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!!!!!!!!!

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.

Came to this pool with the help of a suggestion from a friend. It was close by and it was also…read morefree. My son loves the pool and enjoyed swimming in the water. Only been here twice so far. The first time it was late in the afternoon so there was less people. The second time there was a line and I didn't know you have to wait until you can go in. But the lines moves pretty quick. Might go there again when we get a chance.

Please keep in mind that the staff are youth/college students so do no expect top notch service…read more Also it is free and with parking (about five cars in the lot and street parking). If you go with low expectation, you will enjoy. I have been there a few times now and I thought they were not rude - they of course had to check pool quality level so they asked everyone to be out of the pool for 15 mins (I think they check every hour?) They occasionally used the loud whistle because kids were running and folks were eating on pool deck. I did not use the changing room because the ladies room was dark. Arrive early on the weekends because the wait can be around 30 mins+. Again, the place is free so if you want staff to treat you like a king/queen, then go to pay venue like Bellevue golf club.

My family loves the Burlington Swim & Tennis Club. We have been members for 5 years and find that…read morethe price of a summer membership is well-worth it! My kids participate on the swim team, take tennis lessons, and have great friends there. My husband and I have also made some great friends and enjoy spending time there. It is truly fun for the whole family.

This is a great place for summer fun, with or without kids. I've been a member over 15 years and…read morelove sitting near the pool enjoying the summer afternoons. Also enjoy the ability to play tennis when I want. The kids enjoy the pool, tennis courts, sand playground and running all through the grounds. They form lifelong friendships with other kids. The adults also form lifelong friendships socializing with others while the kids play. Many activities to keep you busy.

I went on a walk here with a bunch of friends, but a dog peed on me halfway through. There's glass…read morebottles broken throughout the sidewalk, and all around the area, it is dangerous especially to kids and animals.

Great place to walk or attend community gatherings. Local shops nearby to get food or drink too.read more

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.

Highly recommend for kids swim classes! Great experience in both group classes and private lessons…read more Zeus is the absolute best! He is kind, patient, and knowledgable. He is fantastic at teaching kids to swim at any level and makes every child feel special too.

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

4 stars is pretty accurate…read more Google maps direction: if you use Google maps, don't follow the actual end point. The park entrance is right at the traffic light. If you drive past it to get to the end point on Google maps, then you are too far and will be at the exit point of the parking lot. I don't understand why playgrounds don't have trees or shades? Why? The Spray Deck is open from 8 AM to 8 PM daily. Wading Pool is open 6/15/2024 - 9/2/2024 10:15am - 5:45pm. Parking is maximum 4 hours, regardless of weekday/weekend/holiday. There is an ice cream truck there sometimes. $5 or $6 for a sugary treat. (It's almost just sugar water, no ice cream content.) No hand sanitizers outside of the porta potty, so bring your own. Plenty of free parking.

There's so much to do here! Walk, jog, swim if you have kids, go to the playground if you have…read morekids, play frisbee, set up a picnic, grab a drink at Owl's Nest (which is a pop-up brewery in the warmer months), sit on a bench, go kayaking, watch people boat down the Charles, and the list goes on. I love coming here and walking the different paths for miles and miles. I also roller skate all the way to the Museum of Science and back -- it's the same continuous path! All around, i love this park area. There's truly so much to do.