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Kroger Aquatic Center At The Heights
8625 Brandt Pike, Dayton, OH 45424, United States
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Am
Review №1

It is a fun place. I wish they would add more stuff. Especially a bigger, or more pools. The 15 minute breaks are a bit excessive. 2 of them a hour. So if you go for 3 hours you literally only get to enjoy the water for 1.5 hours.

Sh
Review №2

Park is nice, small pools, there’s not much to expect for adults. Lazy river tube ride is so relaxing. overall good for kids.

Me
Review №3

I wasnt sure how the pandemic affected them, so I called the day before and was told everything will be open, only to find out the lazy river and splash pad were both closed all day, and they closed the main kiddie pool while we were there. No discount, so we paid full price to go down a waterside a few times. We were told they had to close things because they were short on lifeguards, but we watched 4 lifeguards sitting in front of the empty kiddie pool doing nothing after they closed it.

An
Review №4

When the original pool in Huber Heights closed down, I was extremely skeptical of a new water park as the term was vague enough to mean anything from something as big as Zoombezi Bay to something as small as a couple of sprinklers. My initial concern was that the park would offer very little while the pool would be indoors and locked behind a family membership.I am happy to say that is not the case. The Aquatic Center Water Park provides many, many options for yourself or the family including a kiddie pool, splash zone, deep pool, diving board, water slides, lazy river, and general water play areas. Definitely worth the price of admission.

Jo
Review №5

Great way to get your kids outside. Tuesdays admission is 2 dollars between 2 and 4. Lots of lifeguards enforcing the pool rules so they dont run everyone off with a handful of kids who wont behave. Nice family atmosphere.

Du
Review №6

If you are thinking of visiting this place, dont do it !!! They will steal your money, they will take you out saying that they will open again and they never open it, nor will they refund your money even if you are only here for a minute. My husband and I were here only paid we went in we had not touched the water yet and they took out all the people claiming that they would open again they never did we waited more than two hours in the sun with our 3 year old daughter,. If you love your children, do not take them there or you will regret it because the employees only tell you that they have to leave but they do not give you explanations and while people wait outside they are inside the fence smiling and eating making fun of you in your face! and they dont refund your money. My daughter returned very sad and I saw many children crying and many parents frustrated and disappointed just like us !! WE WILL NEVER RETURN

Am
Review №7

Not good.. No adult swims .. No pool big enough for adults to swimm. Nice for children..But nothing for adults :(Thats to bad. For us single adults.Ty. I wont be back..

Ka
Review №8

They have a smaller maximum capacity because of covid. When we got there, they were at maximum capacity with an anticipated 2 hr wait. I understand their need to do this but wish I had known ahead of time. I had kids in swimsuits crying because they couldnt understand why the kids inside the fence got to swim and they didnt. I looked on the website to see admission prices and opening times. I really wish they had put a notice there. It wouldve saved me and a lot of other people a lot of trouble.

Ca
Review №9

They make everyone including adults get out every 45 minutes by the time youre having fun again its time to get back out

Ta
Review №10

My family really enjoys our pool days here! Family friendly, great staff, and plenty to do for all ages!

Sh
Review №11

Me and my family love this place.. huge thank to the staff for keeping everyone safe during covid...

me
Review №12

Always a great & fun place to enjoy my days off & soak up the sun!

Er
Review №13

Enjoying our family pass. Had it less than a week and have already been there three times.

J
Review №14

Great waterpark slides and lazy river. Employees are friendly. Great family experience for all.

li
Review №15

It was so fun and that is good that yall have people get out the pool every 30 minutes

Ka
Review №16

Waited in the sun for two hours to get in with my daughter. Once we were close to the front they closed the gate and wouldn’t allow anyone else in. Did not do anything for the ones who had already been waiting in line for hours. The pool was already at max capacity and they were letting people in as others left. They could have at least continued to do this for those that had already waited hours. Day wasted and my daughter is crying and confused why she can’t swim now. Absolutely terrible customer service.

ho
Review №17

Came here for memorial day with kids. Payed $30 to get in. Most of the water park was shut down for most of the day. Staff was rude! They gave no rrefunds or rain checks. Even the baby pool closed down. Therefore, ppl with small children had nothing to do whatsoever. They said it was a filtration problem, but it didnt stop them from collecting money at the door Horrible experience for memorial day!

