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Nickerson Pool, located at 14 Goodridge Dr, Orono, ME, is a 25-yard leisure and instructional pool that is part of the University of Maine's Campus Recreation facilities. It serves as a popular venue for swim lessons, recreational swimming, and aquatic therapy, known for its warmer and shallower environment compared to the adjacent competition pool.
Nickerson Pool is consistently maintained at a comfortable temperature of approximately 86 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius).
What are people saying (AI review summary)? Reviews are mixed. One review criticizes lifeguards for being rude and unfairly accusing patrons of swearing. Another review highly praises the pool for being immaculate and warm, and the personnel for being friendly and attentive, also appreciating that it's open to non-residents for a reasonable fee. A third review points out an incorrect phone number listed online for the facility.
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July 23rd, 2025Kaden Laganiere
The life guards r super mean and rude u r swearing and saying stop throwing the ball at people even though they come between people they say fricking is a bad word and flipping in blaming people that they said, swears, even though they didn’t
July 23rd, 2022Patrica Carpenter
The pool was immaculate, warm and the personnel were friendly and attentive! Great place for a reprieve from the heat. Nice that it's open to non-residents for a reasonable fee!!!
July 5th, 2019Emma Linn
The number that is posted to this website is not the rite number it's a landline for a home ....I really wish someone would take it down.. .
November 30th, 2019kayla ward
August 19th, 2019Justin Crouse
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 12:00 – 7:00 PM |
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| Monday | 12:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 12:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 7:00 PM |
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