I visited this pool on the first Saturday in July when it was 80 degrees and sunny. The pool itself is 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. read more

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

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You want your kids to shut up for a week? Promise them a day at Mirabella Pool if they do all their homework, go to bed early, and best of all, not a single whiney sound, unless, of course, there's a fire, or to remind dad that 'Entourage' is on. Over 20 years in this city, and I never knew this pool existed. Gotta tell ya, I was uber surprised. Clean, ginormous (considering the size of our city), awesome view of the harbor, awesome view of the 20-somethings in their latest 'Jersey Shore' beachwear, and of course, this is ground zero runway for mothers trying to show they still gots it even after having rugrats. But seriously, very pleasantly surprised. There is a free, fenced-in waddling pool and sprinkler outside for the public, which is ideal for little kids under 4, but the Olympic-sized pool and deeper splash pool requires a modest fee for entry. Admission is $15 for the summer, or $3 per day. There are several lifeguards on duty, complete with braces and zits, so don't expect any meaningful conversation unless it involves 'The Hills' or the Jonas Brothers. But the sitting areas around the pool are ample to park your towel and bags. While there are a few cement benches that line the pool area, there are no pool-supplied sun chairs, though from what I understand from the lifeguards, you can borrow an unused folded chair, as long as you return it after use. All the chairs you see are privately owned and left here for poolside use There are changing rooms complete with showers, and a snack bar that has drinks, ice-cream, and pizza, all priced for the current recession so you won't break the bank. I come here twice a week now, and absolutely love it. Certainly doesn't hurt that it's located in the North End because nothing is better than a great meal after a pool workout. read more

Mirabella Pool - Swimming Pools Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Absolutely love going to the Mirabella pool on the weekends. It's a great spot right on Boston harbor to cool down and relax. They have 2 large pools 8ft and 4ft. Always plenty of space for your chair. read more

I went to this pool for the first time on July 7th-- $3 for the entire day, you can't really beat that. (it's only 15$ for the whole summer- a bargain!) They have decent bathrooms and shower/changing areas. They have a snack counter where you can get a peanut butter and fluff or a slice of pizza for cheap- they also sell iced coffee, sodas and ice cream. I went early on a Thursday and stayed late-- and there was always enough space for everyone to lounge- kids seemed to stay on the side near the larger of the two pools (also the shallower of the two 3-4 feet) and I was not annoyed by noise from anyone. The area was very clean. The smaller deeper pool (8ft) was not over crowded at all- allthough it was closed closer to the end of the day due to lack of lifeguards. It also says no diving- but no one seemed to enforce that. You've got to bring your own seating- or be prepared to sit on your towel on the concrete-- the view is lovely with the harbor behind the pool. The crowd is diverse-- families, retirees, the jobless? and college students-- there seemed to be a big mix of people, but everyone was respectful of space and sound and I completely enjoyed my hours in the sun. There is NO shade here to be found. They also have a little toddler area for the littlest kids before you even get to the pools. The only drawback is I wish it was open a bit later than 7pm for after work swimming. read more

Mirabella Pool - Swimming Pools Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I've been going to the pool since before my first birthday and in every way I LOVE IT!! I only have one thing to say. This is directed towards the smokers who attend the pool: Since you obviously can not read I will let you in on the HUGE YELLOW SIGN that says NO SMOKING! It also says it on the back of your membership card and in three or four more signs with all the rules. You can keep your cancer to yourself. There are small children, cancer patients (such as my mother, grandma and aunt,) and intelligent people who do NOT want cancer. Thanks mucho. Die alone and do not take us with you. Other than that I love the pool :) read more

$15 for the entire 2013 season... Why the hell haven't I found this place sooner?! I spent my ENTIRE July 4th long holiday weekend here with buds and I couldn't be happier with my choice in doing so. Yes, the crowd here is "interesting", as my friend said on Instagram the other day: "Feel like I'm in caddy shack", but that is genuinely the appeal of this place. I'm honestly surprised how clean the pool is. No troubles there with floating ban-aids and kids in dippers. I would have suspected being in the North End, it would be dirty, but that's not that case. I'm looking forward to many more days spent down at the MP. Hint: buy a lounge chain or something so you dont have to lay on your towel on the hard cement. NO GRASS at this place, be aware. But I mean, if you are into that sort of thing, laying on pavement, go for it... New find, long live MP! My skin will be soaking in extra rays this summer! read more

As a pisces I must get my water fix regularly. How great to find this place. Away from all the tourists on the North End, this place is packed with everyone from kids, to wrinkly, mega-tanned grandpas, to teens who look like they should be on the Jersey Shore. There's a big sign that says $15, which was a bit high, but when I went to give the grandma working the table $15, she said, "No way, silly, give me $3." Excellent! The pool is right on the harbor, and while swimming in the harbor seems like a gross, dangerous idea, swimming next to the harbor is great. Hot tip: Big slices of pizza and icecream are served out front for cheap. read more

