Where should you swim this summer?

In a lush land of greenery, with cool, crisp water, it is a place unlike the others. The dreamy Kirkwood country club, Greenbriar, is a place to splash this summer, if you can get in. Like Lindgate, you must be with a member to go to Greenbriar. Once in, you can snack on posh meals like custom made salads while sipping on sweet pink lemonade. Greenbriar has one L-shaped pool, surrounded by chaise chai...

For Kirkwoodians, the Kirkwood Pool is top-of-the-line in terms of convenience. Costing only $5 for residents (without the season pass), you have access to three pools, a lazy river, two slides and a concessions bar. Kirkwood offers a multitude of snacks from cheese sticks to ice cream cones, but they come at a cost. Yet, snacks here averagely cost almost a dollar more than those at The Lodge. And, y...

If you slow down on Lindemann Road, you won’t miss it. A parade of little flip-flops marching down the tree-lined lanes, towels in tow and white sunscreen speckles still on faces. Once Memorial Day comes around, the neighborhood bustles with life at its focal point: Lindgate. The club features one small, fenced-in pool with a diving board, as well a volleyball area, a grill and picnic tables. Musi...

Like Kirkwood, The Lodge has lots to offer with two pools, a lazy river, a snack bar, two slides and sprinklers all outside. Inside, you’ll find a wave pool, jacuzzi and a lap pool. You may see a handful of your classmates, but not the swarms of Kirkwoodians that you would see at the Kirkwood pool. You’ll also find some healthier options like granola bars and fruit and for a cheaper price. The Lodg...