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Kendrick Pool is a public outdoor swimming pool located at the Kendrick Recreation Center in Philadelphia, PA. Operated by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, it serves as a seasonal community amenity, offering recreational swimming and programs, primarily during the summer months.
Kendrick Pool is an outdoor public pool that is typically unheated. Its temperature naturally varies with the ambient weather conditions and sun exposure throughout the operating season. Specific temperature data is generally not publicly provided or guaranteed.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? This public pool is widely regarded as a 'hidden gem,' offering a large, clean swimming area that is free to the public and notably features an 8-foot depth. Reviewers consistently praise the friendly and great staff, making it a popular spot for families, children, and swim teams during the summer. However, significant concerns are raised about the facilities, with bathhouses and bathrooms described as very rundown. Specific issues include a busted shower area drain leading to ankle-deep standing water and a complete lack of shade. Visitors also need to be aware of specific hours for different user groups (e.g., adult swim, family time). While opening day saw large crowds, this may not be a persistent issue.
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August 6th, 2025Denzel Buie
Nice clean pool it’s free to the public this pool I would have to say is a hidden gem. Not too many public pools are 8 feet in the city
July 6th, 2025James P. Poole
Large clean pool, friendly staff, and it’s free to the public. You just have to pay attention to the specific hours of who is allowed in at what times for example adult swim is one swim lessons as another swim team is another and then there’s family time. The only reason why I didn’t give a five star rating is because the bathhouse and bathrooms are very rundown, but you can make do with what they have.
August 22nd, 2025Christine W
Free place to swim. Nice pool nice staff. Clean
June 22nd, 2024Angie Williamson
I love Philly public pools and this rating is largely based on the fact it was opening day and I don't think they were prepared for the crowds (it was dang hot). Also the shower area drain was busted, and you have to shower so you're standing in ankle deep water that everyone else has showered in (and stepped in). There was nowhere to lay out our towel to sit (and there's no shade at all). Hopefully this is settled down (and get repaired) over the summer and I appreciate all the staff - they were great!!
July 29th, 2023Lindsay “Lindz” Leimbach
My daughter and I love it here! She is on their swim team and has tons of friends from school that also belong to the pool. Great place for summer!
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM |
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| Monday | 1:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 1:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 1:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 1:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 1:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM |
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