I haven't written many reviews lately. One might think that it's because my "real" job has been more demanding or that I've been traveling. Both of these are mostly true, but it's really because I just want to spend every waking hour of precious Boston summer sunlight at this joint. I get to swim in cool, refreshing, clean water that's still close to the subway. I totally have a thing for Jersey Shore, college kids and Italian grandmothers. Am loving the pool-on-the-water resort experience for little cash. And I can go for pizza and gelato anytime I please. $3 will get you in for the day, or a mere $15 for a wet hot Italian-American summer. read more

I do not even want to tell you how completely awesome this place is in fear you will go and cause it to be more crowded. I will just say...it's the bomb, old men drinking Kettle One and lemonade blasting Frank Sinatra in their beach chairs, and they sell PB&J and Oreo ice cream bars for a buck....NUFF SAID. The ITL contingent is magnificent and so is the drama. My favorite game is guess who is on house arrest orrrr who slept with Angelo - Maria's cousin Donna's bestfriend's baby's Daddy. Go here it will complete your summer just make sure you know where to sit. The regulars get mad. read more

A hidden gem in the North End, with an amazing view! Great for a refreshing dip in the pool an a warm and sunny day. And only $15 for the season (or $3 for a day pass if you join someone that already has a season pass)! Can get really crowded, so if you want to swim some laps, be sure to go during their designated lap swim hours (or be prepared to dodge others on your way to the other side of the pool). Showers are not the cleanest, so be sure to bring some flip flops along. read more

fine public pool overlooking beautiful Boston Harbor and Charlestown's navy yard. The main pool is almost huge, ranging from 3' to 5' in depth. next to that is a smaller (formerly diving) pool 8' deep. There there's loads of attentive life guards, full snack bar, toddler sprinkler pool, and full baths. Open seasonally from mid-June to Labor Day. $15/adult and $8/child per summer season. read more

Bummer, walked all the way to the pool, they only let you in on the $3 day pass if you are sponsored by a member. Seemed nice through the fence. read more

Mirabella Pool - Swimming Pools Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

so happy one of my best friends lives in the north end - otherwise i probably never would have discovered the mirabella pool! the pool is clean with nice clear water. its right on the edge of the water, so nice views of the harbor. the snackbar is super cheap! as is the pool. $3 day pass. $15 season if you're a north end resident. also - if you have a folding chair bring it. there are chairs there but they technically have owners... so you might feel bad borrowing one. in the mornings they add lane lines to the larger pool and allow people to swim laps. i wish i had started coming here back in july - i feel like i've wasted so many weekends indoors! read more

Mirabella Pool - view of the deep pool (12ft). there's also a larger 4ft pool. - Swimming Pools Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

$10 pass for the entire season-cant beat this. Perfect place to cool off on the weekend or afterwork. right on the water so you can watch the boats, they have changing rooms and a snack stand so you never have to leave the property. Watch out for town kids playing pool games, purple girl and cops checking coolers for booze. Still worth my $10 the waterfront is almost across the streeet. read more

Unsafe and dirty for little kids. Half naked old women without kids use the toddler pool as a smoking area leaving ash and cigarette buds IN the splash pad. We will never go back there after today's experience, we were basically chased out by an old woman sitting by the toddler splash pad who refused to put her cigarette out after we arrived with 2 toddlers and an infant. Manager told us there were no 'no smoking' signs and that it was ok for people to smoke there, i'm sorry but smoking is not allowed at any public recreation space in Boston, period. We were then told to go away as we weren't from Boston and had no right to be there. read more

Absolutely amazing. Considering this was named after my grandparent's home area in Italy, I feel a special connection here. It is right in the North End, and is accessible to everyone. It is in a good area and a parking lot is right near by. It is within walking distance of Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market, which is an added bonus. I love coming here with my friends over the summer. They have a longer pool that goes to 4 feet, and a bigger pool which is 8 feet deep everywhere. Totally recommend. It is truly a gem. read more

The Mirabella Pool is open every day from 11am-7pm beginning on July 1st through Labor Day. I thought this was exclusively for North End residents but it turns out it is for any resident of Boston. Although it is predominantly North Enders hanging out at the pool considering the location. Not too crowded, clean, and uber convenient. Pay $10 and enjoy this great pool all summer!! read more

Went here on Monday around lunchtime. The season pass is $15 and you don't have to be a Boston resident. There were 10 kids in the large pool jumping off the sides, staying very close to the edges. There was plenty of room to do laps in the center. The "diving" pool, which is 8' deep, was mainly used by couple in their late 20s early 30s to float around the edge and talk to each other. There was a community center group of 30 or so 11 year olds that came as I was leaving but they were calm kids not causing the mayhem I would have expected. They allow kids to be kids here as long as they don't get too out of hand. There are birds that fly over you as you're swimming. The pool itself is clean and neat, with bathrooms and showers nearby. It's a really fun place if you want to relax, swim, and enjoy the summer day. If you're more of a strict adherer of the rules and require that everyone else be as well, this is probably not the place for you. read more

