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Roanoke Community Pool
July 3, 2009 by Texasholly
Filed under To Do in DFW, feature
A true DFW suburban find are the many community pools that are scattered around the metroplex. These pools are perfect for families with young children who aren’t ready to brave the larger waterparks for summer entertainment.
One of my favorites is the Roanoke Community Pool. It is situated next to the Roanoke library, community center, ball fields and one of the nicest play areas around. The pool and splash area are smaller than some, but it is usually not crowded and…
YOU CAN SEE YOUR CHILD FROM ALMOST ANY POINT.
It was the first pool I felt comfortable taking all three of my boys without additional help. The pool, slide and beach area are heavily life-guarded. The deepest area in the pool is around 4 feet, but there is a large beach entry area for non-swimmers.
There is a larger waterslide for kids that can swim and the little boat pictured above has a small slide for the toddler/pre-school age child. Surrounding the pool are shades covering lounge chairs, picnic tables and gathering areas.
There is a snack bar that serves hot dogs, pizza and a variety of snacks for an extremely reasonable prices.
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The extremely reasonable pricing starts at the door. Entrance to the Roanoke Community Pool is free for children 8 and under. 8 through adult pay $2 if a Roanoke resident or $6 if not. Yes, a trip for me and my three boys is a grand total of $6.
The picnic area can be used for parties. I have hosted Reid’s birthday party there for the last two years. I call ahead with a head count, leave a list of attendees at the door and pay $2 per party participant. This year I had a local pizza place deliver right to the pool – CHEAP, EASY & FUN.
This is Rhett’s favorite area. He just likes to chill out while sitting on a dinosaur.
The Roanoke Community Pool is open 11 am to 7 pm Tuesday through Friday, Saturday 10 to 7 and Sunday 1 to 7. The pool is closed on Mondays.
Candace on Fri, 3rd Jul 2009 4:13 pm
I can’t believe how cheap that is!!! I never knew about this pool- thanks for posting it- we’ll be checking it out this summer.
Texasholly on Fri, 3rd Jul 2009 8:52 pm
We go several times a week! So let me know and we will meet ya…
HeatherW on Fri, 3rd Jul 2009 9:50 pm
I have to agree with the post…the Roanoke pool is GREAT! And…the “big slide” can be ridden by anyone who can swim. Meaning my 6 year old who is 42″ tall can ride it! On the Lewisville pools, you have to be 48″ and he never gets to ride the slides there…so that’s a big bonus at the Roanoke pool.
While swimming there last time, I saw the hawk-eyed life guards pull a little girl out of the water lickety split after she went down the slide and couldn’t swim to the side. I must agree that the lifeguards are plentiful & very good!!
nicole on Wed, 8th Jul 2009 2:25 pm
I might actually be brave enough to go there with my crew. I had no idea it existed. Thanks for the heads-up!