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Wow…. You will NEVER GO WRONG buying from Family Leisure. NEVER.

First of all, it was my mistake – that we made 5+ years ago… yes… 5 PLUS… we purchased an awesome Vuly springless trampoline from Family Leisure in Atlanta and decided we wanted to get bells and whistles and ordered a tent for the top. We ordered the wrong size… We asked if we could return it and they said no problem… long story short, years passed, 4 moves to 4 states later, we found it in the garage with 4 moving stickers slapped on the box. We emailed and said, “heyyyyy, remember us?”

We shipped it on our dime (I mean – it’s been years) and boom – a refund check is mailed to our new address! What an amazing example of top notch customer service. We even offered to just have credit if they wouldn’t / couldn’t refund. Their willingness to even entertain our return/ exchange is significant.

We are lifelong customers – I’m gonna check out their website to see what else we can buy (and never return)!

Happy shopping!

I am writing this review to express my satisfaction with Family Leisure from day one. We bought an above ground pool 3 years ago and I can honestly say that we have been very well taken care of. From sales to service, we have never been disappointed. Great business to work with … Thank you Family Leisure in Indianapolis!.

Family Leisure was so easy to work with and our Berlin Gardens pavilion turned out amazing!!! Highly recommend the privacy wall and the onyx and cedarwood color combination!

Great place for outdoor furniture. We purchased a set for our 3 season room and love it and 2 chase chairs for our patio.

Anthony and Christian were AMAZING!!! They always go above and beyond to ensure we are satisfied but most importantly they share their knowledge of pool maintenance. Thank you guys for taking such good care of us!

Let’s start at the beginning when the delivered our product and the ladder has sharp section that could puncture the lining, and they were scratched terribly all over and dirty. I was told they would replace them which didn’t happen till installation, which was a nightmare in itself. We recorded this whole process where they missed spreading the powder lime(I pretty sure that’s what it was) I was told to get to purchase to help save us from damages caused by mole, voles, and such. They also continued to ignore the calls Mark was making to them because I called him myself with concerns of how this installation was going. The top ledge was bowing and not straight either when finished. If a female can tell things are wrong and off that says something. Again we recorded the whole thing. They did not mist the sand so every foot print is felt, still after it was filled, that they made wile putting liner in. The steps arrive later and I was giving grace where I could. But I feel I got a cheep job of installation even paying more for them having to dig more than the standard. Mark was to have someone come check the pool when we opened it this summer, as I told him it’s so bumpy on the bottom. I am just not happy on all this and now I feel the poor installation made it less sturdy and stable.

We had an awesome experience with Family Leisure when purchasing our first hot tub! Mike was fantastic! He helped us from start to finish with the entire process. We had so many questions and he was available to answer them all! The hot tub came sooner than we expected and was delivered and ready to use the next day! Highly recommend Family Leisure and Mike!

Only $3 for admission , cooler allowed. Has 2 slides, and you can jump into the pool without them tripping.

we go to the pool and my kids love it. big enough to keep them entertained for a few hours but small enough for me to keep an eye on them no matter if they are in the pool or one of the slides. Staff is great, sometimes short staffed & concessions or slide may be closed because of it but they are still awesome

Love the pool / aquatic center and it’s only $4. It’s barely busy and very clean. Two of the umbrellas don’t open so the sun can be brutal if you don’t get under the one big umbrella.

The big slide is a lot of fun and gets super fast midway through.

I love to come here in the afternoons to cool off, read in the water, go down some slides, and then work under the umbrella. My new favorite “office!”

Had a great time with the family at this very nice and comfortable park.

Great place for kiddos and big kids alike!! Water slide for ,younger ones , was perfect for my 5 yr old and bigger water slide perfect for my husband. Bring a snack because concessions are only bags of chips and drinks. Other than that, it was fun.

Very nice park to relax at. It’s cool for picnics, fun times with your dog, or to just take in the views during a casual stroll.

Indy Parks has failed to maintain this recreational area. The playground equipment is old and dangerous. New Mulch hasn’t been put down in years. The bathrooms are gross. Water from the water fountain is warm. The pool has been closed for almost 5 years. After a rain, many spaces along the trail and playground are unusable. Trash piled up due to lack of recepticals.

