Hamilton Lowe Aquatic Center - Moscow, ID

Every August we make a trip over the border to spend a day that the "Waterpark". It confuses most people because they can't think of where there's a waterpark in the area but if I said we were going to the Aquatic Center, my family thinks of the one up on Military Hill. It's a never ending cycle.
Needless to say, this is a big deal in our family. I don't know why we only do it once a year because the price is really reasonable ($4-5 a person). We started going once a year because we lived so far away but now that we live in Pullman, it's a really short trip.
I can't tell you enough good things about this place except that I forgot my camera and it made me start my day out frustrated. So I'm going to borrow some pics from their site to share.
This is really a place for everyone. It does get crowded but not that bad (we went to Silverwood the next day and I tell you crowded has a whole new meaning).
So what make's Hamilton Lowe so perfect - They have two slides (one that takes innertubes) for the bigger kids, a lazy river and a play structure for the smaller kids. The lap pool offers diving, basketball and the occasional blow-up obstacle course. There are shaded areas for sitting, a picnic area and even a BBQ grill. For the price, you can't do better. For more info, visit their site.

Reaney Park - Pullman WA

Even though Reaney Park is off the beaten path a little, it serves as a community event center. All summer long, free activities can be found at this little park. In August, the Saturday festivities of the Lentil festival will be held here. It's a good park to get to know.
Located at 690 NE Reaney Way, Reaney park has lots to offer. To get there, take Main Street and turn north at the west end of the bridge onto Spring Street. Lentil Lane will be to the left. Turn there and the park is right in front of you. There's a small parking lot to the left and a larger university lot to the right (access is from Spring St). The university lot is available to the public for free on the weekends and evenings (check the signs at the lot for exact times).

The park houses a gazebo where concerts and other events occur, two areas of playground play,

BBQ grills and picnic tables

Horseshoe pits

and most importantly, a swimming pool.

You can purchase a year pass for the Aquatic Center on Military Hill which will allow you access to the pool at Reaney or buy a Reaney pool only pass. Passes start at $35 (daily is $2-3 per person depending on age). The pool does close for weather but Reaney passes can be used at the indoor pool at the Aquatic center in those cases.
There are two outdoor pools at Reaney. One goes from shallower to deeper and has diving boards where the other pool is more consistent for lap swimming. I wish I had paid more attention to the depth since the information is not on their website.
The park's website doesn't have information about the park except the history which is rather interesting. The park was "started" in 1914 and the first pool was built in 1917.
It's a great park and one that holds a lot of memories for Pullmanites. I am going to try to go to the Concert in the Park tonight so I can share that with you on Friday. If you are interested in attending, the concert starts at 6 with The Mullan Road Band playing tonight (hopefully it won't rain).