About
Calm site featuring a 50m swimming pool, plus a kids' pool and a wading pool.
Dilboy Pool is an unheated outdoor public facility, and as such, specific pool temperatures are not typically published. The water temperature is naturally regulated by the sun and ambient air temperatures, varying throughout its seasonal operation.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? The Somerville Public Pool receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, often described as a 'best kept secret' and a favorite outdoor pool in the area. Patrons praise its cleanliness, including the pool water, bathrooms, showers, and facilities. It features a main pool (up to 5ft) and a separate kiddy pool, with plenty of space and helpful lifeguards. Parking is ample, and the admission fee is affordable ($2 for adults, $1 for kids), open to residents of any town. However, there are strict rules such as no outside food or snacks on the deck, no running, no diving, and restrictions on certain toys (only foam balls/Frisbees allowed). A notable downside for some is its operating hours, as it does not open before 9 AM, making pre-work swimming impossible.
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Good for Children
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Accessible Entrance
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July 20th, 2025Bugs bunny
The pool is nice, it goes up to 5ft, they have a separate kiddy pool off to the side for the lil ones which is nice. The bathrooms, showers and stalls are clean, which is rare for public pools. The only down side you cant bring in snacks or food into the deck. Water is okay! Also theres no pool check? At least when we went. Theres a sign for admission fee? Water was clean and clear. Parking lot as well and across the way if needed!
July 5th, 2025Daniela Carolina Navarro
I went to the Somerville Public Pool today and I really liked it! It’s a beautiful place — very clean and well taken care of. The bathrooms were super clean, and the people there were very kind. The lifeguards do a great job helping both kids and adults. It wasn’t too crowded, and the pool itself was very clean. I definitely recommend it!
June 26th, 2017Sami Alajaji
This is a best kept secret type of pool! Plenty of parking, $2 entry ($1 for kids), residence of any town can enter, huge pool with tones of space. On the flip side you have to ok with the rules: no running, no diving, no tennis balls, no plastic Frisbee (only foam balls & Frisbee).
August 26th, 2025Adriana Azar
Our favorite public outdoor pool, from alk available pools in and around somerville, cambridge, and surrounding area
July 2nd, 2025Daniel
Pool is functionally useless if you want to swim before work. It's not open before 9AM.
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
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| Monday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
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