Lots of changes need to occur to make this park adequate for our community.

I don’t give out five stars easily, but I’m very impressed with this location. A week ago I joined VASA at the south side location, but I’m closer to this location. Everything was clean and neat. The dry sauna was super hot and the men’s bathroom is the cleanest men’s bathroom I’ve ever seen! I saw a lot of negative reviews for this location and so I’m glad that I went there today to see the reality for myself. It is definitely one of the best gyms you can join( at least this location)

I was expecting a dirty bathroom because it’s hard to clean up after men, but I’m really impressed with this gym. Definitely worth my $$ membership. Happy I joined!

I was in town and came to use a day pass. I arrived and spoke to a black shirt staff, told him I needed a day pass and he acted like the task was beneath him. He passed the tasked down but an issue came up so he still had to help and after some trouble shooting with the red shirt staff they figured out I had to do the tablet first.
Red shirt staff was happy to help no problem.
Other than that great gym had everything I needed.

First off, I want to say I love the Vasa brand. The layout, amount of equipment, and size offers everything someone would need. My reason for a 1 star with this particular Vasa is due to the management and lack of upkeep throughout the gym. I’ve been a member since this gym opened and it continues to decline. See included photos and following explanation. The machines are starting to fall apart, the dumbbells are missing rubber and have not been replaced and the water fountain filters are never changed and go for months without fixing. The men’s urinal is wrapped up more often then it works and that’s besides the toilets that leak on the floors, faucets that never work, and soap that is always empty in at least 2 of the 4 dispensers. The incline bench has a piece that was installed backwards so when someone adds a plate over 25lbs, it blocks the individual from being able to rack the bar. I’ve had to help multiple people who could not get the bar racked. There is a light that has been out for 2 years and now there are 4 out that have not been repaired. The walls are damaged and not repaired, painted, or maintained. Yoga mats are damaged and not not replaced and cable equipment is broken and “fixed” in ways that cause concern for injury. On top of that, the parking lot is not cleaned with unacceptable amounts of trash lying around and that’s tolerable in comparison to the amount of broken glass in the parking lot. Overall, the gym is great, however, management has a lot of work to do and standards to uphold that are far from met.

Great place!

You can tell the employees and management really cares about the facility. They replace all the equipment fairly quickly when things break.

Took the yoga ‍♀️ classes. Excellent. Beautiful decor. If you’re a like I am you will love this modern take on yoga ‍♀️ complete with a cool towel at end.

Love the red zone workout the pool and the massage ‍♀️ chairs.

Didn’t like it. After my 1st visit, I never went back and canceled my membership. Was supposed to get a 1hr assessment. It actually took about 15 minutes after my appointment was postponed for over an hour when I was on my way there already. He still took another 15 to 20 minutes to start. I canceled my subscription and moved to a place with a pretty good gym. No waiting on people. All the equipment my doctor suggested.

Good place for young people. They clam to be for everyone but fail to say if you are old and have insurance that pays: forget it!! Also, I was told by staff steam room was temporarily closed waiting on parts. Members told me it has been closed “for months” also that the whirlpool “almost never is working”.
Silver & Fit and Silver Sneekers members don’t waist your time. They just give you a 3 day pass and never confirm your membership.
Dr. Bob

Very nice disc golf course. Concrete pads and interesting holes. Course maps are lacking, I recommend using UDisc to get around.

Played a disc golf tourney there. Beautiful grounds. Despite great efforts ahead of time to clean it up, there was still a bunch of trash everywhere. Fun but hard course to play.

I have lived near the park for 3 years now. This year was my first attempt to take advantage of the pool. The pool was at capacity both times. It didn’t seem to be crowded al all. Then I noticed the amount of lounge chairs. There definitely is not enough seating to accommodate the public or the population that lives near . The playgrounds have been demolished for over a year, and there is no sign of being replaced. The grass is always overgrown and is never kept neatly. One of only 2 Frisbee parks that has avid visitors is not kept to its best. Falling branches are visibly noticeable. I would be great to have a nice city park available for the community to enjoy. Instead of what is available right now

Very clean, peaceful park. Lots of activities during the summer. Just wish they’d plow & salt roads better in winter!

