Well run swim meet run by the Riptide, the USA swim team that practices here…read more I was able to drop my kid off right at the door, run to a nearby coffee shop, return and park somewhat nearby (on the street), and still find plenty of good places to sit in the stands to watch the events. Huge selection of healthy foods and treats at their concession stands with plenty of tables, and right next to Elsmore so you can poke around at their clearance suits. Kid said the showers were cold, but I suspect the water was running all day. My favorite venue for swim meets thus far.

One of the few nice pools that is not a part of the public school system. My kids had the privilege…read moreof swimming here for one of the swim meets. Very clean and extremely organized. I would love to have my children take lessons here...Unfortunately, we live too far from here.

Fun for the kids, sure. lazy river, lots of fun slides. The 2 HUGE drawbacks for the grown ups were…read more1- They blast bad pop and "classic" rock music, pretty sure they do it on purpose to annoy people enough to want to leave sooner than they normally would. 2 - The food. 3 of us chose cheeseburgers and they were so dry, salty, and overcooked! Another problem was there wasn't really enough shaded spots. We got there 5 mins after they opened and we were able to find chairs but nothing in the shade. I suppose if you line up to get in before they open you could find shaded spots.

not fun. Do not recommend. smells like pee.very crowded loud mold on my pizza no spot to sit in…read moreshade trash everywhere

Rare is it that I leave reviews but this place is a hidden gem worth finding…read more Tucked away in a little strip mall, this place might look unassuming from the outside, but step in and you'll find a whole world of fun waiting for you. Between the classic pinball machines, well-kept pool tables, and the laid-back vibe, it's the perfect spot for a date night. The owner is genuinely one of the kindest people you'll meet and is clearly passionate about every machine and every detail of the experience. You can tell he really cares about keeping the place running smoothly and making sure everyone has a good experience. It's rare to find a spot that's this chill, authentic, and just plain fun. Whether you're into billiards, pinball, or just hanging out somewhere low-key with good energy, this place absolutely delivers. Best part of the night is the adorable shop puppy "Snowflake" who will challenge you to a game of tug-of-war. Would most definitely go again, but will make sure to bring cash next time as it is a (reasonably priced) cash only spot.

Tables recently redone, both cushions and felt. All was good. Pricing seemed reasonable. Owner…read morefriendly.

Our family has been members at lifetime for two years now, and we've had an excellent experience…read more There is plenty of parking - though occasionally a little far out. Staff is always friendly and helpful. Parents night out haas been awesome. Our kids love the pool and rock climbing walls, as well as the basketball court and turf. The gym is always clean and there is plenty of equipment. This place is a life saver in the winter when it's too cold to get out but our boys need to burn energy. The cafe is on the spendy side, so we don't eat there very often, but we all like the smoothies. The classes I've taken have been excellent. Child care is very good. It's nice that when I travel, I can use other lifetime facilities. For our family, lifetime has been a great investment! I wrote about lifetime and other things to do in Lakeville here: https://kathrynegly.com/2019/10/13/10-things-to-do-in-lakeville-minnesota/

Lifetime fitness' prices are ridiculously high and they keep getting higher. FYI - every time you…read moremake someone active or inactive they up your price to the new pricing. And when you ask if that is going to happen before you make any changes, they hide the fact that will happen. And when you inquire about that afterwards, they don't care that your price as increase. Even when I have been a member since 2007. Its $250 for an adult and child member. They like to be very exclusive.

Plan pools builds one of the highest quality pools I've ever seen. I have an electrical business…read morewired one of their pools and was extremely impressed.

From the owner: We are the only Mn Pool Builder that does everything in house. No sub contractors. Once your hole…read moreis dug we will work everyday until the project is finished. Plan Pool & Patio has in house crews that build the pool, landscape the yard and build your fence to protect your investment. Our projects finish in half the time with no middle men or sub contractors. What truly makes us special is that we are the only swimming pool contractor in Minnesota that offers concrete wall vinyl liner pools. Every other pool guy is selling you a 40k tin can. Our pool walls come with a lifetime warranty.

They never answer the phone or respond. I emailed their form 3 times and called them another three…read moretimes and even left two messages. No response. What a joke.

I bought a hot tub from this company about 15 months ago. the way they respond publicly, to their…read morecustomers reviews online (specifically the ones who had a bad experience), tells you everything you need to know about the experience you will have with them, should you be so brave as to buy there.

We popped in for Open Swim over my lunch break. The staff were warm and inviting. The facility…read morewas clean and so fun... like stepping into the tropics on a cold, snowy Minnesota day. It was our babies first time in a pool and it was a wonderful experience. We hope to sign her up for lessons soon.

LOVE this place. Everyone is so friendly and the instructors are fantastic with kids. The…read moreatmosphere is family-friendly in a convenient location. Highly recommend Goldfish to anyone looking for an inclusive small group setting for their young swimmer.

We have been here twice now, and both times my son and I had a blast !! It is super affordable,…read moreright next to the St. Paul police station- (so it feels very safe), plenty of parking, room to do different activities in separate pools, and did I mention the glizzys at the snack bar?! Only $8 for adults and kids under 2 years old are free! There is a couple mandatory 25 min breaks, but it's a good time to grab a bite to eat. The splash pad stays open if you get too hot or for it the little ones that can't sit still for very long! (Like my son lol). Come early if you want a foldable chair for sun bathing, the place fills up very quick, but there's always usually some room in the back grassy area for you to lay down a towel and cozy up with a good book. If you get hungry, run to the snack bar and they've got multiple options for hot dog toppings and even a meal deal with chips and a drink! The staff are always so kind and they also have life jacket rentals for FREE! (with admission) We will absolutely be spending more hot summer days here!

Dear Municipal Pool,…read more Thank you. I love you. See you next year. XOXO, Katherine B What is it that you want from your public pool? I want a fairly cheap entry fee and lots of seating and a decent sized pool. That's all. Highland has this, and more! Parking, shade, a decent bathroom and concessions. You can bring your own food in. Plenty of space for the little ones to play in the two small pools/splash pads. A good diving board for the bigger kids. (The drop slides aren't really drop slides per se, and they are best for shorter kids) A big water slide...that's truly only ok but who cares. A HUGE POOL. With a HUGE DEEP END. No lifejackets in the deep end, and still a large area where your tweens+ can easily touch. Bring a pool friendly throwing item. (no nerf, just light weight stuff that won't hurt if you get bonked. The lifeguards will tell you)

My second child is now going through lessons at Foss. Although expensive, I feel the value is way…read morebetter for what you get. The most kids in my son's class has been three, although this round is only two. The instructors have all been great. I really feel they hire exceptional people that are passionate about teaching kids to swim. We have recommended to many friends and family. O my reason for the four stars is cost.

We have been bringing our now 2.5 year old to swim classes at Foss since she was 7 months old…read more About a year ago, they completely redid the pool and changing area and it's so much nicer and cleaner now, and I greatly appreciate that they added changing tables for the littlest swimmers outside of the bathrooms. Our daughter has made HUGE strides at Foss. When she started, she hysterically cried for the entire 30 minutes. It didn't phase her teachers and they were very patient. The class structure and repetition week over week helps her know what to expect and has allowed her master skills like back float. Highly recommend!

This place is great! I used to go to this pool when I was a kid, it was so run down and not so…read moreclean. Now it's clean and is basically like a small water park inside. There's two pools, one for non swimmers that has water spouts dropping water on you and another larger pool for swimmers. There's shade, tables to eat at, the staff is friendly and lifeguards are serious. Definitely recommend!