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Casual outdoor pool with a playground and a splash pad, plus friendly staff.
The outdoor pool at Mission Pool is heated, with the water typically maintained at 81 degrees Fahrenheit.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? The Mission Pool is highlighted as a "hidden gem" – an outdoor public swimming pool centrally located near Mission Dolores Park and Valencia Street, offering a unique opportunity to swim outside in the city. Historically known as "Nickel's Pool" due to a past 5-cent entry fee, it boasts friendly staff and patrons, and is considered good value for lap swimming, also featuring a picnic area. However, the facilities, especially the locker rooms, are frequently described as outdated and "no-frills," characterized by wood paneling, orange/red tiling, and dimly lit showers, with the absence of a swimsuit dryer. The pool itself is noted as smaller (4 lanes, 30 yards) with narrow lanes, often leading to crowded conditions with multiple swimmers per lane. Despite the crowding, some reviewers found the changing rooms relatively clean. Visitors are advised to check the pool schedule before coming.
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April 20th, 2022Kendyl Stewart
Just a block from Mission Dolores Park, and around the corner from trendy shopping and restaurants on Valencia St, I would have never guessed that there was an outdoor pool right there in the heart of the city. The building itself could use some updating. The locker rooms definitely have *character*- there is all kinds of wood paneling, and orange and red tiling in the showers and walls. The shower area itself was confusing- there were 3 showers in a small, very dimly lit (and orange-tiled) room. Although the locker room was obviously outdated, the only thing that was truly missing that other SF city pools included is a swim suit dryer. The pool was busy compared with other SF city pools I have visited; I was surprised to see 2-3 people per lane. It was a smaller pool (4 lanes, 30 yards), with narrow lanes, and it did feel crowded. Some were waiting for swimmers to leave before hopping in for their swim- my lane mate complained about running into the entry/exit ladders when swimming near the wall, and I did get breaststroke kicked. Apart from the number of people, it was such a treat to swim outside right in the middle of the city.The Mission Pool is a hidden gem best meant for anyone who is comfortable with no-frills locker rooms, and is looking to get outside to enjoy a casual swim.
August 9th, 2024Mohammed Hassan
Amazing public swimming pool and picnic area, Check pool schedule before you come..
October 17th, 2024Karen Hinh
Friendly staff, and friendly people even when it gets crowded. Relatively clean changing rooms. Good value for lap swimming.
August 20th, 2024Elliot Johns
I cant believe it didnt cost a nickle. I THOUGHT THIS WAS NICKLE POOL. THIS IS AN ATROCITY. THEYRE SCAMMING US BENEATH OUR VERY OWN CHINNY CHIN CHINS. otherwise very nice pool. too many bees. i love the two women in the morning theyre super cool
January 25th, 2024Yvette hernandez
Does pool has been around for ever? I remember that we used to call it nickel's pool because we paid 5 cents to go swimming. It is the only outdoor pool reckon Does pool has been around for ever? I remember that we used to call it nickel's pool because we paid 5 cents to go swimming. It is the only outdoor pool rec &.park has
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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