Top Spots For Indoor Water Parks In Denver
Ridge Pools in Littleton (credit: ifoothills.org)
With spring just around the corner, the weather is warming up and the kids are probably starting to ask about going to the pool. However, with the weather being what it is in Colorado, you can't always trust that it will stay warm enough to enjoy some time at an outdoor pool. That's where an indoor water park comes in handy. There are several great places all over town to head indoors for water slides, pools, fountains and other family fun, making a trip to any of these great parks perfect for the whole family. If you are ready to get out and start enjoying some watery fun, here are a few of the best indoor water parks around.
Apex Center
13150 W. 72nd Ave
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 424-2739
www.apexprd.org
The Apex Center in Arvada is the biggest and best indoor water park around, with lots of different ways to enjoy some fun in the pool. There are more than 23,000 square feet of water fun here with a 150-foot tube slide and a body slide, complete with waterfall and a vortex area with its own moving current. Or check out the beach area for a zero-depth entry with fountains, geysers and waterfalls, plus even more slides and other water features. In addition to all of this great indoor fun, there is a separate lap pool for those looking for water fitness so mom and dad can enjoy swimming some laps as the kids go to town on all the different water slides.
Lone Tree Recreation Center
10249 RidgeGate Circle
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 708-3500
www.cityoflonetree.com
The city of Lone Tree has several great recreation centers to enjoy but this one is the best when it comes to indoor water park fun. The aquatics area is huge with a lot of different features that water fans of all ages will love. There is a huge water slide and a lazy river, so you can slip and slide until you need to relax as you float along the river in a comfy inner tube. With a whirlpool, separate lap pool, water fountains and more, there is a lot to enjoy for kids of all ages. Plus, the zero-depth entry means that it's easy to get in the pool. Even your younger children will have no trouble enjoying all the great features of this indoor water park.
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Montclair Recreation Center
729 Ulster Way
Denver, CO 80230
(720) 865-0560
www.denvegov.org
The Montclair Recreation Center is much more than just your average indoor pool. You'll find a great recreation pool for kids of all ages plus a couple of slides to keep it fun and entertaining for even the most rambunctious of children. There are also other great recreation center activities, so you can drop the kids off and enjoy your own workout as the kids play in the pool. There are swim classes offered and other ways to help introduce the younger set to the rules of water safety, and weekend hours make it a great place to drop by for a few hours of family fun on the weekends. Sure, it may not have quite as much as your bigger outdoor water parks, but for indoor fun, this place can't be beat.
Golden Community Center
1470 10th St
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 384-8131
www.cityofgolden.net
For some indoor fun in the Golden area, check out the Golden Community Center. You just may be surprised at how big the play area is for this indoor pool. You'll find a huge 150-foot spiral water slide and lots of interactive play areas to keep everyone entertained for hours at this indoor water park. The kids will love splashing around in the different fountains and water features before heading up the steps to enjoy the twisty slide. There is also a separate lap pool so mom and dad can get some fitness swimming in as the kids play on the water slide, and a large hot tub to soak away that daily stress. Grab the whole family and check out this fun community center. You just may be amazed at how much fun there is at this great indoor facility.
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Ridge Pools
6613 S. Ward St
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 409-2333
www.ifoothills.org
Located within the Ridge Recreation Center, Ridge Pools is packed with lots of different indoor water features to enjoy all year long. The leisure pool area has so many different play features that your kids will be asking to go back again and again. There is a huge body flume slide with a large splash down area, a current channel and floor geysers to splash around and play, plus the pool has a zero-depth entry so even the youngest kids will have no trouble getting into the pool area. If you have some kids that aren't sure about the water yet, there is also a great indoor play structure, so everyone can have some fun, and you'll enjoy relaxing on the pool deck in one of the many chairs available. Once the weather warms up, you can also head outdoors to enjoy the sunshine on the fenced outdoor pool deck.
Deborah Flomberg is a theater professional, freelance writer and Denver native. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.
