Clean and maintained indoor basketball and pickleball courts. Hoping for more pickleball play time…read morein this location.

Simply beautiful & HUGE complex of walking trails, sports fields, banquet rooms, the amphitheater…read moreand of course their restaurant. Today's visit was for SOBERSTOCK 2019. Joey's band - CLASSYFIED - played right before the featured act. Two other bands played prior. RW provided an incredible sound crew and their staff overall was amazing. We had a private room with their yummy food. The event was decently attended and celebrated and benefited sobriety.

I do love the Riverwinds community center it is a great place for families,sports music walking…read morenice gym. The pool area is a great idea but there would be more people swimming if it LOOKED CLEANER. I know they have drained the pool a few times for maintenance but they need to take advantage of that and clean the sides and bottom of pool. I saw kids cleaning sides of pool and that was on bring your kid to work day. I wanted a scraper to clean the pool sides or bring my own.clean or paint bottom of pool when maintenance is being done. Seems like no one in management cares. and it's obvious it needs to be brought back to life. I still go in pool using water shoes. And cringe

Intro to Rock Climbing with Valley to Summit on September 18, 2022…read more This was my second trip to Chickies Rock with VTS and it was wonderful! There were only 5 of us, so plenty of time to climb. Our Guide, Bob, was so patient, engaged and informative. I learned a lot of great things that I had not known before about clothing, ropes and technique. Bob was so patient with me and was there with his " green pointer" to help me over the tough spots. You should know that I am 74 years old and tho I have climbed indoors for a few years, my stamina was not that of the youngsters who were there! Nonetheless, it was a great time! I highly recommend Valley to Summit, this being my 3 rd trip with them. They Rock!

We were scheduled to do a 1/2 day ice hike at Ricketts Glen. I had spoken to the owner Dave and…read morelet him know of my disabilities. He asked a few questions, then determined that it should be OK for me to go on the hike. Shortly before the hike we received an email from Dave saying that because of the warm weather the trip would not have as much ice as it normally does. He offered to reschedule or refund our money if we wanted, but also said we could go if we wanted. We wanted. When I got there Dave and the guides were fantastic. Very personable. They were helpful but without being intrusive. One of them carried one of my forearm canes in his backpack in case I needed it. (This was to have one hand free for the ice axe.) The hike was great. At the end of the hike I asked one of the guides if he thought I could do the repelling they offer... he conferred with the owner and the lead repeller guide, and they agreed that I would be allowed to do that in the Spring. I highly recommend Valley to Summit for a great time. I look forward to a full day ice hike in February.

This my first time with the clay studio, I really enjoyed my time and so did my client. She is 94…read moreand she really worked that machine to create her perfect piece. Everything was so nice and clean, loved how they had a shop and little museum to walk through! Great pieces! Nadia and Lily were amazing and very helpful! Thanks to those too! We will definitely be back and e turning was nice, the food was wonderful!

Great for date night, girls night out, family time or honestly anything!…read more I did the pottery date night class and it was so awesome! It starts out with a small cocktail hour (no alcohol, other beverages and finger foods) in the clay studio gift shop. You get some time to look some cool stuff on display and can purchase them too! The actual pottery making was around 90mins, 60mins on the wheel and about 30mins to glaze the piece. There is one main instructor and a few assistant instructors that walk around and help you out. You watch a demo first and then get hands on at making your own bowl! The instructors are really patient and if you mess up, they'll hand you another ball of clay. I screwed up many of my pieces and got super embarrassed but they'd joke and make it fun. You get to pick 2 pieces to keep out of all the ones you make during the 60mins. I ended up with 2 small succulent pots, super excited to put my plants in! The glazing is pretty simple. There are a handful of basic colors to choose from and you just paint them on. Afterwards the studio will fire the pieces and then ship then to an address you designate. We got ours a little earlier than 2weeks so it was a nice surprise! I would definitely go to another session again and may even commit to the longer semester classes...just need to free up time . If you're considering this, definitely do it!

Visited this park today on a cold winter morning. Gate was closed, so I had to park out on the…read morestreet just outside the park, which was not too bad. Even with sidewalks and the parking lot slicked over in ice, this was actually a pleasant park to visit just to get some fresh air on a cold winter morning. There were a surprising amount of dog walkers and even small groups of people also getting outside for some fresh air. I can see how this park would be a great place to get outside in nicer weather. There's a softball field, a small picnic and firepit area, and a few outer trails that directly connect to the larger Wissahickon trail system. I could have kept going... but alas I didn't bring a beanie with me. Great park, will be back!

