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Mark Twain Pool

๐Ÿ“ Southeast Yonkers, NY

โ˜…4.2(30 Google reviews)๐Ÿ‘ถ6 months+

Outdoor swimming pool primarily used for competitive swim meets. Parents consistently report cleanliness and organizational problems that make it unsuitable for recreational family visits.

โœ“ Exciting swim meets
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โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…Featured review by AG Travel Adventures

Adrenaline to the max with the meets! You will love the fun and energetic environments when our young swimmers are completing! Love it.

๐Ÿ† Family Action Verdict

Best suited for competitive swimmers who must use this facility for meets, but not recommended for recreational family visits. The energetic competitive atmosphere can't overcome serious cleanliness and maintenance issues. Consider this venue only if required for swim team events.

โ„น๏ธ What to Know Before You Go

๐Ÿ’กExpect parking difficulties - arrive early for meets
โฐBring your own snacks and drinks due to overpriced and understocked concessions
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธBe prepared for potential delays and last-minute schedule changes
๐Ÿš—Pool may close unexpectedly due to water quality issues

๐Ÿ’ฌ What Families Are Saying

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4.2
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30 Google reviews

Cleanliness issues80%
Facility maintenance problems80%
Organizational problems60%
Energetic swim meet atmosphere20%
Limited accessibility20%
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AG Travel Adventures

3 years ago

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โ€œAdrenaline to the max with the meets! You will love the fun and energetic environments when our young swimmers are completing! Love it.โ€

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Zayn Shaikh

a year ago

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โ€œNice big pool but itโ€™s not very clean and there isnโ€™t much place for people to sit on the side who arenโ€™t parentsโ€

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Victor Torres

a year ago

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โ€œPlace very small and not organized at all every meet is last minute changes. Doesn't start the meets on time. It is extremely hard to find parking. Doesn't have any kind of access for handicap people to get to the spectator area.โ€

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Mark Coolman

3 years ago

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โ€œWe had a swim meet here, and let me just tell you how bad it was. The prices for the drinks were so overpriced and they were constantly out of stock. The pool was closed for some time because of its toxicity levels during the meet. In addition to all this, the locker rooms looked like a fist fight was happening. The lockers were broken ๐Ÿ˜ก and the pool deck was ๐Ÿคฎ! There was a slimy brown liquid throughout it and some crushed peanut M&Ms were there too. Horrendous experience!โ€

Reviews from Google

Overview

Mark Twain Pool is an outdoor swimming facility in Yonkers that hosts competitive swim meets and team events. The venue features toddler-friendly areas and pram access, but families report significant issues with cleanliness, broken facilities, poor organization, and limited parking that impact the overall experience.

๐Ÿ• Opening Hours

Tuesday00:00 โ€“ 00:00

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