I'm so old I remember when the pool was opened-and dad swam in the previous town pool (the pond in…read moreTaylor Park)! Renovated a few years ago, it's holding up well. Lotsa memories of pool hopping there as a teen!

New to town. My family and I love the pool. Much bigger than I had imagined and very clean. Also…read morelike that they have a concession stand. Lifeguards seem very observant.

If you've ever imagined an oasis in the suburbs of New Jersey, where kids frolic on carefree summer…read moreafternoons in an aquatic wonderland just a stone's throw from home, this is it. Three pools -- one for tiny tots to wade in, one for bigger kids to splash in, and one Olympic-sized for adults to train in -- present a wealth of options for a full day of activities, in addition to which there is a diving tank with platforms up to approximately 30 feet, and two water slides, one open and one enclosed. A first-rate, snack bar keeps the munchies at bay if you've neglected to bring your own lunch or just didn't feel like packing one. Note, it's not the kind that offers artisanal twists on surf cuisine or anything fancy, just good, old-school summer treats, as well as burgers and the like. Memberships don't come cheap, although on a per-use basis, a summer pass could potentially mean your family of four can splash around all summer long for under $2 a day. Guests are welcome, although that comes at a slightly steeper cost. Nighttime entertainment also offers local adults a reason to come back after the kids have been sent off to sleep. The only possible thing missing is poolside cocktail service, although I'm fine with its omission since this is a family-friendly recreational establishment and not a singles pick-up scene. Our family gives it 10 thumbs up!

Four pools--from kiddie to diving tanks (rare in NJ) with a large Olympic pool in the middle (and a…read moretraining pool too). Very clean pool with friendly lifeguards. Great snack bar. If you like to dive, get there at 3 or 4 and try out the towers.

We enjoyed around 20 years of fun in the sun at Colony Pool when our kids were young. The sandy…read moresection is great for little kids to easily walk into the water. Our daughters were on the swim team and one of them served as a lifeguard. We often enjoyed grilling with our friends and neighbors on one of the 4 Weber grills. So many years of fun!

It is just a great, low key and relaxing pool. I came with my family when they were little, the…read moreshady part of the pool was perfect for little children. The sand kept them occupied for hours, and shallow entrance to the water was perfect. Now that my kids are older, they enjoy the log roll and the slides while I hang with friends. Some people love the sand bottom and some don't, but at the end of day, it's a great pool for the neighborhood.

Needs attention to cleanliness. Bottom of pool is really…read moreunclean this year. Also are the tables and chairs ever cleaned? Maybe lifeguards could do this kind of thing on slow days. Overall it's time for a renovation.

Great Place to go if your looking for a fun day with the kids. As a baby boomer, it brings back the…read morefeel of when I was a kid. Nice people to mingle with. the only thing I would suggest is that the people at the snack bar need to be people friendly and not be aloud to be talking constantly on cell phones . Get that under control and you have a home team advantage.

Love this place. Very spacious, machines, weights, and treadmills are always available. Yes…read moresomeitmes it gets packed in the middle of the day but at night or early in the morning their is no problem working out. They have a basketball court, pickleball court, rock climibing walls, swimming pools inside and outside. Also have sauna and steamrooms. Locker rooms are clean and staff are helpful. I don't ever have an issue finding parking. Yes, it's pricey but they offer a lot for people and having an outdoor pool with plenty of places to sit and relax is nice in the summer time.

They've done it again! Basketball court has been close since March 22 for 'renovations' and the…read morepickleball courts are closed too. It's now the end of April, and as you might have guessed, the Life Time which can never finish any maintenance work, has once again failed to deliver.

A top quality gym and fitness center, complete with pools, indoor track, racket ball, free weights,…read morecardio machines, etc. Personal training and 2 hours of included child care per visit. There is a decent cafe to grab a bite to eat. The early childhood center ranges from part-time pre-school to full time care. There is even an after school program for kids in the local West Orange and Livingston school systems. Just a solid community center. The gym gets a touch too crowded at times, and all too often it feels like more of a social center than a fitness club.

I would strongly caution any parent--especially those with a child who has additional needs--before…read moreenrolling at JCC MetroWest. Our child was with the JCC metrowest for 18 months. Our child was incredibly blessed to have incredible teachers who loved and cared for our child during that time. Each classroom was truly filled with love and patience and I do not want the rest of this review to underscore those incredible teachers in my child's classrooms. With that said, As our child approached the age of 3, they received an autism diagnosis. The JCC metro west staff was notified of this diagnosis. 2 weeks after informing the staff of our child's diagnosis, our child was exited from the ECC program with less than 24 hours' notice. Regardless of the circumstances, giving a family less than a day's notice to find alternative childcare is incredibly disruptive and, in our experience, showed a lack of compassion and partnership. As parents, we trusted this program to work with us through challenges. Instead, we were left scrambling overnight to figure out childcare, work obligations, and next steps for our child. The emotional and logistical impact on our family was significant. What disappointed us most was not simply the decision itself, but how it was handled. Families deserve clear communication, transparency, and enough notice to make arrangements--especially when young children are involved. If your child has developmental differences or may require additional support, I encourage you to have detailed conversations about the program's ability and willingness to accommodate those needs before enrolling. Our experience left us feeling unsupported during one of the most difficult periods our family has faced. I hope the JCC reviews its policies and communication practices so that no other family experiences the same abrupt transition that we did.

The Ginny Duenkel Pool is a perfect representation of what a suburban community swimming pool…read moreshould be: Accessible to a broad swath of the population, options for all age groups who wish to partake of water fun and a straightforward snack bar to ward off those aquatic hunger pangs. While I've only attended as a guest spectator during summer swim meets, the pool has a great feel to it and appears to be capable of handling a large number of kids and adults at once. The facilities are clean and well maintained, though it would be nice to see a free library and some water slides. But for swimmers, it's great.!

We moved into our new home in Chatham last fall and wanted to give our lawn and exterior a fresh…read morestart. We reached out to Coviellos Outdoor Living and they were personable, flexible, and reassuring. Having come from Brooklyn, we didn't have a lot of experience with landscape design, so they walked us through all the steps, and landed on something we truly love. We look forward to working with them in the futuer as other projects come up!

We have been working with Peter and his team for 50 years. Starting with his father, Peter Coviello…read moreSr. and now welcoming the third generation, Richie, into the family business. The decades of experience is visible through their work. The team is professional, creative, and efficient. Over the years, they have designed, installed and maintained everything on our property, front walk, back patio, our firepit, outdoor lighting, planting, specialty pruning and our sprinkler system. We have never thought to use anyone else, nor do we plan to! Elizabeth L (Morristown)