The Parks is a very clean gym with modern amenities, a great training staff and a nice atmosphere. The gym is great for people of all ages but seems to attract a crowd of mostly young adults. The gym is well-priced and equipped with a great sized sauna, plenty of free weights and a list of great classes for all members to take.
They worked to improve an inconvenient situation, and were very engaging and informative about their offerings. I ended up really liking Donnas class; she includes unique poses from the yoga vocabulary that I have never done before in two years of practicing yoga. The facility is conveniently located, with Smoothie King and other businesses nearby.
Always have broken equipment. Facility is small so easily gets crowded. Not accommodating to loyal long term members.Tried to freeze before COVid, no one answered Billed for 2 months and can’t even go.
Friendly staff, great prices, and a huge selection of equipment so you are never kept waiting even at peak times. Its always clean and they have a great selection of alternate training tools and classes. I do wish they were open later on Sunday though.
Joined for personal training. Had 4 trainers in a year due to trainer turnover. During that time, experienced several trainer NO shows for confirmed appointments. Management ONLY concerned with taking your MONEY. Read the contract carefully. Suggest using another GYM.
This place is absolutely horrible. I was told that when I signed up I could suspend my service temporarily while traveling. Then when I’m buying a house and can’t have charges they charge my card anyway even after I asked them not to. There is no pool, their average customer is 79 years old, and all they have is a hot sauna. Save $49.00 a month and sign up for anytime fitness right next door. Same facilities better service.
Very courteous and helpful staff. Good variety of group classes with knowledgable instructors. Quality equipment. More than enough cardio machines. Circuit training areas and separate free weights area. Personal training at additional cost. Massage therapist available. No child care.
I signed an initial contract with this gym for personal training sessions. After, I asked the trainer how it would work to continue monthly with training. I was told I would be charged the same amount monthly as long as I wanted to train. Beginning in June I spoke with the trainer letting him know I would like to cancel for the month. After not responding until AFTER my card was charged, the trainer then informed me that they could freeze the account and instructed me to call paramount. Upon calling paramount, I was informed that the contract was renewed, without my consent, and that I would be charged monthly. I took a total of 3 trips back and forth to this facility speaking with the manager and the head trainer about the contract I never signed. Following this I was told everything from, the contract could be frozen, to the payment could be lowered to $120. All while I remained consistent in that I never agreed to renew a contract and did not sign anything. I was told that the sessions I was already charged for would be given to me only to have every trainer that I scheduled with get sick or cancel. This is a direct refusal of services. I was then told that the owners were being spoken to again about the matter and that I would be contacted. Nevertheless, I was never contacted and filed a dispute with my bank. After winning the initial dispute the Parks continued to draw money from my account without my consent and with no signed contract and no services provided. I am now out of $480. I am filing additional disputes with my bank as well as seeking legal advice following all of this mishap and would not recommend this facility to anyone. After calling to speak with someone over the manager, of course I was given further run around. Poor, dishonest service does not even begin to describe these people. I wouldn’t recommend that anyone do business with them.
I have been with the Parks for 6 months and I am so happy that I have switched gyms! With the friendly staff, clean facility, and convenient location, it is more of an incentive for me to work out. Not only that, The Parks includes all of the equipment and amenities that you want in a gym. The price of the membership is well-priced especially for everything that you get. Mike, my trainer, is amazing as well. He is always prepared to challenge me and is well prepared for all of my sessions. I would recommend the Parks to everyone!
I signed up a couple weeks ago. This is hands down the best fitness facility Ive worked out at. There is ample space for literally any workout plan. The staff is very friendly and keeps the place in tip top shape.
The facility is clean and has lots of excellent equipment. There’s a full array of classes and knowledgeable trainers. The staff is helpful and David, the Parks manger, is the best! I highly recommend joining this gym!
Joined The Parks in June and love it!!!I love all the classes I’ve tried. Finally, have a trainer that really makes me sweat! Kristie is awesome! She’s perky and keeps my routines from being dull! She is always coming up with something creative to help me get back into shape! They have a lot of equipment and I love the movie/cardio room! The place is so clean; the guy who cleans never stops!!! I live about 30 minutes away, it is worth the drive!!!
