Being less than thrilled with the two pools operated by the city of Tucker, I'm so happy I found…read morethis pool just a short drive down the road in Clarkston. I am impressed with the professionalism of the staff, the lifeguards are both attentive and courteous, very important and different from Tucker pools. This pool offers two amazing features for very young children, both a separate 1ft deep kiddie pool and a wade in or "beach entrance" to the main pool where kids can walk around and play and splash at a depth they're comfortable with. There are also a few splash pad type features like jets and waterfalls, although the falls aren't always operating. It is kept meticulously clean and I see the guards checking the chemical levels of the pool every hour or so. Also.. it's affordable! $2 per person. Today we were told there is a two hour limit due to capacity / COVID, but that's about the maximum time I'll stay with a toddler. I am not sure if they enforce this on really slow days.

Nice size pool. Love that they have a separate pool for smaller kids if needed. Not a bad price.read more

This is an incredible pool, especially if you have some younger kids to entertain. It's on $5 per…read moreperson to get in so it's a cheap way to spend several hours. They have a small snack bar with things like soda and chips. Except for the swim lanes the whole pool is at most maybe 4 feet deep, it has a small lazy river, a whirlpool area that spins kids around, a zero entry - it's just all great for kids from around 3 to probably 10 or 11. I'm sure older kids will have fun too but it's almost perfect for the younger ones.

one of the jewels inside the "preeminent jewel" of Atlanta, Piedmont Park. the aquatic center is…read morequite well-run and well-kept, particularly given all the events hosted there. one might assume this joint would show wear-and-tear, but you'd be wrong about that! I was super bummed with the attached restaurant closed, but apparently a new food place opened up in its place. I took my rugrats here for the "Splish Splash" event and really enjoyed it.

My husband swam at Garden Hills Pool back in the 50's/ 60's, then our 2 daughters swam here and now…read moreour 4 grandchildren swim here! Love the trees, the well kept pool and the friendly people. The kids love the snack bar.

Diverse crowd, clean and safe! My son had a ball and made new friends ! The staff and guest were…read morenice

Great pool! A bit crowded. I don't care for lane sharing; that's why the 4 stars. Clean locker…read moreroom. Workout equipment upstairs.

After closing in 2012 because of structural concerns, former Mayer Kasim Reed rebuilt a new $23.5…read moremillion, 64,000-square-foot Recreation and Aquatic Center in the Old 4th Ward towards the end of 2017. The new facility is sparkling and definitely worth visiting if you haven't seen it yet and becoming a member if you swim work out regularly. We paid about $250 for the family to join for the year and the bonus is that it gives the whole family access to all Atlanta public pools. The building is very open, bright (lots of natural light come in through the glass), and beautifully built. While ATL isn't the Northeast, winter is still somewhat more of a period of hibernation for a lot of people and the opening of this center provides a very nice public option for continuing to be active. It seems like they offer a wide variety of classes and activities for kids. While I can't speak to the basketball gym, workout facilities, and indoor running track on the second floor, the pool is great. It's helped our toddler develop an appreciation for the water and we haven't even tried their infant swim program yet. Some highlights of the pool are that the water is very warm, they have a beach front walk-in, a separate family changing room, a variety of aquatic toys for kids to enjoy, and a few fun sprinkler type poles in the pool. For parents looking to entertain their kids this could be a great drop-in option too at just $5 a visit I believe. My only complaints are 1) We've waited months to get our membership cards and the machine that prints them is always down or unavailable for some reason. This is obviously not such a big deal but 2) As this "undiscovered" gem is no longer so undiscovered, we've seen more and more swimmers come to the pool and it can be difficult to find a free lane to swim in now (especially around peak hours weeknights after work). This may just be what happens as you become a victim of your own success. The pool is huge but it's unfortunate that the way they built it the lanes cannot be expanded or added easily because the free swim section has a giant physical barrier from the lanes part.

