Recently went to Richmond Park for a birthday party in their picnic pavilion. I don't think I'd…read moreever been to this park before, and it's really nice. It's huge, with a big pond, two playgrounds, tennis courts, pool, basketball court, picnic tables, table tennis table, and more. I think people sled at this park in the winter, too! The pavilion was really nice, with attached bathrooms, a prep area, fridge, tables, and chairs. The space was a good size for the party of 30 people or so. The parking lot is a short walk from the pavilion. I liked the patio area overlooking the pond, and all the kids at the party loved the playgrounds! There was a grassy area outside where we set up cornhole. It's $45 per hour to rent the pavilion, with a minimum of 2 hours. Not bad! I'm so glad we got to experience this park and would definitely come back to relax and go for a walk!

I love this park. A great hill makes it's fun to explore and easy to get away from other people to…read morebe alone.

They won't allow me to juggle my soccer ball in the new gym. Great design, great leadership.read more

Grew up around here, have to say it's gotten a lot more safe, clean, and diverse. They've done a…read morelot of renovations and the past few years there was a day camp for kids!

First I'm not a hot tub fan. I hate them, especially public hot tubs. This establishment appears to…read morebe very clean and well cared for. My fears of a dirty hot tub were squashed by the cleanliness of this place.

So so beautiful inside and such a wonderful experience! your own private little hot tub with music…read moreand scent pods so that water smells soooo good!!

This place really is a lot of fun to go to! I love that for $10 my family of 4 can go swim for a…read morefew hours on a blustery cold day. They have a fun inflatable course that bigger kids or adults can go on, but my only complaint is that room and water in that pool is collllld! My kids much prefer the heated pool side equipped with a small slide, set depth entrance, lazy river (no tubes), and small pool to play or shoot hoops. There are benches build into the pool so parents can sit in the warm water while kiddos splash and play around.

This is located at Allegan High School, and the hours for the aquatic center are scheduled around…read morethe swim team and community offerings. There's a lap pool, and if this is your thing, check the times for lap swims. Sometimes it is crowded and you have to share a lane, and sometimes it isn't. Find your time! There is a play area that is wonderful - separate from the large pool. It has a slide for littles, a gradual walk in with splash fountains, and then you round the corner and can walk in a waist-deep pool (or do very short laps) - there can be a basketball hoop there. There's also a sort of lazy river with benches that you can walk around. This, too, has open hours that you can pay a small fee to use. The Aquatic Center is a fantastic community resource!

We purchased a home with an extensive learning curve on the pool and hot tub and the team at Pools…read morePlus has been nothing but helpful! They've been gracious to share insight at every turn and make it seem less overwhelming. Thanks a bunch!

I have visited Pools Plus three times in the last month and I'm very impressed. Nikki and all the…read morestaff are very helpful and knowledgeable. And they always carry my items to my car. Thank you!

I recently started the Couch to 5K program and wanted to find a track to run and walk on. I did…read moresome searching online and read that Briggs Park has a track. Since it's a public park I knew it would be open, so my boyfriend and I hopped in the car and drove over. There were a few people doing some football drills on the field and some kids playing with bubbles. There's plenty of street parking nearby. There are restroom facilities but I didn't check to see if they were open. I left my sweatshirt and water bottle on the bleachers and felt comfortable doing that since there weren't many people around. The track was nicely maintained with only two small areas that needed to be patched. This park also has a playground and a pool! I've never been to the pool but would like to check it out someday - I've always wanted to go down the water slide. Check out my collection of Grand Rapids parks here: https://www.yelp.com/collection/LpJ_O4hnaZjv4yD3qXMEVQ

My dad is a truck driver and as such he misses a lot of kids and grandkids birthdays. He started…read morerenting out the pool 2 times per year to celebrate birthdays so he could spend time with us all. The gym and pool area are well taken care of and we always have a great time. We also always get great customer service. If I lived in the area this would be my home gym for sure.

A great place to play ball or take a class work out. Or swim in the pool. Jump in the hot tub and…read moresauna.

No goggles, no splashing, no fun! It is a beautiful pool but despite the presence of lifeguards…read more parents of 5 and 6 year olds still had to be in the pool with the kids. What a shame that they all came home with sad faces, especially after having paid $5 each to get in. They'll never go again.

I have worked here for over 4 years, and as a kid I came every summer to take swim lessons and have…read morefun at open swim. It is the cleanest, safest, and most welcoming pools in the area. Yes, there are strict rules. But that's why it hasn't had a single drowning incident in its 60+ years of being in business. Yes, as a kid I was forced to refrain from splashing and horsing around. But that's why everyone who's came has been unharmed and had to use their imagination if they wanted to play. Yes, I wasn't able to rely a life jacket or another aid (even though that never applied to me nor lots of other kids because I took swimming lessons with wonderful instructors). But that made sure a parent was always with me and I wouldn't go past where I couldn't touch. Yes, the pool director can seem "intimidating" and "unfair" sometimes. But growing up with her as the director and having her as my first boss, it's very clear that every action she takes is in the best interest in the safety and well being of ALL patrons of all different types. Including those with special needs, such as my own brother, who has taken handicap swimming lessons ever since he was a kid. The amount of passion and consideration put into this pool by all staff members is very admirable, which is why on a hot summer's day, the Charles E is the place to be!