About
Public 50-meter pool featuring lap swimming and a retractable roof during warmer months.
Specific, maintained pool temperatures are generally not available for the Martin Luther King Jr. Pool. As an outdoor community pool, its water temperature typically fluctuates with ambient air temperature and sun, and it is generally unheated.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? The reviews consistently praise the pool for being a huge, year-round 50-meter facility with a retractable roof that is a major highlight, especially when open. Swimmers find it clean, pretty, and not overly crowded, with friendly and awesome staff and ample parking. The entry fee is considered reasonable. The main point of contention is the water temperature, which some hardcore swimmers find too warm (high 70s) for faster training, though it's generally deemed suitable for average swimmers. Overall, it's highly recommended, with several reviewers expressing a desire to return.
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Amenities
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Good for Children
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Accepts Credit Cards
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Accessible Entrance
Reviews
Listing Reviews
February 12th, 2025Stacy Saul
I might move to Charleston just for this pool! A huge 50 meter length pool at a reasonable entry fee. There is a retractable roof that was closed for the 60 degree weather. Highly recommend.
April 11th, 2023Lee Barker
Ok, so if you are a hard core swimmer from up north like me... this pool is great. 50meter pool ( not crowded - Or when I went ) BUT the water temp was in the High 70s and it was hard to break in some faster speeds at that temp... But for an average swimmer it should be ok. I like it colder and you can't please everyone. Staff there were awesome, super friendly and lots of parking. Yes there is a cover charge (Out of state $4 for me). Next time I am there I hope the roof is open to the sky ;-) you can see my photo, I think we had 2 or 3 per lane circle swimming. That doesn't bother me. Keep up the good work!
February 9th, 2025Laura Shinn
I swam here on February 8th and it was absolutely gorgeous! Such a beautiful day and I loved that the roof is retractable and can be open to the sky! I’m obsessed with that! I had a great swim and even though I was only in town for a few days but I might have to make another trip to Charleston to swim here again!!
April 30th, 2025Nick Holtz
Awesome pool, super clean and pretty, really nice staff. Great experience overall.
January 14th, 2025Andy Volk
First time visit. Year round 50M pool in downtown Charleston is a huge win.
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
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| Monday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 6:30 – 7:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 6:30 – 7:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 6:30 – 7:45 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 6:30 – 7:45 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 6:45 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 3:45 PM |
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