My daughter was trepidation at first, but a few weeks in she's really enjoying her lessons with her…read moreswim instructor, Coach Humza. This is a swim school where children age 4 months to 12 years learn the basics of water safety and swimming. AquaTots applies a pro-submersion philosophy to instruction, so children go underwater (as they will inevitably do if they fall unexpectedly into a pool or off a dock, etc) on day one and every lesson there after. Small class sizes (4-to-1) provide a manageable group for each child to get the personal touch their swim journey requires. Special Needs Aquatic Program, or "SNAP" also available at this location. Friendly, attentive staff, comprehensive swim curriculum, well maintained facility, and astonishing years of expertise in the field, is why AquaTots is the place to go.

I enrolled for my son in level 3. Within a month he have lot of improvement. The instructor was…read moregreat and the front desk staff always Kind.

Employ more compassionate "coaches" who actually enjoy children...dont traumatize children or…read moreparents. UPDATE: The manager worked through the incident with my granddaughter and seems to have the kids success and experiences as the priority.. so I changed my rating to a 4 in hopes that my granddaughter will be successful there.

My 2-year-old daughter previously took swim lessons at Goldfish and LOVED her experience there. We…read moregot a gift card from a friend to Aqua Tots and decided to give it a shot. We took one class here and it completely traumatized her. It was not explained to us that Aqua Tots uses a "pro submersion" technique. On her first class, a stranger held her under water for 5 seconds. She screamed and cried. (Wouldn't you if a stranger held you under water?!) She told us for days that she didn't want to swim anymore. We returned to Goldfish and, after 3 weeks of warming up to it, she is back to loving the water (and goes under of her own free will.) She still tells us to this day that she doesn't want to see the "mean" teachers at Aqua Tots again. We reached out to Aqua Tots to see if this is their normal practice. They explained that it is. That's fine- we obviously do better with the teaching methods used at Goldfish. BUT they refused to issue a refund for the remaining months that I had pre-paid as all sales are final. Lesson learned: DO not pre-pay in advance until you give it a try. And (in my opinion) go to Goldfish instead.

After being recommended this pool by a lifeguard at Hotchkiss down the street, we decided to give…read moreit a try, and honestly, I am SO glad we did! What started as a spontaneous decision to get in the car ( because Hotchkiss was not it ) and try somewhere else has turned into us coming here almost every day. We absolutely love this pool! It is clean, well maintained, and you can tell the staff actually takes pride in keeping the facility nice. The lifeguards are probably one of my favorite parts. They are always in good spirits, hilarious, friendly, and genuinely seem to enjoy being there. During their breaks, you will often see them cleaning the pool, picking things up, or making sure everything is in order. It really makes a difference when you can see the staff actively caring about the space. There are pool noodles available for use or you can bring your own. ( nothing can be blow up for safety ) One thing I especially love about this pool is the filtration system that runs around the perimeter. It creates a shallow ledge around the pool that you can actually sit on. As a parent, this is AMAZING. I can sit comfortably on the ledge while my kids play right in front of me instead of constantly having to stand or sit on the pool deck. There are also benches throughout the area, and while there are not a ton of chairs, there are definitely more than we have seen at some other city pools. We usually just bring our own chairs anyway. The pool has a splash pad area for the kids, which is a nice addition. I will say the chlorine smell and concentration in that area can be pretty strong, so with our eight month old, we usually avoid spending much time there. That is really more of a personal preference than a complaint because I completely understand the need to keep a splash pad properly sanitized. I also really appreciate that the pool is accessible. There is a ramp for entering the pool as well as traditional steps, which makes it much easier for people with different mobility needs to enjoy the pool. The deep end is only open when a lifeguard is stationed over there, but they do a great job rotating and making sure it is available frequently. They also seem very responsive when people are interested in using the deep end. The deepest part of the pool is six feet, which is plenty for us. They do have a 30 minute break from 4:30 to 5:00, and during that time everyone has to leave the facility. However, I actually appreciate how they handle this. If you have chairs, bags, or your kids' things set up, you are allowed to leave them inside. They close and lock the doors, so your belongings are safe while you step out. There is also a playground right around the corner, and an ice cream truck conveniently seems to know exactly when the pool break happens and is usually parked right in front of the entrance. The bathrooms are also extremely clean, which deserves its own mention because that is not something you can always say about public pools. There is limited shade, with one large umbrella in the corner near the splash pad, so I definitely recommend bringing your own umbrella or shade tent if you need more protection from the sun. Overall, we have had such a positive experience here. It is clean, comfortable, well maintained, family friendly, and the staff genuinely seems to care about the people who come here. It is also rarely overly crowded, which makes it so much more enjoyable when you are trying to let your kids actually have fun instead of constantly worrying about bumping into someone. Funny enough, we only found this pool because someone at another pool suggested it to us, and I am honestly thankful they did. We will definitely keep coming back!

This place is so cool and easy to access! The lifeguards were super friendly and pool, restroom,…read moreand splash pad areas were all well-maintained. This is a great, family-friendly neighborhood facility that is FREE for anyone! Come here on a weekday if you want it to be extra quiet!

Great community pool. They have memberships or pay when you come. The playground is older but it…read morehas a lot of shade all day long.

An amazing family pool that has been open for 52 years! This is the kind of place that reminds you…read moreof what community is all about. The family that started it donated the land 52 years ago and with the help of volunteers they created something for the neighborhood to use and enjoy. Now the pool is 52, so she's no spring chicken. She has laugh lines and character that show she has been loved. The people that run the pool are all volunteers and it's the kind of place that you can come and make it what you want it to be! The membership is very reasonable and they have a kiddy poi and an awesome diving board. Bring your cooler, but know that they do have a small snack bar to get an ice cream or something else while you are there. Really there is nothing better than a community pool. A place where you can go and know you and your kids will be safe and people look after each other because people make a place and this one is pretty amazing!

I love this place! This is my first summer as a member and it is the best thing I've discovered…read moresince moving to Richmond. It's typically pretty quiet and relaxing and never overly crowded. I love being able to bring my pool float in the pool and just float around while reading my book. Highly recommend this pool membership. Good price compared to a lot of the other pools in the Richmond area too. They also have fun event nights like movie night and wine tastings.

Nice pool, I came as a guest. The adult pool is nice when it's on adult swim, but the all swim is…read morenot the best. The two main pools are very large and the all swim pool has two diving boards. The pools are fairly clean considering there are lots of trees (which is great when you want to get out of the sun). The only downside is the pool is very crowded, I asked my friend if it was normal and they confirmed it is usually pretty crowded. The members are very nice and not stuck up at all, very family friendly place.

This is a great place if you like to swim, get some sun or just find a shady spot to read. And…read morethere are tennis courts as well. It's very family-friendly, offering swim lessons and a swim team. There are three pools. The competition pool offers three two-hour increments of adult-only time each day which is great for laps or just cooling off. The other pool has two diving boards and is open to all. The kiddie pool is separately gated so is great for toddlers. There's a snack bar that offers selections from hot dogs to ice cream, but you're also welcome to bring your own food. Not a pretentious bunch at all - and the place is rarely crowded.

Amazing group of guys. Extremely knowledgeable and incredibly helpful. Nate, Tyler, and William are…read morereally great. I'm so happy I get to learn from them. Jim the owner is outstanding! I can't wait to learn all I can from him.

Buckley was an incredible instructor. He has tons of patience and really gets your motivated.read more