With every apartment complex, Waters Park is NOT an exception to the rule that there are good and bad things with every complex. However, it usually does take time to figure out what those good and bad things are. Therefore, this review it to those who are trying to make a well informed decision about where they are going to live.

First of all, EVERYONE has a dog here, if not two or three. As a dog owner myself, I find no problems with this other than the fact that it was somewhat annoying to run into five or six different dogs while trying to walk my dog. If you don't like animals, I strongly suggest that you do not live here. Also, they appear to have no breed restrictions. Also an owner of a dog who is considered by most apartment complexes as a "lad" (large agressive dog), I was pleased that I could find a place where I would be welcomed with my dog. The only bad thing about this was the fact that there are many breeds that are considered "agressive" that live here, and having to many of them in one place can sometimes spell a recipe for disaster. NEVER walk your dog without a leash here, simply for your safety and theirs. There are dogs that live here that might harm them if given the chance. This complex should definitely have a "doggie park" like many other complexes do. There is plenty of space, especially in the lower part of the apartment complex, behind the baseball park. There is no reason why this area couldn't be converted into a pet park. Also, they threaten to fine you for not picking up after your pet. However, they don't provide any type of pet station with baggies to do so. You have to bring your own materials, so be prepared.

In regards to the apartment itself, it was in fairly good condition, other than the fact that it was aging and needed some updating. CHECK your air filters! We bought our own filters and replaced them ourselves. The original one that we took out was simply disgusting. You don't want to be breathing in what was in that filter. Bugs were also a major problem. They do have an exterminator, but you must call the office and have them come out. Too many rolly pollys and spiders found their way into our apartment due to living in the "greenbelt" setting. Due to this greenbelt living, we always has a dirty patio that had mudjackets flying around it. The maintenance men came to remove their mud mounds on our patio, but that was it. There was no spraying, and they generally acted like it was no big deal. We also had a black mold problem. The office did handle this promptly, although it was a little scary to find it. The air condition/heating unit needed some work, as we had to use our emergency heat often, which is more expensive. The maintenance crew never seemed to figure out what the major problem was. These apartments are NOT energy efficent, therefore the utility bills are very high. Overall, the apartment needed some much needed updating.

Other loose ends include: dirty pools in the summer, especially the one that is located in the back of the apartment complex, some problems with crimes involving cars and break-ins, and kids having parties in their apartments late into the night. Traffic is horrible in the morning, good luck trying to get out alive. Management has their good and bad days. A little rude and stand-offish at times, helpful some other times. We were not responsible for any fines at the end of our lease, but we spent several days cleaning and repairing minor things so we would not be charged.

Overall, tenants have many choices in complexes to choose from. Most people choose this complex for the pet-friendliness and its location. This probably remains its highest assets. However, the rent and the deposits remain high. If you have a animal that most complexes accept, and don't mind driving a little more, I would advise choosing another apartment complex that is newer and more energy efficient.

User Responses
From: equinedreaming	Date: 08/19/2006
I agree with you. There may be a breed restriction, but there is a couple that walk 2 large Pit Bulls every day several times a day right by my building and frankly I don't care for the breed and fear them, just my opionion of the breed and nothing will change my mind on that. I was shocked they are allowed.

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