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    Great Wolf Lodge

    2.9 (361 reviews)
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    Hair in bathtub
    Cassandra S.

    We reserved the largest room available however it was very tiny and not much room for walking. The room wasn't the cleanest. The resort needs a refresh it's very worn down. There was a whole in the floor on the 3rd floor just covered with carpet and other parts of the carpet with black tape on them. The room wasn't the cleanest. Kids were banging on doors after quiet hours and I had notified security several times. Then the people above us were so loud and banging all through the day and night even past 1 AM. Notified Jeremiah at the front desk along with three other staff members and willow (the text feature). Between that we barely got any sleep. Lifeguards were not doing anything about kids running in the pool and one kid literally pushed my daughter so hard she fell on her back and he was on top of her, she scraped her arm and no lifeguards in sight. Pull out beds were broken and so slanted. My son couldn't sleep on it and ended up sleeping on the floor in the bunk bed room on the couch cushions. They do have a lot to offer such as kids yoga, arts and crafts, the water park, balloon animals, family dance party and other activities with additional purchase. They have the Hilton resort people stands on first levels that harass you to spend $349 to go to a timeshare presentation then you supposedly get $200 back it's very annoying.

    Arcade
    Adam S.

    Sliding in with an update as we've done our second year in a row here. If you have kids, you've got to check it out! Really fun, and fortunately for us, our kids love it more than Disney (which is insane but very practical). Pro's for midwesterners here: no flying, no expensive plane tickets or a day spent traveling... it's an easy drive from many midwest locales, and as a Kansas Citian, 30 minutes from my house. The rooms are priced high in the winter weekend months, but when compared to a big trip it balances out OK in the end. My girls are now 7 and 3, and just loved this place from the minute they came in. There is: -An arcade -Candy shop -Souvenir shop (get the wolf ears they hand out!) -Activities in the lobby like crafts, yoga, dance parties -Laser tag -Mini golf -Some sort of magical quest activity -And of course, a gigantic indoor water park that's 84 degrees year round Most things fit their age, and we were lowkey surprised how much fun we had blowing through money at the arcade like it was 1990 all over again. We literally earmarked $100 for it this time around because it's so fun, and bonus: with all the tickets you score, the kids get souvenirs so you kinda get something out of it. I sprung for the KidCabin suite because we wanted it to be memorable for them, and their own little space with bunk beds was exactly that. They LOVED it, and I loved having a bit of privacy when they went to bed at 8 pm. The water park is a lot of fun, and as others have mentioned, a bit overwhelming at first. It's loud, echoey, and jam-packed to the brim. Once we all settled in, we had a lot of fun and I even snuck away for a few turns on the big water slides. You can also check out towels which is nice, and we threw our stuff on chairs and never worried about it. If you need a locker you can pay to rent one. We did on our last day and they were broken but they worked it out for us. This waterpark has: - a little kids area with small slides - a bigger pool with basketball goals - a centralized set of sprinklers and stairs (and a gigantic bucket that drops on everyone every three minutes) - Two intermediary water slides - Three big water slides - Lazy river (that requires some movement as it doesn't flow that well but is still really fun) My nits to pick are small, but we had a rattling ceiling lamp cage that was so loud with the kids above us jumping. It woke us all up bright and early, and the rooms allow a lot of outdoor noise in like a cheap apartment complex.. All in all though, it exceeded my expectations and was a lot of fun, if not a tad expensive, but I can confidently say we will be back sometime as the girls just had an absolute blast. You know when they're bawling when it's time to go that we just had a good trip.

    Danielle J.