Quiet, big and open… Public pool is big too…. Youth programs for sports and after school care!! Overall a decent pace to bring your family

Isaac the park manager and Mary the concierge were both very welcoming, friendly, and made my first experience in the park amazing. Very knowledgeable staff, and very kind. Will be coming to this park a lot this year because of them!

Attended Brookside Church Festival With Brookside Community Church…
We Had A Blast… Met A Beautiful Young Lady Name Monica Breedlove… She Made Us Fill So Great… There Were Games Like Tug Of War, Pig In The Blanket Face Painting And The Greatest Surprise Chik of Filet Sponsored And Feed The Mulri-tudes… Thank You Monica For Praying With Me…
My Granddaughter Won A Bicycle As Well… Superb Day ❤️

I love the Baxter YMCA is super clean and all of the stuff are super nice. A great place to go work out or hang out with your kids. They have an amazing indoor playground area for those rainy days. And they have some booths if you want to bring some food or snacks.. they have all kinds of amazing Sports my son is involved in t-ball now. Great job YMCA you were amazing for me when I grew up and you’re still amazing

Clean and has a few pieces of equipment that the Lafayette Rd location does not. They also have more mirrors available by cble machines, unlike Lafayette rd. Address. They don’t have an indoor track so you’d have to use treadmill.

Took my son to use the soccer ⚽️ pitch for practice. We arrived at 5 pm and I am still waiting for him to finish and it is almost 8 pm.

The Baxter ymca is phenomenal. The staff is very insightful, kind, professional and helpful. The wellness center and basketball courts are great for adults. The swimming pool is great in the summer and outside basketball court and soccer field is great. It’s great for kids cause they have a lot of programs, daycare, kids night out, and fun activities like summer camp and an interactive game room for kids. Great family atmosphere and gym for the family.

Miss Sandy is terrific! She keeps our 3-year-old engaged for the entire 30 minute lesson and allows her to learn at her own pace. She focuses on building confidence as well as skill, and she emphasizes water safety in lid-friendly ways. She is also very communicative and easy to schedule with!

I love the Baxter YMCA♥️♥️. I go 3 times a week! I use the egyms machines, the treadmill and to finish off, I take an Arthritis Water Aerobics class. I have made a lot of new friends at the Y. The staff is VERY helpful! I never expected to be this active at 70 years old, but here I am killing it!!

It is kept very tidy!!
Great place to workout & make new friends!! Workout area is huge with up to date equipment and machines.
Pool is always clean as is the locker room area.
Many class options to meet you where you are in your quest for health!!!

This gym has truly been an amazing place for me. I’ve been working out here for the past 3.5 years, ever since I was 13, and now at 16, I still enjoy coming in five times a week. Even though I come from a different background and wear modest clothing, but I’ve always felt welcomed and comfortable. One of the things I really appreciate is how respectful and kind everyone is people focus on their own workouts, and there’s a great sense of personal space.
The front desk staff especially stand out to me. They always greet me with a warm smile, and it honestly makes my day every time. What I love most is that this gym isn’t just about lifting weights or using machines. It offers a supportive and positive environment for everyone whether you’re a child, an adult, or even someone working on the go like me.
As a young entrepreneur with a busy and often stressful schedule, this gym has also become a place for me to relax, recover, and even get some work or meetings done. It’s more than just a fitness space it’s a place that helps me mentally, physically, and professionally.

Great facility and friendly staff. We had a small issue trying to play Pickleball on Friday at noon. The YMCA website says that the gym at the Jordan Y is open for pickleball from 11:00 to 1:00. But when we entered the gym and asked where to put our paddles to line up, we were questioned about “how good we were”. We were shown a sign on the door that says Friday is for”Advanced” pickleball.
We acknowledged that this was the first time we’d played the game with others, and we’re not advanced. Fortunately, a few of the guys said they’d be happy to let us rotate in for a game. They all ended up being very friendly and helpful to teach us, but we almost didn’t stay after the initial response.
I have no problem with there being a designated time for certain skill levels, but that needs to be on the website. While most of those players are retirees, I took time off from work in the middle of the day to come play. I wish I had known not to come on Friday.

