What you need to know:…read more You can bring in coolers and even a grill! Pack all the food and drinks you need. There is not a lunch spot here or (near here) to buy food from. There is tons of seating available, typically a four chair, table and umbrella set up. There are some tables kind of tucked away in pretty spots but these are all first come first serve so arrive early. This establishment is CASH ONLY. The water is not "pool clean". There is a lot of sand everywhere and the water looks more like lake water. CAREFUL!! Stairs, paths and walkways are NOT level, or the same size; watch your step. The place is a bit run down and I didn't notice any life guards. But nothing looked hazardous. There are plenty of entry and exit points into and out of the water. The shallow end is 9inches and the deep end is 9ft In the women's bathroom there was only one "changing stall" - such as it was - and two toilets that were working questionably. For little ones: They can hang out in the shallow end, or go down the assortment of little slides. The 16 month old with us had a fun time. For big kids/adults: There is a rope swing, a large slide and a volley ball net. The 17 and 21 year old with me had fun. 12 and under could probably spend all day here. (At $8-$11 a person that's not bad!). After a few hours the adult [kids] were bored and ready to go. I did the big slide a few times and it was fun. I could see us potentially going back. It did get quite crowded about 2pm when we were leaving.

We went on a Wednesday - I heard not the weekends are very busy. We had an absolutely wonderful…read moretime. Let me say, this is not a fancy place. The other reviewer is right, the chairs are plastic and somewhat flimsy, but we didn't go to sit down. The water park is relatively small (what you see in the pictures is the entirety of the place) and it feels a little bit like you're going back in time, but it was wonderful. My 3 year old and 5 year old loved the waterslides and playing in the water. The water was chilly but refreshing. Know before you go: Bring your own food/ drinks (no alchohol), they have bathrooms but no showers, bring sunscreen and don't expect a fancy water park. It's a quaint little place that is charming and fun.

I love this pool! it is very clean and the lifeguards are extremely helpful and friendly. Its very…read morebig with lots of room for lap swimming. There is a very nice diving board with a separate area for it. It also has an area for little swimmers too! The restrooms/showers and concession area are very neat and clean. There is plenty of space on the bleachers to set your belongings and a picnic area also ( when it's not reserved for birthday parties that is). My kids and i had a blast and will definitely be going back very soon. 10/10 recommend for everyone.

I LOVE THIS POOL!!! The guards are always so friendly and welcoming. They're great with my kids…read more 10/10 would recommend. The restrooms and food area are so clean those guards deserve a pay raise (and not a small one, like a big one). They're amazing in swim lessons and always working really hard.

Another hidden gem in Pisgah National Forest is this place. To enter, you need to go through the…read moregated entrance which is currently unmanned until the tourist season begins which I believe is coming up soon. Then it will be $5 per person, not car. It was nice watching people enjoy the water.

This site definitely did not disappoint! We enjoyed a wonderful afternoon with the family. I was…read moresurprised that my granddaughters were not afraid to go down the rock slide. I was the family photographer. I certainly had lots to photograph! There was ever a great rock to lean against for taking pictures. My suggestion is that you bring along a change of clothes, wet shoes, snacks, a camera, sunscreen and life jackets for the little ones. I forgot my wet shoes and my son forgot a change of clothes. There is a rest room where you can change clothes. There are also lifeguards until 5 PM. They stayed open after 5, but did not charge admission. When we return we will go later in the afternoon. The lines are shorter and after 5 you don't have to pay the $5 per person admission charge. I definitely will return when we visit the area again. We enjoyed a great time!

I want to start off by saying that this review was originally intended for Broyhill Park only, not…read morethe pool. That said, I've been to the pool a few times, so I will touch on that, as well. I first learned of Broyhill Park through the Town of Blowing Rock's recent Instagram post highlighting the place. It looked beautiful on pictures, and it prompted me to want to want to take my dog on a walk there this beautiful, sunny, summer Monday morning. We have lived in Boone for 3 years and have found that we are still continuously finding new places to venture to and take walks. I Googled the address for Broyhill Park, I think it was 1504 Laurel Ln., and my GPS took me to the Blowing Rock equestrian center. I drove in circles looking for the park and even stopped off to ask several folks on the side of the road. No one happened to be from the area and therefore couldn't direct me to the location. Finally, just as I was about to leave, stumbled upon the park. It is right next to the Robbins Pool and across the street from the Glenn Burney trail access. Phew! This little park was cute and sweet and provided a calming, inviting atmosphere this morning for me to walk my dog and rest on the park bench. I would certainly recommend others consider take a stroll here. Regarding the pool: I think I went a total of 3 times last summer. Once for a child's birthday party and the other times with my own nieces and nephews. Anyone can use this pool, provided they pay the small fee required before entering. This fee varies for Blowing Rock residents vs. those who are not. Regardless, it isn't expensive. To me, too, it's certainly worth it given it is the only outdoor pool I am aware of in this area. I grew up in a town where outdoor pools are rampant and available in many neighborhoods, so this was my first experience attending a true community pool that required payment. That said, I really liked it. The kids love it, too! I believe the pool is heated, since the outdoor weather in the mountains is really scorching hot. 10/10 would recommend visiting the pool, the park, the nearby trail, and the town!

