I have to give an update to the Sportsplex. We went over there for the Pirates-Cove Swim on Friday…read morenight. This review is for a particular staff member who was in need of some serious coaching for customer service. Now, before we went , the site says go at least 45 min before hand to line up and they start to sell tickets half an hour before the swim which was at 7:30 pm. The reason for this insanity of earliness was because of March Break. So we went there for 6:30. We went up to the desk to ask for the tickets and she said they would start selling them at 7:00. No problem, she told us to stand in the line, which is what we did. There was another lady there with her children who was there since 5:30 pm, she thought she could buy hers ahead of time. Policy is No! I understand why this policy is, so I do not have an issue with that. The issue was with the lady , who we believe was management. She proceeded to tell us to leave and come back, that we were interrupting the line of the people who were going in for the 6:30 swim. Please take note, there was no one in a line for the 6:30 swim, they simply walked right up to the counter and we are talking a span of 2 minutes. Now, being the person I am, I simply said , no. I was not going to walk around for 1/2 hour to come back and stand at the end of a line when I am standing at the beginning right now, where is the logic there, I will tell you, There Is None! The other lady, however was not quite so diplomatic, she and the manger started to exchange words. The Manger was telling us to leave and come back, the lady was very unhappy that we were being told to go and do something else and come back. Let's just say, after we all had words with Miss Congeniality, we stayed exactly where we were and within 15 minutes the line was down the hall. Hind-site, we would have left and been at the end of the line. I would hate to hear the conversation at that point. It is unfortunate that she was on duty that evening, as she did not win anyone over, just annoyed everyone. And we all thought she was poor with the customer service. Now, the swim, that was good. Lots of life guards. Great Fun!

Growing up I spent a lot of time at the Dartmouth Sportsplex, mainly watching my brother's hockey…read moregames. The Sportsplex is home to a number of health and fitness programs and services. An ice surface, cardio gym, weight room, 2 swimming pools, fitness classes and a new indoor running track are all housed int his building with a number of community rooms available for Bingo and meetings. My "Safe Prom" party was hosted at the Dartmouth Sportsplex and we were given basically full reign over the building overnight. The pools were open for swimming, and the lifeguards that were on duty were very nice, despite the fact that they had to stay awake overnight with a few hundred high school graduates. Hot Hint: If you are looking for a fitness pass that give you a great variety of workouts this is the place to go. A membership gives access to all the facilities, and a discounted rate on exercise classes.

This is a quiet little spot with a great view. I saw the sign when driving along Purcell's Cove Rd…read more and decided on a whim to check it out. You turn down a short court and park on the street. There's a little path the runs alongside someone's property down to the water. The trail then goes along between the water and the private residences until you reach the park itself. I knew none of the history of the area before stopping in here and learned a lot from the interpretive panel. There are no bathrooms here, but I think I remember a bench or picnic table. It's just a small point of land sticking out into the Northwest Arm. If you're uncomfortable knowing that you're walking on what are essentially unmarked graves, this isn't the spot for you! I visited on a sunny day and it was a wonderful spot to sit and read with no one else around. It has great views of the arm and the yacht club.

So, I can't comment on the entire place, because this visit was just to the "Wave Pool" but one…read morething I must say is: Holy cow! The place is looking great! Not the same rec. centre we used to go to when we were kids! Now, on to the Wave Pool... As I mentioned, I've been going to the Wave Pool since I was a kid. I spent a LOT of time learning backstroke and front crawl in that pool. It seemed deeper back then... Anyways, the pool is still great. It looks almost exactly the same as when I was a kid except there's some new equipment (a climbing wall in the deep end for kids...HOW COOL!!) and you don't have to pay for the inner-tubes anymore! I like this pool because it's good for swimming laps, just hanging out with friends or taking little kids swimming. It's got a gradual slope so it starts about ankle deep and moves out to 6 feet in the deepest part. Every 15 minutes, during family swims, they turn on the waves. Kinda fun as an adult, EPIC FUN as a kid (especially if you can grab one of those inner-tubes!) The place is pretty clean, but be warned: The locker rooms are FREEZING and sometimes have pretty sloppy floors. Other than that small issue, this is an awesome place to take your kids or just go swim some laps!

I started going to the wave pool when it first opened, and ad not been back for about 15 years…read moreuntil recently. There have been major renovations outside the pool, but the pool itself is still the same great pool it always has been. The prices are low, but have gone up since some of the prior reviews. We just put our daughter into swimming lessons and the instructors seem to do a great job with the kids making sure they are teaching to their level. My lane swims cost me $4.00 even, and the parent and tot swims are $4.50 but we will probably be getting a family pass in the near future. Great place, and if you've never been in a pool with indoor waves, I'd highly suggest checking it out.

