After being severely disappointed by Elitch Gardens as an avid theme-park lover, I am very glad I…read morefound this place! We've been here twice now and I can honestly say this is the best water park I've been to. First of all, it is SO CLEAN! No trash, no bugs, nothing -- it's honestly shocking. Secondly, it's massive! There are so many slides here and it's a great place for adults and kids, since they have different levels of thrill. Additionally, the slides are pretty unique! There are several slides with immersive theming that we were very impressed by. They do have your standard slides, but if you are looking for something more unique they have that too! Both times we've come here was on a weekend and we've never had a problem finding chairs or waiting in lines for food. This past time we went we got the tube valet and it was 100% worth it. If you are on the fence about it, I would highly recommend it. It's way less wait times and you don't have to carry your tube up the big hills. Additionally, as someone who is very sensitive to heat, this was a game changer for me. I would not visit Water World again without this purchase! They also let you bring in your own food and drinks in a cooler, which is very rare to find at any kind of theme park these days. In my experience, the food and drink available for purchase was pretty reasonable for a theme park, not overly expensive. Overall, we really enjoyed our time here and will absolutely be back.

My sister came to visit and flagged this place as somewhere she wanted to go. I honestly had no…read moreidea it existed until then, but wow - it was a lot of fun. There are a ton of slides and they are a blast! It's so big that we didn't get to everything despite trying hard to do so. There is excellent variety. My favorite was Lost River of the Pharaohs. The one big thing that I really disliked is the "Tube Valet" system. Specifically, the way this park allows guests who spend more to skip the lines. I can definitely see how paying more to not have to carry a tube is good for accessibility, but the skipping the lines component is just greedy and it makes the experience worse for everyone else. It creates a class system within the park and I deeply resent it. In fact, there are certain slides I won't bother with again if I come back as the lines are already slow and "Tube Valet" kills my interest as I don't want to spend all day in line. Those rides are Mile High Flyer and Revolution. They were fun, but it doesn't matter when you spend so long in line that you ultimately miss riding other things. The "Tube Valet" alone prevented this place from getting 5 stars. It's gross. Keep in mind that we came during the day on a weekday in the hopes of lines being less awful. If I visit again, I will do a few things differently. 1. I will pack nearly nothing so I don't have to pay for a locker (they are pricey at $16 - $21 depending on size). The exception would be if coming with a group large enough that a public space could be secured with a non-swimmer. If I were part of such a group, I would pack a cooler (following cooler size limitations on the website) as well as a few other small items like sunblock. 2. I will not ride Revolution or Mile High Flyer 3. I will eat either before or after to avoid paying in park (or do the group with a cooler method). 4. I will apply lots of sunblock before entering the park so I do not have to carry it in. Overall worth a visit, but consider the limitations inflicted by "Tube Valet."

It was fun and fantastic last time and I've been to elitch gardens when I was young and hopefully I…read morewanna come back again next time soon

I've visited three times now but this most recent time stood out the most. The staff was generally…read morefriendly and accommodating to our group of kids with disabilities. It was easy to get an accessible ride pass, although one of our kids was disappointed with the lack of accessible rides in the waterpark. The biggest issue was that all of the food places in the park closed right at dinner time, starting at 5:30pm, with no warning. We ended up running around all over the park before finding the last place open, but they didn't have enough food left to serve our whole group.

Quiet and clean space for school age kids. Times entries so it's never crowded. Concession stands…read moreare good.

Bay Aquatic Park has a few different areas to swim and they have several slides. They also have a…read moresnack bar area and plenty of grassy areas or chairs to relax around the pool. They offer free lockers that you can use with your own lock to store your items. We recently went to Bay Aquatic Park specifically for their night glow swimming that's offered a few times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 6pm-9:30pm. Our group and others around us asked the lifeguards when the lights would turn on since it was after 8:30 and the lights were still not on and the park closed at 9:30. We were told they weren't sure, but likely soon. Around 9pm we heard over the intercom that they were closing the pool due to low visibility so that was the end of our night. It was disappointing since we drove up from Northern Colorado to experience their night glow swimming that we've seen on social media and we didn't get to experience it. Other than that, it was a good experience and we would swim here again.

Came in with some friends to utilize the open tot gym. What a great idea!…read more There is so much for the kids to do/play with! They can run around and because it's in the gym, it is so easy to keep track of them. There are bleachers to sit at and watch or you can go play on the floor with the kiddos. $3 to let my kiddo run around and wear herself out for a couple of hours? Absolutely worth it!

What a great facility! We recently brought my little one to the indoor pool and had a great time…read more It's got a play structure for toddler-aged kids, a decent sized lazy river (especially for being indoors!), and a fun water slide! The locker rooms were also a good size, and we really appreciated the family locker room option. Well worth the admission price for an afternoon swim in my opinion! :)

Great waterpark for kids worth every penny. Reasonably priced for canopy rentals and all!read more

My son loved it here! Such a small child friendly water park. They had a lighting warning and we…read moreall had to leave for the day but they did offer a "Rainey day" card where we could come back another day with no new admission fee. We came from out of town but came back the next day for just a couple hours.

