OK I just got back in Dec and we were in the Hemlock section second pick up for buses it was pretty much empty then next was Congress Park, finally the Springs was the last stop. It is the main stop by the main buildings and the bus was always really full and those people always stood. If you dont mind a stranger offering to hold your child (which I saw alot of)We were alwayds in the way backI guess it all depends on what your family prefers. We don't swim in Dec so that isn't important to us.