The Longview Pool opened for the public many years ago and has gone through a number of…read morerenovations. Here you will find a medium size pool that's clean and has plenty of Sun for those who want to bask in it. Young and not so young san enjoy the lap lanes, kiddie pool and general swimming area. Those who want to play an open play Volleyball game can do so on the grass court. If you need to replenish your energy from your outdoor activities you can from the Vending Machines (No Concession Stand here, sorry). Pool admission is just 1 Buck for the young and 3 Bucks for the not so young. The Lifeguards are always on duty.

While visiting from California and Pennsylvania my friend and I found this place. The staff is all…read moreso nice and accommodating. There was some rain so we waited a bit before taking a plunge. This is a family friendly but nice people and the pool and facilities are super clean! If you're visiting Raleigh and don't want to drive 3 hours to the beach or chance any of the murky lakes in the area. They have plenty of chairs and tables to chill poolside.

There's a lot of workout equipment to choose from for a full workout. I enjoy having disinfectant…read morespray to clean equipment before and after each use. I also enjoy a daily pass to access to indoor track and gym. There are plenty of restrooms available, and there is a playroom for children. I love the fact that multiple activities are scheduled, and there is an indoor swimming pool. I enjoy the indoor track. My biggest peeve is people slamming weights while lifting weights. It would also be great to have more cameras onsite. I recommend this recreation center.

We grandsons enjoys the playgrounds and spaces to run. You can pay to use the indoor pool and…read moresplash pad, which are very nice. Will definitely go again.

I have been wanting to go to Fantasy Lake since last year and I finally got to go…read more We reserved a 2 hour slot and got there 25mins before our start time to get changed and settled. The obstacle course is really fun for both kids and adults. The slides were my favorite part. They also have scuba diving on the end side of the lake. The only negative I will call out is that they don't have a water fountain or a filling station. I get that they allow outside food and drinks but for an outdoor water park, having a water fountain/filling station is a bare minimum.

A couple of staff members were unnecessarily rude to me, my girlfriend, and our child during our…read morevisit. At one point, a blonde female staff member approached my girlfriend in a very confrontational manner while we were simply saying goodbye to family members on the dock without wearing life jackets. We understood the life-jacket policy, but the way the situation was handled was disrespectful and could have been communicated much more professionally. Later, as we were leaving, we initially walked up one side of the ramp. We had already washed the sand off our feet and changed, so we did not want to walk back through the sand, get dirty again, and have to wait in line to rinse off a second time. We walked back down so we could leave through the other side. A young blonde male staff member stopped us simply to tell us that we could not be on the dock without life jackets, and his tone was extremely rude. I explained that we were aware of the rules and were only trying to leave through the other side because we had already cleaned the sand off and did not want to go back through the rinse line. Instead of simply acknowledging that and allowing us to leave, he continued to speak to me and my family in a disrespectful and unprofessional manner. What made the situation even more frustrating was that two older women were standing at the end of the same dock without life jackets, and neither staff member addressed them. That inconsistency made us feel singled out and raised concerns about whether the rules were being enforced equally for all guests. This business needs to take a serious look at its staffing and customer-service expectations. Some employees appeared to lack the communication skills necessary to interact appropriately with customers. We also encountered staff members who were not welcoming upon arrival, appeared disengaged in their responsibilities, and created the impression that certain guests or demographics were being treated differently than others. I am not normally someone who leaves negative reviews for businesses, but this was one of the most disappointing staff experiences I have encountered. Families should be able to visit, follow the rules, and still be treated with basic courtesy and respect. Based on our experience, I would not recommend bringing my family back.

Fun great place to bring the family. They also have an "adult only" pool; 3 pools in total + mini…read morekiddy pool. For the kids and young at heart, there is a twisty water slide!! Snack bar offers hamburgers/hot dogs/ chips/ beverages/ice cream. You can bring your own drinks; but for safety reasons no glass beverages.

Great fun for the whole family, they step it up on holidays and the lifeguards take their job…read morepretty serious. Try the grilled cheese!

