Onesty Family Aquatic Center

“We are not residents of Charlottesville but decided to try out this place one Thursday in July. We arrived shortly after 11 and we were able to find a table with no issue. The lifeguards were very diligent, but we found them helpful and not a burden. The snack bar was good with very good prices- and Apple Pay available on f you don’t have cash! Every hour we had a 15 minute adult swim, this was difficult for my small kiddos but we had other ways to entertain them during those periods. My oldest (7) son is autistic with limited speaking and sensory needs— he had a great 3 hours at this pool with no issue! Overall, we will definitely be back!”

— Meg Y, Google Review

“Love this place!! We had so much fun this summer here! Clean and family friendly with even a place for the littles! Watch out for the dumb bucket though!”

— Joanie Coleman, Google Review

“This pool is fantastic for several reasons, and I’ll go ahead and list them along with answers to the MANY questions I had before arriving that others might have as well: 1. The deepest point of the pool is 12 feet, where the diving board is located. 2. There is no swim test for adults so don’t worry about being graded on your swimming abilities before going down the slide or drifting down the lazy river. You’re good so long as you’re taller than about 42”. 3. There’s a snack bar with very cheap, reasonable food! Vegan options too! 4. Roughly twice an hour, there’s a fifteen minute break where all children are encouraged to exit the water so that adults can have time to swim. I didn’t anticipate how much of a relief that fifteen minute window would be for those of us without kids… 5. There’s a slide for children as well as adults, and there’s no restriction in any section of the pool for anyone besides very small children, who can take a swim test to prove they’re safe in the “12 depth. The test itself is simply front and back strokes, and treading water. 6. There’s a men’s room, women’s room, and a family changing bathroom for anyone who wants a gender neutral option or needs to tend to a kid. 7. Every inch of the pool was clean and the chlorine never stung my eyes! 8. Residents seem to take chair claims very seriously, and there were enough lifeguards on watch that we didn’t have to worry about things being stolen or moved. 9. Admission price is 4.00 for residents and 8.00 for non-residents, but they’ll take your word for it if you say you’re a resident, so don’t worry about bringing proof! This pool is fantastic! They provide life jackets for children and adults if you are in need. The life guards here are communicative and a lot of fun, they watch the children VERY closely, and frequently swim, dive, and chase one another with water guns during the fifteen minutes of adult time. My partner and I stayed here for five hours and never had or witnessed a single issue with the lifeguards. There’s always music playing and there are numerous basking chairs if you’re also just looking to relax by the water and catch some sun. 10/10 for all the reasons listed above!”

— Alan Hayes, Google Review

“An amazing place to spend a few hours with the kids! The atmosphere is fun and family-friendly, with plenty of activities to keep children engaged and entertained. The price is very reasonable, especially considering how much there is to do. Highly recommended for a relaxed outing with the little ones!”

— Indika Mallawaarachchi, Google Review

“Great place for family fun 🤩! Not expensive to eat or for fun. You may have to wait due to capacity but not often. Try to arrive early. The food it GREAT 👍🏽”

— Shaquail Clark-Dance, Google Review