Nice outdoor long course pool that isn’t very busy for lap swim. Was pretty easy to schedule my nephews for swim lessons there and appreciated Brandy’s help and welcoming! Lifeguards and swim instructors are kind, welcoming and polite!

The gym is decent and a good variety of equipment but the atmosphere is horrible. It’s a bunch of elderly people that are quite rude and don’t know how gyms work. If you’ve been on a machine for a minute they think you’re obligated to let them on to use it. The concept of sets eludes them. Working in is totally fine and acceptable but I’ve found it difficult to explain that so I just gave up. If you’re just using the gym like I was it’s certainly not worth it. Hard pass.

Front desk staff is very nice and the gym is pretty comprehensive but the entire place has stick up it’s ass energy. Lots of rules and the trainers are rude; they will police you in the weight room rather than watch the form of their elderly clients. You probably cannot deadlift here. You can sense the vibe of a gym and this one is uptight. Pass.

Very disappointed. My three sons were at the summer camp last week and I will just jump in with the headline. My youngest requires an EpiPen. At the end of a disappointing week, I went inside to retrieve the EpiPen and none of the three counselors i spoke with knew where it was. I spoke to youth and family director Kevin Gibson and he seemed to care less. He wasnt concerned with getting it back to me. Didnt care when it was lost. I still havent herd from him three days later. No mention of coaching opportunity or getting it right next time.
As for the camp itself. The children called it a ant farm. They were penned up outside in a field that had an ant infestation and they were severely dehydrated at the end of each day due to the only water source being surrounded by a mud pit. One day my 9 yr old drank 80% of a liter of water upon entering the car claiming he wanted to preserve his shoes from the mud.
This is a poor reflection of the camp and leadership. Not the building itself.

Visiting for the day. Great location and updated y facility. Came only for the pool and had plenty of space to practice.

Benjamin Harrison YMCA early learning center is a great place for my daughter. She’s excited to go to school every morning and can’t stop talking about teachers/friends.

It is sad to say my time at this Y has came to an end. Both of my children have attended here since 2022 and absolutely adored it. But since I cant afford and keep up with the cost after losing my father and going through a horrible divorce my son is now being unenrolled for the next school year. I had to make the choice of feeding my kids or paying the school. It breaks my heart that this is happening to him as he was approving so well. My son is autistic and its so hard to find others that he feels comfortable with. He finally was starting to grow. He was talking more. He was learning so well. Now he has to start over in a new school with new people. This is going to be such a heartbreaking challenge for him. After all the challenges and issues I had with this program I’m surprised I kept my kids here. But the teachers and assistant teachers made it worth it. My son was so attached to Barbara now he will never see her again. Thanks for kicking a single mom down when she is already going through so much. Really showed me what kind of family place this YMCA is running.

The Y facility is nice but I primarily come for the pool. This location is really only ideal if you have children. There are zero places in this pool for adults to relax without getting splashed or getting caught in the middle of a game of marco polo. Most other locations have deeper sections that are for adults only or if you pass a swim test. Those pools also allow rafts where this one does not.

My family loves coming to the YMCA. The facility has been working on updates over the years, and I appreciate the new machines in the gym. The indoor pool is nice and the water is a comfortable temperature. I also appreciate the new partnership with the JCC to accommodate those who would like to work out on specific holidays when the YMCA is closed. I would love to see some more upgrades in the future, though. Perhaps updated locker rooms, a hot tub, and a sauna. It would be nice if they had a machine to dry off excess water and towels in the locker room again. If they were to expand on the outdoor pool eventually, a lazy river and concession stand would be really cool.

Do NOT sign your kid up for swim lessons here. It is a complete waste of time and run by instructors that clearly do not care about teaching kids anything. The rest of the facilities are probably fine but I do not recommend taking classes here. Leadership clearly does not care about the quality of their programs.

The pool hours are ridiculous and when it is open the life guards do nothing to keep the kids from running, flipping, throwing each other into the pool. I watched a boy “washing machine” his cousin, after doing 2 dozens front and back flips into the pool. The moms next to me were gasping in unison every time we saw skulls centimeters from the edge when these kids were flipping. Do better.

