About
Warm-water swimming pool with instructors and an outdoor option in summer.
While a precise, officially published temperature for Portage Park Indoor Pool is not readily available, indoor pools operated by the Chicago Park District are generally maintained at comfortable temperatures. Lap pools within the district typically range from 80-82°F (26.7-27.8°C), providing an ideal environment for exercise and recreational swimming.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? The pool receives mixed reviews, with many praising it as a nice, good-sized neighborhood pool offering many open swim hours, various diving boards (5m, 3m, 1m), and areas for sunbathing. Some visitors, including an enthusiastic one, highly enjoyed their daily visits. However, significant drawbacks were noted regarding the facilities, which are described as older and outdated, particularly the ice-cold showers without temperature control. The 'learn to swim' classes also garnered contrasting opinions; while one reviewer found it an 'awesome place to learn swimming,' others severely criticized the classes for not being suitable for beginners or children with fear/sensory issues, citing instructors as not hands-on, unhelpful with scared children, and not inclusive.
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Good for Children
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Accessible Entrance
Reviews
Listing Reviews
August 26th, 2017John K Keating
Nice neighborhood pool that's a good size and has many open swim hours. Also has a full size 5 meter + 3 meter + 1 M diving board. Also two separate areas to lay out and catch some rays.
June 23rd, 2025Christi Wilson
Omg god the school. isnt just good the pool is to the pool is so good we went every day i will miss you teddy i really like you its bam❤️❤️❤️❤️
January 14th, 2025Kinga Caterino
The learn to swim classes are not for kids who don't know how to swim. Instructors are not hands on and not inclusive of all children. They won't help scared child into the water, discriminating children with sensory issues.
September 2nd, 2025Bouchaib Kassem
Awesome place to learn swimming,thanks Chicago
March 20th, 2025Shar Day
The pool is older and outdated. The showers are ice cold with no temperature adjustments.
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:15 AM – 4:30 PM |
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