It is one of the most amazing resorts, I've stayed in. It's slightly smaller than the Nashville one…read morebut it's got such a beautiful mountain charm to it. The interiors are very in line with the natural landscapes. We got a beautiful mountain facing room on the 15th floor. It was the highlight of my trip!! They had room service everyday. Besides offering a plethora of choices for nice restaurants and bars, they have a really cool temperature controlled indoor and outdoor pool with a lazy river and multiple hot tubs for soaking. The relache spa is located right next to The fitness center overlooking the pool. The spa is a MUST!!! I learned during my stay that if you are a gold or above status with Marriott, you have free access to the spa amenities without having to actually book an appointment. The amenities include a steam room, cold plunge shower and a relaxing lounge area within the spa. It was my second trip to this property, a lot has been updated since my 1st. Can't wait to be back.

Bed Bug PSA: I…read morewanted to put this PSA out there for anyone staying at Gaylord Rockies. My family and I started our mini summer vacay there on Saturday May 30 and we woke up to bed bugs in our room Sunday morning. I have been a loyal Marriott member, so I scooped up the bug in a cup with water, brought it to the front desk and assumed since the rooms are over $500 a night that we would be taken care of and treated with dignity and respect. We were not. The manager (Alex) refused to speak to me twice and sent the security manager (Antwan) to deal with me instead. He essentially said I can't be sure it was a bed bug but that he was sure it was a tick from my dog. When I asked for the bug back to consult a pest control professional he lied and said it was sent to their engineer to give to their ecolab team. When I asked them to bring up the engineer and asked him for the bug he was honest and up front that management would not provide it to him. The security manager then had to admit that the disposed of the live bed bug I gave to them. So I brought up a dead one that was on the desk in our room and he crumpled it up in the paper I provided, turned it to dust, and then put the paper and dead bug remains in his pocket. We obviously cut our stay short and left the same day, but I know not everyone has that option. So for any of you staying, please do not make the same mistake I made in trusting the Marriott name. If you find a bed bug, follow these instructions and DO NOT SURRENDER YOUR PROOF BECAUSE THEY WILL DESTROY IT: You are legally entitled to a full refund if a hotel room has bed bugs. Because hotels are required to maintain basic hygiene, most properties will refund your stay rather than risk a bad review, a lawsuit, or a health department investigation. The most effective way to secure a refund and protect yourself involves taking a few critical steps: 1. Gather Immediate Evidence Before moving or unpacking, take clear, well-lit photos and videos of the bugs, your bites, and the mattress seams. If possible, trap a specimen in a sealed bag or container. Without clear proof, staff may mistakenly attribute your bites to mosquitoes or other insects. 2. Secure Your Luggage Bed bugs can easily travel home in your suitcases. Move your bags away from the bed and upholstered furniture, and seal anything that was exposed in plastic bags. 3. Demand a Refund and Relocation Notify management, present your evidence, and demand an immediate, full refund for your room. Request to be moved to a clean room, but do not assume a neighboring room is entirely safe, as infestations often spread. 4. Escalate to Corporate or Dispute the Charge If the local hotel management refuses to issue a refund, contact the corporate customer service line.

We LOVED this place! Went on a random Friday with my adult son and grandson! Getting tickets was a…read morebit annoying and not the easiest online.... I had to physically call to add more than one person to my household. More of an inconvenience but not straight forward to know to do that..so heads up! But we were able to bring a cooler with lunch and drinks! The concessions were affordable though! They have plenty of play space for all ages! Lazy river and slides for the adventure enthusiasts! And 2 big adult pools as well! They also have "adult nights" which looks like a fun date night or hangout time with friends! They do have cabanas that you can rent.. I didn't feel like we needed one.. but maybe on a busy day you might. It was clean and staff were readily available and friendly! We will definitely be back!

Yesterday was our first time visiting Pirates Cove waterpark we went with my kids and then my son's…read morebest friend's family. First of all, I would say get there early and be prepared to hustle up and get yourself a table and some shade because those things go quickly. Our friends arrived at 9:45 and we were able to buy tickets and jump in the line quickly. I arrived at 10:05 which it opens at 10 and was lucky to snag one of the few remaining parking spots and then waited in line about 20 minutes to exchange my vouchers for tickets so luckily our friends were there early because they went in and got a table for us. You can bring a small cooler with some lunch which I would recommend as the food they were selling, looked a little rough. The park itself is very clean and well kept the water was nice and warm, which was nice if you're familiar with the frigid waters of the Ilich Gardens waterpark this is not that the kids had fun playing in the sand and they really enjoyed the lazy river my son got to do the diving board for the first time which was pretty sweet. You have to be at least 48 inches to ride any of the slides so unfortunately none of our kids were able to do that overall it was a very positive experience and the other thing I wanted to mention is that the lifeguards are all super nice and super polite, which I don't think I have ever seen.

This place is the best! They have so many activities for kids so many wonderful classes and…read moreincredible facilities. If you find yourself, wondering what to do today. We'll head over to Apex and knock yourself out. It's amazing.

Great prices for membership and so much is included! We love the benefits of being resident members…read morehere, from the childcare drop off while the parents workout to discounts for birthday parties. The facility is clean and well organized and the classes are taught by instructors who really know their stuff. A great community rec center!