About
Hunt Memorial Pool, located at 297 Maple St in Manchester, NH, is a prominent outdoor public swimming facility. Open seasonally, primarily during the summer months, it serves as a community hub for recreational swimming, offering a main pool, and typically includes amenities such as lifeguards, changing rooms, and splash areas for various age groups.
Information regarding specific pool temperatures is generally not provided for Hunt Memorial Pool. As an outdoor public pool in New Hampshire, its water temperature is typically unheated and fluctuates naturally with the ambient air and sun conditions during the summer operating season.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? Reviews for Hunts Pool and its adjacent splash pad show a stark contrast. Hunts Pool itself is reported to have been closed for at least two years by some, or to operate inconsistently with significant issues when open. Critics cited severe hygiene problems (high urine levels, fecal incidents) often attributed to overcrowding from a summer camp, leading to frequent and prolonged closures. Staff were criticized for slow response times and a lack of communication regarding these closures. One highly negative review described the pool as 'disgusting,' 'cramped,' and unsafe. Despite its problems, the pool is acknowledged as a vital cooling resource for local children lacking air conditioning or transportation. In contrast, the splash pad, which is only a couple of years old, received positive feedback. It's described as 'cute,' fenced-in, and a great place for younger children (0-12 years) to play and cool off, featuring a nearby playground and benches (though without shade).
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Accessible Entrance
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August 22nd, 2023Robyn Durkee
Hunts Pool is No Longer In Use. Splash Pad is only a couple years old. Great place to cool off & let children play. Def for Younger kids 0-12yrs.
August 29th, 2022alicia Corson
The pool hasn't been opened for 2 years now. There are a lot of children living on the East side of Manchester that also live in homes without air conditioning and or vehicles. Thank goodness for the Splash Pad being open and available to them on these very hot summer days.
July 10th, 2019Megan Cotterly
I was actually really impressed with this pool up until the begining of the week. The life guards were nice and they had everyone get out every hour to take a break. For people that need it, they offered lunches to kids and teens. Everything changed once they started having a summer camp come every day. They have had to shut the pool down for at least 30 minutes on Monday after the camp left bc the urine levels were too high. Yesterday was okay. Today we got there at 130. I thought it was weird that they were havibg everone get out bc the breaks usually happen at quarter til. Nope. There was a poop or something in the pool. The staff are in NO HURRAY what so ever to get the pool tested and back open. They dont let antone know what's going on. There is no announcement so you can plan accordingly. Origionally I heard a life guard tell one of the summer camp staff it would be 30 min. So we hung out. After almost 50 minutes I went to ask how much longer it was going to be and was told 30 more minutes. Since the pool doesnt have any morning hours, we had to wait til after 1 to go. The pool was closed by 130 and was not opening again until at least 315. I work nights, so that was the ENTIRE time I had to take my kids swimming.This pool is in no way built to support having the HUNDREDS of kids in it at a time as there are when that camp is there and it should not be being allowed. And as I said, they are VERY quick to shut things down and have everyone get out of the pool but they take their time in DOING something about the problem so that it can be reopened. And maybe letting people know how long to expect would be a helpful thing. I dont think its right that the neighborhood families should be loosing access to their neighborhood pool so that a summer camp can come in and throw off the chemicals and deficate in the pool. Something needs to be done. Like I said, at the begining I was impressed. Not anymore.
July 25th, 2021Alicia Grant
We went to the splash pad right next to hunts pool, it's such a cute splashpad! It's fenced in and has a playground next to it. It's not huge, but there's plenty to do. There is benches for adults , but no shade, so keep that in mind when coming to play here.
May 17th, 2018Mark Gray
I’d rather swim in a Porta potty but I guess it’s the same thing anyway. The place is absolutely disgusting, it’s extremely cramped, and it’s a haven for drugs and broken glass. Easily the trashiest pool in NH. Totally should be shut down.
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 2:00 – 8:00 AM |
| Tuesday | 1:00 – 3:00 PM, 4:00 – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 1:00 – 3:00 PM, 4:00 – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 1:00 – 3:00 PM, 4:00 – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 1:00 – 3:00 PM, 4:00 – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 1:00 – 3:00 PM, 4:00 – 6:00 PM |