Island Health & Fitness

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Yikes -- I'm surprised and distressed by the two previous, negative reviews of IHF. In my experience, it's filled with helpful, knowledgeable staff and meticulously maintained equipment of all varieties. It's far from the cheapest -- that's a fact; but it seems to me that the quality of the equipment and staff explain the cost. I have never been treated other than with respect and civility. The business model is not one I've seen elsewhere -- the fee to join, followed by a monthly fee. but, that's made very clear at the outset. My wife and I have been members since the place was built, and we are very pleased with what we get when we go down there for exercise. As to parking -- I think it's to their credit that they didn't surround the facility with mega-parking. It's a facility for exercise. There are lots of spaces for handicapped parking, for those who would have difficulty walking 500 yards. For the rest of us, there is usually a spot near the entrance, but when there isn't, there is additional parking across the street, the equivalent of one short block away. All in all, I give it full 5 stars as an asset to the community both for health benefits and as a pillar of Ithaca businesses. Thanks, IHF!