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Norwood Park Pool (Outdoor) is a seasonal public swimming facility located within Norwood Park at 5801 N Natoma Ave, Chicago, IL. It offers various aquatic activities including open swim, lap swimming, and a wading pool, serving as a popular community spot during the summer months for residents.
As an outdoor public pool operated by the Chicago Park District, the Norwood Park Pool is generally unheated, meaning its temperature is largely dependent on ambient air and sun conditions. Specific daily temperatures are not typically published or guaranteed.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? The facility is generally highly praised for its great, large, and super clean pool, comfortable locker rooms, and clean showers and amenities. The staff and lifeguards are consistently described as friendly. Positive aspects include easy parking and a popular parent and tot open swim program. However, common criticisms include the requirement to completely exit the entire facility for 15-minute safety breaks, the lack of deck chairs, and a strict no-phones or electronics policy. Some reviewers also note that it is not very baby-friendly due to restrictions on bringing strollers into the pool area, and mention limited operating hours or a pool slide that is rarely in use.
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Accessible Entrance
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August 14th, 2024M Viviana Proano
No deck chairs and you have to physically exit the entire pool area when they have their 15 minute safety break. I don't mean leave the water, leave the entire facility. Limited hours. Yet another tax funded facility that underservs a community paying a lot of taxes.
June 23rd, 2025I N
Great pool. Its a bit weird you have to leave the entire facility for a 15m break but besides that clean, friendly staff.
August 20th, 2019Clairresa Rogers
What you would expect from a Chicago Park District. Large park with easy parking. Love the parent and tot open swim for my two year old. Huge pool, has a slide but never seen the slide in use. Lockers rooms and showers are usually clean. Life guards are friendly.
June 18th, 2018Michelle Rodriguez
Always super clean and private. They DON'T ALLOW PHONES OR ANY ELECTRONICS- the ONLY BAD thing is it's NOT BABY Friendly- AS you cannot bring strollers or buggies into the pool area for toddlers and babies.
August 19th, 2022Magda Kowalik Gadek
Great place, great pool! Comfortable lockers area, nice and clean showers and other amenities, friendly staff. That’s my favorite swimming pool for years.
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
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