Swimming Pool
Sports Activity Location

Buchner Pool & Community Center

223 Oakland Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186, USA

231 Reviews

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Warm-water, 50-meter outdoor pool, plus a kiddie pool area and a lazy river.

While specific, real-time pool temperatures are not consistently published online for Buchner Pool, the indoor pools are generally heated and maintained at comfortable levels. Indoor recreational and lap pools typically range from 82-84°F (approximately 28-29°C). Outdoor pool temperatures are seasonal and subject to ambient conditions, though they may also be heated during operating months for comfort.

What are people saying (AI review summary)? The Buchner pool has recently undergone a renovation that has been largely well-received by visitors. Positive aspects frequently highlighted include the attentive and kind lifeguards, friendly staff, clean locker rooms and bathrooms, and reasonable admission prices. Patrons appreciate the new amenities such as the enclosed children's area, separate gated baby pool, and the lazy river (though it can get crowded), along with ample shaded seating. However, a major and consistent negative point across reviews is the severe lack of parking, often described as 'horrible' or 'impossible,' leading some to seek out other pools. Another significant drawback mentioned is the consistently unclean food court, with dirty tables and food on the floor, and issues with staff refusing service close to closing hours.

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Amenities

  • Good for Children
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Accessible Entrance
  • Accessible Restroom

Reviews

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Natalie Stasik July 18th, 2025
Natalie Stasik

I like how attentive the life guards are (especially in the zero depth pool). It makes me more relaxed and less stressed as a parent. The life guards are also very nice. I was in the lazy river and got out of the current somehow, and the life guard held out their floating device for me to grab to get back in the current. I didn't even ask for help - she just offered her kindness, and I appreciated it.

amilliana escargo June 18th, 2025
amilliana escargo

Lots of fun ...loved the lazy river when it wasn't too crowded...4 stars because theres NO PARKING....otherwise super fun pool

Kristal August 18th, 2021
Kristal

Great day at Buchner pool. It’s been completely renovated since the last time I was there and I was pleasantly surprised. we arrived around 1 PM for open swim and were greeted by two friendly workers who took our admission. The locker rooms and bathrooms were very clean and were attended to often by staff. There’s no large parking lot, only a few handicapped parking spots and a few 10 minute parking spots for pick up and drop off. If you drive you need to find parking on the street. There are also bike racks to ride you bike to the pool. The prices are fairly reasonable for daily admission: Children 1-17: $4 Adults: $5 Seniors 55+: $2 There was a very clean designated area to eat and drink. I really liked that it was also shaded. The concessions stand was right at the designated eating area as well. The new renovation includes an enclosed Children’s area with a small slide and children can bring their own pool toys to play. There’s also a lazy river and large pool slides which unfortunately were not open the day we went. The larger pools were roped off for certain areas - lap swimming, basketball, volleyball, free swim etc. There was plenty of seating of lawn chairs and reclining lawn chairs to rest and relax. I love that they have huge umbrellas to provide plenty of shade. The lifeguards were very attentive and made sure everyone was safe. I cannot wait to return before the season is over.

Valerie H August 12th, 2025
Valerie H

I love the separate, gated baby pool area and the lazy river! The parking around this pool is horrible and next to impossible on hot days or when they have tennis and pickleball going on as well! The lack of parking sends me to horeb where there is more parking!

David Gonzales July 10th, 2023
David Gonzales

We bought the pass since our pool in our backyard was being remodeled. After six trips we are not impressed. The food court is never clean once throughout the day. Tables are disgusting and you must navigate around the food on the floor. We had to resort to bring a small table cloth so the kids have some where sanitary to eat. Last two times tried to by food at the food court 10 mins before closing and they have an employee standing in line rejecting customers. 9 this time 6 on our last visit. We started bring our own food and just eat at our spot since it is cleaner and more sanitary than the food court. I am glad our pool will be done sooner than expected so we dont have to come back. It is a shame since the remodel pool area is amazing for the kids.

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Opening Hours

Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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