Rustic? That's a stretch... but I loved it anyway…read more Had a great time at Dakota Hot Springs, but when they say "rustic," that might be giving it a little too much credit. Think more "DIY charm with deferred maintenance." Only one of the two showers in the men's bathroom worked, and the outdoor shower looked like it had retired early. The shade cloth overhead was thin, ripped, and flapping in the wind like it was waving a white flag. That said, the water itself? Perfect. The big pool stayed at a great temp, and if you wander into the "lobster pot," prepare to boil yourself like you're on the menu--it's hot hot. Lots of room to spread out and catch sun, which was a big plus. Now, the real warning: dusk. When the sun dips, the mosquitoes come out like they've been fasting for weeks. I heard it's thanks to the stagnant dump water nearby, and they make sure you know they're there. Pro tip: bring bug spray or plan your exit before happy hour for the skeeters. All in all--quirks, flapping tarps, and dive-bombing mosquitoes included--I'll definitely be back. Just don't come expecting "spa chic." This is a hot springs with character (and a sense of humor).

It is a nice soaking spot, but the vibe is a bit weird. Enter at your own risk! Can be an…read moreaffordable spa option.

It's amazing. I went everyday. The price is totally worth it! They have food that you can buy and a…read moreshaded place to sit and they are open for the whole summer.

Doesn't respect noise ordinances for the surrounding residential neighborhood. It's obnoxious 5…read moremonths of the year and they operate outside of posted business hours. For proof that they don't care about neighbors, today they are cleaning the pool before opening for the season and I was woken up by heavy equipment noises at 6:30 am. The city noise ordinance says you can't start until 7am. I just wish they were held to the same rules that residents are, since they operate within a residential neighborhood & not in a business district. Last year, for the first time ever, they had a live band at the end of the season. They claimed to have a noise permit, though I never saw proof. Still, I asked them to turn it down. The music was rattling my house and they really don't have the space for amphitheater volume level acoustics anyways. I spoke with the president of the pool & requested notice for events like this, because it can really mess with plans if I want to exist on my own property at the same time & he stated it will still probably happen twice a year. I doubt I'll get prior notice since I'm not paying the insanely expensive fees to be a member. In all my conversations with the pool, all I've asked for was common courtesy. And each time, even if it wasn't a mean response, which they have been at times, I've felt bulldozed and ignored because they seem to feel more important than courtesies and being a good neighbor. It's like they think- Gotta make that money. We don't care if you need earplugs inside your own house.

Can I just say we LOVE this place! There's a couple reasons I give it 4 stars because you have a…read morewindow where you can be there and if you want to continue to hangout you don't have to pay again... But you have to pack up all your stuff and get back in line to come in... allowing others to secure a spot. It's really just a hassle. They will give you a stamp for the next session. Also there is zero sun coverage so I would suggest bringing something so you can get a little relief. But there's a play area, good music, lazy river, toilet bowl and slide and a lap pool. I am not a pass holder so it's self pay and it's reasonable. You can bring in a cooler and your own chairs! They do have chairs if you don't want to. But I always like when I can bring in something... they have vending and that is it no concession. So plan to bring something if you are spending the day! We will always come back here... I took my son here growing up and now I'm bringing my grandson! Fun pool day! Not to mention it's in a beautiful location!

The staff was helpful and kind to our group. We were able to bring in drinks and coolers and eat on…read morethe chairs. The grass was lush and somehow mostly bug free. The lifeguards seemed competent. And the view is just amazing! Also--shout out to whoever made the playlist. The songs were fun and my whole group was jamming the whole time. The downside of this location is the vending machine is broken and gave the wrong drinks AND charged me twice! Also the waterside was not in for the majority of the time we were there.

I didn't even know this place existed until today when I ran into it by mistake…read more I went for a short walk around the entire lake and it was awesome to see there was a little area of sand. Even though it's a very small strip of sand surrounding the lake, it's definitely enough to call it a beach. I saw a few people walking barefoot on the sand part but most were on paddle boards and kayaks. And for those who don't want to go near or into the water you can bring your own chair, sit under a tree and read a book and chill. It looks like Prospect Park/Beach has it all and I'm so lucky I discovered it! I'm definitely coming back soon.

This is such a fun little place for the kids! We enjoyed our time here - we played on a nearby…read moreplayground first and then cruised over to play on the beach. We had sand toys and the kids had a wonderful time. It felt like a little oasis in the city. We will definitely be back!

I literally have been coming here since I was a little baby....40 some odd years later, I brought…read moremy kids here...3 weeks in a row . The place is still set up ok. But some little jerk kid named " Cash " ( all the lifeguards were saying his name ), and all of his little cronies ( minions ) were cursing out other kids, cutting in line shoving other kids to the side, throwing people into the pool with reckless abandon, jumping in front of others when they were diving or jumping into the pool, hitting others with balls, we left early because of that on two days... Get rid of " Cash!!! " He is like 12-13 with NO PARENTS there , get rid of the lifeguards who let IT ALL HAPPEN!!!!

This is a nice community pool, operated by South Suburban Parks and Recreation…read more --Prices are reasonable, especially if you're a South Suburban member. --The pool is very clean and well cared for. --Water stays a comfortable temperature. --Two waterslides (not just for kids). --Splash area (that really is just for kids). --Multiple lifeguards on duty. --Plenty of lounge chairs, and a lot of shade if you want to take a break from sunbathing. A good little hangout if you live in the area!

The club smells like chlorine, which burns my lungs, eyes, and skin. Chlorine has been known to…read morecause asthma, emphysema, and COPD, which could lead to lung cancer. Many people have complained about this issue, and the club refuses to replace chlorine with bromine. When people exercise, they breathe large amounts of that gas, and they DAMAGE THEIR LUNGS PERMANENTLY!!!!

What a great gym! Full disclosure, we are not members but came for a few hours with guest passes,…read morecourtesy of my SIL, who is a member. We went by over the holidays to use the pool and had a good experience. The location is clean, and I like how so many toiletries (and towels) are included to make the experience as streamlined as possible - I used to belong to a gym like this back in Texas and felt so spoiled. My SIL raves about their aqua aerobics classes but my schedule did not allow me to partake. We were able to take my FIL in to use the heated pool for flexibility exercises, and we're hoping to get him in more regularly to help with mobility. My husband and I also enjoyed the use of the pools, as well as the hot tub, shower, sauna and steam room - and everywhere was so clean and well maintained. The locker room amenities are top notch, with everything you could need during your visit. This looks like a great location for young families, with a fun indoor water park area and outdoor slides for the summer. I wish I had more time here to take advantage of classes and equipment to get in a full workout, but our limited time here was well spent. Their membership prices definitely make this a splurge, but the convenience of the locker room amenities making coming here feel like a treat, which can help with sticking to a regular habit of coming! Hopefully next time we can linger longer.

Don't get a punch card or a monthly membership. They close for months at a time without…read morecompensation and arbitrarily 'expire' their punch cards. Alright for a visit once in a while but management needs an upgrade.

Don't get a membership here. It's a waste of money. The online system doesn't work for making…read morereservations. They tell you to call because they can't fix it. No one answers. Everything is booked up by those who can use the online system. I can't even get a refund (used cash to get my membership so BIG mistake) because they literally will not help me. I have spoken directly to the manager.