Da
Review №18

The perfect place to steal your money .... they charge you after 2 or 3 minutes of being there they take out all people with the promise that it will only be a few minutes but they never open again, and they dont refund your money either .. .. so I do not recommend it and I will never return

bl
Review №19

Water slid. Or the lazy river wasnt open due to covid 19 which was the only reason we went.

Vi
Review №20

A very amazing place for the kids a very nice place for the price 5/5

Ja
Review №21

We went for my nephews birthday. I live in Cincinnati, my sister and her family live up there. I had a ton of fun. The life guards were awesome and reacted quickly when something went wrong. Theres the wading pool, which my two older nephews loved. Then the baby pool, which my youngest nephew (2) got his first taste of a big pool. I didnt go in the deeper pool. It looked like the teenager hot spot and was relatively small. The lazy river was a nice break from screaming kids since we went during adult time. The slides were great even though I had less than graceful landings. The only negative thing were the bathrooms. People standing on the seats (foot prints), obvious hovering without cleaning up their mess, and they were stinky. We got there right at open, so youd think theyd be clean. Id love to go back with my nephews and maybe take my 16yo with me since he didnt get to go this time. Great place for families!

K
Review №22

Water was nice, but lightning cleared the pool out quickly

Je
Review №23

This is always a fun place to go. My daugther loves this pool. The lazy river is a nice addition. Weve never had a problem during our visits. The chairs are always clean and sturdy. It stays relatively clean. We visit often and its always a fun time.

Ch
Review №24

IT WAS TERRIBLE WENT BACK TWICE ON SATURDAY THEY NEVER OPENED EVEN AFTER TELLING US TO COME BACK AT 4 AND WITH NO NOTICE THATS NOT COOL WHEN YOUR DRIVING A HOUR EACH WAY

Ry
Review №25

Totally worth the admission price. It has a lot of content. Feels like a miniature Kings Island. Great price for what you get. Focused for children and adults.One downside is that children arent allowed to do the lazy river.

Ja
Review №26

The family had a wonderful afternoon

Ca
Review №27

Dont know where to start. The whole visit was a mess.

Ai
Review №28

You have to be 16 plus to go off the diving board and there was way more things that made this a very bad experience so I dont recommend to go here.

Ja
Review №29

I loved the center, the rules were little strict and even if understandable Kettering is easier with multiple kids. It was a wonderful day though and worth it all. Just wish if kids are over 4ft be able to be out of my reach for even few as long as they are being watched.

Mi
Review №30

Safe place to swim for kids all ages

Re
Review №31

Place is ridiculous I couldn’t get a refund after being there 5 minutes. I will not be back.

Ke
Review №32

Every time I have gone they close early (Two Sundays in a row) They offer zero refunds even if youve been there less than an hour. No rain checks either.. The actual park is cool. Their refund policy sucks..

Ed
Review №33

There they steal your money I never come back again..

Ba
Review №34

If the weather has any chance of lightning then you will get very little pool time.

An
Review №35

It has two slides, a kiddie area with mini slides and little pool area, then you have a super mini deeper pool. Given that, are you willing to pay 8 for adult and 7 for a kid to be in a very packed out zoo of people? My family left after one trip around lazy river due to not being able to do much. We went to New Carlisle pool where we could swim freely and have more open water. By the way, some kid pooped in the water when we got there and they did a decent job cleaning it.

Po
Review №36

Lines are wayyy too long. Its so annoying

Tr
Review №37

Nice area, needs more umbrellas and shaded areas. Get there early to get chairs! I didnt find a changing room, so not sure there is one. Would be nice if the website was updated to include rules about bringing in a cooler with water.

Da
Review №38

Variety available for all those in your family from toddlers (zero entry play zone) to adults (slides and lazy river). Staff is organized and courteous. Concession prices reasonable. Suggest going right at opening and enjoying the first 2 hours before the rush hits and it gets overcrowded.

