Who else misses the gold ole days of summer? Back to a time before water parks were these gargantuan places with colossal slides and zip lines - and what can seem like an overwhelming number of kids running around all over the place? If you miss the good ole days as much as we do, then boy... do we have the perfect place for you. This swimming hole in North Carolina will take you all the way back to the good ole days of summer. Take a look:

Editor's note: Unfortunately, Lake Pines Swim Club is permanently closed. 

Lake Pines Swim Club could very well be Fayetteville's best kept secret. It's family-friendly, clean, wholesome fun without all the complications of a huge water park.

The lake-sized swimming hole has plenty of room for everyone to spread out and enjoy the day.

Whether you want to hit the few slides in the park, or try your skills on the diving boards, Lake Pines has you covered.

And don't think there aren't plenty of lifeguards milling around making sure everyone follows the "rules" to stay safe. There's one in that kayak in the photo below!

The lifeguards at Lake Pines are one of the things parents love most about this old fashioned attraction. They're friendly, yet firm — and they make sure everyone behaves.

The club has shelters if you want to spread out for a picnic lunch, and you can even arrange to use one of their grills if you want to have a cookout.

The park has ample restroom facilities (in two locations) and plenty of places to find some shade when you need a break from the sun.

You can play beach volleyball all day long if you want — and you don't even have to drive to the coast to do it. Lake Pines has a sandpit court just waiting for the next game to begin.

For a good, old-fashioned day in the sun, head to Fayetteville's best kept secret.

Lake Pines Swim Club is located at 1252 Lake Pines Dr., Fayetteville, NC and is open to the public. The opening date for the 2018 season is Saturday, May 26. Admission: $12 ages 12+; $10 ages 6-11; $5 ages 2-5; $10 ages 65+. Its open every day except Thursdays. The hours are 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Find out more on their Facebook page, or by calling (910) 488-6050.

To see another unusual water park in North Carolina, check out this scuba park in Rolesville.