    I admit that I've dreaded Great Wolf Lodge anticipating large crowds and chaos. We finally decided to give it a try and booked 1 night to see how it goes. We ended up adding on a 2nd night! They text you a discounted rate for adding on an extra night and we were able to stay in the same room so we said yes! The areas are enclosed so you don't feel like you have to watch your child as closely as you would in a more open space. Towels are provided so just ask for how many you need prior to entering the water activity area. We found that, although it was crowded, the lines moved quickly for the slides. We had a lot of fun on the big slides as a family riding as a 3-person rider. You are able to stay all day with your reservation but we found it to be less busy mid-day as people are checking out and in. There are fun activities planned in the evening like a dance party and story readings that are really fun for the kids. Food is expensive and what you would expect...mediocre. There are places nearby and parking/driving is so easy and accessible. We went to an Asian restaurant for dinner nearby. Because you wear a bracelet that serves as your room key and a way to charge items to your room, it's very easy to accumulate a large bill. The breakdown of the bill can get confusing so next time I'll keep a better track of spending in the moment. We will definitely be going back (perfect Winter activity) but we will bring a lot of our own food and snacks. We will bring sandwich things and easy to heat items (easy mac, etc.). We plan to skip out on most internal food options and drinks. Also, no staff told us but each person gets FREE wolf ears! You go to the store by the reservation desk and ask for them and they hand them over. I didn't know and bought a pair when we arrived. An experienced grandma came over and shared that tip with us on the first night.

    Slide side
    Lauren A.

    The rooms have a little odor. The drinks were good I ordered an Emerald fizz for myself and tequila sun rises for the other parents. It's of course very loud. The kids had a blast and that's what we wanted too see.

    All cocking around the sink was separating

    The whole experience was terrible the website changed the dates while I was looking through packages and booking I called same day to change it I was quoted 190 for a room they asked me to confirm to charge me .they then charged me 228 just in the down payment they wanted to charge me 620 for the one night with the promo codes. I had to call back get it fixed at check in I was told my room was already clean . It was not we had to wait for our room it was then not cleaned properly I couldn't use the shower during our stay the room just looked decrepit, the wallpaper was peeling and the seems in the ceiling were all separating( very concerning when I know there are people above us running around). They booked us a conjoined room so we could hear regular conversation and everything they did the entire day . Someone pooped in the kid pool taking away 2 hours of use of the pool and someone else pooped the entire length of the women's bathroom. The next day we were first in line for pool opening we got in the baby pool with my 2 year old it clearly was not drained and cleaned/sanitized with the amount of junk at the bottom of the pool there was even a underarmour logo floating around in the pool at the start the pools there must be so dirty if they can't even properly sanitize and clean after human waste ! There was no indication of work being done on the hotel when I booked they closed down access to the lobby doors and the front entrance and the elevator wasn't working when I told support about all the issues that we ran into they said we'd do better next time for our other guests instead of making anything right it ruined my sons birthday we left the hotel earlier than expected I was completely grossed out over the lack of cleanliness and communication we had been there one other time and that room was just fine and we had no problems but this stay was ridiculous since booking this room should not of been issued to anyone in this condition , and for the price they tried charging me for this stay I shouldn't have to swim in unsanitary conditions and have to leave early and be told they'd do better for the next guest instead of making it right to my son .

    Mold
    Emily B.

    Room 351..needs major work.. who in their right mind would want someone in this room? My biggest complaint for my FIRST time here is the room. You pay $1500 for 3 nights and walk into that the mold alone is awful. I get migraines often and as soon as I saw the mold I knew the migraine would be present. Anyways, the food buffet that you pay $116 for 3 days is NOT worth it. The food was subpar at best. Our son had a blast at the water park inside and out and the slides. We tried mini golf on our last night and half the lights were out which made it hard to play some holes. The only thing I physically liked at the place was outside bar to get snacks and drinks. They make great beverages hats off to those bartenders. We just checked out and I told the front desk about our room they put us in and was only given 20% off. Hate to say it but we most likely won't be coming back.

    Laura G.

    The staff were very friendly. Room was clean and housekeeping was attentive. The indoor part of the water park was a little too small to keep my ten year olds entertained and it was winter so we couldn't take advantage of the outside stuff. Kids ran the halls all hours of the night and were always taking over the adult hot tub. Only thing we ate was pizza and it was good enough.

    The pixie stick in my bed
    Isaiah H.

    Teenagers where smoking and being wierd cost a bloody fortune and not enough space in the water park and there was a used pixie stick in my bed

    Outdoor pool
    Stephanie D.