Ta
Review №39

They dont have enough tubes and they let people go multiple times on rides with the tube they have. We waited in line at the the tube slide for. early 30 min. People just walk back into line. Every other park I have ever been too requires you to get back I to line after every ride to be fair. Plus its dirty. The bathrooms are disgusting too.

Ye
Review №40

Great place to have fun

D
Review №41

This water park was so much fun when I went it doesnt cost much to get in children 2 and under get in for free other than that youre not looking to pay any much more than 5 to $6 but it is worth it I mean incredible they make you feel safe lifeguards are always on duty on watch never slacking always paying attention not only that other parents are looking out for other children as well just a great place to go nice atmosphere it be hot on days and it cools you down everyones having a good time everyone loves to interact with each other children as well its just great I love taking my children in my nieces and nephews there they always ask me to go and I dont ever have a problem with going

Je
Review №42

It was fun, but very overcrowded. It felt a little overwhelming. I wish there were some more deep pool areas for teens and adults to swim in, but overall, the stay was enjoyable. Good food, nice entertainment space.

La
Review №43

Had a lot of fun here. I attended this place with the Wounded Warriors Program. I got on the tube slide for the first time ever and had a blast. Really enjoyed the lazy river.

Ni
Review №44

Havent been here in a few seasons, a lot has changed. Not sure if they stopped using chlorine but the water smelled and tasted, yes by accident, horrible. We all had fun but they shutdown the diving board which was kinda disappointing for me. They only offer discounts for residents, where some offer them for residents and workers.

Ta
Review №45

I really like this pool, but it is overcrowded with YMCA kids camps and daycare kids. There are so many! Those kids tend to be rude and loud. Makes it hard to enjoy time with very small kids, or if you actually want to swim. Go after 4pm for nice pool time. Staff seems to be very good.

Si
Review №46

Too many dumb rules to try to make it safe. It is really unsafe to me. Felt like I was in a country ran by a dictator. Lifeguards not really paying attention. Pools are to have fun in the sun. Not so many rules where you feel like you can only stand still in the water

AB
Review №47

VERY RUDE, could not give me a straight answer and i asked a lifeguard a question and he ignored me and laughed at me. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND! OVER PRICES AND RUDE SERVICE

Ki
Review №48

People were rude and nothing but a 3 foot pool was open

Cl
Review №49

Essentially its a small water park that adheres to their set of rules or guidelines. Theres a snack bar that accepts cash and credit cards for a fairly reasonable price. Its a great place for the kids if you prefer to stay nearer to home.

Ka
Review №50

This place is very family friendly. The tickets sold with a very decent prices. So if you are a family with budget. Here is the place to get your kids out and have a blast of FUN. At the gate the staff will help you and answer any questions that u might have. There is swimm guards all over the place at each single area. Please plan your trip when no Thunder. They time out 30 minutes whenever there isThunder. Which means either waiting or leavening. But the great thing you can still have your valid tickets while this might happen. Look for sunny days is best ENJOY

Ja
Review №51

Our family loves this place. We bought a season pass and we really got our moneys worth. Great if you have kids. It might not be good if you are looking for doing laps or having a relaxing swim, it is really a place to play in the water. The lazy river is terrific though.

He
Review №52

We had so much fun we had a small issue with staff not understanding my 9 yr old is autistic and the guard didnt care and was very rude to him he is short for his age and we were in the baby pool area there was nobody else in there but me and my friend with our kids and the guard made my son sit to the side not understanding that he is autistic i explained to him and he didnt care he continued to blow his whistle at him while he sat beside his dad trying to calm down from the first whistle blow. Because he was sitting on the yellow line not behind it.

Ma
Review №53

Went there this weekend. My kids are only 6, 3, and 1.5 yrs old so we mostly had a good time. However, it was ruined at the end. There is so called adult swim at quarter til every hour. Around 4:30 I told my 6 yr old to pick one last thing to do. He chose the big slide. So he and I got in line with our tubes. He was next to be told to head up the stairs, and the whistles blew for adult swim. The lifeguard said he could not go. REALLY???? A kid just waited in line for 15 min and suddenly he cant go? I insisted this made no sense and said he should be able to go BC hes with me, just like they let the little kids swim with parents during adult swim. Lifeguard was adamant. I told her this was the last thing he had chosen before we leave. She said he could wait 15 minutes. I had to explain to my child it was time to go, and he would not be able to slide...ensue hysterical crying! This really upset me. They need to make some kind of rule any kids already in line before the whistle can still go.I was also frustrated with some of their rules. Not sure we will go back.

ga
Review №54

Good place to hang out on a hot day. Many different water features to enjoy. The tube slide is a blast.

