We love coming to Mesquite Aquatic Center. We live about 15-20 minutes away, and it's worth the drive every time! My kids LOVE coming here.
I get a little overwhelmed because once it gets really hot, it gets really busy! But I try hard to avoid the $1 for the entire family day (Sunday) & I try to come right when it opens!
The place is well maintained, life guards every where, friendly and energetic staff, plenty of space to sit, safe enough to leave stuff without worrying about it getting stolen, and well ran.
I could spend 100 dollars just to get IN to sunsplash and my kids would probably have just as much fun! Next year I plan to buy a season pass.