There are so many parks in Arlington and I'm on a mission to visit them all. This park is small and…read morestorybook-esque.. fun and clean and (please let it stay this way) never crowded. I haven't been over to the waterpark side of things yet, so I can only tell you about the side with the playground, swings, windy-walking path, and fields. It's nestled amongst residential streets and really feels very private despite being bordered by a nearby apartment complex. There's pretty good shade, too. The parking lot closest to the playground is tiny, but there are more spots near the waterpark which is only a short walk away. It might be helpful to note that there is limited seating. Maybe consider a picnic blanket if you're wanting to hang out awhile.

Thanks to the library's Summer Reading Club, my daughter earned a Swim Pass to any city pool. I…read morecouldn't believe how many Arlington has to choose from! But we went to Howard Moore because she is almost 4 and the deepest this play pool goes to is 1.5 ft. So she got in free with her Swim Pass and I was only charged $2.50! I felt comfortable watching her from the side bc the lifeguards there actually do their jobs! Multiple times I saw the teenagers on duty remind kids to go up the slide using the steps, not crawling back up the tunnel, and to go down feet first after a small boy slid down head-first into a foot of water and struggled to stand up. Cheers to you, lifeguards! Because this pool is so perfect for younger kids, we shared it with 2-3 daycares during our first hour there, each with 8-12 kids, some big, some small. The lady sitting next to me gathered her 3 kids shortly after an older group arrived and explained to her son that, "It's time to go because your little sister got trampled 3 times in the last 5 mins." So be warned. Also their bathrooms are about what you'd expect from park bathrooms (dingy but useable) and the water was extremely cold. Nevertheless, it's a hidden haven of fun for a nominal fee. This first experience with the city's play pool gives me hope for all the others!

Good gym for those that are students or live very close to it. Membership is included if currently…read morea student, $21/month if you live on campus as a special resident, and about $80/month or a bit more for non-students/residents. Prices as of Spring 2023.

New renovations literally just took away equipment. All bench presses gone, all incline benches…read moregone, half of the dumbbell benches gone for 2 decline benches.

We have installed a pool before, so we have a good understanding of what to expect during the…read moreprocess. Initially, we were pleasantly surprised by how quickly Emerald Waters Pool completed our pool installation. Unfortunately, we soon realized the speed came at the expense of doing the job correctly. The biggest issue was that the required city inspections were never completed before construction moved forward. Will advanced the project all the way to the final inspection, where the city rejected the entire project. We then spent approximately two and a half months waiting for everything to be corrected and approved before we could finally move forward with the plaster. Even after receiving city approval, the problems continued. The site had not been properly prepared before the plaster was applied, resulting in it having to be installed twice. Then, just three weeks after installation, the color began fading, which was clearly not normal. We contacted Will about the issue but never received a response. We also discovered that the waterfall was installed off-center, another quality control issue that should have been caught during construction. In addition to the pool, we hired Emerald Waters Pool to install a patio and walkway. The workmanship was disappointing. The pavers was neither straight nor level without constant supervision, and we had to insist that sections be redone because they were not installed correctly. To make matters worse, some of the additional work we paid for was never completed. It is also worth noting that the work performed outside of the pool installation was never covered by a written contract, which appeared to avoid documenting that portion of the project. Based on our experience, we cannot recommend Emerald. Between the missed inspections, poor workmanship, lack of communication, and incomplete work, the project became far more stressful and time-consuming than it should have been. We strongly encourage anyone considering this company to continue their search for a builder that prioritizes quality, communication, and accountability.

From the owner: We’re a family owned and operated company. With our start in 2011, we’ve always treated our…read morecustomers as family and done our best to do every job as if it were for our home. We do our best to keep our prices low and affordable to accommodate for different budgets.

Solid gym with a good variety of equipment and amenities. The facility is generally clean and well…read moremaintained, with plenty of machines, free weights, and space for different types of workouts. They also offer group classes and functional training areas, which is a nice plus. The pool area could definitely use some improvement -- adding lights in the water would make it feel much more welcoming. At the moment it's quite dark and has a slightly uninviting vibe. Some equipment and certain areas of the gym also feel a bit outdated. The changing rooms are well done and the lockers are quite sleek. Staff are generally friendly and helpful when needed, and parking is convenient with a large lot right outside. Like most LA Fitness locations, it can get busy during peak hours (early mornings and after 4:30 pm), especially around popular machines.

This gym or should I say staff is a joke. Got a membership thru my insurance company so it's not…read morecoming out of my pocket but got shabby treatment once in person and again on the phone. I was living in my van for about a month until I found a more stable arrangement. Showed up probably sweaty and no wasn't in a 3 piece suit to take a shower. Hello nothing in the rules that says you can't take a shower without working out if you're a member. This twit at the front desk talking to some broad and I ask him which way to shower. He looks me up and down and asks did I check in and I answered in the affirmative as I had scanned code on the app. Sorry pal were you expecting Donald Trump? Anyway then I couldn't get back on app even though I save my password to Google password manager. So I call to get a code as instructed. Guy gave me over phone but no pen so I don't write it down say I'll call again. Second time I get a song and dance about well next time you come in. Really are you that lazy you can't do it on phone.?Are you in the restroom stall whacking off to a picture of Marilyn Monroe,may she rest in peace? So I say getting hot I won't ever be back. I contact CS and she does a three way call ( bet that smuck answering phone likes 3 ways) and says I wish to disenroll. So Mr.Jerk give another excuse after looking me up that no can't be done on my end. It's between Member Service and Insurance company as they are the one who bill and that may be correct. So I call a second time to United CS.Nothing we can do. Oh really. Well if you wanna waste your $_ that your call because I know I won't be back and if I had gone down to this gym the dude on the front desk would have a dumbbell up his arse and I'd be in the slammer.

Needs to stay open later and not close at 10 pm on Fridays and 8 on weekends. So many people want…read moreto work out late and it just takes away from people like us.

Nice facility. Equipment is varied and well-maintained. Several of the newish employees seem more…read moreinterested in their personal conversations and their iPads than the customers. I've observed this many times of late. Given that they can't be bothered to look up and say hello, it seems that LA Fitness could just replace them with a QR code reader at the font door.