Loved it!! Price was fair and it wasn't packed. Took our own snacks, set up chairs under the trees. Will definitely come back!

It's alright nothing has changed since 2008. They need to clean before they open the gate. It's a bummer my little ones had to stop and get out and wait till they were done. It's laziness maybe an issue with maintaining -didn't seem too clean. I don't know but whatever. It's a one star. It's not hard to grab a broom sweep out the showers. read more

Surf & Swim, Audubon Park - Yes that's a Tampin in the grass! Watch your step!! - Swimming Pools Near Me - Garland, Texas

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Short review - Bridges that price-sensitive gap between a city pool and a water park. Good - Surf and Swim consists of a decent splash pad for toddlers and preschoolers and a good-sized wave pool. That's it. But for $5/kid and $6/adult (under 2 free), it doesn't break the bank for a Saturday. Bad - the crowds (don't let go of your tube once you find one), parking can be tight, the restrooms aren't always in nice shape and it's a bit of a drive for me from north Garland. I also had a problem last year when my son was bored by the splash pad but not skilled enough to thoroughly enjoy himself in a crowded wave pool. If this complex had a zero-depth regular pool, it would definitely be 4 stars. Coupons can be found in the Entertainment book and occasionally other places - check their website at www.surfandswim.org read more

Though this place has two water areas, a water pad for little ones and a large wave pool for everyone else, it's pretty nice. I took three 12 year old boys there today and was not sure if they would bore quickly. From what I gathered, they did not. And thuere's quite a bit of shade to grab if you get there early, like 11am. By the time I sat down and got settled, I was in perfect position to read a book and people watch. People come in droves though. Get there early to get a spot and a chair. You can bring your own food and drinks, no glass...they WILL make you give up the jar or put the contents in a baggie no matter what is is....even salsa! I was there on a Groupon. Enjoyed ourselves very much. But it's cheap anyway. Give it a try. read more

Place is great! They allow service dogs just can't get the dog in water! Also allow coolers with anything but glass and alcohol! It's relaxing place to chill, it's basically one big pool that makes waves off and on! They have a kiddy area but didn't check that area out! They have showers and changing area. Staff was friendly and lifeguards on duty. Worth the $$! read more

I'm new to the neighborhood, this was a great find. Clean, affordable, and friendly staff. My only complaint is some of the damaged showers. Great for birthday parties, or just to take the kids, specially the little ones. The kiddy Park is really cute. A good 8-10 score. read more

My 5 and 8 yr-old had a blast. We went on a week day afternoon around 11. The lifeguards are very attentive and the wave pool wasn't crowded at all. The waves come about every 15-20 mins and the water ranges from 0-5ft6in. It was nice to have a place where my 5yr-old could enjoy everything with no issue. He's too small to really enjoy some of the larger waterparks. They also let you bring your own food and drinks in coolers. read more

Surf & Swim, Audubon Park - Splash Pad - Swimming Pools Near Me - Garland, Texas

Park itself is nice, updated, and the concept is great. Subtract 2 stars because is was pretty dirty. Needs a good sweeping and bathrooms were really bad too. I don't know about the filter situation in a wave pool but there were quite a lot of hair balls, grass, leaves, and feathers in the water. Like a lot of hair. Pretty gross. read more

Fun amazing place...went here for my lovely daugther birthday and I had a ton of fun. The area that you will have the birthday party at is very spacious. They actually keep the park clean. Prices are reasonable and I would not lie to you. The water is very refreshing as well. Staff of the park is very friendly. Restrooms needs some work. I like the fact that they actually have music that you can hear. The only con I would say is they need to stay open a little later, but other than that this is one of the hot spots read more

Awesome place kids love the waves. Parents need to keep a close eye on their kids cause those waves aren't no joke they will take you. Even if you don't get in the water you must pay just to enter the water park smh. Wish they had more benches to sit and eat . No water slides either. Went back Sunday 7-16-17 with my hubby and his brother with his fiance. They open up at noon on Sunday. Well my brother in law's fiance almost drown when the waves came and flip her from the clear tube. She was panicking in the water my brother in law went swimming over to get her. But she was so hysterical & she started dunking him down. The lifeguards took awhile to see what was happening I even tried flagging them down & nothing. It was so scary to see this while lifeguards had no idea. It took them long enough to realize what was happening. Finally they jump in & shut the pool area for about 15 to 20 minutes. Then let everyone back in. They really do need more lifeguards on duty. Or have a shut down button to stop the waves from coming. read more

