Massillon Parks & Recreation operates a large Recreation Center with an aquatics area featuring water slides, a lap pool, a lazy river, and a kiddie play area. The facility also includes basketball and volleyball courts, an indoor walking track, a fitness center, and rooms for rent. It manages over thirty parks, a senior center, and a golf course. Reviews note it is a very nice place with nice people, a fun destination to cool down, and a neat and safe swimming pool that children love. The view from the Rec Center is also described as gorgeous. However, some visitors report issues. The space can feel quite crowded, making hallways difficult and courts very close together, with games sometimes interfering. A common complaint concerns the aquatic area, where water slides are rarely operating, open only for short periods, or closed for long times. The lazy river sometimes has no current and lacks innertubes. Some feel the price is high for the limited slide access, noting inconsistent pricing information. Concerns are also raised about lifeguards not paying much attention.
Kids love the massillon rec center! Fun for children and adults alike. Great price for a day of fun for the whole family. The water in the pool is heated and stays at a good temp. Decently clean facility
October 2025
It's a great place there slides were closed but still enjoying pool
July 2025
It was a very nice place and the people are very nice if you want to coil down and have a place to take the little ones this is the place where you want to be
