Schenley Swimming Pool

About

Relaxed getaway in the woods, featuring a clean pool and a safe atmosphere.

Specific, constantly updated pool temperatures for Schenley Swimming Pool are not typically published. As a public outdoor facility, its water temperature is largely dependent on ambient weather conditions, with no public information indicating it is consistently heated to a specific temperature.

What are people saying (AI review summary)? Reviews for the pool, likely Schenley Pool, present a mixed picture with strong opinions, particularly regarding its rules and staff. Positive feedback highlights a community-friendly atmosphere where children share toys, and a safe, shallow entry point ideal for younger kids. A new, well-designed dinosaur-themed playground nearby is also highly praised. Many appreciate the pool's cleanliness, good maintenance, and high safety standards, noting that lifeguards are consistently vigilant, making it suitable for laps, learning to swim, or quiet relaxation. Some describe it as an 'amazing' and 'recommended' place, often quiet outside of peak hours. Conversely, a significant point of contention is the perceived over-strictness of lifeguards and pool rules. Several reviewers detail prohibitions on activities like using flutter boards for laps, carrying young children in shallow water, splashing, or playing games such as Marco Polo, which led to 'very bad experiences' for some. One parent of an autistic child felt staff lacked emotion and caused psychological distress. Other concerns include limited available shade, occasional crowding, the water sometimes appearing 'off,' and minor inconveniences like difficult parking and a steep access hill.

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Amenities

• Good for Children
• Accessible Entrance

Reviews

Listing Reviews

August 20th, 2025

Kate Krause

We swim at a number of pools in Pittsburgh, often Schenley as it is close to home. There is some shade near the shallow end, much in demand so usually not available. More shade some distance away . The shape and size of the pool allow plenty of room for the little kids, and the shallow entry is safe for them. Like most public pools it can get crowded and sometimes the water seems a bit off. The lifeguards try to keep order, but there is often some wilder big kids near where the little ones play. Schenley has a very community friendly vibe. Kids share toys freely and mix with kids they have just met. Put your name on any toys you bring. The new dinosaur themed playground near the pool is fantastic! So many modern safety features.

July 12th, 2025

fadwa usa

They are people who have no emotion towards young children. My daughter swims and plays normally, and she has autism. Every time they tell me to run and swim somewhere, I feel my psychological state has deteriorated. It was a very bad experience. They are not good people.

June 21st, 2024

Feras (BlackAngel)

It was an amazing time 🤩 Very recommended place

August 2nd, 2021

CHRISTOPHE T. (Chowcocoa)

Off the beaten path, quiet most of the time (busy hours do happen). Well kept, they won't stay open if it's unsafe to swim in the water like some other shady "motel"pools. If, you can't take anybody on your back, but just imagine 50 or more teens doing it at the same time, you'll soon have a messy place, where sharing the water becomes a problem, that pool is not the biggest in the Burgh. Anyway if it was that type of lousy pool other complainers will complain anyway.. It has been our pool for almost 14 years now, and I've never seen any accident like at some waterparks nearby, the lifeguard are on duty 100% of the time, anticipating instead of trying to fix (yes it can be frustrating not to unplug sometimes...). You can feel safe, safety is for all. If you want to fool around, it's not your place. If you want to feel safe when you take a lap, when your kids learn to swim or dive, if you want to enjoy a quiet time to read a book when burning in the sun, that pool is yours. I hope it stays so. CONS : parking can be hard sometimes, the hill is really steep when your car is all the way up-there...

August 24th, 2018

Sylvain Mino

Lifeguards are way to strict, no flutter boards if doing laps, can't have you 3 year old on your back in 2 feet of water, no splashing your own kids, don't touch the line but you have to to go under it. I am a 47 year old dad, former lifeguard and rescue diver. Avoid this place if you want to actually play a little in the pool. Oh don't play Marco polo either too much noise... If it was possible to give this pool a zero star I would. This is my first negative review ever...