About
McKinley Park Pool (Outdoor) is a seasonal public swimming facility operated by the Chicago Park District, located within McKinley Park at 2210 W Pershing Rd. It typically offers recreational open swim, lap swimming, and sometimes swim lessons during the summer months for the community.
As an outdoor public pool, the McKinley Park Pool is generally unheated. Its water temperature naturally fluctuates with the ambient air temperature and weather conditions, providing a refreshing experience during the warmer summer season.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? The reviews for the pool are mixed but lean negative, primarily due to operational issues and lack of privacy. Positive feedback highlights the pool's cleanliness, suitability for hot summer days, and nostalgic value, with some appreciating that it was free. However, significant complaints include staff entering men's locker rooms without announcement, leading to privacy concerns. Patrons also report inconsistent and randomly changing rules and schedules, leading to denied entry and disappointment, particularly for families. Furthermore, there are issues with limited access to shower and bathroom facilities outside of designated swimming times.
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Good for Children
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Accessible Entrance
Reviews
Listing Reviews
August 13th, 2025mireya robles
So yesterday, 8/11/25, I went to the pool 👎👎👎👎👎I thought I'd give it another go and see if things had gotten any better than the first time. Turns out, now we no longer have access to the shower area unless it's during swimming time? 😳😖😠Like how in the heck is anyone supposed to enjoy the swim when you aren't allowed to shower off the chlorine afterwards nor do we have access to the bathroom. There is no indication of the shower area being renovated. The pool rules and the schedule seem to change randomly. Instead of feeling jilted I guess we should feel appreciative🤔gee wiz! Yes, I'm being sarcastic! Shame on this whole situation! 👎👎👎👎👎
September 2nd, 2019Daxx Garcia
Pool was fun but... As i dressed, the staff both males and females walked right passed me in the mens locker room. I was completly naked at one point but luckily i was not at that time. I had put my shorts on at this point. Adult swim had just ended but staff never announced that they were entering. Wont be returning due to the fact that i dont have privacy in the locker/ changing room.
November 21st, 2024Rn Gd
Alot of good child hood memorys here! Best part the pool was free!
August 18th, 2018Samantha Garcia
Im giving it 2 stars only because i like the pool but besides that it was horrible.. I arrived at 3. The life guard told me next swim doesnt open until 4pm. Thinking i can run to a store and come back in time for a quick swim, but instead we got denied once again! We arrived the 2nd time at 430pm!! Kids was disappointed, had to take them to another park that doesnt have crazy timing!
June 19th, 2024Joselyn Garcia
I have Ben there every year very clean pool and Greta for hot summer days
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
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| Monday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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