I am a proud Baltimore City resident, but there are still some things about city life that I am “hesitant” about, although my reasoning may not be valid. In the case of the city pools my reasoning, until now, was flawed. I have never seriously considered taking my kids to a city pool because without thinking I figured there would be some “issue” or unsafe condition that would make it, let’s say, not worth it. But if the experience my son had at Lake Clifton pool last week is indicative of all of the city pools, we tax payers are getting our money’s worth from the management team. The facilities are clean, the kids’ experience is organized, and the water is in great shape — crystal clear! My young son also got a kick out of the “water park,” which is really a set of bigger-than-life sprinklers that the kids can run under and through, and get totally cooled-off, even if they can’t swim. It’s a buck-fifty per visit — give it a try. Here’s a link to find out more: http://www.baltimorecity.gov/government/recnparks/aquatics.php