Friendly staff; clean locker rooms; lots of different programs to try; large exercise area with plenty of free weights and machines to train every muscle group. I always enjoy my visits there.

My first time to visit for the 2024 Swim Masters National competitions. Excellent viewing from the stands. The meets were timed at roughly 2 min intervals in two separate pools. Very nice facilities for spectators and competitors. It was very loud inside but really nicely laid out. There was a large hallway suitable for vendors without overcrowding, and the concession stand moved quickly. Staff were very courteous. I recommend it highly.

Nice facility for swim and dive.
They have a concession stand that sells hot dogs as well as various chips and candy.
PA system leaves something to be desired, hard to understand, lots of natural light and a very high ceiling.
Some chair back seating

Beautiful facility! One of the fastest pools in the world, and is where the USA Swimming Olympic Trials used to be held until 2008. I had the amazing opportunity to swim here back in April 2024 for the TYR CCS National Championship meet! The facility features an 8 lane 50 meter pool that can be divided up into 2 8 lane 25 yard/meter pools via bulkheads, a 7 lane 25 yard diving well with 1 and 3 meter spring boards and 1, 3, 5, 7.5, and 10 meter diving platforms, and a 50 meter training pool that can also be divided into 2 25 meter pools. Definitely the best pool I’ve swam in so far!

A fantastic, well-run facility. I’ve been swimming and spectating here for 40 years, and they’ve done a great job of keeping it up to date.

Had a great Masters Swimming Spring Nationals Championship! Great facility with ample pool space for 2,500 participants. The competition pool is a salt and chlorine mixture, never seen that before! The facility is well maintained and world class.

This is one of the best places to Get a swim workout in Indianapolis. However, they have a reservation system that is unnecessary. One is expected to go online and reserve a lane in half hour increments. In my opinion, This is unnecessary since About half of the people don’t actually show up. There were many days when I have trouble finding an available lane, But upon showing up@@, there’s plenty of room. Obviously many of the people who made reservations didn’t show up. This has happened to me many times. The facility is awesome and the lifeguards are very disciplined and professional but I would suggest getting rid of the reservation system.

Really great facility. Good parking close by as well as In garage for a fee. Access from Several sides of the building. Nice seating inside to see all events.

⭐ 1 Star – Only because zero isn’t an option

We were thrilled to check out Sahm Golf Course… until our 5-year-old prodigy was turned away like he’d asked to drive the cart solo. This isn’t your average toddler with plastic clubs — this kid has played The Fort, Indiana University’s Pfau Course, and Purgatory, and guess what? Those top-tier courses welcomed him with open arms and free rounds, practically begging him to return.

He’s not just swinging wildly at dandelions — he takes lessons with Brad Feller at Elevation Golf in Carmel. He has a better backswing than half the men on the tee sheet. The only hazard he poses is to egos.

Yet somehow, Sahm decided he wasn’t “old enough” to play. Not skilled enough? Please. The divots he fixes are deeper than their policy.

To the powers at Sahm: you just benched a future Masters champ. Hope that felt good. Meanwhile, we’ll be teeing off at places that recognize talent when they see it. ️‍♂️⛳

#LetHimPlay
#SahmWhiffed
#ProdigyProblems

Pool was great and very fun. The slides were fun and there were some nice water spouts. This would definitely be five stars if it weren’t for the women’s bathroom. I didn’t want to even touch the floors near the toilets when changing because there was toilet paper and water(Which is expected at a pool, but it made the toilet paper on the floor all soggy and mushy) all over the floor. It was disgusting.

Lots of pool space, the water was cool, clear, and refreshing, the two slides were fun. I’ve gone here since I was young, so it’s nice knowing it’s still as fun, safe, and clean as it was then. Also, a very affordable summer spot for parents of younger (or older) children!

Great place to take kids to swim! Pool and seating areas were clean and spacious. Even when a summer camp arrived we still didn’t feel overly crowded. My 8 year old loved the water slides. The bathrooms were dirty and one had a massive whole through the wall which was odd. Smaller kids water slide was closed when we visited but 2 larger slides were open! We will visit again!

