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Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Pool

325 W Olin Ave, Madison, WI 53715, USA

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Family-friendly public pool with diving boards and 2 water slides.

The pools at Goodman Pool are typically heated to a comfortable temperature, generally maintained around 80-82°F (27-28°C) for an enjoyable swimming experience.

What are people saying (AI review summary)? This water park is generally praised for being a fun and affordable destination, especially for families with young children, offering features like a 0-12ft depth pool, slides, diving areas, and a 0-inch entry. Reviewers appreciate the clean facilities, friendly staff, and available concessions. However, a major concern is the perceived lack of rule enforcement by lifeguards, leading to roughhousing, overcrowding, and a chaotic environment where people are often splashed, kicked, and run into. This can make the experience feel unsafe, particularly for those with infants or small children, despite frequent safety checks. There are also mixed opinions on the 'salt water pool' claim and inconsistencies in flotation device policies.

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  • Good for Children
  • Accessible Entrance

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Levi Aleman August 3rd, 2025
Levi Aleman

Fun park, great price. Season pass is well worth it. Plenty of fun for the little ones, a few slides for all ages and diving pools for more experienced swimmers. 0-12ft pool allows for anyone to have fun in the water. Snacks/drinks available in the concession stands. Can get a little crowded during the more popular days/hours but still a lot of fun. Great for birthday parties if you want to reserve one of the seating sections for your own event.

A J (Monkey's Mama) July 30th, 2025
A J (Monkey's Mama)

It's a nice pool, but the lifeguards don't do anything to stop people rough housing in the pool. I watched several people pick up kids and bodyslam them into the pool. Lifeguards said nothing about it. Kids were jumping off the side of the pool and into the water. Nobody said a word. And the lifeguard was right there watching them do it. I was there with my two kids and people were splashing and throwing each other around. People kept running into me because they weren't paying attention to where they were going. They allow people to throw footballs in the pool and everything else. Even though it's a nice pool, I doubt I'll go back. I'm not going to pay to swim and be assaulted because people don't pay attention and there are basically no rules. Everything like that is allowed, but I couldn't have a floatation device for my infant because it's not US Coast Guard approved. Yet they let you use Puddle Jumpers... And those are not US Coast Guard approved for swimming pools. So I don't understand. While holding my 8 month old child in my arms I almost got knocked over several times by people being unsafe in the water. Pretty sure my toe is sprained because I got stepped on at least 4 times. Unless you like getting splashed, kicked, and stepped on, I don't recommend it. Especially if you have small children. It's supposed to be a salt water pool, but you could smell the chlorine. So I don't know. I'll leave this here for your viewing pleasure.

Patti “Lolli” Kelly August 9th, 2024
Patti “Lolli” Kelly

What a great place to be with the kids on a warm sunny day. Very clean and organized. We took several kids in our family to the Goodman pool over the summer. They always had a great time. There is still time for you to visit the pool before the season is over!!! You are going to love it!!

led 522 July 1st, 2025
led 522

Changing room and bathroom are all kept clean. I love bringing my 5 and 3 year olds. I can be in the water with both kids because of the 0" entry. Also, the salt water over chlorine is refreshing & and it is easier to get out of suits

Jackie August 17th, 2023
Jackie

We traveled from Chicago for a weekend getaway with the family. I searched nearby public pools to have some fun with the kiddos. This place was an excellent spot for fun! The kids loved it, and we had a great time. Very clean pool, staff was very friendly and welcoming. They do have frequent 20 min safety checks, so be prepared to sit around for a while. You can enjoy some snacks from their concessions. Very reasonable prices! We will definitely be visiting again!

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