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Apple Valley Aquatic Center
14421 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd, Apple Valley, MN 55124, United States
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Review №1

I give 2 stars because the staff are not professional at all . I love the facilities

ka
Review №2

Absolutely lovely, the park is clean, the lines go by quick, large parking. Love that we can bring in our own coolers with snacks and beverages and set up near the swings. Friendly staff and the lifeguards do a fine job keeping everyone safe. I will definitely go again.

Ch
Review №3

My daughter got explosive diarrhea. It wasn’t that bad but for some reason they had to close the park. One word I would describe this water park as is water. Even though it’s brown it’s quality wet water. Thank you all. Good night.

Er
Review №4

Nice family place. A few waterslides that appeal to upper elementary age, splash area for younger kids, lazy river for mom and dad. Teenagers will find their place. Lifeguards are abundant and rotate posts regularly. A small snack bar is available, but the ability to carry-in food is awesome.

Vi
Review №5

Great place to spend the day.I think kids cost should be different than an adult.Locker rooms need updating.Big area for smaller kids with water falls.Slides n lazy river are nice.Go early to get a picnic table under an umbrella if you prefer shade.You can bring your own good n drinks.

je
Review №6

Life guards chill and fun, great lawn, outstanding water slides, great tunz and nice firm diving board!

Ga
Review №7

Great place for the whole family. Has something for everyone. Loved that we can bring in our own food. The lifeguards are very attentive of their job.

Sa
Review №8

What I like most of all of this area is that you can bring in your own food, cooler and chairs. Its nice to go somewhere without having to pay a lot for food and drink. My family likes this place over most local water parks because you are able to get on a slide or getting on the lazy river without problem or long lines. A good amount of lifeguards are also on site.

Ka
Review №9

We went yesterday and I when I was looking at the questions and reviews the day before we went, I wished someone had posted a picture of the rules. So here it is.As a side note, someone else had said that there was food allowed and we brought a cooler and other people brought food and they didnt seem to mind. But the rules do say no food and drinks are allowed.Also if you are wanting to stay for a second or third session, be prepared to exit the whole aquatic center as they wont let you hang out on the bleachers in between sessions. There is a nice grassy area just outside where we took our towels and hung out until they reopened the doors.We had a great time and IMO one session was plenty. We paid for the all day pass and by the time the pool reopened, we were all pretty dry and hungry so we took off. Next time we go, we will just plan on one session.

Be
Review №10

Great place to relax and let kids have fun. Ample chairs and you can bring your own food and drink.

Ai
Review №11

I Want to give5stars to the facilities and no stars to the rude staff I watched today, because of the horrible experience I lived today, what happen is I host my sister from Pennsylvania, she has 3 little kids one of them is a baby, and me have 2 kids, the day was very nice until the weather changed, start to light, the lifeguard told us that we should go out pools and take a break for 30 min because of thunderstorms and we did but the weather got worse, It was 6:10 pm, no one of life guards come to tell us that they will close the park, they start to call each other’s without telling the people who are waiting one word until one of the guards came to close the umbrella we already setting under, then I asked him if the park will close and he said yes, then my sister went to the family bathroom with her kids and me too, Then the life guard who is in the front desk started to threatened us to go out the bathroom or they will close the park, our kids started to cry and got very horrible of that threatened. Then my sister went out of the bath room with out changing her cloth or her kids cloth and her kids started to be very worried about what the guards in the front desk will do to us(close the park again and the guard who is in the front desk told my sister to tell me that she talking to me nicely I have to go out the changing room It doesnt matter If Iam naked, they were a women and men of the life guard, we stayed out of the door under lighting and heavy rain away from the car without change the cloth for the kids and the kids were so cold,then I helped my sister by towels to change her kids cloth out side the park in the street. They saw us out side but they did not make any thing, the most important thing to them to leave, they dont care about what happen to us, I will not go there again

Ju
Review №12

Enough to keep kids happy for hours!I love that there are some of the larger waterslides here not just smaller ones for little kids. My tweens are entertained for hours!Lifeguards are kind, very attentive and quick to respond when needed.