Nice pool, great activities, slides, etc. My Grandson is visiting and loves it. Glad we came

For the most part we enjoyed the aquatic center. However much more attention needs to be given to pool area trash bins, and the restrooms. Even after letting a staff member know it was dirty, overflowing sanitary bins, diapers laying around in the stalls, went back 30ish minutes later to even more mess.
Also parents need to pay better attention to their children, not lounge with your back to the water area, with your head covered.

This is a 66 acre park, filled with many attractions. Soccer fields. Basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts. A disc golf course. Lots of trees and paths. Without over-hyping it as spectacular, the playground area is probably the nicest I’ve seen in the Indy area.

If it wasn’t closed, the water park might be nearly as impressive as those in major amusement parks. But this “Sahm Family Aquatic Center” *is* closed (in December 2022); and it seems to have been closed for quite some time (at least as far back as into the Summer of 2022; and if I understand correctly, even much longer than that.)

We love our Kayak pool. We began the process at the end of April and had our pool installed the first week of July. The team at Kayak pools Midwest were great, keeping us updated all along the way. From finance to install the process was easy and professional. I would definitely recommend them.

I had an overall outstanding experience with Kayak Pools. I ran into some problems with my HOA and the team at Kayak went over and above to help me get through the process with supporting me with information as needed and calling the HOA directly. They were always available to answer questions when ever I called. I’m a contractor and to do project this size without any glitches is impossible. It was a very pleasant experience even with a couple small bumps bin the road. I’m looking forward to to using the pool a lot this summer .

Our experience with Kayak Pools Midwest was good from start to finish. We were kept informed throughout the process and any questions we had were promptly answered. The installer was local to us and showed up on time and completed the job in 1 day. Three guys started at 7:30 am and finished at 9 PM. They all knew what they were doing and was busy working the entire day. We are now enjoying the pool with family. Kayak Midwest even did multiple follow-up calls and emails following the install to ensure everything was to our satisfaction. Overall a good experience.

I recently had the pleasure of purchasing a pool from Kayak Pools, and I can confidently say that it was one of the best decisions I’ve made. The product itself is amazing, offering a perfect blend of durability, functionality, and aesthetic appeal. However, what truly set this experience apart was the incredible service provided by Michelle, the salesperson who guided me through the entire process.
From the moment I expressed interest in Kayak Pools, Michelle was there to assist me at every step. Her knowledge about the products was impressive, and she patiently answered all my questions, ensuring I was well-informed about the various options available. Michelle’s dedication to her customers is truly commendable- she was available at all hours, always ready to provide support or clarify any concerns I had.
Michelle made the entire buying process incredibly smooth. Her professionalism and attention to detail ensured that every aspect of my purchase was handled efficiently. She went above and beyond to accommodate my schedule and preferences, making me feel valued as a customer.
Choosing a pool is a significant investment, and I am thrilled with my choice of Kayak Pools. The quality of the pool is outstanding, and I am confident it will provide years of enjoyment for my family. The installation process was straightforward, and the finished product has exceeded my expectations.
In conclusion, I highly recommend Kayak Pools for anyone considering adding a pool to their home. With exceptional products and remarkable customer service, particularly from professionals like Michelle, you can’t go wrong. Thank you, Michelle, for making this experience so positive and memorable!

Wow. They are very patient and informative and helpful. No matter what time day or night they answer all my questions. Trust me it’s a lot lol. The pool is amazing. The filtration system gives me less problems then all my friends who have different kinds of pools. And the best thing of
all. My grandbabies Love it!

Kayak Pools Midwest installed our pool last summer and we have enjoyed swimming and family hangout time in our pool ever since! I grew up swimming in a Kayak pool and knew when choosing a pool for my home now that there was no other option for us. Kayak pools are extremely easy to open/close and are low maintenance during the season. We wouldn’t have it any other way!

Kayak pools has been a wonderful experience from the very start of our pool process.
Easy with communication, answered any and all questions I had, or directed me to someone that had the answers I needed.
The installation team was OUTSTANDING they were very time efficient, extremely tidy, helpful during the “pool school” part of the install, friendly and polite!
Our pool looks gorgeous! We can’t wait for it to warm up so we can swim!