. A highlight however for spectators is the gigantic video board showing times and video. They also have a much smaller one at the diving well for polo and dive. Being a Hoosier I can't help but be a fan of the Student Recreational Sports Center / Councilman Billingsley Swimming Pool. What an incredible complex for Indiana University.

Lots of great offerings for group classes and cardio equipment. The building is a little dingy,…read morewith the basement area being pretty underwhelming. I wish the workout spaces had windows since it feels a bit dungeon-like while you're working out.

Literal worst costumer service in the world. The manager lied to our face and this guy threatened…read moreto arrest us. The campground is so bad and it's literal rocks. If you put a tent in the grass they say you will get fined 200$ LOL. The bathrooms haven't been cleaned since they've been open, spiders all over the wall and webs everywhere. Lights barely work and they flicker. Very very bad campsite

I wouldn't go with a tent again. No way. They make you set…read moreup your tent on the gravel/ rocks. Sleeping on gravel was terrible, even with tents laid down. You need a pad or foam just to get it to where the rocks aren't too noticeable. Campsite was suppose to run $20 a night, with fees included for who knows what, it ended up being $37. Upon arriving we found out beach was closed from a man collecting our daily pass fee. He was pretty grouchy to say the least. The water was high bc of the rain. We ended up swimming at Paynestown park which is the same lake, just different beach access. The playgrounds are all torn down, except for one on Blue Gill Loop. You have to buy their firewood, or bring certified firewood which is fine. But the gravel sleeping conditions make this place a no go.

I have lived in Indianapolis my entire life, and never heard of Fairfax State Recreation Area at…read moreMonroe Lake. From what I understand, it's even fairly well-kept secret from the locals. My friend visits the beach every weekend with her boys and others join her from time to time. She had lived in the area for several years before she knew it was there. We drove down for the day earlier this month and really enjoyed it. The beach is a little rocky and muddy, but I suppose that's to be expected in Indiana. It's a nice little spot to lay out, hang out with friends and family, or take out your floats, paddle boards, kayaks, etc. I would visit again. I give it four stars for a couple of reasons. 1. The difficulty in getting down to the beach area since there is only one small walkway. 2. The restrooms are not well-marked, and are thoroughly disgusting. Although a DNR employee sits near the restrooms, they don't seem to do a whole lot. There were people using one of the grills near the restrooms who thought it would be a good idea to play soccer on the sidewalk instead of the grass. They made no effort to move or stop playing as people had to walk by to the restrooms, and the DNR employee cared more about asking someone to move their vehicle than ask those disrespectful guests from hitting others with their soccer ball.