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Outdoor pool with a toddler area, plus basketball and pickleball courts, and picnic areas.
Specific, publicly available information regarding the exact temperature of the pools at Birchwood Pool is not consistently provided. However, outdoor recreational pools of this type are typically maintained at a comfortable swimming temperature, generally in the low 80s Fahrenheit (around 27-28°C), to enhance visitor enjoyment.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? Reviews for the facility are mixed. Positive feedback highlights that it's a fun place for kids, featuring a cool slide and a safe, gated toddler area. It's also noted for being clean and not overly crowded for recreational swimming. However, there are significant criticisms, including concerns about management, described by one reviewer as 'worthless' with an overly harsh atmosphere. Specific complaints include high school-aged staff yelling at children, perceived unfitness of lifeguards raising safety concerns, and the pools not being heated despite recent remodeling. Operational issues such as inconvenient pool hours and a lack of shaded seating during events are also mentioned. For swim meets, the pool's shallow middle section was a concern for competitors, though the pool is otherwise considered pretty and fun for recreational use. One review about a basketball game was not relevant to the pool summary.
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Accessible Entrance
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June 26th, 2023Alexandra Maklezow
My kids had a blast here swimming. The slide is so cool, and I like that the toddler area has a gate to get in and out of so the Littles don't just take off. Very clean and also not too crazy over crowded.
June 22nd, 2025Thomas McMichael
Palatine pools have become concentration camps. Did some kid drown? You have the high school aged kids constantly yelling at children, it’s obnoxious and an awful experience. Also, these life guards need to workout. The manager looked 275 easy. How can she save someone, honestly? Pools aren’t even heated. Spent millions and remodeled the pool several times and you cant put a heater it? Hours of pool are awful too. Whoever is managing the community centers for palatine is worthless.
June 3rd, 2023Michael Pinto
Daughter had a swim meet here. Absolutely no place to sit in the shade. Make sure you bring your own chairs!
June 5th, 2022Chris P. Bacon
Went there for an outdoor swim meet. It rained a little, but not too bad. Apparently, on a daily basis this acts as a recreational pool, and swimmers were complaining about the middle being bit too shallow for a timed competition, saying they were afraid they would scrape their hands on the bottom. It's a pretty pool, looks like fun otherwise.
January 21st, 2023Steve Amaro
Great Basketball game! Kids had a good time playing a Tie Game
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 1:00 – 7:00 PM |
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| Monday | 4:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 4:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 4:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 1:00 – 7:00 PM |
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