Altoona Aquatics Park
Water Park in Altoona, Iowa
Address: 1200 Venbury Dr, Altoona, IA 50009
Price Range: $$
About this business
Altoona Aquatics Park in Altoona, Iowa offers families a refreshing summer escape with its collection of winding water slides and spacious pool areas. The facility features kid-friendly splash zones, comfortable lounge areas for parents, and a concession stand serving up classic poolside snacks. While it's a smaller community water park, it delivers all the essential amenities including clean changing rooms, attentive lifeguards, and plenty of shaded spots to beat the heat.
Hours Open
What People Are Saying
Outdoor: The reviews do not specify whether the water park is indoor or outdoor, although descriptions suggest it is primarily outdoors due to mentions of sunbathing and "Iowa heat".
Splash Pad: Multiple reviews highlight features for toddlers and young children, such as a "small double slide, mushroom, dump buckets, water fountains and animal figures that squirt water", indicating a splash pad or kiddie area is present and well-received by families.
Season Pass: One review mentions purchasing a season pass but then expresses negative feelings about the early closing of the facility, suggesting that season pass value could be problematic for some. There is no other information in the provided reviews to support a more positive assessment of season pass value.
Diving Boards: Diving boards are mentioned in one review, along with a slide into deep water. The reviewer describes it as being for the "older, braver kids".
Lifeguards: Many reviews praise the lifeguards, describing them as "super nice", "friendly", "observant", and "doing an awesome job keeping folks safe". One review mentions "rescues" handled quickly, indicating positive safety measures. However, there are a couple of negative comments about strict lifeguards.
Parking: Reviews do not explicitly mention parking; however, one mentions seeing "multiple buses in the parking lot", implicitly confirming that a parking area exists.
Not Noted
Lazy River: The reviews do not mention a lazy river.
Wave Pool: There is no mention of a wave pool in the reviews.
Adults: There is no mention of adult amenities like alcohol, hot tubs, or adult-only areas in the reviews.
Party: There is no direct mention of birthday parties or other party hosting services in the provided reviews.
Food & Drinks: Reviews offer mixed feedback on food and drink options. Some praise the concessions as "nice" with "plenty of goodies and a variety of snacks", while another mentions a need for more variety. Overall, the quality and variety of the food and drink options remain unclear.
Clean: Reviews include both positive and negative comments on cleanliness. While some praise the pool as "great" or "wonderful", others mention the need for cleaning. The overall cleanliness is inconclusive based on these mixed opinions.
Prices: Reviews express mixed opinions on pricing. Some find it "affordable" or "reasonably priced", while others consider it "way overpriced" or expensive compared to other pools. One mentions a $21 entrance fee and an $8 fee at a competitor facility. Prices vary and depend on factors like residency and age.