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Houseman Pool, located at 4965 Summerdale Ave in Philadelphia, PA, is a public outdoor swimming facility that is part of the Houseman Playground & Recreation Center. It serves the local community as a seasonal recreational spot, typically operating during the summer months.
Houseman Pool is an unheated, outdoor public swimming pool. Its water temperature is ambient, meaning it fluctuates with the prevailing weather and air temperature during its operational summer season and is not actively regulated or heated.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? Reviews for this pool are mixed. While some praise its convenient location, cleanliness, and generally positive aspects, a significant portion of feedback highlights issues with the atmosphere and staff. Concerns include a high presence of young kids and teenagers, excessive horseplay, cursing, and vaping, which are reportedly not addressed by lifeguards. Lifeguards are criticized for not taking their jobs seriously, engaging in play with patrons, and failing to enforce rules, leading to an unpleasant and potentially unsafe environment. Some users report experiencing 'drama' and strongly advise against visiting, especially with young children, due to the language and behavior observed.
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July 19th, 2024Migdalia Dancel
I like the location of the pool as it's barely 5 minutes away from me. However it's a turn off because the clientele that go in there are a lot of young kids and teenagers and many of the lifeguards are in on it as far as Kidding around and playing around with the young kids that enter. There is a lot of horseplay in the pool a lot of cursing and smoking (vaping) That goes on although it's told that they're not allowed to yet they still do it. So my opinion the lifeguards are not doing their jobs and they don't seem to be taking it seriously. I visited this place about four times but I think that's too many as I won't be going there any longer and I do not suggest it, especially taking your young ones there because of the language and the behavior. Do not go! Go ahead and find out and you will see exactly why I say what I say. Enter at your own risk!
June 18th, 2025Tyciani Wallace
They have a lot of drama and stuff but it’s very clean though
August 6th, 2025Keita Parker
Nice
August 2nd, 2022lenny
Meh
July 11th, 2023JULIO CESAR GIL COLMENARES
Good place
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM |
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| Monday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM |
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