I would like to preface this review with a statement I heard my six-year-old exclaim upon the ride…read morehome from the North Liberty pool. "Mom this is the best pool I have ever been to, My expectations were shattered and I had the most gratifying experience I have ever had at an aquatic center" On a more personal note, I can attribute the saving of my marriage to the incredible staff at the pool, the way they were watching my child while he swam rekindled my love for my family as I saw the love the guards had for the other patrons. My child had had always been troubled and I admit that I did do a great job of disciplining him, however the swift responses by the guards when my sweet boy stepped out of line were magnificent and forever changed his attitude towards authority. The only complaint I can ever possibly think of would be the concessions stand lack of soft serve ice-cream and the indoor pools lack of a hot tub, however the pool's temperature is always at an acceptable temperature so that doesn't seem to be an issue. Although the pool does not have a hot tub, the other amenities more than make up for it. The slides had my children in utter elation after their first ride. We had just finished planning out trip to Disney World, but after our trip to the pool our children insisted that they had already been to the happiest place on earth. We immediately cancelled our plane ride and plan on coming back daily. The diving boards were like no other we had ever experienced, and the ropes felt like an excursion through a tropical rainforest. Finally, the bucket. Let me tell you about the bucket. There we were, waiting as the bucket filled with water. As it started to tip, I could feel the fear, joy and excitement coming from my kids' minds. After the many gallons of water rushed over our heads, I actually had become younger. I am convinced the water at this pool comes from the fountain of youth. Another lifechanging experience I had at the pool was when my mother passed out in the parking lot, a lifeguard sprinted over, backflipped over the fence, and immediately, with just their presence, resituated her, and healed her broken hip, she also appeared much younger. The incredible management at the pool is easily seen with their swift response to any and all complaints, even those coming from the Facebook group "North Liberty Moms" Which if I am being honest, paints the picture of the pool and their staff in an unaccreted and unfriendly light. The PH level of the pool is so incredible, I thought I was swimming in filtered drinking water, the water felt refreshing on my skin and took away all my wrinkles. Strangely enough the scar I had had since a child miraculously healed with just two minutes in the water due to the pools incredible healing properties, and the incredible watchful eyes of the lifeguards. I could write a book about all the incredible experience I have had at the pool. however, my kids are already begging to go back so I must leave now to take them, even though it will be a long three-hour drive.

North Liberty - Rec Mgr. Please hire more ethnic teens and young adults to balance the over…read moreabundance of White youth and young adults to work as lifeguards . When you have some many adversary white families that don't get monitored when " their children bully and antagonistic to the minority / ethnic children" it only a time when a parent will chastise that child when it's the Rec Mgr. / and attending Lifeguards on duty responsibilities to keep water safety . They doing a great job but they turn away their face to the obvious tension and don't follow through to either monitor that said " children are with a guardian!" And prevent the bullying of children in the pool. We are a sensitive community with diverse communities and we cherish our neighbors and desire our children to continue to play together in harmony.

I'm an avid swimmer and wanted to still be able to swim laps when I visited my son this year. I was…read moreimpressed with the quality of the facility, number of lap lanes, and overall hospitality of the staff. The women's locker rooms were clean and there was ample locker space.

I can't even tell you how many days I spent at the Coralville Community Aquatic Center growing up…read more With three slides, two diving boards, zero depth entry, a splash pad and more-- it has something for everyone! And at $5 a person (over the age of two), you seem to get a lot of bang for your buck. The outdoor pool is open from June till nearly the end of August. There are three reasons this isn't a five star-- 1. I think it is crazy if you commit to a punch pass, you don't get a slightly discounted rate. 10 punches for $50. 2. Re-entry is not allowed. Which, as a parent, I kind of wish it was? My three year old can only last a few hours before needing a break, especially on a super sunny day. 3. The hours are very abbreviated, IMO. Weekdays (11:00 am-8:00 pm) and weekends (12:00 pm-6:00 pm) They don't have Lessons our there all summer long and mornings on hot July days are best spent at the pool! On steamy Iowan summer days flock to this outdoor pool! It's clean, the staff is young but friendly and parking is a nonissue, unlike the City Park across town.

Newly built! Zero entry and play areas for the little! Covered areas for moms, and a concession…read morestand for frozen snacks and drinks! Very well ran with attentive lifeguards. They offer private lessons, for $60 a week. My child is starting his third week! There is a slide in the deeep end that goes into 10 ft water. Ropes separating from 3-; feet and deeper. The bathrooms are ALWAYS clean, and the water is always warm! We will be purchasing a season pass next year.

Super cute, not over populated, staff is very friendly and helpful. Plus it's connected to a park…read morewith some of the coolest playground equipment I've ever seen! 100% recommend!!