Blue Bell is a hidden gem on the Germantown side of the Wissahickon Creek. It is one of Fairmount…read morePark's best parks because it is used for so many diverse things. 1. Dog Park-- Lots of room to run, lots of things to investigate on the edges of the field, lots of small and long trails to hike! I'm actually not a fan of a lot of the people who come here with their dogs. Not a lot of control going on (more that casual, "beeeeenji, come back" kind of dog watching. which is okay unless you have a big dog and have to deal with their little yappy biting bastard.) Most of the more responsible owners come during the day when it's empty or skip the park altogether and just hike the trails. That said, if you are a more social, stand-around kind of owner-- this is the park for you: around 5:00-6:00 pm there has gotta be about 40 people and their dogs congregating and hanging out in the field. 2. Picnic Areas-- this is one of the premiere spots inthe Northwest for family/ school/ fraternity / sorority reunions, Memorial and Labor Day Parties, you name it. With 5 separate picnic areas, there can even be multiple events going on at once (though Picnic Area #5 is the prime one and is closest to the pavilion). I have even seen people pull trucks out into the field and set up bbq pits and tables on the grass! They HAD two Porta Potties which were both sparklingly clean and always stocked with Toilet Paper (yay!), but recently they got rid of the blue one (private contractors not Fairmount Park). There is a pavilion with 3 picnic tables and a working fireplace. 3. Access to Hiking/Biking Trails: So, you can get to both the hill bike trails and the main hiking trail from at least 6 small trails that I can think of off the top of my head (I attached pics of a couple of them). The wonderful people at Fairmount Park are currently renovating this Park's access, and are about half done-- gosh, every once in a blue moon I am proud of our Philly government... 4. Parking: regretfully for them, many people do not live near the Wissahickon Valley and have to drive here. Parking lots with easy access to Creek Trails are essential. Blue Bell has a TON of parking and is pretty empty except for peak times. Peak times are as follows (caveat: this is based only on my own observations). WEekdays-- early morning, say 8:00-9:00 am; evening, say 5:00-7:00 pm; weekends, ALL DAY. Another thing to be aware of is that Germantown Friends' softball team seems to use the field, though randomly. Just be aware that you might head over to get away from the dogs, be lounging in left field reading a book, when 30 screaming girls will pour of a yellow bus and swarm you... 5.Baseball Field: very well-groomed (as I mentioned, GFS' softball team uses it). Best thing of all is that they also have a pitching "cage" and a batting "cage" (both are netting). The pitching cage even has a bounce back net with strike zone hole! 6. Porta Potty: Last but not least, one of the major uses of this park is to go to the bathroom: trash men, water department, roofers, landscapers, regular Joes in suits and ties-- they ALLLLLLL come here to use the bathroom. And only to use the bathroom. As you can see from the pictures, the Porta Potty is CLEAN and always stocked with TP. I don't know about you, but having somewhere in an emergency (and knowing where it is) is a major quality of life issue :) there's always the woods, but I am getting old... HOURS: From April 1 through October 31 the parking lot is open from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm, November 1 through March 31 they close it up at 6:00 pm. But no worries, there is plenty of parking on Walnut Lane's shoulder and there are plenty of trails leading from the street. Also, when they are going to lock the gate at closing, the Ranger will drive in with his lights (like tow lights) flashing and will play a megaphone/speaker announcement that the park is closing (and it's usually at least a half hour late....) So whether you are taking care of a dog, hiking, biking, relaxing or just need to go to the bathroom, don't forget about Blue Bell Park!

A great time for groups…read more Bury the Hatchet is an axe throwing establishment that pits you and your friends in competition trying to hit a wooden target with your axe. Choose from three different axes (or throwing knives if you're feeling fancy), each with their own challenges, and try to hit a target from various distances. Your time throwing axes will be watched by your own "axe master", an employee who teaches you how to throw an axe, how to play axe throwing games, and ensures the safety of your group at all times. Our axe master was extremely patient with some of the less dexterous of our group and helped us all hone in our skills. In addition to axe throwing, Bury the Hatchet offers other games including giant Jenga, billiards, foosball, and my favorite, a game where players try to hammer giant nails into a hunk of wood as fast as possible. Every game offered just oozes physical competitiveness and each one is a blast with friends and a couple of drinks. Speaking of drinks, while Bury the Hatchet appears to have a bar, it is not operational. But you can bring your own drinks, and I highly recommend you do. While it's ill-advised to be completely drunk, having a light buzz definitely helps with throwing your axe. Jokes aside, safety is a top priority at Bury the Hatchet. Axe masters go through multiple safety lessons before handing patrons their weapons and monitors each group the entire time. The wooden targets are changed frequently and are soaked with water before use to soften the wood, reducing the likelihood of axes or splinters bouncing off the targets. Axes must be thrown one at a time and retrieved before the next axe can be thrown. Food and drinks are prohibited from the axe throwing areas, and only one person is allowed in each axe throwing area at a time. All of these features might seemed tedious, but it insures everyone will have a fun and safe experience. Bury the Hatchet proved to be a great alternative to bowling allies and pool houses for those looking for a fun way to kick off the weekend with friends.

