LOVE this waterpark! It has something for everyone and is maintained very well. We used to have…read moreseason passes for the family when the kids were younger. Now that we have teenagers, we just come for a fun time once in a great while. My favorite part is the lazy river. I could spend hours relaxing f there and it has this super fun tube slide too. For the toddlers, there's a zero depth entry part of the pool, with a cute mini slide and splash pad. For the grade school kids, there's slides are always a hit. For our tweens, they loved the deeper part of the pool with the super fast slides. And of course we all love the lazy river. The season passes also include unlimited mini golf on their super cute 9 hole course that includes a fabulous waterfall. I even love that they have mandatory safety breaks at the top of each hour to ensure the lifeguards get a break and gives our kids a chance to reapply sunscreen.

I LOVED IT i lovedthe pool area the lazy river looks cool but i didn't go on the water slideread more

The check-in experience was rough. You have to leave your car and go inside to get a parking pass,…read morewhich puts you in a tough spot with kids. Do you leave them in the car? Bring them inside? And if you bring them inside, do you also haul your bags up to the room first, then walk everyone back down to the car? If you were a single parent with multiple kids, this would be a nightmare. On top of that, the lines were extremely long, and the self check-in software doesn't make it easy to buy multiple parking passes or extra waterpark passes. For those, you need a staff member to come help you. We were lucky to get Benny. Honestly, I would hire him at my agency in a heartbeat. His customer service was incredible, and he was an excellent problem solver. The hotel is lucky to have him. The room itself was beautiful and clean. No complaints there at all. The kids loved it, and so did I. The arcade, on the other hand, was wildly overpriced. A bouncy ball that costs $5 in the gift shop made zero sense to charge what they did. They also don't offer room service for food, which felt like a miss. One thing I noticed was how on edge the staff seemed. When I asked a few of them about it, they consistently said it was because they were being watched on camera. That's never a good sign for any organization. It took away from the customer service experience and made interactions feel less personable and way more corporate. The nighttime dance party was a blast for the kids. They had so much fun. My one concern as a parent was how close it was to the hotel's front doors. Someone could feasibly walk in, grab a kid, and walk right back out. A kid could also wander out on their own. If you're paying attention as a parent, it's not really an issue, but it's worth noting. Still, highly recommended. The waterpark was an absolute blast. There were plenty of lifeguards, and the staff did a great job keeping the kids safe. It was overcrowded though, with long lines for the waterslides, but that's pretty standard for any waterpark. The best part was that they let me ride the tube slides with my four-year-old and set us up in a really safe way. That created core memories for both of us. Highly recommended. Overall, this was an amazing staycation!

Overall, I spent close to $2,000 during our three-day trip, including Great Wolf Lodge and other…read moreactivities around Bloomington. I know not all of that money was spent at the lodge, but considering what we did spend there, I expected a much better experience. This was our first time visiting Great Wolf Lodge, so we were really excited. Unfortunately, the experience didn't live up to the expectations. We rented a $200 cabana, and the service was disappointing. Our server only checked on us once for a long time. We asked for a TV remote and a life jacket for our son, and she said she would find someone to help, but no one ever came back. I eventually had to walk over to the bar myself because several employees were just standing around. What really stood out was that the service noticeably improved after we tipped her. It felt like we only started getting good service after leaving a tip, which shouldn't be the case when you're already paying extra for a premium cabana. We also ate at Campfire Kitchen, and that was another letdown. We ordered the Jalapeño Popper Mac & Cheese. Based on the menu picture, it looked like it came with multiple jalapeño poppers, but our meal came with just one. Calling it "Jalapeño Popper Mac & Cheese" when it includes a single jalapeño popper is misleading. On top of that, the mac and cheese itself wasn't good. The cheese sauce was thin and watery, practically dripping off the noodles. Honestly, boxed mac and cheese tastes better. We spent about $133 on that meal, and it definitely wasn't worth the price. Another issue was our room. We asked for a fan because it was warm. We were told a request had been put in, but after calling multiple times and even messaging Willow, the AI assistant, nothing happened. We didn't receive a fan until the third night. I would love to see Great Wolf Lodge make this right. A partial refund, a complimentary future stay, or even a food voucher would show that they stand behind the guest experience. I'm not expecting that to happen, but I do hope management takes this feedback seriously, especially since this was our first visit. Great Wolf Lodge has fun attractions for kids, but the customer service, food quality, and attention to guests didn't match the prices. For what we spent at the resort, I expected a much better experience, especially for our first time visiting.