    My family and I have been coming to this Great Wolf Lodge location at least once a year for about 11 years. The kids have always loved it! It's always been a fun place for some quality family time; they offer a schedule of activities throughout the day and into the evening including kids yoga in the morning, craft times, character appearances throughout the day, an outdoor dance party at the outdoor pool, story time, and a dance party at the end of the night! The offer different packages for dining and activities. They have shops and restaraunts so you don't even have to leave the resort during your stay. They have a pizza/pasta place, a sweet shop with treat, coffee, and ice cream, they have a grab and go style shop with some sandwiches and salads, a concession type place in the water park, and a full restaurant! They have a gift shop and a shop with swim attire and accessories like goggles and sandals. There is a build a bear shop, laser tag game, mini golf, an arcade, and magi quest which is an interactive game unique to Great Wolf Lodge. It's easy to keep the kids busy and having fun all day long! We have stayed in several types of rooms and our favorite is the kid cabin; all the rooms are spacious and clean. The resort itself is not new and it does show some signs of aging... the room we stayed in this trip had some areas with frayed carpet. Also, the back of the curtains on the balcony were really dirty; the front desk staff offered to swap them for a clean set as soon as I informed them. A few years ago they started using a texting system for assistance, if you need anything or have any questions you just text "Willow" which is really convenient. The resort has an app you download with all information about the resort and your stay! The signs of aging in the water park appear to be cosmetic; after coming for so many years, we can see that they are making improvements at least once a year and seem to primrose safety so the issues I would report are cosmetic, like needing a fresh coat of paint around pools and the lazy River. We've also been here for Howl-o-ween' and winter wonderland and they always have seasonal activities and themes. Overall we like Great Wolf Lodge and will continue to return.

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    We just visited for a day at the water park, it was a blast. Super friendly staff! Everything seemed clean & well kept.

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    This was a great getaway for my young family! Lots to do around there as well, and we had a blast!

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    Ask the Community - Great Wolf Lodge

    Going here this weekend with my 5 year old and 7 year old. I noticed height restrictions, mostly 42" minimum. My daughter is 41 and 3/4. So my question is how much of a strickler are they about height requirements?

    Great wolf is designed with littles in mind. As long as they are with a parent they can do anything..

    I want to take my almost 2 year old. Is there a lot of stuff she can do?

    If she likes to swim , I say yes!! There is also other fun things always going on there!!

    What's the water temps like? We have little kids and I'd hate to book the reservation only to find the water freezes them out in 30 minutes.

    Each pool was different; the little kids area and lazy river were warmest (excluding hot tubs) with the activity pool with hoops being the coldest. My two year old didn't complain at all. The air inside was warm also but that seems to differ per… Read more

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    First night we went ahead and did the build a bear (wolf) and started the MagiQuest (which was a fave of my daughters).

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    Bluejacket Park - Kids' Pool

    Bluejacket Park

    4.0(4 reviews)
    13.0 mi

    I was in the area today, picking up my grandson, so I went to the nearest park, which was this one…read more This park has a lot of parking because it has a pool, the pool was closed due to it being autumn. They have an updated nice playground with soft footing underground. There is tennis courts as well and a walking area that is paved. The negative for me was that I didn't realize it was backed up to an elementary school. So when I brought my 19 month old grandson, all of a sudden the school day was over and a flood of children came to the park. I expect that this is probably a daily experience around that time of 3:15 PM. So it was a little bit overwhelming with so many kids flooding the playground and the grassy areas. I would say it would be a good park to go to prior to that time.

    If you're like me (i.e. living in Overland Park, paying infamous HOA fees but LACKING an infamous…read moreHOA pool), then having strong city pool options is a must for a family with young'uns. Any given summer, parents of schooled kiddos begin racking their brains for any possible way to run their kids ragged in hopes of getting them to go to bed before their way-later-than-the-schoolyear bedtime. That's where Bluejacket pool comes in! Out of all the Overland Park pools, this one seems to be the sweet spot of central location, perfect shape (keep an eye on those kids from anywhere in the facility!), entertainment options (read: slide, diving boards, basketball hoop), seating, and shade. That last one being of utmost importance for us weekday desk-jockey types. Yes, by that I mean pale. Okay, I said it. There's plenty of parking, good shower rooms with provided soap, plenty of seating (in-shade and in-sun), zero-entry, kiddie pool, and all the other above-mentioned features. We love that it kind of fits in between the standard, rectangle lap pool and the all-out mini-waterpark approach. The latter of which is guaranteed to be jam-packed no matter the day of the week. Here, there's always a good amount of room to practice your strokes or soak up some rays! Last but not least, we've always experienced it to be extremely clean and well-stocked with lifeguards!

