Monticello Aquatic Center

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The Monticello Aquatic Center, located at 853 S Main St, Monticello, IA, is a popular seasonal outdoor public pool facility. It offers a variety of recreational features including a zero-depth entry area, two large waterslides, a diving well with two diving boards, a rain tree, and shade structures (funbrellas). The center also provides a full-service concession stand and hosts various activities such as open swim, lap swim, swimming lessons, and water exercise classes.

Specific pool temperatures for the Monticello Aquatic Center are not publicly listed on their official website or other readily available sources. As a public recreational facility, the water is generally maintained at a comfortable temperature suitable for swimming and other aquatic activities, typically ranging between 80-84°F (27-29°C), though this is not officially confirmed.

What are people saying (AI review summary)? The facility receives strong praise for its children's swimming lessons, with many highlighting the friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and caring staff, as well as good amenities like seating and a kids' area. Evening swim lessons are also well-received. However, several negative points were raised, including complaints about excessively loud and unpleasant music, which made the environment overstimulating for some. There were also significant issues with facility management, such as a lack of clear communication about closing times (leading to inconvenience for visitors) and a particularly severe complaint about closures for undisclosed reasons with refunds being refused in favor of small vouchers. Some guests also expressed a desire for longer operating hours.

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