It was a great pool with super fun activities everything was very fun other than there were some very rude mean strict lifeguards.

Great pool with very nice people and great music the concession stand also had lots of options to chose from and is affordable

This place is totally awesome is you are a resident of Clayton, or are a guest of one. Kids under 3 are free and the kid pool is hours of fun with fountains and a slide. Lots of chairs line the sides under many shade awnings, so that's nice. No creeps were here on my visit. There was one speedoed man (near the lap pool of course) doing lots of standing. If I lived in Clayton, or had a Clayton resident as a bestie, I would be back in a heartbeat. Time for that fake Clayton ID, bwahahahah. read more

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This place just screams summer. Who wouldn't love it here? Granted, you have to live or work in Clayton to come in. Still, it's got three pools, including a competition pool, dive tank and children's pool. They have classes in the summer and leagues practice here, including the Clayton High School swim team. Be aware, though, it gets crazy busy in the summer. As in so busy you can't find a single lounger, let alone a place to park your towel. Sometimes, even the uncomfortable concrete bleachers fill up with sunbathers. Get there early. read more

Shaw Park Aquatic Center - From Web Site - Swimming Pools Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

Love it here! Pros: It's huge. Pool is yuuuuuuuuuge. Never felt crowded here, it has lots and lots of space. It's the biggest outdoor pool I think I've seen, and has large bleachers nearby, as well as a very generously sized kiddie pool. Lots of lounge chairs, many of which have shade. Large, clean, gorgeous scenery. I also highly recommend them for events! We had my daughter's second birthday here in July. I was really worried about the temperature, but we had a room that had two open sides and such a great cross breeze! Everyone who came commented on bow perfect it was. The price was super reasonable, too. Cons: Kind of confusing schedule and rules. I think it's weird that you have to go over to Center of Clayton to get signed up. I wasn't aware of that the first time I went. Their schedule is also very confusing online. Their online schedule makes it look like the kiddie pool doesn't open until noon, but when we went this weekend, it seemed open in the morning. Parking is very tricky, and the whole thing is just kind of confusing (entrances, finding the locker rooms and bathrooms yourself, etc. Overall, gorgeous location, do recommend! read more

Great pool for adults and kids. Multiple diving boards and platforms. Fun kids pool.

A truly beautiful facility in the middle of Clayton. Everything is always kept up really nice and tge staff are very friendly and helpful. Why go anywhere else? read more

Shaw Park Aquatic Center - Swimming Pools Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

Okay, to be honest, I went by the Center on a bitterly cold day because I was in town to visit my boyfriend's parents, and I wanted to see the place where my bf has worked as a teenager (so romantical!) But I did check out the place as far as ice skating was concerned and here's my take. Nice warm break areas with tables, lockers and a good elevated view of the rink, which is standard size and well-kept. The staff was sweet. The rink is outdoor, so if you are going to stay on the ice for a long time, consider the elements. Rental skates seemed fine, but I usually bring my own. They had steady bars for little kids, hooray! Overall, fun! I walked there, so I can't speak about parking. read more

Great pool! Everything is clean and everyone is friendly. The snack shop did close for a bit, which was disappointing to the kids. I carried in my own snacks and drinks though which is nice. Lots of space for the kids and severs diving boards/platforms. read more

Pretty dumb that you have to live or work in Clayton to come here, but when I was younger I guess they made an exception cause I was taking diving lessons. If your kids are talented swimmers or divers, this is a fabulous place to come to. They have outdoor platforms and high dives (the only ones in the area that I know of that are outdoors). The area itself is posh too. The high black fence and greenery surrounding the pool is so unique and beautiful. A Clayton gem for sure. read more

I decided to go here one day with some friends of mine but we weren't allowed in. To go to the pool you have to buy and expensive season pass or live on Clayton. That's so stupid. They're loosing costomers because of it. The lady at the desk was also very rude and grumpy. I had an awful experience at this pool. read more