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The Cove Aquatic Center at Fretz

14778 Hillcrest Rd, Dallas, TX 75254, USA

155 Reviews

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Family-friendly aquatic center with a lazy river, water slides and a large pool.

Specific pool temperatures for The Cove Aquatic Center are not publicly listed. However, similar aquatic centers typically maintain their leisure and lap pools at a comfortable temperature, often in the range of 80-84°F (27-29°C), to accommodate a wide range of activities and ensure an enjoyable experience for all patrons.

What are people saying (AI review summary)? The aquatic center receives high recommendations from visitors, who praise its cleanliness, friendly and professional lifeguards, and extensive range of activities suitable for all ages. Key attractions include a large main pool, two fun water slides, a unique lazy river, a deep end with a diving board, and a dedicated kiddy splash play area with small slides and water cannons. Reviewers highlight the affordable pricing, ample parking, and comfortable amenities such as abundant seating, readily available life vests, lockers, showers, and chaise loungers with sun shades. While the concession stand generally offers a good variety, some visitors noted occasional shortages of ice cream and food, and the ticket booth computers can be slow or prone to jamming. Despite these minor issues, the overwhelming consensus is that it's a great, fun, and clean destination for families, with many expressing intent to return.

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Amenities

  • Good for Children
  • Accessible Entrance

Reviews

Listing Reviews
L K June 17th, 2025
L K

Went to the pool on a Monday and it was fabulous. Busy but not packed in the least. The lifeguards were friendly and responsive, while still maintaining the rules. The pool and bathrooms were clean and the concession stand was open. The facility has plenty of activities to keep the kids busy and as an adult I was able to swim around in the large pool with plenty of space. Would definitely recommend it.

Raquel Lopez September 7th, 2025
Raquel Lopez

Me and daughter enjoyed very much this place. There wasn't a lot of people. The only thing it rained at 4p.m. I wanted to stay longer. highly recommend this place for next summer for sure I will be there.

ATrain ETV July 30th, 2024
ATrain ETV

Plenty of space in parking lot to park. Price is very affordable I think it was $14 bucks for myself and my child. For a public pool it's awesome with 2 water slides that twist and curve, they are quite fun and fast. It has a lazy river! Which I found very unique for a public pool. Also has those floating pads with net above for kids to try and make it across without falling into the water. Of course it has a regular pool with deep end and divi g board. Plus a kiddy splash play area with small slides and water cannons that can be controlled and aimed, great for toddlers or smaller kids. Ankle high water level in that area. The staff was friendly, plenty of chairs and tables to sit at. For the price and everything it has to offer I'll keep this place in my places to revisit for sure.

Hala Blackman August 4th, 2022
Hala Blackman

I really really love this Aquatic center, it’s just the right size, there is plenty of lifeguards that are always polite and professional - the pools are clean, the lazy river is so much fun, the slides are great. The only thing i wish they can make better is the ticket booth, the computers are slow and always jamming- and the concession stand is most of the time out of ice cream and food. But other than that it’s a great place to take the kids!

amy goodwin June 22nd, 2025
amy goodwin

Fun, clean place to take the family for some fun in the sun!! Lazy river was so much fun, that's where we spent most of the day!! Plenty of lifeguards keeping everyone safe and not allowing horse play, chemical testing many times while we were enjoying the water.. life vests readily available for you to use with many different sizes and tons of smaller kids life vests. They have a concession stand with a variety of treats, eats and drinks to keep you hydrated. Lockers and dressing areas with showers onsite and you can bring your floaties of all shapes and sizes to enjoy. Lots of relaxing chaise loungers with articulating sun shades to protect you from the sun when not sunbathing.. highly recommend and will most definitely be back again this summer.

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Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
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