This is a beautiful park that is perfect for enjoying a picnic or a good book. I took my dog there…read morefor walks and it was perfect for that as well. (I was kind of confused by the signs that indicated that no pets were allowed that were posted right beside the doggie bags for waste disposal?) There is a relatively short path around the small lake, more of a pond really. That makes it a perfect destination for people who want to enjoy the outdoors, but aren't sure of the weather or may have physical limitations to the more challenging hikes. There is also a community pool located across the street from the park and it looked fantastic. Not only did they have full lanes for swimming, but they had water slides and other splash park water features.

Great place for activity & weight training. Highly recommended for those on the go looking for a…read moreplace to train in a good atmosphere. Staff is friendly, parking is plentiful & they have a sauna that goes to 230 degrees, steam room and clean showers.

From the owner: Deer Valley Athletic Club is a private club offering family-friendly club amenities, including…read moretennis courts, a weightlifting gym, an indoor and outdoor pool, fitness classes, pickleball courts, a racquetball court, and locker rooms with saunas and steamrooms. We have a long-standing history within the community of the High Country. We are committed to cultivating a clean, updated environment for members and guests. We strive to offer a variety of year-round tennis, swim, nutrition, gymnastics, and fitness activities for the whole family.

Great facilities, friendly staff and the pool is awesome. Loads of time for lane swimming and…read morealways got life savers on hand. So glad they also have pickle ball and so much more .Best investment this year

Wow, what a facility! Good size pool, water slides, and very clean. Paid pass to the pool gets you…read morea daypass to the entire facility which has a gym and lap pool. I think I saw signs to a sauna but can't be sure. Also, there is a huge playground on site with Big Wheel tricycles you can use

We do pools...a lot. I am not opposed to a public pool though so after some research, I thought we…read morewould try this one. We couldn't have been more pleased. It's true, there aren't a ton of chairs but if you are willing to be patient, you'll get one. One thing to note is that they close the pool with lightning on the radar within a 10 mile radius. You just have to get out of the water for a minimum of 30 minutes. Lots of lifeguards and great decorations for July 4th. You can tell that they take pride in the pool. It was clean and the chairs were comfy, although the armrests do get hot in the sun so you can't always rest your arms on them. It certainly wasn't a dealbreaker. Great pool with the backdrop of the mountains and lake!

This park is urban in the relative sense, being surrounded by the residences of the town of Black…read moreMountain. It was a quality park. While views of the mountains are likely majestic, even on a cloudy day the misty sights were intriguing. A clean path runs around the lake, connecting bathroom facilities, tennis courts, and several other amenities. There were some dedicated parking spaces, but it was an easy walk from the town's business stretch as well. And why not, if you have the time?

Pool was fantastic! although while i was there I witnessed the lifeguard manager Max Posola…read moreberating berating the other lifeguards about not doing their jobs when when most issues that arose were in fact caused by his inattentiveness

Lots of fun! Clean pool, and it's spacious. I like that they offer food at the grill. I always go…read morewith friends so I've never had a bad time.

Pretty big pool! Relatively pricey at $18 a person, cash only. Very limited seating but lots of…read morearea to set up your own chairs. Bad choice of music playing on a holiday, not sure if it was just someone there playing music or the place itself but Nickelback and Travis Scott would not be my music choice for a day out. They do search your bags at the door and have quite a bit of warnings about their "dress code" both on the website and outside the building. I understand it is a family park but seems a little overkill. Also made me question the music choice more lol.

Me and my family arrived two hours after they were supposed to open but when we got there the gate…read morewas closed. We had checked their website before we left and it said they were open. We tried calling them multiple times and nobody picked up. After checking their facebook we saw a post that they had made 45 minutes ago that said they were closed and they didn't even leave an explanation as to why they were closed. We checked their website and it still said they were open. We had driven over an hour and a half to come here. Three hours of our day wasted.

The 3 story slide is worth the wait in line. The seating gets taken quickly but you can always find…read moresomewhere to place your stuff. Locker rooms and bathrooms are relatively clean for what it is. Lazy river is the best. You can go around as many times as you want. Whirlpool is the kids sanctuary. $15/person but discount if you're a Mecklenburg resident. Needs better parking.

I love this place. Off season is just as good as on season. Hours of operation are appreciated and…read moreappropriate!!!!! Kid enjoy the spot and had a good time!