I visited this pool on the first Saturday in July when it was 80 degrees and sunny. The pool itself…read moreis very large and yet I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't super crowded. You have to make a reservation ahead of time, which helps limit the number of people. A couple things that I wish I had known ahead of time: there are a few benches by the pool, but no pool chairs. Sitting directly on the concrete wasn't great. However, you can bring pool chairs and a lot of people did that.

Pool is free after you register. No advanced reservations Tues to Fri, but reservations needed for…read moreweekend attendance. Reserve 24 hours in advance for 1 hour 45 min. sessions, with multiple sessions available. They fill up quickly.

Actual name to use when looking up hours: Veterans Memorial Pool…read more For the convenient location in Cambridge, I was surprised that the pool wasn't at all crowded when visiting on Sunday afternoons this summer! There aren't very shallow areas for the toddlers like there are at some of the other DCR pools, such as Connors Memorial Pool in Waltham, which probably helps to keep the crowds down. But the pool is very spacious and has enough space both for lap swimmers and kids playing. The spray deck just outside is great for the younger kids, too.

I had a previous review on here stating that the pool had no shade on the decks and the changing…read morerooms did not have privacy walls. It's a year later and they've done extensive updates to the pool location. 1. There's now an ADA regulation ramp with rails going into the pool for those in wheelchairs or who have trouble walking. 2. They added easier steps and hand rails for children and families to enter at the opposite end (long stairs that slope gently instead of ladder style.) 3. They have added permanent shade awnings around the pool, along with wooden benches underneath them (definitely still try to come early because those get snapped up quickly.) 4. The changing rooms are the same, but entering the locker rooms, there is now almost a rubberized "curtain" of small strips to walk through that creates privacy. Previously anyone walking by in the main corridor could see directly in. 5. The splash pad/fountain area has awnings and benches around it, and is ADA accessible. As of summer of 2023, the pool is open 7 days a week from 11:15AM-6:00PM. The changes have greatly improved the property, and it's a place where you can come and stay all day instead of roasting on hot concrete. They also have water fountains and outdoor showers along the pool deck for getting a quick drink and rinsing off.

Fun pool & splash pad combo. The pool doesn't get too deep and having both options is great. The…read morepool itself typically has leaves and pine needles, but it's surrounded by trees so that's to be expected. It's only $3 to get in, and Stoneham residents get access an hour earlier than the general public. During the week the Stoneham Boys & Girls Club also has free lunches here for kids of all ages.

Great local pool and splash pad. Nice place to take kids for an afternoon. Water is cold but that's…read morenice on a hot day.

What a great place to spend a day! Plus it's free thanks to DCR! The facilities are clean - shower,…read morechanging rooms and bathrooms. The pool is huge. Lifeguards are present and they test the pool quality every hour or so. The kiddie area is blocked off so perfect for families who want to dunk their kids and not to be disturbed by other swimmers. Don't want to swim? There is a splash pad when you leave the pool area. There is also a playground with picnic tables within 2 min walk. I saw four swings for babies/toddlers and swings for older kids are behind the slides. Street parking.

I was at this pool with my family a couple moths ago. I can't remember the manager on duty's name…read more(worked at Lowe's before) but he was AWESOME. The pool was clean. Rules were enforced. Bathrooms were fine. The pool had such a beautiful color to it. It's very calming. It's not over crowded. There's a picnic bench outside. I really like it here!! Again the manager was great!!!!!!!!!

The pools have been beautifully renovated, and entrance now costs a dollar. There is an adult pool…read morethat's about 10ft deep in one end and 3.5' deep in the other, and a very nice toddler pool that is 1' at the shallowest and 3' at the deep end. The crowd is mostly parents with kids, and teenagers. Families bring rings, kickboards, and other water toys in. It's a very relaxed local vibe. You can come in with a stroller. No shade in the middle of the day, but there is reasonable shade in the later afternoon. Capacity is capped at 100. Adults need proof of Cambridge residency (license, water bill, etc.). Kids do not need an ID.