As
Review №55

Some of their rules are ridiculous. My nephews couldnt sit at the edge of the pool while I swam during adult swim. The 6 year old couldnt walk 3 feet away from me without getting the whistle blown at him. Not the best experience.

An
Review №56

Very disappointed in this place. Half of their attractions arent even available, and they still charge full price. Will never go back

re
Review №57

Needs better parking and more chairs. It was very crowded. Very long line for refreshments. There just isnt enough space inside or out.

Un
Review №58

Why did I get kicked out & swarmed by cops? I mean I was 2 in the morning but what about customer service? The service otherwise was okay though. 9/10 would go back again. Would recommend a snack bar at night though.

Je
Review №59

Staff very unfriendly, was closed due to storms in the area for 2 hours. No storms within 15 miles per the radar. When they finally did open up again - they closed less than an hour later for more storms only this time North of Greenville - over 20 miles away. No refunds at all, no offer of a rain check, were completely out of the $30 entry fee. Between rude staff and ludicrous policies for weather, this is the worst water park based on value and service.

Ha
Review №60

This was my first time going here other than that probably a lack of shade for old people. it was pretty cool and there were no issues

Am
Review №61

Awesome swimming place. Theyve got stuff for everyone. Whether you are 2 months or 99 yrs old

La
Review №62

This was a really nice

Al
Review №63

The entry price is too high. I think they could afford to drop it a couple dollars with as much traffic as they get. Its a nice pool though. The food is priced fairly. The slides and lazy river obviously elevate the value.

Sa
Review №64

I do love this place, but I am irritated that their posted hours are not accurate. We planned a trip to the park with the intent to leave at 8pm. The manager politely let us know they actually close at 7:45pm and offered me a discount. The complaint I have is not with the service or manager. It is that hours are not accurately posted on the website. The manager was not sure who keeps the website posted, but this is an unnecessary inconvenience.

Br
Review №65

My daughter and I frequent this place often as its near our home. We generally enjoy swimming there and the life guards are well trained. It would be nice if the behavior of the teenagers was addressed a little better. In addition, the womens restroom is always in need of repair and cleaning.

Ca
Review №66

Great place to hang out all day not too expensive either. Slides are fun and lazy river is nice!

Sh
Review №67

We went to this place this past summer and I personally loved the way they supervised the kids.. very organized, affordable snacks and drinks. It was a good time

Co
Review №68

Very nice place. I love how they monitor kids ability to swim with the different colored bracelets and make all the little kids wear life vest or puddle jumpers. For the most part the life guards keep excellent eye on the children as well.

Be
Review №69

First visit. My grandbabies had a blast. Reasonable price, even the concession stand was fairly priced.

Da
Review №70

A very nice water park. Reasonably priced and well maintained.

Wa
Review №71

I think their policy for rain/thunder is a bit much, however, the lifeguards here are amazing! While there a kid puked in the wave pool area and the lifeguards immediately got everyone out of that area. Then not 2 seconds later someone within my family had a seizure and the lifeguards IMMEDIATELY spotted the issue and jumped into action. AMAZING lifeguards!

Ni
Review №72

Need more chairs. Nice place. Clean. Good snacks. Love the lazy river.

Ri
Review №73

Great place for kids!

Ta
Review №74

Great place for kids, but I wish they had an area strictly for adults.

c
Review №75

Staff was friendly and it was a great family atmosphere. Good prices for everything

Fv
Review №76

This place is horrible , lifeguards are very rude. Adult swim came, there was many underaged teens still remaining in the pool, we talked to the lifeguards about it and they did not even consider talking to them they just laughed in our faces . They do not enforce their own rules and they do not pay much attention to what is going on in the pool. Do not waste your money .

