Merrifield Pool

(9 reviews)

2.8 mi

This is a nice park. The playground is big, and there are a number of fun things to play on/with,…read moreincluding slides (multiple), bridges, a rock wall, tunnels and more. It's all very colorful and fun. There's also a splash pad with multiple water features, and it's located in a nice shady spot with benches all around. Shade! Around a splash pad! This seems to be a rare thing nowadays, but yes, there is shade here. As a parent, that's probably what I like this park: There is always somewhere shady to sit or stand. This park also had a gigantic roofed overhand area with benches for big parties. When we visited, there was a church party going on. There is also a little rain garden on the outer edge of the park, which was a welcome sight. I love when parks make the effort to incorporate native plants into their park spaces. It doesn't go unnoticed, and it's greatly appreciated! Potawatomi Park is directly outside of Potawatomi Zoo. The two share a parking lot, so it might be a drag to find parking on busy days.

Went to a picnic in this park. Big grounds and lots of room for multiple groups to have picnics…read more Also right next to the zoo in case you want another activity to do. Bathrooms are kind of far away depending on where you are at the park.

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Pierre Moran Pool

10.2 mi

Last year was our first summer at Pierre Moran Pool, I found the pool very nice, clean and the…read morelifeguards were on top of it! We're looking forward to this summer!

Beautiful pool. Clean with lots of experienced lifeguards…read more However... My kids are taking swim lessons and have had subs more than not. It wouldn't be a big deal if it was once or twice but hearing the subs ask the kids what they've learned and what they want to do isn't ideal!

Blair Hills Rec Center

1.7 mi

This Pool is not friendly the Rec people are very unfriendly and rude. I paid the membership and I…read morewas getting my daughter ready and evidently I didnt sign the members log fast enough. I was talked down to in front of my daughter. Here is what happened!! I've belonged to Blair Hills swimming pool for 3 years and last year this woman was not friendly to me or my daughter. Suffice it to say I thought it would be better this year but it wasnt. Evidently this woman us in the Recreation committee which I didnt know. I paid $350 and went yesterday and ssme woman verbally yelled at me as I was getting Jenna set up and I was going to show the lifeguard I paid the fee. This woman and a young blond demanded me to sign in but I had tol attend my daughter. Never once did they introduced themselves!!! She was horrible to me and my daughter. I advocated for myself which didnt work. She then leaves looks at me tells the lifeguard if there is any trouble to call her right away and looks at me directly. You all know I'm deaf and read people's lips she talked about me and my daughter to her blond friend and the lifeguards for 30 min.... Well I went today I got my money back and joining another pool. Do not join this pool they are not friendly or nice over there. I dont deserve to be verbally talked down to and demeaning and I was treated like a POS!! I have every right to defend and advocate for myself!!! Bye bye Blair Hills get come customer service you need it! Dont waste your money the people there are not worth it.

The Blair Hills Pool is actually two pools plus a baby pool. There is the main pool for kids and…read morefamilies, and a second pool that is adults only! If you want some peace and quiet, it is great. The guards are friendly and make an effort to know everyone. The people are welcoming. There are reasonable safety rules in place. The club building is brand new and has lovely, clean restrooms. There is an adjacent basketball court and playground.

Northside Park Swimming Pool

66.5 mi

Absolutely phenomenal. My kids are taking swim lessons here and I absolutely LOVE these instructors…read more(we had a female with short reddish hair and a make with longer dirty blonde hair... Incase their boss sees this one day, keep them around!!). They are so kind, patient, and encouraging to these kids! They know all of their names and do such a good job! I highly recommend this place for lessons!

The pool and surrounding areas are clean. You can take chairs and a cooler in with you if needed…read more They do have a concession stand. I looked into getting a family pool pass but it is way over priced at $180 for a family of 3 and $25 for each additional child/adult. Over all a great place to swim.

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Downtown South Bend YMCA

3.7

(3 reviews)

4.5 mi

Great health club right downtown. Friendly staff, good selection of machines & free weights, indoor…read morepool, sauna, indoor running track, etc.

Trainers. Plenty of equipment to use. Close to home. Pleasant , people are friendly. Child care .read more

Pocahontas Swim Club

5.0

66.6 mi

A family friendly environment and great facilities! It's usually not too crowded and this year both…read morethe swim and diving teams won the Fort Wayne championships! Go POCO!