An
Review №13

They allow you to bring in your own chairs and your own food and drinks and the admission and prices at the concession stand are very reasonable! Its nice to be able to take the family out to do something and not have to take out a loan to do it.

Cd
Review №14

Fun water park has 4 or 5 slides to slide down more then cascade bay so thats a plus. And very inexpensive think it was 10 dollar admission .

Ma
Review №15

Went for the water walking. $3 for a fun hour and a good workout. Learned I should bring a hat and a water bottle next time.

Ma
Review №16

Great hot weather fun. There is a good variety of things to do for all ages. They seem well staffed with many lifeguards on duty. The after 5:00pm deal is perfect for our little kids.

Am
Review №17

Buy at least 4-5 punch cards here a season, the fact that we can bring our own food in is such a huge selling point for us. With a larger family we need to save where we can and this is it! The life guards are awesome, the slides are fun (esp the bowl slide!) the park is clean and even when there are a lot of people there the set up doesnt make it seem that crowded. I feel like its a little gem not a lot of people remember when they are making pool plans. We are already gearing up for a super fun summer there!

Bh
Review №18

Went on a warm July evening and the kids had a wonderful time. The $6 admission after 5pm is really welcome. The water was pretty clean and not as chlorinated as the water parks. The lifeguards did their job diligently. The changing rooms were a bit outdated and might need an update pretty soon. The facilities & amenities were pretty good and well maintained.

Sh
Review №19

Fun fun fun. The life guards pay attention and dont miss a thing...

Ma
Review №20

I like the place, great snacks and fun slides but our grade was supposed to go there for the last day of school and they canceled on us the day before..

N.
Review №21

One of your employees really doesnt like their job, or just needed a long, long break or day off today. I brought my Nephew and Niece along with us to enjoy the nice day. As I was helping them go down the small slide a couple of older kids (maybe 5 years old or so) were loudly yelling and screaming as the water shot up from the pool. The life guard yelled to She the hell up! I was a bit taken back but figured maybe I didnt see the whole incident. Later on as we were eating right next to that same spot she yelled to Shut the F up But actually used the word. A moment later another lifeguard came over to take over and she told that lifeguard Thank God these Retards are driving me crazy. Just...wow. So inappropriate. Having a special needs a child myself Im a bit more sensitive to that word being used . We packed up and left because I couldnt stomach it anymore, and I really didnt feel the teenage kids at the desk would address it appropriately. They probably use that word freely too. So disappointing, we have had great experiences at this water park before and by 4 or more punch cards every year, but I dont feel comfortable coming back with my special needs child after today. Who know what names they will call her if she gets excited about the water.

Al
Review №22

My favorite summer everyday places for swimming and playing

Na
Review №23

Clean, friendly staff, lots of parking, plenty of seating in the shade, lots of fun for kids of all ages

Br
Review №24

My 9 year old son loves this place!

Sh
Review №25

First time here and we will go back again. Great fun for kids.

Jo
Review №26

Fun place to go. The park is good for kiddos and the skate park is really close by

CD
Review №27

Great pool and friendly employees! A lot to do for the smaller and younger kids.

Le
Review №28

I like the green water slide so much fun!

Ke
Review №29

We had a great time! Come early and stay all day. Theres plenty to do! We loved the lazy river on a hot day. Even mom got to try what we called the toilet bowl waterslide! This is definately a fun park!!

Ra
Review №30

It was awesome really safe and worth of spend the day!

Tr
Review №31

Very good place for water park activities locally !

Ch
Review №32

Great place to cool off on a 90 degree day.

Ka
Review №33

Loved it! Such an amazing experience. I went with a group of friends and had a blast. The lines went fast on the water slides and they werent to long. The lazy river was so relaxing and the lifeguards were really well trained and responsible. The management was extremely well organized, if you had a problem theyd try to fix it as much as soon as possible. Everyone one in the water park from the guards to the mangers were just super friendly people. I also loved it because it want super crowded compared to other water parks. I would totally recommend this water park to all ages its a blast!!

