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Kiddie, toddler and large pools (some with lifeguards) for family fun, plus clean water.
As an outdoor, unheated public pool, the water temperature at Highland Park Swimming Pool naturally varies with the weather and ambient air conditions. Specific, consistent pool temperatures are not published or maintained.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? The pool receives mixed reviews from visitors. Many appreciate its spaciousness, affordability ($5 for adults, kids free), and the presence of numerous lifeguards ensuring safety, contributing to a generally positive and family-friendly atmosphere. Adult-only swim times are also available and well-utilized. However, significant drawbacks include weekend overcrowding, a strict rule preventing families with children from entering before 1 PM due to adult lap swim, and challenging parking (often a quarter-mile uphill). Some reviewers also noted cleanliness issues (e.g., hair in the water), limited shade, and inconvenient lane closures, with one reviewer even suggesting it's smaller than other local pools, contrasting with general praise for its size.
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Amenities
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Good for Children
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Accessible Entrance
Reviews
Listing Reviews
July 3rd, 2025Iyanna O
Nice pool! Very spacious! And very costly unlike some of the pools in Pittsburgh. $5 for adults and free for kids. Definitely will be the pool i attend on a regular.
August 3rd, 2024Marcus Barkley
A very well run pool in a nice location within the sprawling grounds of Highland Park. I went to the pool with my daughter for the first time on a Friday afternoon/evening for a little friend party/swim. Coming from the country, I was amazed at both the size of the standard pool as well as the "kiddie" pool, which was likely bigger than most "regular" pools I had around when I grew up. Beyond that, the pool was meticulously monitored by seemingly almost a dozen lifeguards working in rotation, so all important safety was in high regard. Both my daughter and I had a good time in the main pool, and there was plenty of room to play around. With kids getting in free and adults for only a few bucks, it's definitely worth a stop for some warm weather fun.
August 23rd, 2025Marian Kennedy
Woah, you will love it. I am older, do not swim laps. It is so big. I swim for pleasure and mobility. Mostly tread water and do breaststroke and backstroke. There are adult swim times and the community really takes advantage. When adult swim is over it is also great. But for me, seeing all the happy kids just makes me glad. Such a nice vibe in our neighborhood. Being around young people is great! Love.love.love.
July 24th, 2025Linda Waraks
Just went to the pool and wasn’t allowed in until 1 pm cause we had a child with us. Apparently before 1 pm it’s adult lap swim. There was maybe 5 adults there. What a stupid rule. The whole kiddie pool was empty and so was the sprinkler area. Won’t be going back there since can’t go in until after 1. Not sure how playing at the kiddie pool would bother the adults with their laps. Very disappointed.
August 13th, 2025Hali Madeline
It's soooo crowded on the weekends and the weird lane closures surrounding the pool make it hard to get to. The pool is smaller than others in the area too. There is only one singular tree, and people get to the pool early to claim the spot (or at least that's what I've experienced) Last time I went here, I couldn't stop getting peoples hair wrapped around my limbs. It really needed to be cleaned and overall made me feel nasty. Also the parking situation is ... something. The nearest spot is a quarter mile uphill. I try to avoid at all costs.
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 5:45 PM |
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| Monday | 11:00 AM – 7:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 7:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 7:45 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 7:45 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 7:45 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 5:45 PM |
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