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Pleasant Pool, located at 320 Slocum St in Philadelphia, PA, is a seasonal outdoor public swimming pool operated by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. Part of the larger Pleasant Playground, it serves as a community hub for summer recreation, typically featuring a main pool and often a sprayground or wading area for all ages.
As a public outdoor pool in Philadelphia, Pleasant Pool is typically unheated. Specific, consistent pool temperature data is not publicly provided and will fluctuate based on ambient weather conditions and sun exposure during the summer operating season.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? The reviews for the facility are largely positive, highlighting its cleanliness, well-maintained state, and pleasant atmosphere. Many patrons praise the lifeguards and staff for being attentive, engaging, and caring, particularly towards young people. The facility is appreciated for its diverse offerings, including shallow and deep ends, a splash pad, a playground, fields, picnic tables, and clean bathrooms, along with food vendors. It's even called one of the best public pools in Philly. However, one negative experience was reported, involving conflicting information from staff and a perceived lack of active lifeguard supervision.
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July 3rd, 2025Nicole Nolan
Super clean and well maintained. The lifeguards and staff were very attentive.
August 5th, 2023Massiah James
Got here at 12 with my daughter was told we could get in the pool and then 6 minutes later was told we had to get out people on their phone sitting down no lifeguards on site very bad experience
July 28th, 2024Rob Seitz
Shallow end for little kids, deeper end for big kids, splash pad and playground too! There's also a field to run around in and picnic tables The rec center bathrooms are great. One of the best public pools in Philly! Also there's water ice and soft pretzels (pizza pretzels!) vendors.
August 2nd, 2024Robert C Outterbridge Sr
Beautifully decorated, and managed well! Lifeguards are engaging and really care for young people
July 20th, 2023Angela Parrish
Great atmosphere great lifeguards just a very pleasant experience
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM |
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| Monday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM |
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