Do
Review №34

Was there for the fireworks had a great time with family

Jo
Review №35

The lifeguards were fantastic in response to a situation today! Got everyone out of the water and responded within seconds! Excellent work.

Va
Review №36

This water park was not packed at all. Our first time going was the week my children and I got here from Texas. It was PERFECT ♡♡

Sy
Review №37

Had my birthday here back in 08 when I got the wii

Ry
Review №38

Cheap price for hours of fun. Can get crowded though.

Ro
Review №39

We love it here. The lifeguards are alert, they do blow the whistle and/or give feedback on the lazy river when we or someone else is not doing what we need to in order to ensure our and others safety. I like that the lifeguards also switch positions to ensure there is not complacency. Next year, we are going to buy the pass because we have so much fun there.

Ja
Review №40

Went here with the family. We are from out of town and Its better than our local water park. Everyone had a blast even the babies. Our 1yr old loved the slide for her size. The lazy river is a hit and the life guards are very attentive. Hourly breaks are great for everyone as well, it helps so the parents dont have to fight with the children about hydrating and resting. We will make this a part of our family reunions for sure

Ch
Review №41

Smaller than I thought it would be but more than worth the 6 dollar admission price. Very satisfied.

Bo
Review №42

First time here and its awesome

Bi
Review №43

One of my favorite places to go during the summer. With a huge open pool, 2 tube slides, 2 body slides, and a great lazy river. The best part is you can bring in food, and its only $9 to enter

Le
Review №44

Very fun and open space for families.

Jo
Review №45

Very fun place for kids and adults.

De
Review №46

For the most part it is an awesome place, I do think it is a bit disgusting they they allow people to wear regular clothes in the pool. Its gross, your sweat and feseis dont be long in a pool. So gross.

Ji
Review №47

A great place to cool off and have fun. The only negative I can think of is the lack of an adults only area so you dont have kids jumping on your head. That happened to me and being 66 I have to say..It hurt.

Mi
Review №48

Went on a Friday night from 5-8pm. Cheaper and the crowds were substantially less. You could practically walk onto the slides towards the end of the night. One small patron was injured with a possible concussion and staff responded promptly, securing the waterways and getting ahold of the proper authorities. Very professional. Overall it was a great experience especially knowing how attentive the staff were.

Ma
Review №49

I love that theyre relaxed on what we can bring in, but they have to be pretty strict on some pool rules in order to keep people safe.

Ru
Review №50

Tons of fun. The only thing keeping me from giving a five star rating is the cost.

Za
Review №51

This is the best water park weve found in the South metro area. Reasonably priced, chairs and food are allowed, lots of fun for kids!

Ry
Review №52

Good pool, kids had fun!

T
Review №53

Apple valley aquatic center is kind of bad& Good

Ch
Review №54

Always fun for the kids. The 5 min forced break every hour is a huge help. Rehydrate, reapply sunscreen, snack and the kids are ready to go again.

mi
Review №55

Love this place so relaxing and have made so many memories here with my family !

Li
Review №56

The food prices have really increased! Popcorn and slushies more than doubled! It is nice you can bring in your own food and PCAs get in free! :)

Ry
Review №57

Reasonably priced. Lots of lifeguards. Kids have fun!

Ma
Review №58

Best place ever my Friends and I had so much fun

Bi
Review №59

It was a nice fun experience

Sy
Review №60

My daughters loves it but it sure cost alot

Sh
Review №61

Been there several times with grandkids. Must get there early or no chairs. Noticed women taking more chairs than needed on our visits during week. Staff friendly, water warm, price great and you can bring in your own food/drinks. Clean. You do have option to buy food/drinks there. Variety of slides.

Sa
Review №62

Fun place, friendly staff. We enjoyed a lot.

Kr
Review №63

Great place for going out with family and friends. Rides are fun and lifeguards are trained well.

Ne
Review №64

So much fun for all ages and no need to worry there are life guards everywhere.

