I've been bringing my kids for years to this pool. There's something for kids of all ages. I can…read morerelax a bit while there, knowing that the staff is absolutely on top of enforcing their copious rules. The pool staff earned bonus points this week when a manager went above and beyond looking for an item lost by my distracted teenaged son. I was duly impressed!

This is a good size pool with one slide and a fenced in baby pool. I enjoy going there with my…read moreprincess because it's never crowded and I can always find a spot to chill. They have an ample chairs (you know, for laying out kind) shaded areas, tables and chairs, and picnic tables, separate picnic area in the back as well as a beautiful lawn area. This is not a water park but for a pool, it's got more than the usual amenities. For two bucks I really can't complain at all! It's a bargain! They have a vendor who cooks hot dogs and burgers on the side and I believe he sells sodas, water, ice cream, chips, and other snacks. There are bathrooms and a single shower. They have a ton of life guard watching your every move but you know it's for a good reason ;) They even have two diving boards on the deep side of the pool. Keep in mind, you cannot use any inflatable items in the big pool. I think the floaties are allowed in the baby pool only.

Good place to cool down from the VA humidity. Only $2 entrance and DOD card holders can sign in up…read moreto 4 guests. You can bring food and drinks in since there is no snack bar. Just be sure that drinks are in plastic bottles, no glass allowed. You can rent the pavilion for parties for $30. There is a sand volleyball court in the facility for those who want to play ball. Lots of lounge chairs.

Amazing just amazing great experience but the snack bar was pretty bad the funnel cake fries were…read moresoggy. But over all it was good

Friendly staff. Great pool and friendly people. Decently priced for an afternoon of fun.read more

This is the gym near Darden. For students it's free to use and there is a parking lot that's free…read moreat 5pm but only costs $1/hour the rest of the time. For such a large student population the gym surprisingly is never too busy. I can always get my workout in with the machines and weights I want. They have many cardio machines from ellipticals to treadmills and have dumbbells going up to 110lbs with several benches. It's annoying that not all of the benches can change positions as some are fixed and therefore only useful for certain exercises. I love that there are four squat racks with free barbells. There is also a Smith machine if you prefer that. The gym has ample plates to add to bars and other machines. They have cable machines as well as any other machine you could want to complete your exercise. There is a stretching/abs area as well as two rooms with wooden floors. The locker room is clean but fairly small with only two benches for getting ready but it is never busy when I've been there. There's no soap or anything in the showers so make sure to bring your own. Also, bring your own towels as they don't have free ones there and make you pay 75 cents to rent one! This gym also has a pool but I have never used it.

Finally found a gym I like after Gold's closed. This is the gym right next to the Darden School of…read moreBusiness. Free for UVA students and free parking after 5pm! $1/hour before 5pm. Pros: -Lots of squat racks. Even if it gets crowded, the wait is not long. -Cubbies at the entrance to put your stuff. -Good service. Staff members are always friendly and helpful! -There are lots of mirrors around the weights area so you can check your form. -Equipment is relatively new and well-maintained Cons: -Parking becomes scarce after around 6pm. -Gym gets pretty crowded after 6pm, as well. -The dumbbells area is way too cramped. Enough dumbbells, but not quite enough space given the amount of people using the area. I've decided to stick with this gym after a long time of gym shopping. Not a fan of the parking or the crowdedness after 6pm, but it has everything I need and the wait is not too long. Turnover rate high.

An OK Pool There…read morereally aren't many options for pools in Crozet, so as far as Crozet is concerned, there isn't much better than this. However, when compared to other pools, this one is about as mediocre as one can get. Lacking a deep end or interesting structure, the best part about this pool is its one mushroom spray structure. This structure is always crowded with families because after all, it's the only mushroom in the pool. The lap lanes take up much of the rest of the pool. Price for admission to this lackluster aquatic center is $10 a person, which isn't terrible until you consider what little you're getting for the price you pay. It's nothing offensively bad, it's just kind of.... meh. I don't typically use that word in any of my reviews, but it's time to call a spade a spade.

From the owner: The Swim Club is a privately-owned, public club offering memberships for the summer swim season…read more Open Memorial Day Weekend-September each year.

What an awesome facility, especially if you have little ones! In addition to the lap pool, there is…read morea separate "zero depth" pool 1 to 3 feet with a little play structure/splash pad in it. There's also a 3 ft "lazy river" for the kids to swim in. Such a luxury on a cold day to enjoy the fully indoor facilities and heated pools! Kids 3 and under are also free! Really clean, well - maintained facilities. Bring a lock to use in the locker room.

Review is for Smith Aquatic on Cherry Ave…read more This is a great indoor pool! There are six laps for lap swimming, a lazy river, mini and large slides-great for younger children. Staff are friendly and professional. One of the best indoor pools in Charlottesville.

A very weird experience in a very nice gym. first, the good news: the ACAC location is clean,…read morewell-maintained and has everything anybody wants in a workout. I visited upstairs and did the elliptical, some free weights and a leg press. all worked great. I was disappointed to learn that ACAC as a multi-location workout facility doesn't have a membership tier that is inclusive for temporary/non-residents. it's either, you buy a one-time pass for $25; a three-day one; or a full monthly. nothing in between. Charlottesville itself is known for having a very transient, ever-changing population so this policy doesn't make sense to me. When I was there, some weirdo was on the stairclimber making this god-awful coughing noise about every 10 seconds. look, I know everyone has their workout quirks but spreading your germs around knowingly (in the age of airborne viruses like COVID) is a bad idea. I brought it to the attention of the desk attendant and she did not seem particularly phased by the news. ACAC Downtown is within walking distance of my flat/crashpad so I will go back. but I'm just hoping they either bring back the punch card or institute a program for non-residents to make life a bit easier.

I started at ACAC from PT and I did not continue after my 60 days. It is a very dirty facility…read more You see women cleaning all the time but I don't know what they are doing. The women's locker room is disgusting, it smells and there is hair all over the floor and on the shower walls and floor. The hot tub is dirty too. The locker room is way over due for an overhaul. The lockers are dirty and don't get cleaned out ever. It doesn't make sense to have kids in the women's locker room either. Have a family area for changing clothes. Also, the pool is always overrun by kids and it's loud. Terrible gym don't waste your time or money.

I love this place. Nice place to relax, get some sun, and get a little swim time in. I am not…read moreallowed to go down the slide, which makes me sad, but I suppose it is for some kind of safety reason.