Strawberry Park — Attraction in Pasadena

Such a fantaststic facility for the community and the kids, so sad it was ruined by poorly educated gate keepers (cashiers/staff). If we are going to put teenagers in the positions of handeling money and customer service we need to start training. Employees on visible cell phones is not OK; that is something that has to go away everywhere, it’s not a sign of the times it’s disrespectful.

I’ll digress. My family and I went to the splash pad for some family fun. The only day both me and my wife are off so we really wanted to do something fun with our son. We had heard so many great reviews of the Pasadena splash pad, it was a no brainer to ,not go. I’m an old fat guy, I think the last time I bought trunks I was 40lbs lighter, not to mention the last time I went to a public pool was 10 years ago. As we walked up we were not greeted at all (typical entry level job behavior) but we’re made to stand there while both Latina girls finished their snapchats. They finally got around to us. We had obviously disturbed their social media time and quickly asked us all the qualifying questions. One of them was whether or not I had a bathing suit. I didn’t not, I has cotton shorts on, so agreed to sit and watch my wife and son have fun swimming.

Being 44 years old, we came from a generations of rules. Either they are there or they or not. Which I can relate to both. I understand there can be exceptions to some rules under certain circumstances, but for me I’m a strict rules guy.

While I sat watching my son have a fantastic time (AWESOME LIFEGUARDS) I started to notice a trend. The majority of the females were wearing t-shirts; cotton t-shirt at that! I stopped a lifeguard to ask him what was the reason I could not go in with the shorts I was wearing, he was not positive, but his best guess was “I don’t think cotton is allowed in the pool”. Fair enough. I pointed out the multiple people wearing cotton in the pool, and he shrugged. This is where I have a problem... there is a complete lack of continuity here. So I asked one more question. Who makes the decision on who can come in with cotton or not? He sheepishly answered, “the girls up front”. Thank you for your honesty.

SO, I headed up to the front to ask for an exception based on the lack of rule continuity. As a one off, and if I were to return I would completely comply to the rules do the splash pad. DENIED! As for the ladies with the t-shirts on - in plain sight! I was ignored.

Dealing with this complete incompetence and obvious one sidedness would leave others to jump to conclusions. I’ll leave the conclusions to you, unfortunately a few bad apples do ruin the whole barrel...

We were at the park this Wednesday (June 14) for a little over 5 hrs, admission for 1 adult and 3 children under 10 yrs old that was an additional $2 a person because we didn't live in Pasadena plus a fee for swiping a debit card totaled $45. Since they don't allow outside food or drinks the cost of food and drinks including another fee for using a debit card was $23. Later that evening my 2 yr old wanted some water, to young to drink from a water fountain I asked the girls at the concession stand for a small cup so I could give him a drink, they told me it would cost $1. Since I would be using a debit card of course there would be not only a fee for that but they also have a 5 dollar minimum, therefore I would be paying 5 plus for an empty cup so a 2 yr old could get a drink of water. I asked if there was a manager that I could speak with. To the few people I talked to none of them were actually a manager and told me there was nothing they could do. As we were leaving a man,women and children were walking in with a plastic bag with watermelon, I told them that outside food wasn't allowed, the woman said and I quote "it's for our daughter she's the manager". So after spending close to $70 I couldn't get a courtesy cup for a 2 yr old to have some water because "they were following the rules." Why was it ok for the manager to bend the rules for herself but not for a lousy $1 cup so a 2 yr old could have a drink or water. I have been in the service industry for many years and as a manager one of those so called managers could have waved that dollar. As a result of this experience we will not be returning to this water park. I'm sure our $70 plus will be appreciated at other water parks...

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