Surf & Swim, Audubon Park - Food menu prices - Swimming Pools Near Me - Garland, Texas

Great for the price, the bee control issue is no joke & there are always plenty by the trash but they are pretty docile & wont bother you if you are careful. They are more interested in your Dr Pepper, than you (.Ive seen hundreds of bees there over the years & been stung 0 times so far) The waves are great , the price is great, the concession stand has some good snow cones but the rest of the food is forgettable just run of the mill hot dogs etc cooked the same as lots of other places, no better, no worse. The park is pretty clean but the huge crowds can make keeping the water clean a challenge. I used to visit all the time & the sound system for music at the pool is great , but these days I prefer to go only when the crowds are smaller as it is just TOO CROWDED some weekends. With a bit more money to expand & maintain the place, it would be AWESOME! The main thing wrong with the place is the crowds, overloading he trash collection, the pool & the restrooms. On an uncrowded day, or back when it first opened & the crowds were small , it is GREAT!!! If it wasnt for the crowds , it would be 5 stars!! read more

Need a place to entertain yours, or someone else's children during the summer? This is it. I took a friend's kids last week. For 5 bucks each, they are set for hours. The park is clean, kept up, organized and the wave pool is large. There is no extra charge for life jackets or tubes with handles. The bell sounds and the waves start and the kids loose their minds. You have a good book, you're set. Unless of course you are in the pool with them as an excuse. The park could use better bee control; there are plenty by the trash cans, but that's about it. I remember going as a kid almost 20 years ago, and was seriously surprised at the shape that Garland Parks and Rec has kept this pool in. read more

I am first time in here I think is a last one! because all stuff is very very very rude!!!! I ask the cashier what time are you guys open over the fence, she was ignore me and listen her loudly music, I ask one more time, she was ignore again, I try to the reach another person, he said 10:30, time was 10:32 not open the gate and rude person i am feeling bad what was the wrong I asked simply question!! when opened gate very lately not on time! cashier face is looks like hated me, whats wrong is it?? are you discriminition??? price is overall but never come back again!! read more

Surf & Swim, Audubon Park - I am first time in here I think is a last one! because all stuff is very very very rude!!!! I - Swimming Pools Near Me - Garland, Texas

My 9year old son really likes this place. I like the price. No it isn't as big as Hawaiian Falls but neither does it cost as much. My son only likes the lazy river and the wave pool anyway at HF, so this places wins to him. read more

Very fun place but what I didn't really like is that life guards have to pay more attention .

Husband and 7 year old have been talking nonstop about this place since they got home yesterday! On a whim, DH decided to drive over to Garland and check out this place he'd read about on a DFW kids website. The website says to CALL regarding occupancy limits of arriving after 2 pm and there's a reason: it's a city-owned facility that actually adheres to occupancy standards which also optimizes the experience for the patrons who show up early. As they were leaving, an apologetic "We're Sold Out!" sign was up but there is a discounted "Twilight" price if arriving after 4 so CALL people! That said, my daughter has been raving about the wave pool, which she got braver and braver about enjoying solo thanks to her provided life vest and the close proximity of daddy nearby. Lifeguards did a great job of nipping "tube hoarding" in the bud and the access to shaded (tree) ground, good quality chairs (two types), and the courteous behavior of 99% of others at the park only added to the wonderful experience. I've been told by both family members that I WILL be joining them the next time we venture out of our little Collin county bubble! read more

Surf and Swim focuses on one thing -- and they do it very well!! Wonderful wave pool!!About every 10 minutes, the bell rings and here come the waves :) It's been 30 years since I had been there and it was so fun to return w my kids. Life guards were very attentive, it was clean and the wave pool was so much fun. We had some yummy food from the snack bar -- not healthy, but certainly delicious. They have life vests, chairs and inner tubes for free, but you have to get one early. Speaking of early ... The only minus is they only sell 1000 tickets a day -- once they are sold out, that's it. No more for the day. read more

We had a pretty good time. We went on a bad day I think though. It was a groupon day and we didn't know that. At least I hope that is the excuse for the 1 hour wait outside. read more