Kessing Outdoor Pool - Swimming Pool

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Kessing Outdoor Pool, located in Chapel Hill, NC, is a seasonal, family-friendly outdoor swimming facility operated by UNC Campus Recreation. It features a 25-yard lap swimming area, a leisure swimming area, a zero-entry play area for children, and a 140-foot water slide, making it a popular destination for summer recreation.

Specific water temperatures for Kessing Outdoor Pool are not consistently published. As a seasonal outdoor facility, its temperature naturally varies with ambient weather conditions and is generally comfortable for recreational swimming during the summer months.

What are people saying (AI review summary)? The UNC outdoor pool is highly praised for its exceptional cleanliness, helpful staff, and excellent facilities, including multiple 25-yard lanes. However, a significant point of frustration is the strict requirement for non-summer-class students to be enrolled in summer classes to gain access, and visitor passes are inconveniently cash-only. Operating hours are also described as somewhat unusual.

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July 13th, 2022

charly sosa

It’s ridiculous how you must be enrolled in summer classes to access the swimming pool, even if you are already a UNC Student. And when presented with a visitor pass (if you are accompanied by a student who is taking summer classes) the only way to pay is cash, so unless you get a nice person that will let you in you are SOL.

August 30th, 2015

Anna Z

kind of weird hours, but amazing outdoor pool at UNC. 5 or 6 25 yard lanes, plus another 25 yd? pool that makes it an L, and the water is so clean.

July 15th, 2016

Jon M

Very clean, staff were very helpful. Could not ask for more.

March 4th, 2017

Herbie H

Go Tar Heels!

July 24th, 2023

Rutva Mehta

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Opening Hours

Sunday	11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Monday	6:30 – 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday	6:30 – 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday	6:30 – 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday	6:30 – 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday	6:30 – 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday	11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

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https://campusrec.unc.edu/facility-list/kessing-pool/

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