I took my 18 month old here today, we live in Lakewood but it was well worth the trip. I did get…read morethere right at opening, there was a line but we got in. I was nervous after reading about how they can reach capacity quickly. We found a shaded spot in the lawn near the baby pool. Music was great the water was warmer than I expected which was wonderful. If we lived here I'd come every week!

Lots to do- great slides- we had a ton of fun. Only down side- this pool is filthy. Tons of bugs,…read morebandaids and so much hair floating around.

Amazing public pool…read more We went most recently for the hot springs day and it was an incredible time. They had a ramen food truck (which was fine) and free coffee and hot cocoa. We have also been here as a family during the summer and the pool is lovely. You would want to come early and get a nice shady spot because they will be taken up fast. My kiddo had to do a swimming test to use the diving board in the summer and she failed both times so she had to stay in the larger shallower end of the pool. I appreciated their dedication to safety.

This review is from a Texan native. We are here on vacay. We were thinking of fun stuff to do in…read moreDenver outside of hiking trails and found this place! We went on a hike first then decided to come here after. We didn't realize it closed so early on a Saturday, we should have checked. We got there at 4:30, so only had a little to be there. Also looking at prices on this yelp, they have gone up significantly. I see people complaining about $10 a few years ago. It was $25 per adult this time. That was crazy to me, but we had already made this plan and had driven 45 minutes for this, plus it's in the vacation budget. If I lived here I would not come back because of that price. Also if you don't have a towel, they cost $20. This place is beautiful and I loved my time here, it will be a great memory, but that price is crazy. If I come back to Denver I may look for another place that may be like this.

My husband and I came to play pickle and had a poor experience and would reccomend others not to go…read moreunfortunately. We found an empty court and began a simple singles game--nothing disruptive, just enjoying the space that was clearly available. The courts are first come first serve per the Thornton Rec Center Employees and website. Moments later, an older woman came over and rudely told us that singles play wasn't allowed and we needed to play doubles. Not only was her tone unnecessarily harsh, but she insisted it was a "rule," despite there being no signage or clear policy anywhere stating that singles games were prohibited. If there is an empty court, people should be able to play how they want. The courts are supposed to be first come, first serve, but it seems like a group of older regulars have taken it upon themselves to control who plays, how, and when. It felt more like we were intruding on their private club than participating in a community activity at a public facility. We're all for shared use and following actual posted rules, but this kind of gatekeeping is exactly what drives new players and younger participants away. It was a really disappointing and unwelcoming experience. They need to make it so these courts are reserved. Otherwise the other facilities are great! There is tennis courts, bocce ball , a splash pad, horseshoe pits and great walking paths.

Attended a birthday party there and it was fun! Easy to find parking in the private lot. Went…read moreinside and past the front desk to the event rooms. They have vending machines by the restrooms and the light comes in to brighten the space. The front desk associate was nice too. My friend has had parties here before and likes the place.

It was actually warm. Water was clear. Aspen's first ever time in a pool and she loved it!!read more

Tied in with the City of Thornton Recreation Facilities, I discovered the Park Village Pool at the…read morebeginning of the summer after checking out the City website, wondering if there were any others pools in the area similar to the one located on 95th Avenue that I'd ridden by so many times, but never bothered checking out due to the fact that it always seemed overcrowded, in addition to it having a lot of waterslides and those giant dumping watering cans and mega buckets and what not for little kids. Turns out that Park Village Pool is within walking distance of my residence, so it's been a great place to trek to, as the heat's been insane this summer. An initial $5 fee will get you registered in the system and you're given small, medium and large ID cards that make you eligible for resident rates at any of the City's facilities if you're a Thornton resident, although it's pretty much open to anyone. Modest $2.75 per day resident rate, and I believe season passes are available for around $75. Nonresident/public rates run a bit higher. A big plus is that it's located right in front of the RTD Route 92 bus line. Lots of grassy, shaded and non-concrete areas, and there appears to be a separate wading pool for little kids. Very friendly staff members and lifeguards, and never a problem getting a chair. I think they've got some planned activities throughout the week, as I accidentally showed up an hour before the open swim period began one day earlier in the summer, walking smack dab into the middle of a senior citizens water aerobics/synchronized swimming class! lol Hot showers in the locker room, which appears to be very well maintained. Several diving platforms, and the lap lane ropes are cranked out quite frequently. Only downers are that there's almost always at least one little unruly, punk ass kid in the crowd spoiling everyone's ride, with parents that either stay silent or aren't around, but that's to be expected at a facility like this. I still think I was a lot better off here than at the 95th Avenue pool. Also, they'll close for the day if there's even a remote chance of rain in the forecast, as I got skunked on a couple of sessions, both being when the sun was out full bore - the place was locked up tight. It seems like a lot of business gets wasted that way. The telephone number is a voice recording/info line, so you can't really call ahead to verify if they're open or not. Definitely the nicest public pool I've been to for the most part, keep up the great work!

It was such a clean facility! The staff were all very pleasant and engaging. The locker rooms…read morewere also very clean

Pool options were extensive and lots of fun! VERY impressed with the number of attentive life…read moreguards!

Great pool for lap swimming and catching some rays. The personal at centennial are friendly and…read morediligently doing their job.

I went here yesterday for a Private event. Do the pool was closed to the public which was nice…read morecause I hear this pool is crazy crowded. They had a large water slide that wasn't open to us. They also had a cool water obstacle course. The pool is huge and plenty of room for the people at the private event. They offered bbq and snow cones. We had a great time at the event. We'd return if it's not crazy crowded. Bathrooms were clean enough for a pool. Limited parking

Cook creek pool is a very fun place to go in the summer with your friends and family. They have…read moreamazing snacks, staffs, and life guards. Definitely recommend coming to cook creek pool during summer break.

Be wary of prices! I got charged for my daughter who isn't even 1 year old. Unfortunately I didn't…read morerealize until later that she should've been let in for free. Part of me feels like my money was taken intentionally but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. I wish they had clear instructions on how to register for the resident prices. I don't feel like the price is worth it if you're not.

PSA: going in this water is not generally recommended by scientists or medical professionals. Enter…read moreat your own risk! Looks cool, but too bad it's pretty gross

Considering its in the middle of a busy city and literally right next to a highway, this is a…read morepretty peaceful little "beach." A bit of sand, a splashy river, a couple baby trees providing a liiiittle bit of shade, a hot dog stand a short trot away, plenty of room for picnics... It's a tiny piece of the great outdoors -- and you can see Starbucks across the street. This space was pretty crowded on a Saturday. Lots of kiddos and dogs swimming in the river (which feels sooooo good). More families line the tiny shore than couples or river sports-doers. We brought a nice little picnic, towels, bad magazines so we could celebrity-stalk, and a portable speaker for some beachy weekend tunes. I get real lazy on any beach; kayaking and rafting aren't really for me, but you can totally get athletic if you want. The beach is very clean and small, the sand a bit rocky, and the water cold and shallow. I can see myself spending many a summer day here.. sunbathing (wear sunscreen!), picnicking, and people watching. The best!!

Love the hot tub & river. Looking into the aquatic classes. The instructor for class seems really…read moregood.

I was not able to cancel my membership in person. I was given a business card to cancel my monthly…read moremembership and the person was not available for a week. Making cancellations difficult is unnecessary since joining is convenient.