Wonderful pool, great price, open to everyone to join for the season!read more

Rocky Gap Beach

3.8

(8 reviews)

35.9 mi

Beautiful beach, clean sand, clean water, wheelchair accessible ramp, lots of driftwood structures,…read moreand best of all, it's not crowded. People come here to just sit and watch the waves, look for beach glass, do zen meditation/gardening with the pebbles, clean up litter, swim, paddleboard, and chill with their dogs. (The last is technically not allowed but I won't tell if you won't.) The only drawback is there isn't much parking. Pro tip: your navigation app may direct you to a parking lot north of the parking lot with a ramp entrance to the beach, but that is great for overflow parking. Rocky Gap County Park will get you to the closest parking lot to the beach.

This park has free parking, nice ramp down to beach area with sand mat to the water. Family,…read moreSenior, friendly beach area. More parking is needed. Bathrooms are outdated.

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Rocky Gap Park, sunset

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Potawatomi Park

(9 reviews)

2.8 mi

This is a nice park. The playground is big, and there are a number of fun things to play on/with,…read moreincluding slides (multiple), bridges, a rock wall, tunnels and more. It's all very colorful and fun. There's also a splash pad with multiple water features, and it's located in a nice shady spot with benches all around. Shade! Around a splash pad! This seems to be a rare thing nowadays, but yes, there is shade here. As a parent, that's probably what I like this park: There is always somewhere shady to sit or stand. This park also had a gigantic roofed overhand area with benches for big parties. When we visited, there was a church party going on. There is also a little rain garden on the outer edge of the park, which was a welcome sight. I love when parks make the effort to incorporate native plants into their park spaces. It doesn't go unnoticed, and it's greatly appreciated! Potawatomi Park is directly outside of Potawatomi Zoo. The two share a parking lot, so it might be a drag to find parking on busy days.

Went to a picnic in this park. Big grounds and lots of room for multiple groups to have picnics…read more Also right next to the zoo in case you want another activity to do. Bathrooms are kind of far away depending on where you are at the park.

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Robert W. Browne Aquatic Center

3.3

(4 reviews)

62.3 mi

Have had both my girls go here for swimming lessons. The teachers did great to build a foundation…read moreof confidence. They offer both beginner and more advanced classes. Sign up early as all we have attended filled up. Facilities are kept up, and both pools are in decent shape. The smaller, shallower pool is salt but is heated. The larger competition pool is chlorine but not heated. A nice escape on a cold winter day.

The pool and locker rooms are very clean. The lap lanes are typically very evenly divided and the…read morelifeguards will allow you to put more in if needed. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I spent most of, if not all my time, after school training here for the last six years and haven't had a bad experience yet. Can't wait for it to be opened back up after the pandemic is over. :)

Shiojiri Niwa

4.6

(5 reviews)

0.0 mi

This is the classic Japanese-style garden. It was a gift from Mishawaka's sister city, Shiojiri,…read moreand unlike anything else in the city. Upon entering the park, one will notice how this garden sends off quite a different "vibe" than western-style gardens do. Typical of Japanese design, it was thought out quite a bit, and there is a reason behind every little detail within. Every changing month seems to bring its own charm to the park. An excellent park to go to for feeling closer to both God and nature. This has got to be the loveliest acre of land in Mishawaka.

This park celebrates the sister city status of Mishawaka and Shiojiri, a city in Nagano, Japan…read more Niwa is Japanese for garden and this park takes on many of the characteristics of a Japanese Garden. Some of those characteristics include: Water - renewal and calm Stone - longevity and forces of nature Yukimi-gata Lantern (a snow lantern) Bridges The park has all these but the water/pond which would ideally contain fish /koi. Of course, the weather here would necessitate wintering of the fish elsewhere, so it is probably a cost management issue. The park is well kept and is filled with plants, small trees, and gardens. There is also a bronze sculpture to the right of the entrance that commemorates the relationship between the two cities. Review #3099

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Ferrettie/Baugo Creek County Park

5.0

Great kayaking, I had a lot of fun. When we went the water was a bit low, but wasn't a problem…read more Hardly any current so it was a nice easy kayak trip.

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St. Patrick's County Park

3.7

(10 reviews)

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4.4

(7 reviews)

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