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Rinconada Pool

777 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA

216 Reviews

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Bright lap pool open to the public, with warm water and lockers, plus kids' pools and sprinklers.

Rinconada Pool usually maintains different temperatures for its distinct pools. The main lap pool is generally kept at a comfortable 80°F (27°C), while the shallow instructional or warm pool is typically warmer, often around 88-90°F (31-32°C), suitable for lessons and younger swimmers.

What are people saying (AI review summary)? This community pool generally receives positive feedback for its friendly staff, vigilant lifeguards, and clean facilities, including a well-maintained 14-lane lap pool and shower areas. The large kiddie pool is particularly popular for its shallow depth (1-3ft), comfortable water temperature, and fun slide, making it ideal for young children. Many reviewers describe it as a 'phenomenal' and family-friendly pool with good operating hours. However, there are notable criticisms: a confusing policy that hinders emerging swimmers from using aids like flippers in the lap pool without first passing a deep-end swim test; issues with the front desk not answering calls on busy days, leading to patrons arriving at capacity; high costs for non-residents; and occasional overcrowding.

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  • Good for Children
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Accessible Entrance

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Heather Rudolph September 1st, 2025
Heather Rudolph

The front desk staff is great. Lifeguards rotate often to make sure you are safe. The kid pool is shallow with a fun slide. It is unfortunate they don't support emerging swimmers in the open lane in the lap pool. I gave my daughter some of the flippers (kid sized 11/12 for a 7 year old) and a kick board to strengthen her kick. A lifeguard informed us we needed to take a swim test in the deep end of the pool in order to use the supports. Make it make sense, lifeguard? If my daughter could pass the swim test in the deep of the pool, we wouldn't need tiny flippers and a mom supporting her doing half laps in the shallower open-swim lane. But no, you made us take the supports back and promptly walked away a now more unskilled swimmer in the pool. And ultimately denied us the opportunity to progress my daughters skills (for what another whole ten minutes) in a public, community pool we paid to be at. Why? Not very community like.

Jennifer Chen September 1st, 2025
Jennifer Chen

On Labor Day the front desk would not answer the phone. When we arrived, they said the pool was at capacity and that there was a long wait to enter. If they’re at capacity, they should answer the phone to save people time. Typically, we enjoy this pool for our five year old. However, it is expensive for non-residents.

Sarah Touchstone May 14th, 2025
Sarah Touchstone

This is a phenomenal pool. 14 lap lanes, clean, friendly staff, and lots of hours to get in a good swim. I have come here for decades and they have done a great job keeping the shower area clean and orderly, and the lap pool is a dream to swim in!

Yuya Fujimoto March 5th, 2025
Yuya Fujimoto

Very clean and kids friendly pool. Highly recommend.

Ansi Taing August 13th, 2023
Ansi Taing

This pool is a lot of fun for kids and great for adults as well. The large kiddie pool is between 1-3ft deep which allows toddlers more autonomy to move around. The water temperature in the kiddie pool is comfortable and warmer than the lap pool. It can get pretty crowded but the place is well maintained with plenty of lifeguards on duty.

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Opening Hours

Sunday 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday 6:00 – 9:00 AM, 12:30 – 5:00 PM
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