This is how citified and vulgar I am: Screw the beach. Screw Cape Cod. Give me a municipal outdoor…read morepool, staffed by indifferent teenagers in sun-bleached red swimsuits, surrounded by shadeless concrete, overly chlorinated, possibly contaminated with toddler pee, and overrun with screaming tweens plus that one kid who goes swimming in cut-off jeans. Charge me seventy-five cents to get in, and make me bring my own deck chair and snacks. I'll love you for it, because I'm easy, and not just because you're like a mile from my apartment. Today was 90-plus degrees and sunny. Some people retreated indoors, camping out in movie theaters or hiding in their homes to do sexual things with ice cubes. I disdain such shrinking violets, and prefer to embrace the swelter with a book, a big bottle of water, shades, tunes, and a swimming pool five steps away. Get wet, take a few laps, and be cool for half an hour of reading, easy. Rinse, repeat. Pause occasionally to take in the scene, and take note of potential cannonballers who'll splash water all over your reading material. There's shade against the locker rooms if you are fish-belly white (like me) and a little set of sprinklers over by the shallow end. Remember your sunscreen!

Good set up pool. They have free parking nearby. The locker rooms are huge and the entire layout is…read morewheelchair friendly. They have two pools, one for kids and toddlers and another larger pool that get gradually deeper with hand rails on the side. My boys did the swim lessons and had a great experience. Early in the morning the pool gets very cold. Luckily there is nothing blocking the sun and so when the sun is out the deck get hot fast.

Nice, new complex. Brand new and Clean bathroom/shower/changing area. Great for all ages - has a…read morewading pool and deep water swimming pool. No food/drinks or snack bar but lots of lifeguards and free parking under the overpass (park just past the high school and pool entrance; follow the red brick walkway in the parking lot to enter the pool). Nice playground next to the parking lot.

This is an awesome community pool for city folk to cool off at. It's a pretty long drive to the…read morebeach from this corner of Somerville, so it's great to have somewhere closer to pop in on a hot summer day. Entry is $2 for adults, or you can pay $40 for a season pass. The parking lot is small, but there's additional parking at Dilboy stadium a short walk away. No food or drink allowed (besides water of course) which is a bummer, but makes sense for health and cleanliness issues. A few other reviewers thought the pool was dirty, but I haven't found that to be true. The locker rooms/bathrooms are a little rough, but it's an old community pool, what do you expect? It's pretty packed with kids so this is not the place to come for peace and quiet. Regardless, this will be a regular haunt of mine this summer for sure!

I feel like this deserves 5 stars because of how great the accessibility is…read more 1. It costs $2pp - something everyone can afford. 2. There is TONS of parking, some of it a bit down the street, but all free. 3. Also - there is a wheel chair ramp. This place is awesome because its quite clean (the pool, perhaps not the bathrooms, but they suffice) and theres space for everyone. You have to bring your own chairs/towels to sit on as they don't have them, but they DO have children's life vests for kids that may not own one (and can't swim yet). Shout out to the pool for being massive. I love this place!

A neat park and playground, this spot has a good sized jungle gym, some basketball courts and even…read morea sharply painted hopscotch grid. On a weeknight, there were quite a few parents here with their kids. There is plenty of shade but no visitor parking.

The Paris Street Pool is amazing! I have been swimming here for a few months, during the adult lap…read moreswim allotted time. The facility is immaculate, the staff super friendly and professional. The locker rooms are cleaned multiple times a day. The pool itself is crystal clear and perfect temperature for exercising. I haven't had time to try the aquacise class yet, but I can't wait to.

i'm very upset. the medford tufts pool changed a rule making it more difficult for people to come…read morein. the staff on the inside were not clear on what to do, and i can't seem to understand why. tufts used to be a open friendly area for people to swim, and now it's just terrible. please fix this system because it is crappy.

I like this pool. It has 3 segments: shallow (6ft?),intermediate, and deep. The deep section is 12…read moreft. They always have 4 or 5 lifeguards around. There are no lockers only changing areas and there are 1 or 2 unusable shower stall because the drains need to be fixed. The pool area itself is large and there is a secondary therapy pool but I think it's used for kids swim classes I am not sure. Yes The non resident fee is a bit expensive but its for the summer months. There is a daily rate in of $8 nonresident or $4 resident per day if you rather not get the seasonal pass. It's worth it. The pool is closed when there are thunderstorms, and thy wait a half hour from the last thunder boom heard, because it's an outdoor pool. call ahead. The front desk staff is helpful and will give you a tour of the facilities if you request it. Make sure you go to the medfordrec website because their scheduled hours change week to week based on the swim classes and swim team that use the pool.

Wonderful facility!! Must check hours weekly for changing…read morecommunity availability Shallow pool lane swimming diving pool Lessons also available

I liked the swimming pools and I liked the lifeguards were very nice and the lap pool was pretty…read morefun and I got to swim and have fun but the only thing is that I didn't pass the test but most of the times was good I did great at the swimming lesson and graduated and the swimming teacher was nice, I wish we could come here again if we could get a chance