Swimming Pool
Sports Activity Location

East Lansing Family Aquatic Center

6400 Abbot Rd #1422, East Lansing, MI 48823, USA

487 Reviews

About

Outdoor water park for all ages featuring slides, pools and a diving board.

While specific, regularly published pool temperatures are not readily available, the pools are typically heated to a comfortable temperature, generally in the low 80s Fahrenheit, to enhance the experience for all visitors, especially during the summer season.

What are people saying (AI review summary)? Reviews for ELFAC are mixed, with some visitors praising the facility for its fun atmosphere, good diving board, large pool, attentive lifeguards, and policies allowing re-entry and outside food. However, a significant number of reviews highlight major issues, particularly concerning cleanliness. Many visitors describe the bathrooms as 'disturbingly disgusting,' decaying, having mold, and standing water. There are also complaints about trash and dirty items (like swim diapers) left around the premises. One experience involved pool closures due to 'poop incidents,' leading to very limited swim time without refunds, causing frustration over the cost. Other negative points include high admission prices not justified by the facility's condition and excessive noise from large groups of children. While some staff are noted as friendly, many reviewers feel the place has gone downhill and expressed no desire to return, urging management to address the cleaning and maintenance issues.

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Amenities

  • Good for Children
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Accessible Entrance
  • Accessible Restroom

Reviews

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Adrian “R.” Harren July 6th, 2025
Adrian “R.” Harren

Had a lot of fun at ELFAC 2day. This was my first time attending this pool and my only reason for goin’ to this spot, was to use the diving board, and it didn’t disappoint. The pool is kinda big with 4 or 5 lifeguards on duty. The few people I spoke to there were cool. Everyone there looked like they were having a good time. I will be returning 😎😎😎

Micah Doerr June 14th, 2025
Micah Doerr

Our first time going. Had considered buying the season pass for the summer because we’d heard great things. We came at 5pm for the after 5pm dollar off admission. The picture I took is what the pool looked liked the whole time we were there because they had two incidents of kids pooping in the pool. So we got to swim for a total of 20mins in the 2 hours we were there 😞 Disappointed. They honestly should offer refunds/reduced pricing in these cases. I understand they can’t control a kid popping in the pool, but we paid $24 for 20mins of swim time? No thanks. The reason for 3 stars is that it seems they’ve let the bathrooms go into decay and there was a half inch of water everywhere and mold growing on the kids slide. I appreciate the staff being watchful and it’s nice- ish, but not nice enough to justify even $12 a person.

Desirae Brown June 23rd, 2025
Desirae Brown

I used to love coming here. But seems in the past few years this place has gone downhill drastically. If you’re walking barefoot you have to constantly watch where you’re walking so you don’t step on food or garbage. Today I saw a dirty swim diaper on the ground right near the bathrooms/front entrance area and no one picked it up, it was there until we left. THE BATHROOMS ARE DISTURBINGLY DISGUSTING- doesn’t look like it’s been decently cleaned in I don’t know how long. I will say this the staff overall is very nice and friendly. I don’t know what’s going on, maybe staff feel like they don’t get paid enough to put the effort into cleaning properly? Maybe it’s just this younger generation not caring enough in general? I feel like at this point management should hire a separate company to come in after hours or before hours to clean the property. I went for the first time today for this season and I honestly have no desire to come back, which is really sad because I used to love this place and I have kids who really enjoy it too. Even my brother used to lifeguard here some years ago. And it’s not like there are other aquatic centers or water parks like this around here, our options are limited as it is. Which makes this all the more disappointing. I truly hope that management will read these reviews and actually take the time to come up with some solutions.

Georgia Wallace July 30th, 2025
Georgia Wallace

They charge almost 15. They need to spend some of that money keeping the bathrooms clean. Also 4 bus loads of kids came and so noisy you can't hear the lifeguards. Won't be coming back

Imeldalee Lopez July 14th, 2025
Imeldalee Lopez

This place is really nice. I like that once you get your bracelet you can come and go all day. Bring in your own food. The pool size is nice and the deep end goes to 11 ft. Life guards on duty are quick on their toes. All in all very nice

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Opening Hours

Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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