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Public pool offering diving boards and a place for kids.
Pool temperatures at Bethesda Outdoor Pool are generally maintained between 79 and 81 degrees Fahrenheit (26-27 degrees Celsius) during operation.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? This outdoor pool receives high praise for its cleanliness, great toddler pool (shaded and shallow), and ample shaded picnic spots. Many long-time patrons consider it their favorite. However, there are significant criticisms, primarily regarding its 'safety break' policy, where patrons must exit the pool for 15-30 minutes; some find this counterproductive and unsafe in the heat, with one user fainting twice. Service quality is inconsistent, with some staff, particularly the cashier, described as rude. Another common complaint is the policy requiring all adults to pay an entrance fee, even if only supervising children, a rule noted as different from other local pools. Non-residents pay a $20 fee.
Location
Gallery
Amenities
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Good for Children
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Accessible Entrance
Reviews
Listing Reviews
July 14th, 2025Arod Avokai
I like this pool and the service is good. But they have a very poor policy called “safety breaks” when everyone has to exit the pool for 15 or 30 minutes supposedly for their safety so they can “hydrate” in the heat. I have fainted twice outside the pool during the 30 minute break since no matter how much water one drinks, it is just too hot and I can not cool down when outside the water. It is much safer healthwise to be in the water when it is too hot, not outside in the heat!
July 1st, 2025Thayana Araujo
Great outdoor pool, very clean with several spots to side down on the shade and have a picnic! Toddler pool is perfect for the little ones, shaded and 1ft deep.
June 20th, 2024Lauren Cesnalis
Great pool. Opens @ 1pm Safety break @ 2;30. Non residents pay 20$
August 7th, 2024Tamar Tops
i love this pool ive been going here for 4+ years and it’s my favorite pool in the area! i 100% recommend
August 28th, 2024成武
The pool is good and clean, but service is bad. Some of the staff are rude, especially the cashier at the entrance door who was not friendly to the guests. also, there is an unreasonable rule that they require adluts must pay the tickets even they only bring kids to swim there. Rockville swimming pool doesn’t has this rule. It is friendly and feel much better. I recommend to go that one if you want to bring kids for swimming.
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
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