Shout out to the life guards today. out of no where I guess thunderstorm with possible tornado…read morewatch and they instantly said for all to get in the shower bath area. No one seen it coming. Everyone waited it out and then if needed could get a free pass. Thank you guys, you were quick to react because there was alot of babies and young children there.

This also a kids park too, it has a nice wooden playplace with picnic tables.read more

Every time I come here, I am treated like family. The staff ask for your preferences when going…read moredown certain slides, and the price is nice and cheap. Love this place, will return next summer

It was our first time visiting the East Lansing Family Aquatic Center. I was with some family from…read moreout of town so we needed a place to take the kids to burn off some steam. Sounds like a great spot right? Right! Unassuming from the outside, it was all business and professional courtesy once you entered through the gates. Here's the thing with aquatic centers. Lifeguards are paramount! We can all imagine a scenario when security and lifeguards are lacking, so to see it in action was incredibly impressive. On the day we went - near the end of our stay, we witnessed an episode where all the whistles blew, lifeguards stood up at their stations and pointed to the spot where someone was struggling in the water. In a matter of seconds, lifeguards converged and basically took care of business. Now these are late teens to early twenty-something kids. And to see this type of urgency, and trained behavior for the safety and security of their patrons was, well - encouraging to say the least. Once we got home it was decided that, based on our first experience, this won't be our last trip to the East Lansing Family Aquatic Center. Well done staff! You came through with stars!

Place is super clean and fun for littles! We will definitely be back. They also offer swim lessons…read more You can host birthday parties which is why we went. The kids had alot of fun and the water is heated so it's the perfect place for a winter birthday.

Awesome place when you can get in :) scheduling can be challenging but all in all a great place…read morewith great people!

This is a pool where you feel welcome. It has warm water, an 8 foot deep end, and affordable…read morerates. During the swim season they will have a free movie night where they stay open until around 10:30 p.m.. There is also an annual Cardboard Regatta, where kids can build and decorate a boat. There are prizes for different categories and this event is fun for kids and adults alike. There are also a couple of late night swims where the pool is open an extra hour. Very nice and friendly!

This place is run like a back yard pond of boomers. The lifeguards are highly unprofessional and…read morehave NO REGARD for Members or guests with Autism or any other disability. The guards will single out these people and say they have bad behavior. Not to mention the "board members" act more like a clique than a board of stakeholders. I'm still waiting to see the accounting for the past 3 years Here is what another member posted on Google but THEY REMOVED IT

Just awesome. You rent the upper room which has a fireplace, 2 beds and a nice sitting area. Great…read moreto relax and read a book. The best part is you get the whole pool to yourself. Yep, you heard right a indoor, heated pool! That with a private bathroom, mini kitchen and a great breakfast this place is a keeper. The owner is nice and helpful. She Refered us to several great places to eat. We will def be back and am so happy we found this place.

From the owner: Take a break from your busy life to relax at our bed and breakfast…read more You'll enjoy a heated indoor pool all to yourselves, a cozy bedroom with fireplace, and a piping hot breakfast served pool side in the morning.

We have lived in Castle Gardens for almost 10 years and have belonged to the Castle Gardens Pool…read moreAssociation (CGPA) for 3 years. We absolutely love the pool! While growing up, my family belonged to several swim clubs over the years (and I have visited many others for parties and other things) and none come close to CGPA. Here's what makes CGPA great: Amazing Staff - This pool is well-maintained and well-run. Diving Board and Slide - Need I say more? Outside Food and Beverage (including alcohol) allowed in the pool area. Great Events and Kids Activities - Labor Day Party and Fireworks, Campout, Candy Bar Bingo, Dads Cannon Ball Contest, Swim Lessons, Water Aerobics Snack Bar prices are basically at-cost. The only thing about CGPA that could be improved is the pool stairs. They're not built-in and can be a bit difficult for swimmers with mobility issues. I'd love to see permanent stairs be added to the pool and perhaps one of those lifts that are becoming more and more common at pools.

I'm just gonna make this short and sweet for you :)…read more 5 bucks for a guest?! takes 38283838 years to find a parking spot a kid takes a shit in the pool every 10 mins the snack bar is always out of what you want and it's always crowded omggggg AND If it's raining he life guards won't let you swim cause they can't see you at the bottom of the pool AND they always yell at anyone over the age of 10 in the kiddy pool area but it's a pretty cute pool. the staff is pretty nice and the seating is nice. - A

Kids loved 1st time at the pool. Now that I know they have a hot tub, I will be getting in next…read moretime. Would be 5 stars if they had a waterslide and a Splashpad.

From the owner: Fitness, Water and Enrichment programs. This includes (but is not limited to) personal training,…read morefitness classes, water aerobics, swim lessons for all ages, Pickleball, Senior Yoga, Tai-Chi plus much more.

No goggles, no splashing, no fun! It is a beautiful pool but despite the presence of lifeguards…read more parents of 5 and 6 year olds still had to be in the pool with the kids. What a shame that they all came home with sad faces, especially after having paid $5 each to get in. They'll never go again.

I have worked here for over 4 years, and as a kid I came every summer to take swim lessons and have…read morefun at open swim. It is the cleanest, safest, and most welcoming pools in the area. Yes, there are strict rules. But that's why it hasn't had a single drowning incident in its 60+ years of being in business. Yes, as a kid I was forced to refrain from splashing and horsing around. But that's why everyone who's came has been unharmed and had to use their imagination if they wanted to play. Yes, I wasn't able to rely a life jacket or another aid (even though that never applied to me nor lots of other kids because I took swimming lessons with wonderful instructors). But that made sure a parent was always with me and I wouldn't go past where I couldn't touch. Yes, the pool director can seem "intimidating" and "unfair" sometimes. But growing up with her as the director and having her as my first boss, it's very clear that every action she takes is in the best interest in the safety and well being of ALL patrons of all different types. Including those with special needs, such as my own brother, who has taken handicap swimming lessons ever since he was a kid. The amount of passion and consideration put into this pool by all staff members is very admirable, which is why on a hot summer's day, the Charles E is the place to be!