"Tennis club/ pool/ fitness room & classes for faculty, staff, and alumni of Duke"…read more We've been coming here for 5 years now, and definitely like it overall. Best known for its multiple tennis courts, this facility also houses a large pool, a toddler pool, a lap pool, a fitness room, and basketball courts. They also regularly host activities such as an Easter Egg Hunt, Memorial Day fun events, various summer cookouts, "parents' night out" events (where they'll keep your kids occupied while you go elsewhere), etc. My personal usage has been highest for the fitness room, which has treadmills, stairmasters, bikes, and assorted weight machines and free weights. It's not a big facility, but it's convenient (on campus at Duke), rarely crowded, and with low turnover among other users (you see the same people whenever you go). It also now opens at 6am, which makes it convenient to work-out before going to work. They host various fitness/ yoga/ nia classes (I think for a fee), and you can also reserve time with fitness trainer for a fee. For those who prefer to exercise outdoors, the Faculty Club abuts the Al Buehler running trail through the Duke Forest- a beautiful (but hilly!) 2.9 or 3.6 mile loop. You can run the trail then shower and/ or do weights at the Club. The big pool opens for general use in the summer, and sometimes has limited hours, but is still a big hit especially for people who don't have a neighborhood pool and want a clean and safe facility. It's often overrun by kids on hot days or holidays, but in a good way. It has a high-dive board, a regular dive board, and a twisty-slide into the pool. There are also shaded areas for parents to wait for their kids, thank goodness! There's been a lot of recent turnover in the director position, and some have been more responsive than others, but the current director is great- very involved and responsive. A year's family membership is currently $790, and comes with full access to all facilities (though some planned activities cost money). Members can bring guests to the facility for a small fee.

When my pal invited me to swim here recently, she joked that it was one of the nicest places in…read moreNorth Carolina. But after spending an afternoon here, I don't think she's joking! This is a delightful spot to swim in the summer. There are a couple lap pools, diving boards and tons of space for kids to splash around. If you're lucky enough to be able to join, you'll love the lush surroundings and access to AC'd locker rooms. Plus, there are snacks and grills available for use.

What a great place four our almost 2 year old grandbaby! Perfect size features for little ones,…read morewater on the warmer side and smells so clean!

The Fuquay Varina Splash Pad originally opened the summer of 2015. It opened for the current year…read moreon May 18th, 2019 and is open daily from 10 am to 7 pm. July 3rd, 2019 hours are 6 to 8pm. Normal yearly hours are Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. The 6,000 sq ft pentagon-shaped splash pad features multiple jets of streaming water from 35+ water features (devices that spray, shoot, or dump water on you). There is a giant bucket that dumps gallons of water onto anybody that stand below it. Children who are not toilet-trained yet must wear a swim diaper. Water shoes are highly recommended. There are restrooms and there is a shelter that is perfect for relaxing in the shade while kids are still in view. Though, I would check before counting on hanging out in the shelter, as it can be reserved by other people for parties. There are a few benches, but I suggest bringing your own lawn chairs. There isn't much shade so you might want to wear a hat, carry an umbrella, and wear lots of sunscreen. There is no place to store your stuff, so make sure you bring a bag that is easy to carry. Really wish there were lockers. Make sure to bring your own towels. Residents (who live within town limits and pay Fuquay Varina property tax) can visit the splash pad for free, but must have a Resident Splash Pad card (which can be picked up at the Community Center during regular business hours of Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm; Saturday 8 am-5 pm). You have to bring a proof of residency (driver's license, a utility bill, or some other proof of residency). A new card will be issued each year. If you do not live within city-limits of Fuquay Varina or if you live in another town, there is a $2 charge per person for all-day admission (which can be paid by cash or credit card). One parent will be admitted without charge. Children under the age of 2 are free of charge. All children under 13 are required to have parental/adult supervision.

The Exchange Pool saved our Covid Summer! Our family has been going to Exchange Pool for two…read moresummers now. A great family atmosphere. The Exchange Pool went above and beyond during the 2020 summer with Covid precautions. Clean, careful, and professional. I look forward to returning 2021.

It's the little pool that could. Yeah, it's not exactly luxurious and if you are used to…read morehigh-falutin' pools like at the Tennis Club you might not be exactly impressed but it serves a vital purpose for the community and with reasonable memberships you can be okay that there isn't a snack bar and upscale amenities or a baby pool WITH a fountain. It's been home for the Cyclones , a local swim-team for kids preschool-12th grade, which keeps them conditioned, learning and honing their strokes and developing team building skills. This experience has been invaluable to many in the community. They have ample room for adult swimmers during adult swim. The kids all look like they are having a great time whenever I have been there.

Best pool in Durham!!! The location, convenience, and amenities are wonderful. They have 3…read morelifeguards, a diving board, an awesome slide, and a kiddie pool area with fountains. The concessions stand offers alcoholic beverages and a lot of drink & food choices. The two large pavilions are great for parties and can be reserved. Membership is year-round, so they do hold events for kids, families, and seniors throughout the year and have the clubhouse to support gatherings. Our son loved the summer camps when he was younger and price was truly affordable.

We absolutely LOVE Woodcroft! Mr. Mike and staff are always so polite and welcoming. I do think…read morethere should maybe just a pool membership. As we're new members and I'm curious of what the rest of the year looks like once the pool is no longer available. But overall amazing experience so far