Bartlett Soccer Complex — Attraction in Laredo

My family and I visited the Barlett public pool over Labor day weekend. Upon on arriving, the staff had asked everyone to remain outside out of the pool due to possible lightning in the area.

While that was appreciated, it was very poorly executed, with teenage workers tasked with the responsibility of deciding whether to keep the pool open or not. My family and I waited at the only open table we were able to find, the teenage staff were all watching movies on their computers and phones, while one kept watch. At some point he exclaimed, "whoa, did you all see that? I think I saw one (lightning)."

The storm itself was very much in the horizon, with no evident harm in the area. About 20 mintues into our arrival, I over heard the staff say they would be keeping the pool closed an additional 10 minutes. It was then that I made the comment that I had been not seen a strike the entire time I had been sitting there, so they opened it soon after.

Overall the facilities and pool are very clean. Unfortunately the 10 or more staff members that were present took up at least 3 or 4 of the tables that were meant for customers. There is a sign that says no outside food or drinks, yet there were were huge stacks of pizza boxes from staff who were eating. There was no visible adult supervisor found on site. I give this business this particular rating due to how poorly it is run, it has great potential once this issue...

This park is really spacious and beautiful. It has lots of areas for the kids to run and play. Parking is never an issue. There is lots of parking space and a pool next to the parking lot. At the park there is also lots of space for working out, wether it be running, walking, or going up and down stairs. There are basketball courts to enjoy and play areas for kids. There's even a station to borrow a book. In the middle of the park, there is a fairly large, beautiful lake with a fishing dock (catch and release). My kids and I enjoy fishing there. You can also take chairs and fish around the lake. There's minimal trees for the lure to be caught on around the lake, so it's a great place for fishing. The lake also has ducks and you can feed them (don't take bread, they can get sick.) There is a couple of tables around the lake and grills for making it a carne asada day. I would recommend you take a drink as there isn't water fountains around. Signs around the park says it is open...

I love the place and how the life guards are keepinv a good eye on the kids. But that doesnt mean to not take care of your little ones because the older kids tend to bully them when they are in the slide. Ones u advice the lifeguards they usually take care if it but they wont know if you dont tell them. One down side is u cant take food or drinks inside the gates only water bottles but they do give a 30 min break to go out and get something. I love how they have the section seperated the little kids stay in there pool area and a wall divider divides the 4 feet tall pool for older kids or adults. Kids pool is a brachb entrance that goes up to 3 feet. Tnere is about 4 life guards rotating. Restroom is always clean and always has toilet paper. Also they DON'T accept $20 or higher keep that in mind. NON-Cotton clothing required if swiMming i saw a couple of boy kids be told to remove their shirts because they were cotton. Preferably wear a...