I love this pool because, if I'm not mistaken, it is salt water to some extent. I love salt water…read morepools. For laps, I love the Patsy Mink/Veteran's pool in Waipio, but for kids play, this pool is convenient and more than sufficient with its 2 shallow areas and area for diving and jumping, in the deep section of the pool. Suggestion: even if it is salt water, it would be best to have googles as the water burns the eyes quickly. It is the ideal spot for a birthday party with the big park available next to it, but what is inconvenient is that this pool is not consistently open. You have to check. With the government the way it is, I'm just glad it is still open but I check before going. Also, if there are parties at the park, like this weekend, those parties can cause the pool to get pretty full as it is a pretty small pool. No one got hurt though so that works. There is usually an abundance of parking available, even with the parties at the park, and I found that all of the life guards are pretty alert and yet respectful in their approach to correcting dangerous behavior. The showers can be a bit cold, but I have found that overall, the water of the pool is warmer then most. Even on those empty days without all those bodies in the water, distributing their heat and, um, maybe other heating elements. lol I'm not sure but it could be heated. Put on your sunscreen and sunglasses because even though free swim is usually between 3:15 and 5, it can be sunny! Oh, just in case you were wondering, on weekdays there are usually 2 lanes open for lap swim and it usually is empty. I don't believe there is lap swim on weekends. Happy Swimming!

Waikele Pool is located in its own very big parking lot next to a big field and a wonderful…read moreplayground for smaller children. It is near homes in waikele, next to the fire station, and across of the waikele stores. Parking lot is huge and can accomdoate large crowds I used to go to this pool all the time when I was younger, and im surprised they are still open and have free swim here!! Definitely aging facilities but still pretty good for a public swimming pool!

Went here for a family birthday party. Open to residents and their guests, the pool is big enough…read morefor many parties at once. The pool goes up to 4' so perfect for kids. There is also a little "hot tub" to relax in as well. There are also cabanas that you can relax under if it gets too sunny or rains. There is no lifeguard but there was a security guard walking around making sure all the children stay safe. Overall, very nice swimming pool area for families that live around the area in Kapolei.

Our kids found poop floating in the water and I didn't believe it at first until I turned and saw…read moreit, it looked like a baby's poop. The guard was slow to inform people to get out of the water.

The pool and pool area were clean. It was close to home and the kids loved the slide.read more

I like this pool. It's never too crowded, so there's always plenty of room to move around and play…read more They have life vests for the little ones and there is also a basketball hoop for the children to play with. This pool is huge! It has diving boards at the deep end. It also has a slide in the 4'5" depth. You can't beat it for the price. The lifeguards have always been nice. The bathroom, shower, and changing area is clean. I left my cellphone and sunglasses and they called me and stayed a couple minutes after for me to come and pick it up.

Came here for a pool party from my coworker. She lived right across the street from it. Lol lucky…read moreher. Never been to this pool community. It's really nice there's a kiddie pool in the front and I think the deeper side of the pool is a little over 4 ft. I think it's kid friendly . No lifeguard around so make sure the keikis are being watched well. Otherwise it's nice in the little hall inside. Very AC and a tv to watch sports like Sunday Football.

The SoHo Community Pool is located in Hoopili. It is one of the amenities they have in the…read morecommunity. It requires a key fob to enter. The pool is a fairly good size ranging from 3ft to 4ft. They also have a kiddie pool section which is about 1ft deep. It is great for kids who are not able to swim on their own. The pool hours are from 8am to 10am for adult swim and 10am to 830pm open swim everyday except Tues when they are closed for maintenance and Sundays when it is open swim all day. It is a great place for the families of Hoopili to spend family time. They have the SoHo room which can be reserved in advance for a rental fee but needs to be made in advance and is always booked. They also have three BBQ grills on site which can be utilized and an open lawn outside of the pool fencing where residents can use pop-up tents and where games can be played. We love coming here to swim. It can also be very crowded at times but we always have a great time!

Always enjoyed our time in the pool. Friendly staff, clean facilities, I was able to teach my grand…read moreand great grand children how to swim.

Would love to give 5 stars because it is an amazing pool and huge size that can accommodate a lot…read moreof swimmers, but I really struggle with its hours! I wish there were night swims every night and that they had early morning and/or weekend hours for those of us that work a 9-5.