Yesterday they had they had filtration problem when you couldn't go. And today somebody broke glass…read morein there and now it's closed you know it's closed in and I'm not going back there anytime soon except tomorrow And this park ruined my day because it was closed

I dunno what to say. It was cheap to get in, but it is a bit chaotic here. I have taken the kids…read morehere a couple of times, once for a birthday. On the plus side, it is pretty big, so you can spread out, but that is also a bit scary as there can be a lot of kids in the water and you really work to stay on top of your kids to make sure they are safe and/or playing nice with others. They have some big waterpark-type slides but those were closed for some reason. The staff were really nice and gave us advice as to the best times to come to beat the crowds, etc. There is also free parking, but it is somewhat limited, so best to plan your visit accordingly.

I went to the pool with a 10 year old on a beautiful weekday afternoon. Found some chairs to rest…read morein, store our stuff, went on the lazy river and swam in the 6 foot deep pool with her. We also enjoyed the concessions- a hot dog and dipping dots for her and some Highland popcorn for me. We could refill our water bottles when we got thirsty. Parking lot is easy to get into and out of, and parking was plentiful. It was an enjoyable afternoon!

The abundance of seating, both in shade and sun; the variety of pool options from zero entry to…read morepsuedo cliff diving. The abundance of life guards, no annoying ". safety breaks". The random first aid drills are interesting and fun to watch.

Shoreview Community Center gets 5 stars! I went in not expecting much but I was blown away by how…read moremuch fun there was. The waterpark was the highlight. That waterslide with the lights and music? Awesome! It's a one of a kind experience. Beyond the waterpark the playground was also great. It's not your average playground; it's big, well designed and has tons of opportunities for kids to explore and play. What really makes Shoreview Community Center stand out is the community. They offer so much more than just a pool and playground. From the fitness center to the skatepark they have created a space for all interests and ages. It's clear they have invested in making a valuable resource for everyone.

What an amazing indoor water park for the family! We went here for a kiddos birthday party. The…read morecabanas are in Bamboo Bay area vs the main pool area. Bamboo Bay is much louder than the main pool area due to the fact it's more enclosed and there are sprayers with lots of water all over. The lifeguards do a great job of keeping their eyes on the kiddos cause it can get very very packed in both pool areas and kids of all different ages including adults too! The bathrooms and lockers are great and all facilities are pretty new and kept clean. I do love the spinner to spin clothes after swim time... As a side note, if you're like me and just hung out with other parents while the kiddos swam...it can get very very hot and humid so dress accordingly even in the winter time!

I really love Bunker Beach, but it's not for everyone…read more Yep, it's $$$. I think it's worth it. You probably have to arrive at opening to get a chair. We just put our towels on the ground. No big deal. Don't go to the bathroom barefoot. We all know this, but just a reminder. The wave pool is FOR REAL. I saw it stopped multiple times to help kids out, and I took quite a big of water up the nose. I still love it. Lazy River = A+++ Plenty of little kid stuff too, just make sure you have the right ratio of little kid to older kid/adult buddies The food is actually pretty good, but everybody bring in food. Just be clean, ok?

This place is great! We took our 3 year old with plenty to do. There are multiple splash pads and…read morelow level water ideas. The wave pool was a major hit. It is kept clean for how many people there are. Big parking lot. Lots of chairs and shaded areas. No outside food or drink except water, but There is a food stand. There is a lactation room as well which is really beneficial. You do have the pay for parking which is $7. They are also cashless.

