Swimming Pool
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Lura E Hoit Pool

146 Western Ave, Hampden, ME 04444, USA

125 Reviews

About

Public swimming pool with a slide and a zero-entry shallow end, plus a playground.

Specific pool temperatures for the Lura E. Hoit Pool are not consistently published. As a seasonal outdoor facility, its temperature is typically unheated and primarily influenced by ambient weather conditions and natural solar warming.

What are people saying (AI review summary)? Reviews for the swimming facility are mixed. Positive feedback highlights its cleanliness, suitability for families with young children due to amenities and fun slides, generally attentive lifeguards, and the convenience of a pay-per-visit option for lap swimming. Some found it quiet and not too crowded during family swim times. However, significant negative experiences include claims of disrespectful staff, disgusting restrooms and showers indicating neglect, and issues with one overly aggressive and rude lifeguard. Minor concerns included cold water and a specific safety issue where a slide caused a small injury and ripped swimwear.

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Amenities

  • Good for Children
  • Accessible Entrance

Reviews

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Joanna McPhee June 23rd, 2025
Joanna McPhee

Went there a week or so ago and never coming back. The staff are so disrespectful and the place is disgusting, especially the restrooms and showers. It’s obvious the place is left in serious neglect, based on the state of those areas. Very much so do not recommend this place, don’t even waste your time.

Dori McCormick March 26th, 2025
Dori McCormick

Went to swim laps for the first time recently. Quiet and clean. Small facility. You didn't need a membership. Can pay by visit.

Jason Andersen July 2nd, 2024
Jason Andersen

This is a fun little pool that is great for young kids. They have life jackets, pool noodles, and some toys anyone can use. Staff are friendly and it’s usually not too crowded on family swim times. Only complaint is that the water is a little cold for an indoor pool.

Alyssa Foster January 20th, 2024
Alyssa Foster

Difficult experience for my family’s first impression. Cool layout of the pool, fun slides for a toddler and an older, more advanced swimmer. Lifeguards were attentive. One lifeguard really ruined the fun and caused unnecessary tension among the swimmers. You could see the swim area clear of swimmers when this lifeguard would shift into the area during their rotations. They were aggressive about rule enforcement and left many parents uncomfortable. There is a kind way to communicate everything. There is no need to be rude or publicly humiliate customers.

Dylan Snow November 19th, 2022
Dylan Snow

I came here with my family for the 3:30 PM family swim. The pool was good. Clean, maintained, and the lifeguards did a good job of watching. I had fun. Small note to the staff: I'd check the bottom vertical seam on the big slide. Something on it ripped a small hole in my swim shorts, and scraped my skin as well. I had to go change because I didn't want to potentially bleed in the pool. Overall, great place to bring young kids, but adults can find something to enjoy as well.

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Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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