There is nothing better then laying by a pool and soaking up some rays. Waegwoltic Club was founded…read morein 1908 and the name means " end of the Water". Private club for members and guest only allows you to enjoy the beautiful surrounding of the Wag. What this place has in store is what is called the Lido where is normally a chilly 68-70 degree pool equipped with diving boards and slide for the kids. Encased in a great deck you are able to enjoy the sun and then jump right in . A smaller pool is attached for the really little ones that can cool off after playing in the sand. The main pool is heated and will be broken into adult as well as open swims. Two other pools are available but one is mostly reserved for older members. Don't forget the 6 or 8 Tennis courts where you can take lessons or if that is not up your alley there is must more. Sailing, Volleyball as well as Wagg days where the kids are able to enjoy. Now the Wagg would not be what it is if it was not for the great Canteen that they provide to the guest. Fries and Sweet Potato fires with curry dip is a hot thing. There are other things on the menu as well as a little store in the main house for candy and treats. All this does not come cheap between $600-$800 you will be able to have some relaxing fun.

Dear Shawna D - Its spelled WAEG , has been for generations…read more WAG is what a dog's tail does... Are you a C.F.A.? Waeg not a bad place. Nice safe summer camp for kids. Getting Pricey and the "tone" has changed in recent years.

This outdoor pool run by HRM is only open July and August so if you blink you can miss it. Very…read morefamily friendly, it is actually two pools: a shallow kiddie pool that is only a few inches deep in places and a 9 foot deep pool where bigger kids can dive and cannon ball. There is a beautiful view of the Basin and you can see all the way up the narrows. They have several different swims throughout the day so even if you have very little babies you can take then without worrying about being splashed or bowled over by bigger kids. There is also a little playground just down from the pool. The lifeguards are pretty on point; not just working on their tans. We basically lived here the Summer my son was born. Swim times are anywhere from an hour to hour and a half. Just take something to cover up with after the swim; since the pool is right on the Basin and there is no cover from the water little ones can get chilly on the breezy pool deck. At $8 for a family it is a cheap fun way for cooling off the whole brood!

Great little spot, fun for small kids. Also a separate section for adult swim and lane swims. Clean…read moreand affordable, would recommend.

My wife and I took a detour here while we were staying at the Westin. Probably about a 15 min walk…read morethrough a lovely affluent residential area. The park itself had a very scenic waterfront view and I believe the pictures I posted to Yelp can attest to the serenity and beauty of the park. Well worth the side trip. It is a backdrop to a wonderful city that I am sure to never forget.

Nice park. Nice paths if you have a dog. If you don't have a dog and live off of the park - beware!…read morePeople's big, scary, off leash dogs will bound right at you - standing in front of your back door, on your patio. No owner in sight. More than once I had to run, for what I imagined was my life, as a big, vicious looking dog ran straight to me full speed. I read two 13 year old girls, living off of the park, and the dad were viciously mauled and disfigured, by a dog. Look it up in the old Point Pleasant chat logs and in I Think The Guardian. But, it's nice for occasional walks and they have public restrooms that are open

Beautiful park with lots of history, every time we go we find trails we haven't seen before!read more

This park really has something for everyone on your list, including your dog if you have one. There…read moreare a few ways to get into this large park set along the Shubie Canal system. You can bike there from Downtown Dartmouth in about 15 minutes either going down Waverly Road or entering just past Mic Mac Mall. This is my usual route, but it is also very accessible by car with lots of parking at both main entrances. When you get there you are greeted by well-maintained trails, lovely lakes and paths that take you off into the woods and along the old Shubie Canal system. There are lots of animals in the park and they are very tame and well fed. They might just follow you around a bit which can be a bit strange but just go with it. There is also a great off-lease dog park that is very popular, maybe a bit too popular at times but if you have a dog that likes to go off lease you will enjoy it. The best part of this park is that it is big enough that even though it can get busy it is very easy to vanish into the wood and explore.

Beautiful and picturesque trail along the lake with couple of view points to enjoy. We also found…read moresome wild blueberry bushes on our way and stopped to take photos of them. There's also a canoe rental place that you can rent a canoe and paddle in the lake. Strongly recommended to anyone enjoying the nature.

A very well groomed beautiful trail suitable for baby strollers, walkers, and runners. Lots of…read morewildlife and beautiful scenes.