McKinley Park Pool (Outdoor)
📍 McKinley Park, IL
A free public outdoor pool in McKinley Park with pool lift accessibility. Parents love the cleanliness and childhood memories, though schedules can be confusing.
Alot of good child hood memorys here! Best part the pool was free!
🏆 Family Action Verdict
This free public pool offers nostalgic value and is kept clean, making it suitable for budget-conscious families with children. However, the inconsistent schedules, lack of amenities like seating, and reported privacy issues in changing areas make it a frustrating experience that requires careful timing and realistic expectations.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Rn Gd
a year ago
“Alot of good child hood memorys here! Best part the pool was free!”
Katie Silius
4 years ago
“There's no places to really sit like other pools I've visited , no sun chairs or anything . But it's clean and they were good with capacity”
Samantha Garcia
7 years ago
“Im giving it 2 stars only because i like the pool but besides that it was horrible.. I arrived at 3. The life guard told me next swim doesnt open until 4pm. Thinking i can run to a store and come back in time for a quick swim, but instead we got denied once again! We arrived the 2nd time at 430pm!! Kids was disappointed, had to take them to another park that doesnt have crazy timing!”
mireya robles
7 months ago
“So yesterday, 8/11/25, I went to the pool 👎👎👎👎👎I thought I'd give it another go and see if things had gotten any better than the first time. Turns out, now we no longer have access to the shower area unless it's during swimming time? 😳😖😠Like how in the heck is anyone supposed to enjoy the swim when you aren't allowed to shower off the chlorine afterwards nor do we have access to the bathroom. There is no indication of the shower area being renovated. The pool rules and the schedule seem to change randomly. Instead of feeling jilted I guess we should feel appreciative🤔gee wiz! Yes, I'm being sarcastic! Shame on this whole situation! 👎👎👎👎👎”
Reviews from Google
Overview
McKinley Park Pool is a 25-meter, 6-lane outdoor swimming pool with depths ranging from 3 to 9 feet, featuring an ADA pool lift for accessibility. Located within McKinley Park, the facility offers free swimming sessions with varying daily hours throughout the week. The pool includes basic changing facilities and is operated by the Chicago Park District during seasonal months.
