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Fosco Pool (Indoor) is a public indoor swimming facility located within Fosco Park at 1312 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA. Operated by the Chicago Park District, it serves as a community resource for recreational swimming, aquatic programs, and open swim sessions.
Specific water temperature information for Fosco Pool (Indoor) is not publicly published by the Chicago Park District. However, similar indoor public recreational pools in the district are generally maintained within a comfortable range, often between 80-84°F.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? This facility generally receives high praise for its free, clean, and spacious pool, which features zero-depth entry and depths suitable for both beginners (3-5ft) and more experienced swimmers (up to 5.6ft). Many appreciate the friendly and knowledgeable staff, especially those teaching adult swim classes. The amenities, including good bathrooms with changing stations, lockers (BYO lock), and nice shower areas with privacy, are also highlights. An outdoor splash pad and playground are available, though they lack shade and picnic tables. Parking is ample and free. However, a significant point of criticism is the facility's poor communication regarding pool schedule changes, which can lead to inconvenience and frustration for visitors. Locker room cleanliness, while generally good, was noted by one reviewer as slightly less pristine than the pool itself.
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Good for Children
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Accessible Entrance
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September 3rd, 2025Jennie Chen
The pool is nice but whomever is in charge of the pool schedule should be fired! You can’t post schedule for two weeks and then decide to change without communicating. I rushed out of work to get to adult swim time, showered and stood around before finally asking one of the lifeguards. There were no signs on the doors about the change either. Have a little respect for other people’s time!
July 15th, 2024Liliana Pascuzzi
Great free indoor pool. I feel like it's salt water. I liked that there were lots of fold up chairs for your stuff. They have good bathrooms with baby changing stations and lockers (bring your own lock). The shower area is nice and even has some privacy curtains. the splash pad outside is nice too. I brought my 7, 5, and 1 year old. The pool depth is very friendly for them (wade in, to 4 ft, then 4.5, then I think 5 .6 ft. The splash pad is connected to the playground. Not much shade and only one picnic table at the splash pad. The park has lots of benches. Plenty of free street parking and they have a private lot that is free. We have returned twice. The staff is very friendly.
May 13th, 2025Ellery R
Exceptionally clean and the locker rooms are (usually) the same. Spacious pool with zero depth entry.
October 23rd, 2021Felencia Terrell
I really enjoy swimming at this facility. I'm taking the adult learn to swim class and it has been great. My instructors are knowledgeable and patient. The pool is perfect for beginners because it's only 3ft to 5 ft deep. The pool area is clean and the locker room and shower area are pretty well kept.
December 28th, 2023Marisa Yeung
Great pool, friendly staff. Pool is clean, locker rooms a little less so. But you can’t beat free!
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
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| Monday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
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