Great park we found out about from friends who discovered the ENORMOUS play structure here. The…read morepark includes the aforementioned playland, some baseball diamonds, an aquatic center and plenty of free space for the chilluns to burn off some energy. The benches and pavilions are quite nice as well and make for some perfect outdoor dining on spring evenings. It's located on the east side of Iowa City just past Sycamore mall, so it's a bit of a jaunt for those in North Liberty or Coralville. That said, it's not all that far and it's worth it for the playland. A must check out for families and close to Jimmy Jacks so you can get some legit takeout BBQ while you're here!

Do you ever wish there was an adult playground?…read more You know, where you could swing gleefully, strain to monkey across some bars or slide as you grin ear to ear-- maybe even build a completely BA sandcastle? Oh and most importantly, this mythical dream park is for ADULTS ONLY. If you have, consider yourself warned: DO NOT go to Mercer Park. Because oh my gosh, you'll be totally jealous at what the Iowa City kiddos get to play on. Iowa City's largest play area (I'm hard pressed to think of a bigger one) is only two years old and is pure magic. It's got a sensory play center, a net climbing course, a MASSIVE tower with enclosed slide and equipment meant for kiddos ages 2-to-5. There are also shelters, picnic tables, grills, lit baseball/softball fields, tee ball field, tennis courts, a refurbish old fire engine play structure... you name it-- it's got it. Even the indoor aquatic center lives at Mercer, too. There's ample parking and literally kids (and adults?) of all ages will enjoy it. My kids (ages 2 and 4) absolutely love the ginormous tower and crazy four person seesaw. Come check it out!

I spent a short time gambling at Riverside Casino on a Saturday afternoon after a round of golf at…read moreBlue Top Ridge! The casino floor itself isn't anything special - slots, table games, a poker room, small live music lounge, and a sports bar. The casino is clean and pleasant (assuming you don't mind the smell of cigarettes). I was truly searching for a reason to give give Riverside a full 5-star rating, but I couldn't justify it since I don't think there is really anything that sets this casino apart from ones nearby (I.e., Rhythm City in Davenport, Isle in Waterloo, Diamond Jo in Dubuque, etc.). Ultimately, if you are looking for a new spot to gamble, you should give Riverside a try. However, I don't think you need to go out of your way to experience the casino itself. Nothing to complain about, but also nothing to rave over. (Disclaimer: I actually came out ahead $18 which paid for my lunch on this day. So this review was not written in spite after losing a chunk of change!)

We recently booked a room at the Riverside casino for the Rick Springfield concert. Went to check…read morein and was not given a verbal confirmation on our room number, on the card it read that our room was on the 4th floor. Attempted to open the door and the card did not work, made several attempts, still nothing. Was heading back down to the front desk and found a phone. Called the front desk, told them my issue, they said that's not the correct room, our room was on the 1st floor. Opened the door and was surprised to see that the bathroom shower had a viewing window into the main room with a curtain.... really??? Next issue was a 2 drawer dresser that if you tried to close the drawer it would just pop out again.... The concert was great, but there was a lot of confusion on where to get in line for tickets, merchandise and drinks Same thing at some of the places to grab a bite to eat. Overall the room was pretty disappointing for the amount that we were charged. We'll be back for other shows in the future, but we will not stay overnight again.

I gave it 3 stars in comparison to the other QC pools. I would say this is a great pool for older…read morekids. The pre-swimmer area has a great play structure but the water around it is pretty deep and is the only thing for the little ones to play with.

Oh what a day!! My daughter's birthday! Just wanted some sun and fun. Forecast was iffy. Rain…read morepossible at 2-3 pm. Arrived 12:20. First rumble of thunder at 12:30. Of course. Have to wait ( in our cars?) for 30 minutes. Rain is drippy. Storm off to the north. Staff unwilling to close and issue rain checks. Thunder continues to rumble. "Manager" says "her Boss" will not okay a pool closure until 2:00 pm. Seriously? We have to wait over an hour and a half in our cars for a rain check? Very poor customer service. This is a municipal pool. Great service to our taxpayers. This pool is marginally okay. Hygiene is iffy. Have seen lifeguards scoop poop out and ignore any sanitation procedures on two separate occasions. Thank you Moline.

I have no participated in much at the U of I CRWC but I am here to say, it is a happening spot for…read moreyouth pool parties! The pool itself is wonderful and it is the only lazy river in town. For $250 your child and 24 of their friends can swim for 90 minutes. Its mostly available on Saturdays in the late afternoon (4pm) or evening (6pm). You swim for 90 minutes then go to a dry area that you're able to decorate to enjoy some good eats, presents and fun. You can make reservations over the phone months in advance. My son raved about the party! Just be warned parking/drop-off can be a bit tricky.

Rude kids that work at the front desk. The gym is full of…read morecollege students that sit on each piece of equipment for several minutes while they're on their phones. As you wait. Absolutely no gym etiquette.