Chelsea Piers Connecticut

★★★★★Jade

Only use the gym. The best I’ve ever been to. Layout is amazing with just the right amount of equipment. No more no less. Also super clean.

★Nelson Wong

DO NOT join for any volleyball classes. The volleyball clinic is useless and waste of money. The "coaches" don't teach anything. These clinics are for beginners and instead of teaching the simple basics they stand against the wall and play dumb games sometimes. I'm not here to waste an hour every week. Wish I could get a refund.

★Paul C

If Chelsea Piers wants to market its 2026 Winter Indoor Soccer Championship League as elite, professional, and worth the premium price tag, then it needs to start acting like it. What we witnessed this season was not a championship-caliber league — it was a clinic in how poor officiating can completely undermine the integrity of youth sports. Let’s be clear: nobody expects perfection. Some handballs will be missed. Some out-of-bounds calls won’t be seen. That’s part of the game. I’m actually a big advocate for letting the kids play — if the ref doesn’t see it, keep going. The flow of the match matters, and constant stoppages over borderline calls aren’t what anyone wants. But this is extreme at this point. The referees routinely spend large portions of matches joking with on-site staff instead of watching play develop. Key fouls are missed. Obvious infractions go uncalled. Today it was Field #4, the 9:00 a.m. game — and it was more of the same. Play even continued while an injured player was down on the turf in clear pain, rolling and clutching, yet the whistle never came. That isn’t “letting them play.” That’s failing to uphold basic safety standards. And this is not a one-time occurrence. It has been a consistent theme since Game One. Week after week, the same lack of focus, the same missed calls, the same casual approach to games that families are paying serious money to participate in. When patterns repeat, they stop being mistakes and start looking like the norm. It got so bad that parents from both teams — not just one side — were yelling for the referees to pay attention. When both sidelines are unified in frustration, that speaks volumes. This wasn’t emotional bias. It was collective disbelief. Even more disappointing is the response to constructive criticism. Instead of professionalism, parents are often met with sarcasm or dismissive comments. Families aren’t asking for flawless officiating. They’re asking for attentiveness, fairness, and accountability. Brushing off legitimate concerns only reinforces the perception that standards are slipping — and no one in charge seems concerned. For a facility that charges premium prices and promotes itself as a respected, high-quality operation, this level of officiating is unacceptable. Parents are paying top dollar with the expectation of safety, structure, and integrity. What they’re getting feels careless and indifferent. Youth sports are supposed to model responsibility and respect for the game. When referees ignore injuries, miss blatant fouls, and treat matches casually, they undermine all of that. Parents deserve better. The players deserve better. And a facility with this reputation should absolutely be held to a higher standard.

★★★★Hank Chang

Great facility, two sheets of ice, swimming pools, racquetball courts and more - right beside the hospital for special surgery (exercise, get injured, go next door...?). Big parking lot, lots of space inside for warm up and parents to sit around to do work while their kids are doing camp or exercise.

★★★Mr. T

Nice facility, staff are helpful but seems like there is little overall quality MGMT. The food is gross and the cafe workers don't seem like they want to be bothered. Tried to get some breakfast and employees were just sitting on their phones.