It is what it is, a community pool. But, with views of the water and a cheap snack bar, this unrequited oasis of refreshment in the middle of the urban jungle that is the Northend can't be beat. There are no chairs so bring your own. You are allowed to leave them but put your name on it and even then I recommend locking it to the fence (like the regulars do) as I had one chair dissapear halfway through the summer. Oh and it it is REDICOUSLY cheap, less than $15 for the ENTIRE summer (well, July through August, but still!). See you there! read more

this pool rules. so not only is it the perfect hideaway in the city it provides some good entertainment too! this weekend when i was there some men threw their drinks at one another and the proceeded to argue about who made more money! pick a spot near the fence/oceanside and it will be quiet and you'll get all the good sun. the pool stays pretty empty so perfect for laps or taking a quick dip and going back to your beach chair. plus can you beat $1.50 sammies and $.75 sodas?? def not. 4 stars because of the smokers. read more

The pool season is winding down and I just have to say I loved having the pool to do laps in the morning and just to cool off and hang out in at night. Thanks to Carl who gets there at the crack of dawn to open up for us diehards who want to do an hour of laps before the day begins. The sunrise and sunsets are amazing and of course there is the cannon that goes off at 8:00AM to let me know that its time to get out of the water and get to work. Not many bargains left but for $15.00 you get a great work out, make friends and get in shape. Thanks to everyone who works to keep it going during the summer read more

I love this place! It is right on the harbor, has two pools (a shallow one where the kids splash around and a deeper one for diving), the snack bar makes fresh cheap pizza and it is only $15/summer! We leave our chairs there... so does everyone else. LOVE this pool. read more

Not welcoming - I am a member, and have been for the past 4 years. Came here on a heat wave Sunday when my boyfriend was visiting from out of town, two hours before closing. Apparently they no longer allow members to bring guests for a day price. I would not have paid the $20 for the summer pass if I knew that was now the rule. On their website, they state 'no day passes' but this has always been the case for visitors- they could not purchase a pass as an outsider, they had to accompany a member. I happily offered to pay the full 20 dollar membership pass for my guest to use the pool for 2 hours, but they rudely let me know they could only accept money orders. Well, it was Sunday, and the post office and banks are closed. What a waste. Furthermore, I see them let their own friends in all of the time. Not the same luxury for paying residents who are not involved in ownership. read more

Neighborhood gem! Great for all ages. The price is right, and the snack bar is great! But no more day passes for friends. :(

This is a hidden gem of a public pool! Spacious enough for serious lap swimming, clean water, clean facilities, and what a sense of place! And only $3.00 to get in. My sense of a great summer day: swimming, sunbathing, daydreaming, enjoying views of Boston Harbor, Old Ironside, bunker hill, Then on my way home stop by my favorite place the Caffee della Sport for an espresso & tiramisu! That's my little piece of heaven ;-) Oh, and the pool is right on public transp too! read more

Today was my first and last trip to the North End Pool. I went with my friend Kristie and we sat at the far end of the pool, by the water. When we got up to go to the bathroom and get a snack, I was confronted by one of the lifeguards who had an apparent list of complaints from "fifteen mothers" regarding my bathing suit. It's a bright red, mens, trunk cut Hugh Boss swimsuit. Yes, it's small. No, it's not a pair of board shorts. The guard, approximate age 16 (he had braces too), pointed at the pool rules and mumbled something about dress code. Nowhere was it stated that there was a dress code, other than the obvious dont go nude. I apologized saying it was my first time here and this IS my bathing suit and I didnt know there was a dress code. There ISNT a dress code. He just didnt like what I was wearing. Basically, he was asking me to cover up, or leave. I told him I was going to get a snack and then we'd think about it. He then offered a nasty pair of extra lifeguard shorts, which I refused. I decided then that I was going to leave. I packed my things, put on my shorts and left. On the way out the senior manager whoever came up and apologized saying the kid was new and didnt know anybetter. Too little, Too late. I refuse to be discriminated against purely for what I'm WEARING. If I had more time on my hands, I'd file a complaint with the city and request that little punk get fired. I'm sure lots of folks like the pool, but I wont be back anytime soon. read more

Since when did it become so hard to get into this place.....Good luck getting into this pool! You now have to buy a membership. You need to be 21+ to bring a guest. $3 entrance only with a member, not like last summer where anyone was allowed in and you're only allowed two add'l guest. I miss the nice elder man and women from last summer. Relax a-holes it's just a pool! read more

What a gem! A super affordable pool right on the habour. It is in the heart of Little Italy so you bet the pizza is delicious. We bought a second piece a few hours past lunchtime about 3pm and the crust was a bit soggy but still good flavor. Yeah, a few of the locals smoke...so don't sit by them if you don't like it. And bring your own chairs. read more

You gotta be kidding!!!! Such a gem, and you couldn't ask for more gracious hosts. Pool is clean and beautiful overlooking the harbor. Staff is very welcoming and the pizza is the best in Boston!!! read more

Could not believe the view when I got here. An amazing view with a clean deck , good atmosphere and actually pretty good pizza made want to keep coming back. The lifeguards were very nice and helpful when my neice fell and hurt herself. Would definitely recommend especially for only $15 the whole summer or 3 if you know a member for the day. read more

Just getting ready to try out Mirabella but I need to know if I can pay to enter once or a few times without buying a season pass. There is only a week or 2 left in the season They are not answering the phone and I drive from 30 mins away w/ a small kid. read more