Congress Park Pool

  The pool at Congress Park has finally opened for the summer and we are in love! For a mere $3.50 you can have a fun time splashing around. I love how they have a small wading pool for the little ones, which actually has two sections: one is like a puddle for the very little ones, and the other side is about a foot deep. The main pool is large and clean, too, if you feel like putting your own suit on and getting in with your little one. 

  The one pitfall, which isn't that big of a deal, is that the pool opens at noon midweek and at 11:00am on the weekends so we have to have a mid-day or afternoon visit versus mid-morning. Note that when checking the schedule it says that the first hour they are open is for lap swim only, so you'll have to plan accordingly if you want to use the big pool. The little pool does open during the lap swim time although this is not noted on their website. There is also a lifeguard right at the little pool as well as at the larger pool which is nice to keep things in check, so to speak. 

  Again I did not get very good pictures because clearly when you are with a little one at a pool the last thing that you are thinking about is holding your phone or camera out!

Looking at the kiddie pool, with the larger pool behind it. To the left is the entryway and changing rooms, and to the right is a small grassy area as well as some covered spots on the concrete to lounge and relax, or even have a snack.