About
The YMCA Silver Lake Pool is an outdoor, seasonal pool located at the Middletown YMCA in Middletown, DE. It offers a main pool and a splash pad, providing facilities for recreational swimming, lap swimming, and open swim during the summer months as part of a larger YMCA facility.
The outdoor Silver Lake Pool is maintained at 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The Middletown YMCA facility also includes an indoor pool, which is also kept at 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? Reviews for the pool are mixed, frequently citing a decline in experience, increased strictness, and doubled prices since the YMCA took over. Some patrons reported negative interactions with staff, including accusations of racism, rudeness, and unprofessional behavior, such as age-shaming and poor handling of food delivery. On the positive side, others commended the attentive and nice lifeguards, well-maintained pool, permission for toys and snacks, and a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere, especially for the LGBTQ+ community. The pool's setting, mix of sun and shade, and recent improvements were also appreciated. Suggestions for improvement include a larger outdoor clock, more umbrellas, and an outdoor shower, with one reviewer also noting the water can be uncomfortably hot in the summer.
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August 14th, 2022Shirley A. Schwaeble-Ruiz
Perfect setting and pool has had some working improvements over the past five years. Shade and Sun mix is perfect. Need more umbrellas and an outdoor shower
June 10th, 2019Brady S
This pool used to be good when it wasn’t run by the YMCA because the pool now is way too strict. The prices are also doubled what they used to be because the YMCA only wants your money. Also they make you take swim tests and just a whole bunch of other stuff that make it not as fun as it could be.
April 28th, 2025Big web 45
Came swimming here a bunch. It was a lot better before the ymca ran it but it’s still a nice pool. It does get hot in the summer and the water is almost too hot to enjoy but it is what it is. It’s nice for what it is. They have some nice lifeguards and a lot of hot jocks and twinks in the summer which makes for some good eye candy 🏳️🌈. As a gay guy coming here makes me feel very accepted and welcome. The energy and vibe here is awesome!
September 21st, 2019MAS
Being a new member, I couldn't help but notice the attentive lifeguards, how well the pool was maintained and appreciated that toys were permitted for children and pool 'noodles' for any age. The music was a nice touch and that you could also bring your own snacks in. Their guest policy is fair as well. If there were any suggestion I could offer it would be to have a larger clock displayed outside. (Not everyone wears their glasses IN the pool.) 😊
July 26th, 2022Ivana Abbey
This pool is very unprofessional and ghetto. They were being very racist and rude to me. Then accused me of lying about my age!! The life guards are also very rude too. When I ordered a sandwich from Wawa and got it delivered I notified the front desk and they had attitude . When I received my sandwich it was absolutely squished and the lifeguard just threw it at me.
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
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