The Clive Aquatic Center is a mini-water park, with lots to do with the whole family. I prefer this pool to Valley View in West Des Moines for small kids; the kid’s pool is shallower and it is more fun for babies, in my opinion.
Information:
Name: Clive Aquatic Center
Address: 1801 NW 114th Street Clive, IA 50325
Type: Places to get wet and places to take a walk
Bathrooms: Yes
Shade: Yes, partial shade in the baby pool and shaded picnic tables
Playground: No
Trails: Yes, paved
Water: Yes, aquatic center
Other notes: Lazy river, big water slides, little kid water slides, zero-depth entry, spray ground. Pool passes are reciprocal with Valley View and Holiday Aquatic. They accept cash or credit cards, no checks.
Official Website: https://www.cityofclive.com/parkandrecreation/aquatic_center/index.php
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Other things nearby of note:
- Clive library is right across the street
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Pictures:
![[photo courtesy of Clive Parks and Recreation]](https://outdoorfun.desmoinesparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/clive-aquatic-center.jpg)
Have you been here? Leave a comment and let people know what you think!