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    Parking lot with playground in background

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    Thomas A Soetaert Aquatic Center

    Thomas A Soetaert Aquatic Center

    4.6(13 reviews)
    7.6 mi

    $10 for non-residents (which I am) will get you entrance into an awesome water park. There is…read moresomething for everyone here from toddlers to teens. Water slides, lazy River, diving boards, lap pool, and dedicated kids area with a little slide and lots of water features. There are chairs all around to sit on and some grass for sitting too, though finding chairs in the shade is more competitive. This place is such a good deal!! If you are visiting Shawnee during the Summer it's definitely worth a stop.

    Such an awesome pool to go to! Very kid friendly! The staff does kid friendly games like water…read moreballoon toss and guess how many tootsie rolls are in a jar. The bathrooms are clean and spacious! Only downside is I feel like the staff is very young so management maybe needs to encourage more professionalism and communication skills to the cashiers and have all staff informed about different promotions going on. For example I called twice to confirm if I could bring a canned food to get half price admission (according to their website) and the girl on the other end told me no. I called again for a different employee and this girl was yelling out to anyone else who walked past her to get a answer if it was still going on. They assumed yes so I showed up with my canned good and they took it but she still wanted to charge me full price until I mentioned I brought a canned good! Besides this I'd bring my kiddo again.

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    Splash Cove - Jim Allen Aquatic Center - Splash Cove Sign

    Splash Cove - Jim Allen Aquatic Center

    3.2(15 reviews)
    8.4 mi

    The place was nice. It is definitely for those that have younger children. The main two areas are…read more1-2feet and they have one side that goes to 4 feet with a water slide. The water park had lots of water slides for toddlers and little kids. It had a wave pool for little kids overall the pool itself was fun and made for little kids. The bathroom was decent, there was no soap, there was an empty hand sanitizer bottle in there. For a person like myself who is big on cleanliness the bathroom would be 4/10 as I can only think about how many people got back in the pool after not being able to wash their hands after using the bathroom. Also, seating was limited. There were lots of people just using chairs to store their items while in the water. So for people who had babies that needed to sit and feed them etc that was limited. Having lockers for families that just need to put their items away would help with seating. Some people say in the little grad area with towels Overall very fun place !

    This is a great family friendly place, my son loves it so much, he gets so excited to come to…read moreSplash Cove and experience the multifaceted water slide and the beach simulated pool, the staff are so friendly, shout out to Kale at the reception he was so kind to me and my son, helped him pick a lifejacket and was very kind and patient with him. Overall this is an amazing fun, clean and friendly place for the whole family to stay cool and enjoy all summer long and knowing that your children are going to be safe due to all the lifeguards keeping watch and rotating.

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    Panoramic of splash cove.

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    Grove Park Pool - View of pool and pool house.

    Grove Park Pool

    4.7(3 reviews)
    14.6 mi

    for the most part, it is good, but sometimes it be closed, but it's great new slides, a rock…read moreclimbing wall

    We're visiting KC over the July 4th weekend, and gosh, it's hot. This place was a perfect holiday…read moreway to cool off, because it has such large pools, and is clean and friendly. (Okay, the changing rooms/restrooms are a little public-park grungy, but not bad. And they have a series of private, roomy ones, so you can dress your kids in there.) It was $8 to get in, which I think is higher than what they charge locals, but I felt it was worth it. The slides were great for my husband, who's not so interested in plain swimming, but loves a bit of adventure, and the giant pools were great for me, a lap swimmer. It was crowded, and the lifeguards were not keeping idlers out of the lap-swim lanes, but there was enough space that it wasn't too hard to eke out a reasonably clear path for laps in spite of it. There were lounge chairs all over, and a lawn for the overflow. There weren't as many shady spots as I expected, but I spent most of the time in the water, where the temperature was perfect: cooling, but not so cold that the transition is a shock. I found the giant water slides a little scary, but I managed to try each of them once, and survived. The straight one is far faster, fyi. There's also a diving pool. If it's been a while since you've dived off a board, I suggest trying a dive off the edge before graduating to the diving board, which I regret not doing. I'm not sure if this is just a July 4th thing or if they always do it, but they played upbeat pop songs the whole time (not too loudly, but enough to be festive), and sent us off with a series of patriotic tunes at closing.

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