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Apex Center - check website for pool hours
★4.5(1,685 reviews)$$Sports
🕑 3-4 hours👶 Best for ages 3-16. Younger children love the leisure pool and waterslides, while tweens and teens gravitate toward the climbing wall, ice skating, and fitness activities. The facility offers programs for all ages, including toddler swim lessons and youth sports leagues.🧡 Saved by 19 families
About
The Apex Center is Arvada's crown jewel for family fun, packing a remarkable array of activities under one roof. From thrilling waterslides and indoor pools to a climbing wall and full-size ice rink, this premier recreation facility keeps kids of all ages entertained year-round, making it the perfect destination for active families regardless of weather.
Highlights
- ✓Indoor waterslides and leisure pool with play features
- ✓Competition-grade ice skating rink with public skate sessions
- ✓40-foot climbing wall with routes for beginners to advanced climbers
- ✓Lazy river and lap pool for swimmers of all levels
- ✓Extensive youth programs including swim lessons, hockey, and climbing classes
Pro Tips
- 1.Check the pool hours online before visiting as they vary by day and season, with open swim times often limited to specific windows.
- 2.Arrive right when doors open on weekends (8:00 AM) to beat the crowds, especially during winter months when families flock indoors.
- 3.Bring water shoes for the pool area and your own lock for lockers to save a few dollars.
- 4.Consider purchasing a punch card or family membership if you plan multiple visits,the daily rates add up quickly.
- 5.The climbing wall requires a separate waiver and has specific open hours, so plan ahead if that's your main attraction.
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings (especially Tuesday-Thursday from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM) offer the smallest crowds. Avoid Saturday afternoons when birthday parties and swim teams create maximum capacity situations. Summer weekday mornings are ideal when school is out.
What to Know
Daily admission fees apply (check website for current rates), with discounts for Arvada residents. Ample free parking is available. There's a small concession stand, but no full restaurant, so plan to eat elsewhere or bring approved snacks.
Seasonal Notes
This indoor facility shines during Colorado's cold winter months and hot summer days. Holiday breaks (winter and spring) see increased crowds. The ice rink hosts special holiday skating events, while summer offers extended pool hours and day camp programs.
Nearby Eats
Head to Woody's Wood Fired Pizza (5 minutes away) for kid-friendly pizzas and a casual atmosphere, or try Chick-fil-A on Wadsworth Boulevard for a quick, reliable family meal with a playground.
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