Lower Huron Metropark - Turtle Cove Family Aquatic Center

40151 E Huron River Dr, Belleville, MI 48111, USA

Address:	40151 E Huron River Dr, Belleville, MI 48111, USA
Phone:	+1 734-697-9181
Site:	metroparks.com
Rating:	4
Working:	11AM–7PM 11AM–7PM 11AM–7PM 11AM–7PM 11AM–7PM 11AM–8PM 11AM–8PM

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Steph S

Some life guards there seem fine but others I am pretty sure do NOT know what a drowning child looks like as I saved one the other day, not sure what happened after that but the parents I think had some words with him.. I partly blame the parents too since they should have been with their kid in the pool, not laying on the lounge chairs. Seriously though, they need more training because a drowning person is not what you may think it is as seen on tv shows and movies. If you dont care to be prepared to save someone and do your job then why be there? bathrooms are filthy and not well kept up each time we have gone. They should have a couple slides separated from the dumping bucket.. a lot of small kids there seem to be afraid of it, our son included... he wanted to go on the slides but not with how crazy it was, some water parks have slides just for the small kids and less water spraying in their faces constantly.. definitely meant for the older kids which is fun. We saw many small kids take a good fall on the play structure due to being knocked over by heavy spraying water and the bucket.. the bucket should be kept in a separate spot from the play structure, just my opinion and for safety reasons. I hope someone considers this idea to have the dumping bucket separate or create a new slide for the littles without the extreme constant downpour of water.. I know it can be done, I have seen it at other small parks.

libralillyknits

Overcrowded both weekday and weekend, the place has to be over max capacity at almost all times. Like others said, the bathrooms arent the cleanest. Last year a SEVERE thunderstorm came rolling in, my 7 year old and I could easily see it creeping its way in the distance so we hurried, got dressed and went to the safety of our vehicle. They didnt bother to evacuate until the storm was about 3 min away. Finally; not sure who got the brilliant idea of a million gallon (exaggerated) splash bucket dumping on little kids heads. Theres a reason kids hate getting their hair washed...because they despise water being dumped onto their heads and getting in their eyes. Do you think them being at a water park would be any exception? The toddler/ young kid area would be great aside from that. And it is that exact reason I will not take my toddler there- he would be horrified. Picture this- the place is way past capacity, kids are shoulder to shoulder. The alarm starts to sound that the dump bucket is going to spill. Children panic and while trying to get away end up knocking down and trampling the tiny ones. Its a nightmare. Cant stand that stupid thing.

Erika Williamson

NEVER COME HERE!! To start the bathrooms smelled to hell and were filthy. Then we went to get into the lazy river. I had called ahead and asked if I could go in without a tube because I have shoulder problems and they said of course. So I go in and all the lifeguards start screaming at me not talking SCREAMING that I cant be in with out an inner tube. So me and my family got out then we went to the bucket for my daughter and the floor was so rocky that she completely cut up her feet and left crying and bleeding and no one asked if we were ok. Then to top it all off they gave us a stamp without asking us if it was ok. So before my daughter got one I asked if it had green dye in it (shes allergic) and they said no so they grabbed her hand and put it on her. Well guess what it obviously was because she completely had an allergic reaction and we had to take her to the ER and they had to give her a sedative. A SEDATIVE FOR A 6 YEAR OLD!! Never take your kids or family here.

Tracie Marquis

This place is a lot of fun. My husband, my daughter and I have been there a few times. However, the last time we were there on a weekend last summer we had our towels laying on the grass underneath a tree. (the side to the right where the water sprayer is when you come in). We were getting ready to leave and picked up our towels and found a tick stuck to my daughters towel. Luckily, I saw it and shook off the towel before any if us were bit by it. Seriously people, spray the are for bugs. Were not going back.

T B

Disappointed! Waited in line for 2 hours, then finally reached ticket window to find out they had closed the pool and "didnt know" if they would be re-opening. It should be illegal to keep people waiting in the hot sun with no bathrooms, water fountains, etc. and not keep the people in line updated. Who ever runs this, needs to be fired. Im disgusted. not only did this upset me, but my 3 yo was devastated. Im deeply angered. I will never come back to this place, nor will recommend to ANYBODY. horrible.

Marissa Cronk

It was okay for the price. The pools, eating areas and bathrooms were clean. I thought it was strange with the limited attractions that they dont open the lazy river until 11:30 am weekdays and 12:30 on weekends with the rest of the facility opening at 11am. You would think they woul open it earlier on weekends. I have been to Rolling Hills Water Park in Ypsilanti and thought it was much more enjoyable as they have a wave pool in addition to everything else and all attractions open when the park does.

Christy Anderson

Bathrooms are disgusting! Had to wait an hour in line to get an ice cream, they are completely understaffed. My son came out of the pool crying that his eyes were burning and they were completely red and blood shot that eveningt! I have no idea what happened but I think maybe they over chlorinated or something. My son ended up with a double eye infection. Ughhh.....!!! Ill never go back to this place!

Lance Ching

Went on a Wednesday afternoon, it was on a nice and sunny day. There were a lot of people there but i never felt like it was overwhelmingly busy. The lazy river is great, there are only 2 slides for adults, has a great big grassy area for you to lay out sheets and towels to lay out away from all the pools. Overall it was very enjoyable and will definitely be making return trips.

Holli Goodman

Extremely RUDE staff. If you get food you are not Allowed to watch your children. I have honestly never been treated so badly before. Once I threw away all the food I bought, I found a lifeguard bent over screaming in my childs face while he cried. I am still shocked. Maybe if the front people would let parents in, this wouldnt happen. Do NOT recommend to anyone!!!

Christina Wacasey

Sometimes its a bit crowded (just get there early) . Its so fun ! The lazy river is awesome , but its kind of hard to get out of , lol . The water park is cool , but you have to be careful and dont run or youll slip . The pool is nice too ! The water slides are BOMB !! Omg , theyre awesome. Its a tad overpriced , but its so worth it , because you WILL have fun .

Ariana Herrera

We had a lot of fun with our toddler. I wish there was a bathroom attendant. There was paper and nastiness everywhere! Saw a little girl rescued by a life guard from drowning. My 3-year-old was too scared by the bucket to go on the play set. Food was terrible. Like they had it cooked hours ago and placed under a heat lamp.