First time axe throwing here and it was awesome! Great vibes and helpful staff and a ton of other…read moregames (pool, corn hole, jenga, board games) to do if you're bringing friends that aren't into the sharp objects. Great space to chill in! Would love to go back.

I have a spot in my heart for Neshaminy State Park as it was the location of my first job. At 14 I…read moreworked at the concession stand at the pool. Not much has changed over the years. Plenty of paved, unpaved, gravel and dirt trails that offer easy hikes throughout the park. Pavilions, picnic areas, playground equipment, a volley ball pit and pool all scattered about the 300+ acres of parkland. It does get crowded on the weekends in summer but weekdays you can catch a nice walk in with relatively minimal human interaction. NSP is well maintained and has plenty of facilities. Perfect for a quiet weekday walk or a day at the park with the family. For me, it reminds me of a younger time when my work ethic was formed and my love of nature began.

Brought the kids there often; its a nice park to spend the day . Pack lunch and just hangout play…read morein the park ,walk the trails, skip rocks at the water . Yes I recommend it if you love being outdoors !!!!!

This is a 4.5. I give the 4 star to draw attention and trust this is def a very close 5…read more D/L app and book 2 hours. Trust the process. There is no one to change over from one hour to the next. So bring wipes. The trash was cleaned so perhaps someone does come. Not dirty but nobody came between our session and the next. Heavy cameras monitoring entire room and front area. There is a bathroom on the pingpong side. Friend said it was solid. "Wave technology" to go through to other rooms and sections/ It's a really cute vibe. Complete with disco light and dim features. Bare floors and just one mat, our cooler leaked... nothing to wipe up. I think about rainy snowy days in slick wet floor. Something to think about. Coaster or other beverage placements would be nice. I can see that pressed cardboard quickly deteriorating after a few condescending drinks. We used the tray in the fridge but then everyone's drink got mixed up sitting together. Also, nowhere to put the triangle. If you set up the Jenga, you definitely lose more counter/ table space. Still no coasters. Bring wipes in case I'm right and they don't clean between reservations. The clutch that failed... music. There is a way to connect (Bluetooth button on wall by light switch) but it would connect then unconnect. We tried different phones and same thing. If the other area has Bluetooth, maybe name them differently--- we tried all and nothing worked. Idk if the tv can cast but even that panel didn't respond as expected. So the tv stayed on Getty images of people playing pool and the logo. Tried AI / part time chat option but that didn't work either. They can't help after normal biz hours and whomever was helping remote, probably not in time zone. We were 530-630p on a Thurs figured regular hours for help, nope. I HIGHLY recommend 2 hr blocks. They said it and we didn't recognize. 2 hrs, bring a speaker (we did) just in case the bt acts up on you. It's at the corner of 4th and chestnut across from the Bourse theater. Grab food at Oh Brother on Market. I'll come back. Download app for better experience but not sure if it'll fix your audio/video issues. Le sigh.

Finally, we now have a great place to play table tennis (ping-pong) in Philadelphia!…read more PingPod is a great concept. A place where you can have fun, meet others, and of course, be active. Table tennis is a very popular sport worldwide. I'm really happy that is catching on here in the US. PingPod has a variety of very reasonable price points to suit your recreational needs. They are open 24 hours! Members have an electronic access key to enter whenever they like. There are about 3 tables, and another table that has a robot server. There are plenty of balls at each table, and a ball catching net that assists in picking up the balls. I can't wait to go back. I totally need to improve my skills, Lol!

Not a lot of recent reviews on this place, but I kind of get that since if you weren't a student…read morethis wouldn't be the default place you'd pick as your regular gym haunt. I just happen to live nearby so this is the best resource available. They've got a good range of memberships available. I'm usually staying on the 3-month membership so there's repeated intervals of getting motivated again to make good use of the money I spend. There's three floors here. First floor is mostly the lobby, but also some locker rooms, squash courts, and the pool. Upstairs is the main gym area, including the rooms where classes take place, basketball court, rock wall, and indoor track. If you come over the course of an academic quarter, you'll notice the ebb and flow across time of day and know exactly when midterms and finals seasons are. Suddenly it's a lot easier to get a squat rack for some reason. Things are kept pretty clean for the amount of traffic that comes through, especially student traffic, and the students who frequent are pretty good at re-racking correctly and wiping down benches after use. Membership team here has always been helpful! For some reason, they have limited hours on when you can process membership payments and renewals, but usually it's not a huge issue to get it done. On the whole it's a decent gym for the price. Though I'm no expert, but it's more than enough for me!

Nice gym great physical therapy. Kept clean typically, the staff are very nice and they hold cool…read moreevents like job fairs for the students.

New recreation center in Mill Creek section of Philadelphia. They have community events there but…read morebecause it is a new facility they are extremely selective on what occurs there. There is a multi use room and a indoor basketball court. Ample street parking is on the side and a parking lot in the back. You can not drive right up to the building; there are barriers. Contact PHA for event availability.