About
The YMCA of Alaska at East Pool, located at 4025 E 20th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99508, USA, is a community-focused facility primarily offering a range of aquatic programs and services. It features a 25-yard lap pool, a warm water therapy pool, and a splash pad, catering to various activities from lap swimming and lessons to rehabilitation and family recreation.
The Lap Pool at the YMCA of Alaska East Pool is maintained at 80 degrees F, and the Warm Water Therapy Pool is kept at 92 degrees F.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? This swimming facility receives generally positive feedback for its cleanliness, friendly and helpful staff, affordability, and accessibility, including a shallow pool suitable for children and wheelchair users. Swimming instructors are noted for being attentive and communicative. However, several areas for improvement were highlighted: a backed-up sign-in process, lack of clear signage for directions and facility rules, and a somewhat 'school gymnasium-like' atmosphere that could benefit from more water toys for young children. While considered clean, safe, and functional for a quick swim, some reviewers describe it as 'average' compared to other local pool options.
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Accessible Entrance
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July 31st, 2025Master Decker (Exposed Alaska)
Our 6 year old is getting swimming lessons. The instructor is attentive and communicates with parents very well.
March 14th, 2025Derek Ellis
Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean pool and changing area.
October 23rd, 2018Nigel Sharp
Went with my toddler for the open swim, it's very hard to complain as this is a great indoor activity at a unbeatable price. Generally the pool, changing rooms etc. were clean, showers hot etc. I like that there is a built in shallow pool for kids / wheelchair users. The atmosphere was fairly school gymnasium like, would be better if there were more water toys for young kids to play with. Biggest complaint would be the lack of clear signage of where the pool is, how to buy entrance tickets, where to store belongings and general rules to follow.
April 13th, 2025N F
Need to fix the sign in process. Very backed up.
November 29th, 2018Matthew Brandt
This place defines average and the term of failing at nothing, but not going for the gold. It is a good pool for events or parties, but the pool at UAA and West are better options. It is clean, safe and accessible, but is average. Keep in mind that there is no problem in being average, just there are better options out there if you can use them. But if you just want a quick swim, this will do juat fine.
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
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| Monday | 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
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