Dormont Pool

For just $8?! It can't be beat.Had a lovely Sunday Funday at the Dormont Pool. They have lots of parking and you can't bring your own chair and float. It wasn't nearly as crowded as I expected it to be-there was lots of space to spread out. I was also impressed with how clean everything was.The snack bar had lots of tasty and affordable options.

We have lived in this area and this pool has always been a hot spot for summer heat. My kids enjoy it.

Although this pool is a lot cheaper for residents (and free for senior citizens in Dormont like my grandma) there are still people all over Pittsburgh who don't even live in Dormont but will pay extra to get passes to go to this pool because they prefer it that much more than any other pool in the Pittsburgh area. Not only is this pool the biggest pool in the city but it is (from what I heard) the biggest pool in the state of PA. With that said, there is usually plenty of space to swim as long as you are not going on the weekends when it is super hot. They also really did the best they could with staffing considering the fact that there is a prominent lifeguard shortage in Pittsburgh.I like it because of the scenic view with the trees all around it, the fact that they allow you to use rafts everywhere in the pool except for the small section of the side for people who do laps, and how they play music on the loud speakers all day long. They also have a lot of opportunities to socialize here with other people because of how many people can fit in this pool although you also don't need to.It is also a great pool if you have children. The child section of the pool takes up about 75% of the surface area and it allows you to gradually build up your tolerance to the water temperature as it has water that goes up to every level of your body. They have a very slow moving slide, a small duck slide for very little babies, a volleyball net and raining mushroom.

Huge pool. Well maintained!! Probably the biggest in the area! Lap lane for swimmers! Lots of lawn area!

I drive 20 mins across a bridge just to go to this pool! 1) it's huge 2) you can bring your own floaties/rafts 3) it has an awesome swirling slide not just for kids. Many adults enjoy it as well. 4) staff is very friendly. I used to go to north park pool but they have become very strict. I like to sit on the side with my feet in the water and they said I couldn't do that anymore :( but not Dormont pool ! They have a cool slope into the water you can lay/sit all day on. Been to Avonworth Pool and they told my young niece she couldn't wear her face mask goggles ! But not Dormont Pool!! So happy to have found this pool. They even provide chairs !

This is an outstanding public pool a couple of miles south of Downtown Pittsburgh. It's usually open Memorial - Labor Day weekends. Go in at 6pm for only $2.50 per person, or get a season pass at the Dormont Borough office. The passes are cheaper if you're a resident but anyone can buy a pass no matter which city you're in. Because it's about the size of a football field, even the times when it's "crowded," everyone still has plenty of room. They filter the water frequently so it always seems pretty clean. The bathrooms / showers / changing rooms leave a lot to be desired so we change/shower at home. Because there are no steps, it's easy to get in and out of the water even if if you have injuries. Depth goes from 0" in the shallow end to 9' in the deep end; it's one long gentle slope. A dedicated fitness swimming lane is about 40 yards long and about 5 yard wide, and the giant slide draws all ages - literally - plus a cute little ducky slide for the tikes. Free floatation vests for all ages make it easy for everyone to get into the water; people also bring inflatable rafts, tubes, balls, etc. Free parking is available in the lot; in 8 years we've never had to park on the street. There is a concession stand, and a DQ across the street.

Love this place!! Folks of all ethnicities which is one reason. The other is that they have a food place and food is demand a good price. Very big pool for all of my grandchildren from ages 2 years old to 11

I grew up about three blocks from the pool and went there just about every day in the summers of my school years. I even worked there in the locker room a couple of summers. I moved to California 55 years ago and haven't been to the pool since then. The pool was built in 1929 but underwent significant improvements a few years ago. I recommend spending a day there before it closes until next summer.

The pool definitely can be updated a little, but it is very good for the little kiddos. Not to mention close to my house!

The rules suck, you can't dive even though it's 9 feet, you can't jump in backwards, you can't do flips, and you can't even wear googles that cover your nose