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Park Center Indoor Pools

202 E Murray Park Ave, Murray, UT 84107, USA

Overview

Category:Indoor Water Parks
Location:Salt Lake City, UT

Expert Summary

Detailed Insights

Park Center Indoor Pools offers a highly-rated family-friendly aquatic experience, particularly strong for toddlers and young children with dedicated play areas and slides. Reviewers consistently praise its cleanliness, plentiful lifeguards, and pleasant staff. Its unique value proposition is a clean, safe, and engaging indoor environment suitable for both regular visits and occasional outings, especially as an escape from hot weather or for refreshing swimming skills. Note: One review describes an 'outdoor pool' with distinct features; parents should verify if Park Center offers both indoor and outdoor options.

Key Highlights

  • Dedicated 'kid play place area' (indoor) perfect for toddlers and young children (0-2+ years old).
  • Features a 'big slide' (indoor) that parents can go down with children.
  • Includes a 'lazy river' (indoor) which is a family favorite.
  • Another 'toddler slide area' (indoor) specifically mentioned, confirming strong toddler amenities.
  • Pools are consistently reported as 'very clean' and 'clean'.
  • Many lifeguards on duty ('many lifeguards stand by', 'professional and easy going', 'seem nice'), contributing to a safe environment.
  • Water temperature can be 'super warm' (reported on one visit, though it can vary).
  • One review describes an 'outdoor pool' (potentially a different section or facility) with 'lax water slide rules' allowing a 3-year-old with a floaty alone, '2 diving boards', 'umbrella style water fall features', and a 'gradual beach style entry'.

Standout Features

  • High level of cleanliness in both pools.
  • Abundance of professional and easy-going lifeguards ensuring a safe environment.
  • Dedicated 'kid play place area' and 'toddler slide area' for the youngest visitors (indoor).
  • Relaxing 'lazy river' for all ages (indoor).
  • Large slide for shared fun between parents and children (indoor).
  • Option for frequent visitors to purchase a pass for better value.

Perfect For

Babies/Toddlers (0-3 years): Excellent. Features a dedicated 'kid play place area' and a 'toddler slide area' (both indoor). One parent regularly visited with their son from 0-2 years. If an outdoor section exists, it also has a 'gradual beach style entry' and 'lax water slide rules' for a 3-year-old with a floaty.
Young Children (3-8 years): Very good. Can enjoy the 'big slide' (potentially with a parent) and 'lazy river' (both indoor). If an outdoor section exists, 'umbrella style water fall features' are available.
Older Children/Teens (9+ years): Good. The 'big slide' and 'lazy river' (indoor) are enjoyable. If an outdoor section exists, '2 diving boards' add appeal for this age group. The facility can also be used for 'refreshing swimming skills'.

Ideal For

Regular family outings with toddlers and young children (0-8 years) looking for an indoor water play space.
Families seeking an escape from hot summer days with an indoor pool option.
Parents wanting to refresh their swimming skills in a clean and safe environment.
Families prioritizing a safe and clean water play area with attentive lifeguards.

💡Pro Tips from Reviews

  • For frequent visits, consider buying a pass as daily admissions can 'add up'.
  • If children are sensitive to water temperature, bring an extra towel or robe for them to use between the locker room and pool (based on an instance of cooler water).
  • Be prepared for potential crowds if visiting on weekends.
  • If an outdoor section exists, take advantage of the 'lax water slide rules' for younger children with floaties (as observed with a 3-year-old).

Things to Consider

  • Water temperature can be inconsistent; one reviewer found it 'slightly cooler than we were expecting' while another found it 'super warm' on a different occasion.
  • Can get 'crowded on weekends', potentially impacting the experience for some.
  • Staff (specifically referring to an outdoor area in one review) can be 'a little whistle happy', which might be seen as over-vigilance by some parents.
  • Daily visits can 'add up', suggesting passes are necessary for cost-effective frequent use.
  • There is an inconsistency regarding 'indoor' vs 'outdoor' pool descriptions; most reviews refer to 'indoor' facilities (consistent with the business name), but one explicitly mentions an 'outdoor pool' with different features. Parents should clarify if both options are available at Park Center.

Price & Value

Reviews indicate 'great prices' for daily admission, but also note that costs can 'add up after a few visits', strongly implying that purchasing a 'pass' is a more economical option for frequent patrons. No specific dollar amounts are provided, but the value is perceived as good, especially with a pass.

Accessibility & Special Needs

  • No specific accessibility accommodations mentioned in the reviews.

🍎Food & Drink Policy

  • No information about food or drink policies mentioned in the reviews.

🚗Parking Info

  • No information about parking mentioned in the reviews.

👥Crowd Levels

  • Can be 'crowded on weekends'.
  • Likely less crowded on weekdays, as a Tuesday visit (Review 1) had no crowd complaints.

🛡️Safety Features

  • Many lifeguards 'stand by to provide a safe environment'.
  • Lifeguards are described as 'professional and easy going' and 'seem nice'.
  • The outdoor pool (if applicable) has 'lax water slide rules' allowing 3-year-olds with floaties, which parents may interpret as flexible or a point of caution regarding safety, depending on their comfort level.

When to Avoid

  • Weekends, if you prefer a less crowded experience.
  • If your children are sensitive to varying water temperatures, as it has been reported as both 'super warm' and 'slightly cooler' on different occasions.
  • Families expecting strictly an outdoor water park experience without verifying the availability and features of an outdoor section.

What People Say

What's Great

  • Clean and well-maintained facilities (mentioned in 2 reviews)
  • Friendly and helpful staff (mentioned in 5 reviews)
  • Spacious play areas (mentioned in 6 reviews)

Recent Reviews

Carlos Francisco Rivera

Carlos Francisco Rivera

5 years ago

My son and I came here on a regular basis the first 2 years of his life. We just visited on Tuesday after a few months of not going. We love it. The kid play place area is perfect. My son loves. We love going down the big slide together. The lazy river is cool. All of the lifeguard are professional and easy going for the most part. The water was super warm this last time and I absolutely loved that. You should swim here.

Johnny

Johnny

5 months ago

I have been here to refresh my swimming skills for three weeks. Both pools are very clean. Many lifeguards stand by to provide a safe environment. It can be crowded on weekends, but people are nice. Love it! Appreciate all the staff for the excellent work.

Rachel Cederlof

Rachel Cederlof

2 months ago

Great indoor area for kids. The lazy river was a favorite. The water was slightly cooler than we were expecting but if you bring a towel or robe for the kids they will probably be more comfortable between the locker room and the pool.

Kyle Daley

Kyle Daley

8 years ago

This is a great outdoor pool with great prices. The water slide rules are lax, they allow my 3 year old to go down alone with his floaty on, which is awesome. There are 2 diving boards, a couple of umbrella style water fall features and a very gradual beach style entry as well. The staff is nice but just a little whistle happy. Highly recommended.

Karina Bertelli

Karina Bertelli

2 years ago

Great indoor pool for the hot summer days! It has a lazy river, a big slide, and a toddler slide area. The lifeguards seem nice, and the pool is clean. I need to buy a pass as it adds up after a few visits.

Contact Information

202 E Murray Park Ave, Murray, UT 84107, USA

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Opening Hours

Monday: 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Quick Stats

Overall Rating
4.3
Total Reviews440
Recent Reviews5