Swimming Pool
Sports Activity Location

Harry Gath Memorial Pool

256 Albemarle Rd, Newton, MA 02460, USA

77 Reviews

About

Clean swimming spot with diving boards and a slide, plus a baby pool, showers, lockers and a playground.

Specific, regularly updated temperature information for the Harry Gath Memorial Pool is not readily available to the public, as it is an outdoor seasonal pool primarily subject to ambient weather conditions and sun exposure. Outdoor public pools generally do not have a set heated temperature.

What are people saying (AI review summary)? Reviews for this facility are mixed, highlighting both positive aspects and significant concerns. Positively, many describe the facility as beautiful, stunning, clean, and well-maintained with clear, perfectly-tempered water, and some praise the wonderful, safety-focused staff and relaxing atmosphere. However, several critical issues were raised: a severe lack of seating/sun loungers, with inconsistent availability; high prices, especially for non-residents, deemed excessive; and strict, often inconsistent, and frustrating rules, particularly regarding slide access (e.g., floaters, height restrictions) and parent supervision. Most concerning are serious allegations of racial discrimination, with one family reporting targeted enforcement of rules, dismissive staff, and an overall uncomfortable and upsetting experience, contradicting claims of diversity. Some suggestions included adding more chairs, capping attendance, or offering more adult-only hours.

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Amenities

  • Good for Children
  • Street Parking
  • Accessible Entrance

Reviews

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Sarah Zahoransky July 12th, 2025
Sarah Zahoransky

This is a beautiful facility but there are not enough chairs at all. They should either cap how many people can be inside or add more seating. Sitting on the concrete on a hot day is not ideal. And maybe more adult only hours would be nice but I might personally just not want to be around kids.

Gounno Fortnite July 27th, 2025
Gounno Fortnite

Absolutely stunning pool! From the moment I arrived, I was impressed by how clean, well-maintained, and relaxing the entire area was. The water was crystal clear and the temperature was perfect. There were plenty of lounge chairs and wonderful staff with the safety of the patrons at the top of their minds. The atmosphere was peaceful and upscale, making it the perfect spot to unwind or hang out with friends. Whether you’re swimming laps or just soaking up the sun, this place has everything you need. Easily one of the best pool experiences I’ve had—highly recommend!

Sergii Vorotyntsev July 5th, 2025
Sergii Vorotyntsev

Today there were only 19 sun loungers. When I asked why there were so few today, given that last time there were almost twice as many, I was told, "That's all we have available." Bring your own sun loungers here so you don't have to stand around.

Romey Adolphe July 26th, 2025
Romey Adolphe

Go at your own risk if you are black. Racist in disguise. Came for about less than 30 minutes with the kids and got uncomfortable and upset quickly. My kids were balling their eyes out due to "on the spot restrictions" and couldn't even enjoy themselves. There were restrictions for us but passes for others. I couldn't be in the net where the slide was to grab my child from coming out of the slide but clear as day there was another lady fair skin who was inside of the net of the pool to grab her child I ignored it but then My child had on floaters on her arms which they told her she couldn't wear. Okay understandable. They gave her a new float so she can continue her walk to the stairs so she can reach the top of the slide. As she's walking up they're telling her she can't go on the slide with the float they provided her. This is when she starts visibly crying afraid because the water is 3 ft 4 inches and she's about 3 ft. I went to ask the lifeguard since her floaty is off can I stay in the net to grab her because that's exactly what another mother did she was just not my color. I also told the lifeguard I was afraid of her falling because she's right at the mark of the black line the lifeguard pointed out. The lifeguard disregarded everything I said and told me she's not going to drown. My child took all floaters off including the ones they provided and had the courage to finally walk up the stairs to the slide. Not even reaching the last step, here comes another person yelling at my child to come down. She came down crying and the they just look at her and us with no reaction. So we tried ignoring it and I just wanted them to play in the pool Atleast. Same guy who yelled at my child was behind the slide. When we started moving towards the pool we couldn't have a minute to enjoy it because he comes out from behind the slide in front of us. I can visually see him in my sunglasses looking at us then blows the whistle and calls a 15 minute break. Almost as if they were doing it on purpose or trying to get a reaction out of us. Claims "diversity" but really isn't diversity friendly. Good riddance never coming back. Had to teach my children how to handle yourself and carry yourself in an uncomfortable situation.

Juan Perez June 23rd, 2025
Juan Perez

While the staff were friendly, the water park felt like a money grab. Charging $20 per person, even for young children, seemed excessive, especially for non-residents. The height restriction policy for the water slide, which disallowed children with life jackets despite them meeting the height requirement, was also frustrating. Ultimately, we requested a refund and opted for a local swimming pool due to the high prices and strict rules.

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