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Katelman Pool

1230 16th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501, USA

192 Reviews

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Family-friendly pool with a diving board and a slide for a $4 entry fee.

Specific daily pool temperatures for Katelman Pool are not consistently published. Public aquatic centers generally maintain their main pools at a comfortable temperature, often in the range of 80-84°F (27-29°C), with shallow or children's areas potentially being slightly warmer for user comfort.

What are people saying (AI review summary)? The reviews for this establishment are mixed. While some customers praise it as a fun place with friendly lifeguards, dedicated zones for children, and commend the manager for excellent service, particularly regarding accessibility for individuals with disabilities, a significant number of reviews express strong negative sentiments. Multiple patrons report feeling targeted and discriminated against, especially concerning children with special needs. Incidents cited include lifeguards being rude, yelling at children, rolling eyes, and whispering, as well as staff interventions regarding an autistic child's bathroom use and general pool behavior. These negative experiences have led several customers to state they will not return and to caution others against visiting, particularly with special needs children, citing a perceived decline in service and discriminatory practices.

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Amenities

  • Good for Children
  • Accessible Entrance
  • Accessible Restroom

Reviews

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Tatum Lantz June 16th, 2025
Tatum Lantz

When we got there the front desk lady was very nice, but when we got in the pool me and my family felt targeted. When we were on these turtle float things that you can sit on and when my younger brother got on it slipped and she yelled at him really rude so we decided to just ignore it and then I was swimming past her and she rolled her eyes and went to another lifeguard and started whispering. It was really rude and we felt there discrimination and i couldn’t believe she had the audacity to do that. It had changed a lot….i honestly will not go there that much anymore

Iker Jesus June 2nd, 2025
Iker Jesus

This is a great place to have fun.One thing I love it how they have different zones for kids.Life guard are so fun they talk to you life if u already knew them. This place is one of the funniest places I been too

Connie Utley July 30th, 2022
Connie Utley

I was at this pool twice this summer. The first time my autistic 14 yr old son (pictured) went into the women's bathroom on accident. Manager approached me told me it wasn’t a problem but I needed to go with him. I explained he’s special needs and that I would watch and try to direct him to the mens. Today when we went he went to go in the womens and I redirected him to the mens and this same woman went and sent a male lifeguard in there With my son. I was in the pool with my toddler, but didn’t stay much longer as I felt discriminated against and targeted. Do not take your special needs children here. We never have issues at pirates cove but they were not open today. I will never go here again and that woman should be FIRED! I see many other reviews with special needs children stating some of these same issues. I can’t believe the owners allow this behavior, sooner or later a lawsuit will happen I know I left mad enough for one.

Jorge Camacho June 10th, 2025
Jorge Camacho

I took my kids here today and will probably never go back the staff r rude and they discriminate against my autistic son cuz he was jumping in and out the pool place has changed

Paul Schmitz June 16th, 2021
Paul Schmitz

Great. The manager is wonderful. I asked about a lift for handicap people to get in the pool. They came through with flying colors. Awesome. So much easier for my daughter to get in the pool.

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Opening Hours

Sunday 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Monday 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Tuesday 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Wednesday 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Thursday 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Friday 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Saturday 12:00 – 6:00 PM
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