This is our neighborhood pool and small gym. We joined when we bought a house in GWP a few years…read moreago. The pool itself is an olympic lane pool with a few nods to those with kids. The gym is very small but nice and fairly up to date (I rarely use the gym). The atmosphere is somewhere between hotel and Kawanis club - often the entire place is overrun with kids of all ages, mostly well behaved but there are times when they get out of hand and parents are nowhere to be found. There's a fountain area for little ones and those with abluthophobia. Memberships are available to GWP residents and anyone with a few thousand dollars burning a hole in their pocket. Recently a lifetime membership fell to $999 bringing a glut of new members and making the place overcrowded on weekends and holidays. The membership can be bought and sold in the event of a move or relocation. The management company responsible for running things does a less than stellar job as often the wireless internet does not work and there are frequent unexplained instances of access cards going bad. An attendant was added this year and he does a great job of keeping the pool area and locker rooms clean and in working order. God bless him - there are members who bathe their entire families and dress them for church in the locker rooms. Ideally this pool should be altered to be more of a resort style with in-water seating, more shaded areas on the deck and in the pool. A dedicated kiddie pool would be a welcome addition. There is little if any parking and that which does exist will most likely disappear as more homes are built adjacent to the pool/condos. The pool board (neighbors and volunteers) puts on at least one party a year and provide the beer, food and entertainment for members. This not to be missed event (sometimes two) is usally the kickoff to the summer season and gets to be more of a tailgate party by late afternoon. Chris always does a great job organizing and making sure we all have fun! Overall a good way to spend an afternoon especially if you live in or near GWP. You olympic hopefuls would enjoy swimming laps here in the morning or evenings. I've spent many a Saturday afternoon working on my skin cancer here and appreciate the short walk home after a few locally made margartias find their way to my tummy.

Thought I better put something in to counter the stupidity of the older review. The pool is…read moreprivate, the website states this fact. The manager clearly stated it to the person before, I guess they chose to ignore it. I have been a member for several years and am very happy with the pool, its clean, well run and well maintained. The fee to join is pricey compared to other neighborhood pools, but the location fits for my family so we joined Lake Claire. I do feel that for the fees we have to pay a few more amenities should be considered, such as BBQ grills/area. Snack bar etc, Overall, very happy with this "private" neighborhood pool.

I've been a member for close to 10 years and it's gotten worse every year. This will be my LAST,…read moreand the only reason I've stayed this long is because there just aren't any other options. This year, for instance, the outside shower is broken, the pool is filthy and the bathrooms are not well maintained. The new lifeguard management company seems to have no inclination how to maintain this space. Construction happening right next door makes the area feel exposed and no longer private at all - the lovely tree lined perimeter is gone. Management not only does not seem to care, but they do not even bother to respond to emails and complaints from members. Don't bother with this place unless you're desperate for a pool and/or have money to burn.

Plan 4 months in advance if you want to cancel. It took us that long to get someone in person to…read morecancel our membership. Then continued to charge us after it was done. No returned emails, no returned phone calls. Not to mention we were not charged consistently during the month. so you will never know when your charge is coming out. I'll be disputing with my bank. do not recommend.

This was my first time visiting this YMCA location, and unfortunately my experience was not good…read moredue to the behavior of an older-white, female "fitness coach" named Diane. While in the weight room, she walked over to the area I was working out at. After scanning the free weights, she stared at me and the weights I was using ( I had both the 15 and 20 lbs weights).An angry look overcame her face. I believe she got upset because I was using weights she intended for her client, even though they were not marked, reserved, or set aside off rack for later use . Also, there was another brand of 20lbs dumbbells that were available for immediate use, but I guess she wanted the weights I had. Her body language and facial expressions made me feel uneasy. She then approached me aggressively and accused me of blocking a walkway which I was not. To avoid confrontation, because I know that is what she wanted, I moved anyway. Moments later, she began walking very close to me and giving me mean looks in an intimidating manner, as if trying to provoke a confrontation. At one point, she picked up weighted plates I was actively using and deliberately dropped them out of place onto the floor after I told her I was using them. She smacked her teeth, rolled her eyes, and mumbled something under her breath as she walked away. This felt intentional and threatening. I couldn't believe what was happening because all I was trying to do was work out and mind my own business. I do not understand why this woman of golden age was acting this way towards me unprovoked, and then it hit me: this is the result of working out while black! As a patron, I should feel safe and respected in a shared fitness space. Instead, I felt targeted and intimidated. Based on the interaction, I couldn't help but feel that racism, bias, entitlement, and favoritism toward her Caucasian client played a huge role in how I was treated. The YMCA promotes itself as an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone. This behavior was the opposite of that, and it needs to be addressed so no other member has a similar experience. If an employee cannot treat all patrons with respect, they should not be working in a community-centered space like this. Shame on you Diane for your unprofessionalism and disgusting behavior towards me today. It's sad that people like you still exist in 2026. I pray the most high cleanse your wicked heart and remove all evil, hatred, and racism you possess inside of your decaying soul in this present time. I hope you never get another opportunity to mistreat another person the way you mistreated me today. You went out of your way to intimidate to make me feel unwanted and unwelcome, but I refuse to allow such a miserable person as yourself bring me down. You're nothing but an old racist boomer-bully and I pity you. SHAME-ON-YOU DIANE! SHAME-ON-YOU!