City of Arlington Helen Wessler Pool

Good: I liked everything about this place. The program was very goal specific. Each day the instructors gave you a progress report on your child. In the end of the session there were no surprises on your child's achievements and would advance to the next level. The staff was very courteous and professional but, also personable where the kids felt very comfortable and safe. The facility was always clean.. Bad: I have two daughters, 4yr old and 6yr. old, one attended the clownfish with Mr. Clay and the other Level II with Mr. Cameron respectively. My 4yr. old had no experience with the water, would not get her face wet, and could not even float. After the series were over she was able to swim freestyle at least 5ft with her face in the water. There were 4 students total in her class all with varying degrees of experience but, Mr. Clay would accommodate each student and teach them accordingly.. Improvements: My 6yr. old's class consisted of one other student. Which was great! Due to their skill level and how quickly they both excelled Mr. Cameron was able to teach them everything they needed to advance to Level IV. Both students were able to skip an entire level. I don't know too many businesses that is so accommodating that they are willing to "lose money" if you will, by letting us advance two levels. The instructors are very intuitive to the individual's skill and know just how to challenge them.. Other: Something else I was really pleased about that the other places didn't offer. They were really good about teaching water safety. They even reserved a day where they taught the kids about emergency rescue. My 4yr old still talks about how great it was to "rescue Mr. Clay". With the price being so reasonable ($60 for 10 - 40min classes) I signed the girls up for another round of lessons and I will be coming back again next summer.. more

Helen Wessler Pool is a very nice pool to go to with the family. It is very kid friendly! Pools are very clean, and table area's are clean as well. They offer swim lessons throughout the year on both weekends, and evenings. Prices to both swim, and for lessons are very reasonable. Employees are great with kids, and are very friendly. They really make the kids feel comfortable in the water. Pool is in a great location as well. more

If you have small children, put this pool on your list of great places to visit. The deepest part doesn't quite reach my knee and the pool is constantly watched over by paid lifeguards. This pool is an interactive water playground. There are spigots to turn and spouts of water to spurt. There are waterfalls that can be turned on and off, a "beach-like" area for the timid to sit in the shallowest water possible and best of all - this place does not appeal to teenagers or the older bunch. You'll find tons of moms and small children - usually 7 and younger - that won't trample your kids or introduce new vocabulary to your little ones! more