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Clean place for swimming featuring 3 pools (some for kids and a snack bar selling drinks and food.
Specific pool temperatures are not publicly listed for the Hackettstown Pool. As an outdoor municipal facility, its water temperature naturally fluctuates with ambient weather conditions and is generally not heated.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? The pool generally offers a pleasant experience with a quaint environment, three levels of diving boards, two kids' pools, a nice picnic area, and ample parking. Many appreciate the facility's setup, cleanliness, and attentive lifeguards. However, numerous issues significantly detract from the experience. The snack bar is widely criticized for being poorly run, with outrageous prices, long wait times (up to 45 minutes to order and another 45 to receive food), and difficulty hearing order calls due to a lack of a loudspeaker. Outside food is not allowed, and there are often insufficient tables on busy days. Food quality is described as bland and overpriced, with extra charges for standard ingredients. Operational problems include unannounced lap lane closures for swim meets, changing facilities being closed for cleaning before the facility's official closing time, often accompanied by rude staff interactions. Additionally, the kiddie pool's bottom is peeling in some areas, and there is a policy against little kids wearing life vests. The pool can also get extremely crowded during peak hot days.
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July 21st, 2025JustJazzy
Quaint pool, wasn't crazy busy when I went. They have three levels of diving boards and two different kids pools. The snack area has decent prices for what the food is. Prices could be better considering the combos give two pieces of food and fries.
July 21st, 2025Abby Morel
I love it for my kids they enjoyed their day off their and weren’t a hand full
August 14th, 2025Yudelka Rodriguez
This pool has a nice size picnic area. During the hot summer days is gets really crowded with people from all over NJ. It has plenty of parking. They have the kids pool which is nice.
July 11th, 2025Danielle Adams
1. They had a swim meet so they had to close the lap lanes. There was no notification of this prior to paying for entry. 2. The food was bland & overpriced. Why should someone I pay for onions & peppers on a cheesesteak? Aren't those signature ingredients? 3. They started cleaning at 7:14 & and told us we couldn't use the changing facility until they were done. If I'm ready to leave, why should I have to change in a nasty porta potty or wait 15-20minutes for you to clean. Shouldn't the changing room remain open to all persons who paid for entry until the entire facility is closed? Or at the very least, a warning to patrons would be appreciated. 4. The first manager I talked to was rude & had an attitude. I simply asked if my daughter could change before he cleans. He said "you can use the port-a- potty or you're gonna have to wait". You should never tell a customer they HAVE to do something. 5. The bottom of the kiddie pool is peeling and scraped up in some areas. I do like the setup of the facility!
July 4th, 2025Mary Froiran
snack bar very poorly run and they don't allow any outside food. they need a loudspeaker to announce when your food is ready, it's impossible to hear them call your name. be prepared to wait at least 45 minutes to order your food and another 45 minutes to get it. there are not enough tables for people to sit on busy days. and the prices for the food are outrageous. everything else about the pool is great (except for the fact that little kids can't wear life vests??) it's very clean and the lifeguards are always paying attention.
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 12:00 – 6:00 PM |
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| Monday | 12:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 12:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
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