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Public, 25-yard outdoor pool with water aerobics classes and a range of amenities for families.
The pools at the Bonita Springs Community Pool, including the competition pool and children's wading pool, are heated for comfortable, year-round use. Specific temperature degrees are not publicly listed, but the water is consistently maintained for patron comfort.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? Reviews for the pool are mixed, with several positive comments highlighting its cleanliness, perfectly balanced chemical levels (no fog), comfortable water temperature, and the availability of equipment like kickboards. Many praise the lifeguards as nice, patient, fun, and organized, especially in the context of swim lessons, where staff like Mr. Jesse are commended for helping children learn. However, a significant portion of the feedback is highly critical. Major complaints include the severely limited operating hours, particularly the 4 PM closing time on weekdays and Saturdays, and being closed on Sundays, which frustrates working residents and leads to accusations of wasted taxpayer money. There are also strong criticisms regarding lifeguard behavior, with specific incidents citing rudeness, unprofessionalism, condescension, and a refusal to apologize, including an alarming report of a lifeguard misjudging a child with Down Syndrome and demanding a life jacket despite the child being a skilled swimmer. Further concerns include 'smart-mouthed' lifeguards offering poor excuses for limited hours, perceived overstaffing for low attendance, lack of shift scheduling, and an unresponsive recreation director regarding complaints.
Location
Gallery
Amenities
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Good for Children
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Accessible Entrance
Reviews
Listing Reviews
July 31st, 2025Ehren Chambers
Mr. Jesse has helped teach both my boys learn to swim. The staff at the pool is great with the kids! They’re patient, fun, organized, my kids have loved lessons here!
April 2nd, 2025Vanessa Kinley
Very nice lifeguards, clean spaces, and a perfectly chemically-balanced pool. The water is not foggy, and not too warm or too cold. They provide kick boards and pull buoys for those who need it. Always love swimming here!
February 5th, 2025Heather Piper
Great pool, great lifeguards, and clean pool. No fog, which means the chemicals are balanced correctly. Swimming outside is better.
June 27th, 2025A di Fillipo
Not happy that the pool is never open past 4pm Monday through Saturday.. and NEVER EVER open on Sundays. ESPECIALLY during summer!! Some of us work and would like to use the pool after work or on the weekend days....such a bummer that our taxes pay for something we can't use. And Your "smart mouthed life guards" that tell me that the reasons are-1 because they don't have enough lifeguards...2 because they cant find ANY of the 4 lifeguards on duty DAILY when you are open can work past 4....and 3 (my absolute favorite) IS BECAUSE THEY HAVE A LIFE TOO...said to my face both the last few years and in the last two weeks. Oh..and #4...because no one comes after 4..or Sunday...thats hilarious considering they have to kick people out of the pool and force them to leave 15 minutes before 4pm because they have closing duties. - DO YOUR CLOSING CRAP AFTER YOUR CLOSED. We literally PAY In taxes and pay to go there. This crap is long over due to be stopped. BONITA DESERVES BETTER. ...not hiring someone to work later then 4 is unacceptable! for this long time resident.(AND NOT JUST ME, OTHERS DEEL THE SAME WAY HERE IN BONITA) YOU HAVE 4 LIFEGAURDS ON A SATURDAY - FOR WHAT??? THE TEN PEOPLE OR LESS THAT ARE THERE??? YOUR people cant be structured to work in shifts???? Or Sundays???? We pay for this...and you barely give bonita anything to be proud of.
April 2nd, 2023Linda Perry
On 3/16/23 our family went to the pool for the first and last time. Our 12 yr old grandson has downs syndrome. Is 13 yr old sister and parents were also with us (grandparents). The children went right into the pool. The parents were getting ready to go in and were at the side of the pool right by the kids. Within a few minutes the older lifeguard came marching over to the father, and said, “ he has to put a life jacket on. I’ve been watching him. he can’t swim more than 3 feet”. The boy happens to be on a special needs swim team and swims the length of an Olympic pool. He was just playing and having a good time. Mom & Dad were right there. There was no way that child was in any danger. The lifeguard clearly misjudged the boy and handled her “concerns” very rudely and unprofessionally. Upon leaving later that afternoon my son said she owed him an apology. She said she didn’t owe him one and the other 2 female lifeguards immediately began arguing with him. My point: This was a situation that could have been handled politely. She could have suggested that he swim for her. Instead she was rude and condescending. I left a message with the rec director asking her to call me about something she should be aware of and never heard back. . It is unfortunate that my grandson is judged and targeted. The elder lifeguard needs anti-bias and diversity training.
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
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| Monday | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
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