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Indoor swimming spot with a kiddie pool, a wading pool, and a Jacuzzi.
The aquatics center generally maintains its lap pool at approximately 80-82°F (26-28°C), while the warm water therapy pool is kept at a more comfortable 90-92°F (32-33°C) for therapeutic benefits and relaxation.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? The Presidio YMCA's Letterman Pool is highly praised as a clean, well-maintained, and beautiful "hidden gem" indoor pool, offering 8 lanes (25 yards) with varying speeds, a wading pool, and a clean spa. Reviewers consistently commend the friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable staff, including lifeguards, for providing excellent service and a positive swim training experience. The pool is valued for its accessibility, good water temperature, and an effective Masters program. While it can be popular, often requiring lane sharing, a significant drawback for some is a strong, overpowering chlorine smell that causes discomfort. Additionally, locker rooms can be messy after school hours, and access requires a YMCA membership or a drop-in fee.
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October 23rd, 2024Ines Farris
It is a great pool, large with slow, medium, fast and rec lanes. It is a popular pool and usually sharing lanes. Staff is friendly. It is nothing fancy but it is close to me and I love it's accessibility. A great place to swim for exercise
April 2nd, 2024Anja Lee Hall
I love love love the Presidio YMCA! The pool is a hidden gem and is so beautiful, and the workout facility is great too. The staff is very nice as well and Devon was extremely helpful with getting me all set up for success. 5 stars!!
February 21st, 2019David Tiguila
The staff are always understanding and so helpful. Lifeguards are also very knowledgeable and courteous to the patrons when advising which swimming lanes are best for the not so novice swimmers who are getting back into the groove. Overall, excellent staff, outstanding service all make for a great experience in Swim Training.
November 26th, 2019Lee “Safeguide” Abe
Nice place for a swim, but the chlorine smell is so strong here that it gives me a headache and makes me feeling weak after even a few laps. It is especially strong compared to several pools I have visited in San Francisco. I do not get this at the Cal Berkeley pools where the smell is not overpowering. The smell in the hottub is just as strong if not stronger, which means their primary method for sanitization is chemical. Bring your own locks. After school swims, youth leave the locker rooms in a hovel of mess so try in the mornings or evening if you can endure the chemicals.
October 14th, 2014Bryson Shellito
I've been a life long swimmer and since moving to SF a few years ago, I've been dying to find a decent pool and masters program. Halle-freaking-lueja! I recently found the Letterman Pool through the Presidio YMCA. This is one of the nicest indoor pools for the price in the northern 7x7. Unlike other gym-based indoor pools in the area, this one is clean, well staffed and well-maintained. The water was a perfect temperature and it wasn't too crowded after 7pm. The Masters program is posted on a white board and has had decent workouts that are both challenging and fun. The spa was also very clean and kept at a nice 104* for a post workout clense. The pool its self is 8 lanes by 25 yards with a wading pool and spa. The only drawback is that you have to be a YMCA member to use or pay a drop in fee.
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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| Monday | 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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