Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center — Attraction in Lawrence

Being an older woman with medical issues, I find it MOST disconcerting there's only 2 handheld showers I can use. It's much easier and safer for me to use the private ones which means there's only 1 I can use. The water classes in the morning are predominantly older folks, and I'm sure that parents would appreciate the handhelds to clean their kids also. I'm sure I'm not the only one who needs them as the private one is quite frequently occupied & I have to wait for up to 30min. at times to use it, or go home stinking with chlorine which isn't good for one's skin. IF it's a money issue which is frequently the excuse for change, I'd be willing to purchase a few for you!!! I frequently see & experience a lot of hair (usually long) on the floors which is not a pleasant experience to walk through either. With that being said, the pools are great! Lisa Hughes goes above and beyond to...

Clean facilities with a friendly and helpful staff. The rates are very affordable and the pool and building are lovely. Great for laps! What I will say is you have to get a schedule down. Read the lap lane chart on their website during school time so you can know when the lanes will be taken. During summer there are swimming lessons. On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday they put the lap lanes the opposite direction, and so there's only 6 or 7 and you might have to share with someone. The times are unpredictable; noon seems to be a good time if you don't want to be swarmed with toddlers, but sometimes people swim on their lunch break and the lap lanes will be busy. It takes some practice to see when there won't be too big of a crowd, but most of the time you're going to get a lane. It's really the weekend that's questionable, since there are...

Besides the really nice lady that works the front desk most the staff are rude or don't know what the hell they're doing. I was new to the pool and some cocky lifeguard lied straight to my face. When asking when the laps lane are unavailable because of the high school swim team he said quote "We only have 1 swim team that practices from 4:00pm to 5:45pm Monday through Friday." However, next week when I came at 6:00pm the swim team was still there and I was informed at the front desk that they in fact have 2 swim teams. One that practices from 4:00 to 5:45 and the other practices from 5:45 to closing Monday through Friday. Lying to patrons reflects very poorly on...