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The Barber National Institute - Pool, located at 100 Barber Pl, Erie, PA, serves as a vital aquatic facility for individuals with disabilities, primarily those supported by the institute. It offers a warm-water environment designed for therapeutic purposes, recreational activities, and skill development, contributing to the physical well-being and improved quality of life for its users.
While specific, exact temperatures for the Barber National Institute - Pool are not always publicly detailed, therapeutic pools of this nature are typically maintained at warmer temperatures, generally ranging from 90-94°F (approximately 32-34°C), to aid in muscle relaxation, pain relief, and ease of movement for individuals with special needs.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? The Barber National Institute's indoor pool is highly praised as a 'hidden treasure' and a 'fantastic' facility, particularly noted for its unique raising/lowering floor which accommodates all ages, including small children and non-swimmers. Reviewers consistently highlight the warm water, making it ideal for swimming lessons and young children. It's also a popular venue for birthday parties, offering pool time with lifeguards and gym access. While the institute is commended as a great, non-judgmental employer focused on changing lives, minor drawbacks include the warm ambient temperature around the pool (85-90°F) due to the water's warmth, and occasional difficulty reaching staff by phone, though calls are typically returned promptly.
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Good for Children
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Accessible Entrance
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January 8th, 2018Casey Meyer
A fantastic indoor pool that is one of Erie's hidden treasures. The raising/lowering floor is awesome, and the water is always nice and warm!
December 31st, 2021Gretchen Sargent
The Barber National Institute is a great place for everyone. They don't judge you. We are also an equal opportunity employer. Looking for people who want to help change lives, and help make people's dreams come true. The pool is a fun place to go, and they also hold other events in the gym. I want to say I am an employee of the Barber Institute, and it's the best job I've ever had. We all work to help people have better lives, and what's better than that?
July 28th, 2025Allison
Love the pool It was so much fun 😁
June 24th, 2018Tamara Caplan
Great place for swimming lessons, temperatures are good for small children. I love the fact the floor moves up and down for smaller children to enjoy the pool as well. Sometimes there is difficulty reaching an as actual person when you call but someone usually calls you back within the day.
June 1st, 2019Candace Williams
This place is fantastic! What a great community outreach program. We just had my daughter’s 8th birthday party here and it was a blast! They had an hour in the pool, with TWO lifeguards and then an hour in the gym to run around and have cake. The pool is always really warm and the moving platform is really useful. There were a few of her friends who couldn’t swim, but they move the platform so that everyone can touch the bottom! My kids also take swim lessons here and the teachers are very patient and do a great job with the kids. The only negative I have is that in order to keep the pool so warm, the temperature outside the pool is always around 85-90, so wear shorts and a tank top!!
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
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| Monday | 12:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 12:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
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