About
The Plunge, located at 415 Ford St, Hanford, CA 93230, USA, is a historic and popular outdoor public swimming facility. It serves as a community hub for recreational swimming, lap swimming, and various water activities during its operational season.
The main pool at The Plunge has historically been reported to be maintained at a comfortable temperature, with some sources indicating it is kept around 80 degrees Fahrenheit for swimming activities.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? The facility is largely praised for its affordable prices, cleanliness, and the general helpfulness and kindness of staff, especially lifeguards and the snack bar attendant. Many appreciate the child swim tests as a safety measure. However, several criticisms highlight issues such as non-functional slides and toddler areas, non-locking handicap restroom stalls, and debris in the pool. Some users also reported negative experiences with staff communication and rudeness, particularly regarding swim test procedures and children playing. The on-site skatepark is also noted as a positive and enjoyable feature.
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Good for Children
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Accessible Entrance
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July 24th, 2025Hope
Super amazing life guards!!! Cheap prices, clean facility, kind and helpful staff! Love the swim tests for the children, can really see the thought and care to keep these kiddos safe 💕💕💕
July 15th, 2025Stephanie Glick
The slide and toddler area did not work. The communication is awful with the staff. The kids had to do a swim test and she did not tell him he could break told him swim there and back and he got tired and told him he couldn’t do it again but he should of took a break. The restroom stalls didn’t lock for handcap(sons disabled). There was random things floating in the pool. Staff was very rude got on the kids so playing and splashing each other.(my kids playing with each other not others)
July 2nd, 2025Damian Lemus
Been to the pools pretty good price to pay for a swimming session and the skatepark is cool I'm a local skater there and go every Friday it's super fun
July 24th, 2025riIey
Nice lifeguards and a clean pool. Affordable entry, definitely worth it.
July 12th, 2023Lauren
The Plunge in Hanford is an inexpensive place to take your children to swim. The water is crystal clear, the snack bar prices aren't outrageous, and the snack bar attendant is super courteous. Plus there's plenty of shady lounge chairs to relax in. Definitely 5 stars given!
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 12:00 – 6:00 PM |
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| Monday | 12:30 – 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 12:30 – 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:30 – 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12:30 – 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 12:30 – 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 6:00 PM |
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