There hasn't been too many recent review so I figure I leave one, especially since the school is…read moredeserving. My daughter has been a student here for a couple years and she has improved greatly! The location isn't too bad. The only downside is that parking can suck depending if there's an event happening at the community center. The staff at Leahi is amazing. Ashley, who works the front desk almost always and helps with registration is amazing. She's so personable and treats everyone like family! She and the pool staff made accommodations to help my daughter feel comfortable during her first lessons without a parent. The staff in the pool has been amazing and accommodating. Kiki - who graduated HS and is no longer working there, really helped my daughter with her confidence and really helped her literally every step of the way. Sage was so fun and very enthusiastic! Ashley (in the pool) also helped my daughter gain confidence when my daughter was really swimming on her own. Koa is awesome and really makes you feel so welcomed too! I also do commend the owners as well. I was at the pool one day when there was a troubled parent/grand parent asking why her student couldn't move up levels. Even though this customer was clearly frustrated and maybe a little angry with the owner, the owner explained why so calmly that the requirements aren't just there just cause - it's for safety too!! Open swim is always nice, usually Saturdays at 4pm. It does get crowded so either come super early or late!

Leahi Swim School is a MUST for all keiki for swimming lessons! With such an ohana based…read moreenvironment, they can break through any child's fear of the water or their challenges with any speed bump they're stuck on. These two factors alone is what my son was able to achieve. Located in a quiet pearl city community behind their community center, you'll find leahi swim. A very clean pool deck area and pool. The staff here is always welcoming and are known as Aunties and Uncle's to the kids. The kids here can start off below 3 years old but if they are they must attend the class with the parent. 3+ may attend classes that fits their swim level and skills. When I enrolled my son he was at the level of not being able to put his head under water on his own and he absolutely hated splashes. He just could never get his face wet! So he started beginner I. After a little over a year and about 6 seasons, he's now able to go underwear ingredients voluntarily and swim across the pool! Can never forget his "Pizzas, Tummy, Slice", "Ice Creams", and Foggy Legs techniques plus more. He got to the level we wanted him to finally reach and I can't thank the staff here enough with helping brayden get to the level he is at now (Advanced Beginner II). With all the familiar faces, they still greet Brayden even when he's not in his classes. You'll even see co owner Ben jump into the water and teach a class or two when there's not enough instructors for the day. At the end of each season on the last day it's also "Medal Day!" When kiddos complete their season, they get a medal! Including the babies. A tip for this school, it may be very hard to get enrolled for your first class and may be on a wait list. However once you're enrolled, you get early registration before public for each season going forward. They have an online system with their high volumes of enrollment as well that you'll learn as you do and they provide a flyer every season as well to follow along.

My keiki has come here for swim lessons for several months and absolutely loves it. Coach Conrad is…read moreso great with her and very encouraging and makes sure she understands the concept before moving on. I've briefly seen him teach other swimmers before/after her and he is great with all ages.

Kapolei Aquatic Center is newly opened and offers a whole lot!…read more A division of American Renaissance Academy, Kapolei Aquatic Center is more than a dive shop. Don't get me wrong, they have tons of dive gear and will help you find the right gear for what you do and will help you get the right fit, but they also have a huge retail space. It's not crowded and it's easy to see everything. It makes it super comfortable and easy to take your time. They also offer swimming lessons for the super young through adult. And if you want to take a dive class, they offer both technical and recreational classes. The pool is on site too. The parking lot is huge. GPS takes you to the wrong side of the building, so take the road down to Midway and turn from that side. Enter in the first entryway-the others are blocked off.

Glad we were referred by a friend to check out Lil' Spikers. I was looking for my girls to try…read morevolleyball but I really wanted to find something on a Sunday since Saturdays are pretty busy for us. We registered online when they had open registration. We then received an email closer to the start of the session. When we arrived for the first time, the girls were provided shirts and they got their name tags and got right into it. It's definitely a little harder with younger ones since their attention span isn't always there but they do try to keep them engaged and easier to call them when they have their name tags on. They are separated into three different groups. The beginners, returnees and most likely the better bunch. I don't know how they categorize it but that's just my guess. We attend the ages 5-8 group so I'm not too sure how the older classes work. For an hour and a half session, I feel that the money is worth it! I'd recommend it for anyone looking for an activity for their kids to try it out!

This is such a great place for the kiddos to learn volleyball skills and fundamentals in a…read moreclinic-like format. The kids are split into smaller groups with individual drill coaches. They start with warm-ups then go into skill drills. Safety, spacing, and capacity are not an issue during pandemic time. Parents are allowed to watch as long as you show proof of vaccination and pass a temperature check. Children, coaches, and parents are required to wear a mask. Coaches do allow water and mask breaks (with proper spacing). Coaches are professional and everything is organized. My daughter LOVES coming here and has so much fun. This is our second, 6-week session. I highly recommend!