Visually pleasing, small, mainly for children. I only really had one problem with this place, I…read morethought it was weird that you couldn't tap the touch screen by yourself to choose a song down their slide. I chose my own song and got told to just ask instead of taping it myself. Other than that life guards were just a little too strict.

The water is cold…read more That is the ONLY reason I'm withholding a five star rating, bc my kids love the Tropics Indoor Waterpark! The family rate is a decent deal. They are open on holidays when some community pools are closed. The locker rooms and showers are pretty good, but no private changing areas at all. The waterslide is THE BOMB. A+++ for that waterslide. A good little kids area, fun climbing floating things, the lily pad ropes course is a hit. But. Cold water = we only stay about 60-90 minutes. Which honestly is enough. And also, my big kids dont care. The littlest one and the adults get cold. We've only gone during winter, so maybe its not as much of an issue during warmer months. The lockers take quarters only, no change machine on site, but the teens running the concession stand will probably make change.

Dear Municipal Pool,…read more Thank you. I love you. See you next year. XOXO, Katherine B What is it that you want from your public pool? I want a fairly cheap entry fee and lots of seating and a decent sized pool. That's all. Highland has this, and more! Parking, shade, a decent bathroom and concessions. You can bring your own food in. Plenty of space for the little ones to play in the two small pools/splash pads. A good diving board for the bigger kids. (The drop slides aren't really drop slides per se, and they are best for shorter kids) A big water slide...that's truly only ok but who cares. A HUGE POOL. With a HUGE DEEP END. No lifejackets in the deep end, and still a large area where your tweens+ can easily touch. Bring a pool friendly throwing item. (no nerf, just light weight stuff that won't hurt if you get bonked. The lifeguards will tell you)

We have been here twice now, and both times my son and I had a blast !! It is super affordable,…read moreright next to the St. Paul police station- (so it feels very safe), plenty of parking, room to do different activities in separate pools, and did I mention the glizzys at the snack bar?! Only $8 for adults and kids under 2 years old are free! There is a couple mandatory 25 min breaks, but it's a good time to grab a bite to eat. The splash pad stays open if you get too hot or for it the little ones that can't sit still for very long! (Like my son lol). Come early if you want a foldable chair for sun bathing, the place fills up very quick, but there's always usually some room in the back grassy area for you to lay down a towel and cozy up with a good book. If you get hungry, run to the snack bar and they've got multiple options for hot dog toppings and even a meal deal with chips and a drink! The staff are always so kind and they also have life jacket rentals for FREE! (with admission) We will absolutely be spending more hot summer days here!

I looooooooveeeee the roller coasters, BUT the monster ride or whatever was absolutely shit. I…read morewaiting in line for AN HOUR, just to be on the ride for 20 seconds. Never going on the shit ride ever again. Also, the coaster restaurant overfilled my shake and it was spilling everywhere, rides are good, everything else is ass.

Thanks for such an amazing time valleyfair!! We loved these memories as a family, it was the first…read moretime bringing our kiddos (6 & 8 years) and they loved it so much!! Plenty of rides in the kids area that kept them busy for hours. Loved that this day the lines were very minimal so we did not have to wait long to get on the rides. Rides were age appropriate but as an adult I don't remember them being so scary! I liked the option of being able to go on some of the kid rides with them. The big thrill rides had much longer lines so we were not able to ride a ton of those but we did get to take our 8 year old on some and she loved it. The picnic area was great, the food was filling and we loved the drink options! Very clean and plenty of seating. The newly remodeled waterpark was amazing. So many new things available for all ages. Lots of seating but a lot of people had their stuff on the seats even though they weren't sitting there so that was a bit frustrating. Lockers are very expensive! Season pass is definitely worth it if you plan on coming a few times, for me the waterpark would be worth it since I can't do a lot of rides anymore.