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The Holmes Aquatic Center, located at 3501 Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75205, USA, is a popular seasonal outdoor aquatic facility operated by the City of University Park. It features multiple pools, including a large main pool, a diving well, lap lanes, and often a leisure pool with slides and play features, making it a family-friendly destination for summer recreation.
As an outdoor, seasonal facility, the pool temperatures at Holmes Aquatic Center are primarily influenced by ambient weather conditions. Specific fixed temperatures are not typically published, but the water is generally comfortable and suitable for swimming during its operational summer season.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? The aquatic facility receives praise for its clean, well-maintained pools and slides, attentive lifeguards, and family-friendly atmosphere, making it a solid summer spot despite some calls for more seating and shaded areas. However, a major recurring complaint centers on a strict residency policy, limiting entry to specific zip codes, which is often not clearly communicated. This has led to frustration and visitors being turned away after significant travel. Several reviews also cite rude staff behavior and make strong accusations of racial discrimination in the enforcement of these entry rules. Separately, one review describes a nearby park area as beautiful, with friendly wildlife and clean facilities.
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July 3rd, 2025Louie K’s Up
Good spot to cool off with the fam or let the kids run wild and safe. 💦 The slides hit, the pool’s clean, and lifeguards actually pay attention which matters. Not too packed when we pulled up, and the layout keeps things moving. Could use a few upgrades in seating and shaded areas, but overall it’s a solid summer play. Louie K’s Up Verified | Where the Splash Meets the Safety
July 15th, 2025Donovan Guimond
Crystal-clear water maintained with military precision. Lap swimmers get dedicated morning hours with properly marked lanes. The deck stays spotless, and lifeguards actually enforce rules while keeping it fun. My summer sanctuary!!
May 24th, 2025Renae Brathwaite
Guess I should of come to the review!!!called and young lady answered all my questions and I wasn’t told that only residence of 2 zip codes only can be allowed in, drive 30 mins with my kids for Them be told they can’t get in ! They discrimination level is real while in line he didn’t ask anymore else for a lease or anything people was just telling him I Going to pick up my child about 5 people before me did that and walked right in without any questions but when I got to the window not even hi just proof of residency before u can enter! It’s crazy. Don’t waste your time worst off if yuh Black just pass straight because the face I wasn’t given by that young man he look like he was highly disgusted by me.
March 11th, 2023Jazzy Goncalves
The prettiest place ever! The park is super cute, and the ducks are so friendly. I even saw a swan. The houses are beautiful and lots of places to sit and enjoy the water and scene. There is also a restroom (port a potty) but it was really clean.
June 22nd, 2025Isa lopez
I definitely should’ve read the reviews before coming here but didn’t think I had to since I Have been here multiple times last summer and now they’re asking for proof of residency. The lady upfront is extremely rude This is very much Racism, don’t waste your time coming here just to get turned back around
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 12:00 – 8:00 PM |
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| Monday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
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