Be
Review №65

Awesome water park for the whole family! Lazy river, fast slides, chill slides, tons of room

be
Review №66

Not as big as Eagans Cascade bay, this is still a good water park for the family. One toilet bowl/funnel-type slide, three other long slides, two short speed slides, a large zero-depth pool with fountains, and, of course, a lazy river. Has lockers but no locks - bring your own or buy one for $6. Also has concessions - swimming burns a lot of calories.

De
Review №67

The price is right! Great price and loads of fun. Great for kids and adults.

D.
Review №68

Great after 5:00 when rates go down. Slides, lazy river, zero-entry pool, fountains, sand play area, concessions. Pricy during day but better after 5:00.

Ni
Review №69

We love this swimming spot! Its never too busy and we enjoy spending the whole day.

Jo
Review №70

Popular, though didnt feel congested. Could use a gift shop. No towel service or place to buy one.

Je
Review №71

So much FUN!

AB
Review №72

Good for the price of $9, but otherwise not so good. The lazy river/pool werent very clean. Overpriced concessions and overzealous lifeguards make the experience bad.

hi
Review №73

This place is Awsome for adults and children. Lots of fun in a safe atmosphere.

Ty
Review №74

Great family place good environment just the right amount of things to do for the cost there very inviting they have a great lifeguard staff and rules that make great since for such a busy public aquatic center and bring a pic nik basket along with the family

pi
Review №75

I went with my family and it was amazing. We all have a wonderful time

To
Review №76

Fun place for the kids. However, it is getting kind of tired-looking. Try the one in Eagan - it looks nicer and seems better kept up.

JZ
Review №77

Great place for fun in summer. Get $2 off after 5 pm.

Br
Review №78

Had an amazing day swimming. They didnt however have locks, so you need to bring your own and also had one of our phones stolen out of lockers. Over it was a great day, but bad area to leave valuables.

Ca
Review №79

I loved it, I like to go there with my friends. I am going today love doing the lazy river it is fun, I highly recomend it. :)

Ma
Review №80

Love it. Great place to bring the familt.

Ju
Review №81

Small location no locker locks bad food life gaurds only pay attetion ehen yhey feel like one told my boy hes to small as i watched 2 doulbe tubers shorter than my kid go never coming back.

Ki
Review №82

The life guards were attentive and make it a friendly experience!

Pr
Review №83

Fun local waterpark for the cheap price. My younger sisters favorite water park.

Em
Review №84

Nice facility with good options for various amenities

Ch
Review №85

Great place and you can bring your own food.

Co
Review №86

This is a OK water park needs updating

Na
Review №87

Fun place but gets very busy

Ji
Review №88

I wish that they would have more little slides for smaller kids other than that the place was a good experience

An
Review №89

So fun for our whole family!

HP
Review №90

Nice place, great staff and we really enjoyed our time

Kr
Review №91

Not open when the picture was taken but it is a fun place in the summer

Ge
Review №92

Good Prices, Friendly Staff, Great for the kids!

Li
Review №93

Beautiful start to a beautiful day walking in the water..

Ty
Review №94

Great waterpark. highly reccomend

Jo
Review №95

My kid love this place.

Ja
Review №96

Nice big family place, were 2 accidents the day I went involving slide injuries 1 serious.

Li
Review №97

Good! Life gaurds niceVery nice place :)

Pa
Review №98

Lazy river.. Great for adults and kids alike

Je
Review №99

My kiddos love this waterpark.

Ro
Review №100

Family fun

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  • Address:14421 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd, Apple Valley, MN 55124, United States
  • Site:http://cityofapplevalley.org/facilities/facility/details/Family-Aquatic-Center-37
  • Phone:+1 952-953-2399
Categories
  • Water park
  • Public swimming pool
Working hours
  • Monday:11am–8pm
  • Tuesday:11am–8pm
  • Wednesday:11am–8pm
  • Thursday:11am–7pm
  • Friday:11am–7pm
  • Saturday:11am–8pm
  • Sunday:11am–8pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restaurant:No
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