Douglass Outdoor Pool

About

Douglass Outdoor Pool, located at 1921 Frederick Douglass Ct SE, Washington, DC 20020, USA, is a public outdoor swimming facility managed by the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR). It typically operates seasonally during the summer months, serving as a community recreational space for swimming and cooling off. The pool likely offers general swimming areas and associated amenities like changing rooms and restrooms.

Specific, real-time, or consistently published pool temperature information for Douglass Outdoor Pool is generally not made publicly available. As a seasonal outdoor municipal pool, its temperature is primarily ambient, influenced by weather conditions and solar warming during its operational period.

What are people saying (AI review summary)? The reviews present a mixed but predominantly negative view of the facility. Common complaints include poor facility maintenance (missing playground parts, bad ground conditions, frequently closed deep end due to cloudiness), lack of online information regarding pool status, and significant issues with staff professionalism and safety. Several patrons reported lifeguards using profanity, being inattentive to children, and not adequately addressing serious incidents such as indecent exposure and feces in the pool. Conversely, some reviewers appreciated the pool as a 'cool local spot' with designated areas for grilling/parties, and noted that the water was sometimes clear and clean.

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Amenities

• Good for Children
• Accessible Entrance

Reviews

Listing Reviews

July 14th, 2025

cassidy burrell

Been going here since me and my older sister were babies, parts of the playground are missing, and the ground is horrible to look at. It doesn't even let you know on Google if the pool is open or not. Really disappointed in DC.

July 21st, 2017

stan Carter

I arrive at the pool at approximately 6:30pm on 6/20/17... I seen a guy pulled his shorts down and reviled his parts around the children... SMH. The lifeguards said something to him but didn't put him out that's #1. #2.... I had several kids there also, and I had to say something to the lifeguards about cursing ( using profanity) at and around the children (he apologized).. SMH. #3... The deep end was never open because they said it was cloudy and they never did anything about it, that made me not want to get into the water... SMH. #4... lastly once I get into the water they closed at 7:45pm, the pool says it closed at 8:00pm... SMH the third strike we should've been out but... (NEVER AGAIN)

July 19th, 2018

Alisha Corley

This was the worst experience at a public pool ever....some one claims they had a swimmer on thier baby but yet shit was still somehow in the pool and by the pool chairs when she changed a pamper she valled a swimmer ....the lifeguards an security guards donot pay attention to the kids ....they have 0 respect cursing and what not.....never again

August 11th, 2019

Martina G.

It's a cool lil local pool doesn't appear to be dirty. U can grill outside/bday party in the designated area.

July 27th, 2023

Layliah Bishop

I love the pool the water was so clear and clean