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Clifton Centennial Pool

370 E 4th Ave, Clifton, IL 60927, USA

84 Reviews

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Public pool featuring a diving board, lifeguards and a snack bar.

The main pool at the Clifton Centennial Pool is heated to a comfortable 84 degrees Fahrenheit (28.9 degrees Celsius).

What are people saying (AI review summary)? This community pool generally receives positive feedback, often described as a 'hidden gem' offering 'old-school fun' at an affordable price ($8/adult, $6/kid). Patrons appreciate the separate, gated shallow area with water features for young children, a main pool with graduated depths (3-11 ft), and a diving board. The snack bar is frequently praised for being affordable and well-stocked. Reviews on staff and management are mixed; some commend their friendliness, helpfulness, and the overall positive atmosphere, citing instances of exceptional service. However, one significant negative experience details 'terrible management and customer service' after raw chicken was served, with allegations of staff unprofessionalism, mockery, and lack of concern. A common complaint is the policy prohibiting floaties or life jackets in the main pool, which makes teaching children to swim difficult.

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Heather Rodriguez July 6th, 2025
Heather Rodriguez

We love this hidden gem of a pool! There’s a safe, gated area with the mushroom style water features of many, for the youngest water adventurers. Then there’s a graduated depth pool from 3’-11’. At the 11’ end they have a 3 meter high diving board and though they have a small one, it’s usually closed off so people can tread in the deeper water. It’s not huge but it’s very calming and old school fun :) 2 hrs does it for our family. They also have a great snack shack area that has even chicken wings and cheese fries lol! No slides, no high end thrills, just a classic community pool with showers and changing area for $8/adult and $6/ kid. Good deal for us.

Jennifer Cassani July 4th, 2025
Jennifer Cassani

Such a fun place. I love how there's two pools so the little kids have their own space. The snack bar is extremely affordable as well.

Cassandra Westfall August 1st, 2025
Cassandra Westfall

The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. My grandie was having a diabetic episode and they reopened the concession so we could get some juice for her.

Ashley Giertz July 4th, 2023
Ashley Giertz

7/3/2023 Today will be the last day we go to Clifton pool. Terrible management and customer service. Today my son ordered chicken tenders and fries for his meal. He ate two full chicken tenders and on the 3rd we realized it was RAW! When bringing it back up to the counter the girl said I don’t know what to do for you while laughing. I asked for a complimentary water to wash down the raw meat.. After receiving the water I went to the bathroom where then I could hear this girl mocking me in the main office. How I was complaining. 🤔 If you had a kid who was eating raw chicken you wouldn’t be upset or mention it to anyone? So unprofessional! The manager did end up refunding me my money for the chicken. No apologies whatsoever came from any of them. They didn’t seem one bit concerned and pushed my son off like he was an inconvenience. The situation could’ve been handled in a more professional way to say the least. My son has had a stomach ache all evening. So much we can’t even go enjoy the fireworks! I hope he doesn’t get terribly sick from this!

Amber Edelen Berryhill July 10th, 2018
Amber Edelen Berryhill

We love it here! Great staff, and manager. You feel right at home. We go here weekly. My only complaint is I do wish we could have floaties or a life jacket in the big pool. I am trying to teach my son how to swim and its very difficult. I did speak with a manager and she told me they have always had this policy. I do wish they would reconsider on it. They have great lifeguards. Overall good place to go. If your hungry they do have food too. Definitely 5 out of 5!

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Opening Hours

Sunday 1:00 – 5:00 PM, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Monday 1:00 – 5:00 PM, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday 1:00 – 5:00 PM, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday 1:00 – 5:00 PM, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Thursday 1:00 – 5:00 PM, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday 1:00 – 5:00 PM, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Saturday 1:00 – 5:00 PM
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