FAQs

Why can't I bring inflatable and other unapproved floatation devices into the Aquatic Center?: Floatation devices not approved by the United States Coast Guard, such as water wings and float belts, are not designed to insure that a child using it will return to an upright position (face out of the water). These risky devices can deflate or leave a child trapped head down.
A life jackets or other device approved by the Coast Guard will have their approval stamp on it.

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Parks and Recreation

1. Does Apple Valley have a Senior Center?: Yes! It is located at 14601 Hayes Road and it is open Monday through Friday from 9am-4pm. You do not need to be a member to participate except for a few activities like bingo and day old bread distribution. You can call the Senior Center at 952-953-2345 to get more information.

2. Can I bring food and drinks into the Aquatic Center? How about tobacco products?: Food and drink is allowed, and you can bring your cooler in too.
However, please do not bring anything in glass containers (they shatter and injure people's feet).
Alcohol and tobacco are not allowed within the Aquatic Center.

Yes! You can make a group reservation that will insure your entry into the park even on busy days.

There are plenty of picnic areas inside the park where you can gather your group. You can bring any food item you wish into the park, just remember:

No alcohol, no tobacco, no glass containers, and no barbecue grills.

4. Why can't I bring inflatable and other unapproved floatation devices into the Aquatic Center?: Floatation devices not approved by the United States Coast Guard, such as water wings and float belts, are not designed to insure that a child using it will return to an upright position (face out of the water). These risky devices can deflate or leave a child trapped head down.
A life jackets or other device approved by the Coast Guard will have their approval stamp on it.

5. What are the hours of operation at each facility?: Hours of operation for each facility are listed on the Facilities page.

6. How can I rent a park shelter?: Visit the Rentals & Reservations page for information and forms.

7. Where do I sign up for youth sports?: EVAA (Eastview Athletic Association) (952) 985-3830 VAA (Valley Athletic Association) (952) 532-5618 AVHA (Apple Valley Hockey Association) EVHA (Eastview Hockey Association)

8. When can we use the Kelley Park Splash Pad?: Season begins late May/early June - weather dependent. Daily hours are 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. To operate, push the button on the "stoplight" at the south end and step on the foot sensor at the north end.

9. Is the Kelley Park water treated in the Fountains and Splash Pad?: The limestone fountains DO NOT have treated water: it is recycled, which makes it unsafe to play in.
The Spash Pad DOES have treated water: it's the same type of water that comes trhough a kitchen faucet and is safe to play in.

10. Why don't all the water toys work in the Kelley Park Splash Pad?: The system is programmed with individual cycles, whereby the water is concentrated to certain toys during each cycle. During a perior of one hour, all toys will go through the cycle.

11. Can we reserve the Kelley Park gazebo and/or picnic tables?: The gazebo and/or park picnic tables are on a first come-first served basis.