I have been a member of the Parks Health & Fitness since Spring of this year - just moved back to NOLA last Fall after a long time. I like Parks very much for the variety of services I get there. I take yoga, zumba, and hip-hop classes (5 days total per week for these classes) and do two sessions of personal training per week. Sometimes, I just go and do an hour on the treadmill, bicycle, and/or elliptical. The classes have been especially great! Along with the two 30 minute personal training sessions with an awesome trainer (Sean), I have recovered a great deal of my coordination, strength, and cardiovascular stamina. It had been over a year prior to that since I belonged to a gym (was living out of the US) and it feels good to get fit again. Also, I have had help from my yoga class instructors that has been more beneficial than actual physical therapy for a pretty tricky back problem. I am very satisfied with Parks.
Great Gym! Very Friendly people and willing to help you meet your goals. Love all the classes and keeping up with current new classes. I have been only going for 3 months but have seen results and you get to meet with a personal trainer once a month to track your progress and get feedback.
Top of the line equipment. An adequate array of classes and times taught by motivating, knowledgeable and friendly instructors. Friendly staff I also feel comfortable in the gym.
Been a member for years but recently cancelled my membership. The staff keep it very clean and the price is affordable and comes along with great amenities (towel service..etc). My only complaint is that the gym can get packed easily in the morning and after work.
I love the parks! Everybody is so friendly. The trainers are great and they really have great classes. They always encourage you to do your best and not to give up. You should give the Parks a try and you wont regret it.
Intimate gym with everything you need.
Fantastic experience with the gym staff!
Love The Parks!!! Only gym I’ve ever belonged to that I enjoy going to! My trainer (Mike) keeps it fun and challenging, and the entire staff make it an overall great place to be!!
Been going here since it opened. Great staff and great atmosphere
This place is top notch. You can get in and out quickly. Very polite staff and clientele.
Love my gym! Ive been a member here for almost a year. Its always clean and everything is in excellent condition. They have all kinds of classes and personal training groups, so there is something for everyone. If youre looking for a place with positive energy, this is it. People are in here working hard from 5am to 10pm. One drawback -- not a very good setup for deadlifts, olympic lifts, or anything that requires a lot of open floor (the area where you could do these is often being used by trainers and their clients).
Wonderful place. Wonderful staff, members and facility! Highly recommend.
The Parks is a great gym! The staff is alwats so nice and friendly and always helpful! I couldnt have chosen a better gym to join when moving to New Orleans!
Great environment for your best work outs. The staff are encouraging .
The Parks is the first fitness club that I can honestly say I like!! It has the newest equipment and is never so crowded that you feel rushed...The instructors are very knowledgeable and friendly.....they make you smile even while they are kicking your butt!!! Love my TRX trainer Brian Olviard (most of the time)!! Only kidding Brian!! Exercise is much more enjoyable now that I am at the Parks!!
Great gym if youre one of those people that get a gym membership, and go 3 times a year...
Great Venue.
Clean facility, nice equipment and my trainer Mike is fantastic.
Gym was nice, a lot of the older men that work out were rude,didnt let me finish using the weights and I think racist, automatically left...
Great facility with staff that really cares about their members!
Great place to workout! Clean, modern facility with fantastic teachers and trainers!
By far the best gym I have ever been a member of. The classes, employees and equipment are all top notch. First gym I have ever joined that I throughly enjoy their fitness classes (TRX, HIIT, Spin, etc) and this has enabled me to reach many fitness goals (lose 30lbs and get in better shape). The instructors are very knowledgable, friendly and easy to talk to. I cannot recommend The Parks enough!!!
Friendly, informative staff. A lot of class options.
I finished the year that I agreed to initially and called on the 6th of the month following. They had already charged me for an additional month, refused to refund that month which I did not sign up for and told me that a 30 day notice of cancellation was needed (meaning they are going to charge me for an additional month!).
Samantha Farber is a great trainer.
Great gym and friendly, helpful staff.
Very clean wonderful staff.
Clean and friendly staff and customers.
HIIT and Spinning are the best