Mi
Review №77

Great location, was there for a birthday party, kids had a blast, has a huge water slide oh, splash park, kiddie pools, refreshments

MI
Review №78

Nice pool very strict rules especially with weather but had fun!

Mo
Review №79

The entrance staff are nice fee Is nice for a middle income family place is fun. The place is probably the biggest in probably 100 miles huge slide that Is so fun and steep I almost believe it (would not recommend to light-hearted ). From my memory they give you strip of color around your wrist red is for 3-4 your only aloud to only swim in the main area and the kids area 5-7 have yellow there allowed to go on the lazy river, slides 8-13 are allowed to everything besides the diving board which they need to learn to use. It 13+ are allowed to everything. Correct me if Im wrong

An
Review №80

I understand that on a hot day, that the park will be crowded but, there was a line of atleast 30 people waiting to get in and the line didnt move. I left

Jo
Review №81

Nice place to go to get wet! Non resident entry fee is $8 per person! Life guards are very aware and they do enforce their policies! There are lockers but you have to have your own lock! There is a food center also!

Ca
Review №82

I think it’s gonna be awesome because my aunt says she will love it

Ji
Review №83

1 hour lightening delay was one thing, but 4 bus loads of kids was enough to make us leave. We usually have a good time though.

St
Review №84

I need to go back when the weather aint bad other than that I enjoy myself

Ha
Review №85

Other then having to get out every 45 minutes for adult swim its great

Be
Review №86

I live less than 2 miles away from the Huber Aquatic Center, and paid the extra $100 to get our family pool pass in Tipp. Lifeguards blow their whistles too much. Too many rules. My kids couldnt just run around and be kids. I get the rules and why they do it, but its not for me and my family. Looks nice though.

Am
Review №87

Awesome but I hope there are no wind

De
Review №88

Great family place to get wet in the hott weather.

F
Review №89

Splash area shouldnt be concrete. Area was slick and my child fell multiple times.

He
Review №90

Horrible place to visit. Trash and smell everywhere. Life gaurds look bored or to scared to tell adults and kids off when they are doing some thing wrong. They dont enforce their own rules. My daughter has a scrap and a bruise because the life gaurds didnt stop the teenagers from staying off the smaller kids stuff. Will never go back

Am
Review №91

Good stuff wasnt working, lazy River and 2 slides

Lo
Review №92

Great place only downside is the 15min breaks every 45min for adult swim

He
Review №93

Very stricked rules. Overly priced for membership. Charge 70 bucks more for non residents even if part of your property is in huber and taxes paid for that town. Kids 6-10 that can swim but not ready for deep water have to have a parent right beside them at all times which makes it difficult for kids or parents to have fun. The lifeguards are getting paid to watch kids swim and they blow the whistle so much you dont know if its break or someone drowning. Im from Newark Ohio and just moved here. Im also a Kroger employee and Ymca member and I was surprised there was no discount granted for that being a Kroger water park employed by the Y. Heath water park in Licking county is way bigger and more organized. I feel like Im an adult being babysat by the staff there. Every time my 7 year old gets a little ahead of me, they blow the whistle as if Im going to let anything happen. Id get to her before lifeguards. If I would have known the stricked rules and disorganization there before buying a membership for 9 people, I would have not of purchased them.

La
Review №94

Love theyre 2$ Tuesdays

Ka
Review №95

This water park was clean. Kids didnt like wearing necklace , but its a good way to know what level swimmer they are. Adult swim really wasnt adult swim. Kids took swim tests and no laps, as they keep rope up. No deep end, unless using diving board. That pool also needs to be largeer.

Al
Review №96

Fun place

Ti
Review №97

Great time

Ka
Review №98

Very nice people very clean park i go there every year

Be
Review №99

The lazy river is blissful. A great way to unwind and relax.

Ru
Review №100

Nice facility but the crowd isnt great. Too many unattended small children and lazy parents

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  • Address:8625 Brandt Pike, Dayton, OH 45424, United States
  • Site:https://www.hhoh.org/KrogerAquaticCenter
  • Phone:+1 937-669-3483
Categories
  • Water park
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Swimming pool
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
  • Restaurant:No
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
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