Swimming Pool
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Hopkins Pool

1403 Sycamore Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115, USA

156 Reviews

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Casual public pool outfitted with a splash pad, diving boards and slides, as well as friendly staff.

Specific temperature information for the pools at Hopkins Pool is not consistently published. As an outdoor facility, the water temperature is primarily influenced by ambient weather conditions and natural warming, rather than being maintained at a precise heated temperature.

What are people saying (AI review summary)? This community pool receives generally positive reviews, often highlighted for being a fun, reasonably priced, and clean facility suitable for families, especially with a splash pad and zero-depth entry for kids, diving well, and adult lap swimming area. Lifeguards are frequently praised for being alert and attentive. Reviewers appreciate new policies handling teens and the presence of police supervision. However, there have been past concerns regarding understaffing and excessive whistle-blowing, although these issues reportedly improved in 2023 with a new manager. Recurring complaints include frequently out-of-order snack/drink machines and closed concession areas. The pool has hosted popular events like cardboard boat competitions, and many eagerly anticipate the return of 'Pool-A-Palooza' in 2025. The facility is currently closed for repairs due to age, with a projected reopening in 2026, and some hope for board replacements and fully functional amenities upon its return.

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Shane Hernandez February 25th, 2025
Shane Hernandez

I love going here every year. Been asking them to bring back Pool-A-Palooza for the 2022, 2023 seasons. Understaffed. Two years ago and last year, few staff looking like they didn't have enough training, especially the manager were jumping the gun way too much and blowing the whistle way too much for the simplest things that's never been whistle blown before. 2023 was calmer for way less whistle blowing because the staff gotten better and the manager was replaced with someone that looked more experienced. I know it's closed because of repairs due to age. Bring back Pool-A-Poolaza in 2025 with enough experienced staff for awesome events. This is your 2018, 2019 biggest splash champion speaking. See yea guyz next year. If and when the event returns in 2025. Consider me, your first entry. Have an amazing summer 2024 everyone. Stay cool, hydrated and safe. Before I forget. The staff for the most part every year is awesome. P.S edit credits. 2026 is the due date for reopening. I just hope they replace those boards. I'm just now thinking about this. Just have working snack and drink machines. Too many times they were out of order. I wasn't the one that had that problem either.

Kris Robison January 23rd, 2024
Kris Robison

Fun community pool with a splash pad and zero-depth pool for kids. So many fun and fond memories taking my kid there to swim and play (and also for the cardboard boat competition in the late summers). Every community should have a place like this. Seems adequately staffed with responsible life guards and attenders. Crowded and some ruffians (unattended kids) from time to time, but otherwise a pleasant experience.

Jonathan Smith June 20th, 2023
Jonathan Smith

First time visiting the pool. Happy about the new policies handling teens. Life guards were on their A game. Seen then involved with several child that couldn't swim. Not their fault. Good experience!

Darlene Hillman August 7th, 2021
Darlene Hillman

Reasonably Priced and fun. Lifeguards are alert. Facility is clean. No, they don't have a ton of slides, nut it doesn't cost $30 a person either. Some nice slides, a diving well, a play area for little ones.adult lap swimming area. Our only disappointment was that the concessions area was closed... not sure if that is lack of employees or covid-19. All in all a good day with my grandchildren and friends.

Mercedes Westmorland August 10th, 2023
Mercedes Westmorland

Been going here since my oldest were 3 ... This is a great place to go . I love the kiddie pool. I love how the police were able to supervise and stop the nonsense that occurred. Nice place for hot summer days

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Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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