About This Listing
Martin Luther King Jr Pool is an indoor swimming facility in San Francisco, operated by the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department. Situated at 5701 3rd Street, it serves as a public lap pool for swimming, water exercise, and aquatic activities. The venue is part of a larger network of city-run recreational facilities, offering a consistent option for residents and visitors seeking indoor aquatic options regardless of weather. The pool is designed for lap swimming, with a focus on accessibility—though specific dimensions or additional amenities like diving boards, slides, or family pools are not detailed in available information. It is rated highly by users, with an average of 4.5 stars from over 156 reviews, suggesting reliability and satisfaction among regular visitors. The facility’s website provides scheduling and program details, including lap swim hours, which typically accommodate both morning and evening sessions for public use. For visitors, the pool’s official website and phone number (+1 415-822-2807) are the primary points of contact for hours, fees, and registration for classes or rentals. The site also outlines policies for memberships, day passes, and any required reservations. Before visiting, checking the website for updated hours or temporary closures is recommended, as these can change seasonally. The pool is intended for swimmers of all ages, though specific age restrictions or lane policies may apply during peak times.
Located in San Francisco, California, this sports club offers quality facilities and services for sports enthusiasts.
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What visitors are saying
“Amazimg pool, amazing sraff, amazing junior life guards, and the most amazing youth underwater hockey program in the country...”
— Jakub C. · ★★★★★ · 2019-8-15
“$8 to lap swim. Check online calendar. Mid-day weekday itu2019s fairly easy to get a lane to yourself. Great staff, reasonably clean locker room with hot enough shower. Conscientious life guards. Friendly patrons. Clear pool. Yes, $8 is fine u2014esp in SF. Never leave anything visible in your car outsideu2014youu2019re in SF.”
— Bay W. · ★★★★★
“not a good experience. I was told by one of the staff to write a complaint in order for supervisors to realize the issues. so here we go! Nathaniel Warren is the instructor on Saturday at 11:15am for the level3 adult swimming lessons. He just says a few words in the beginning about how to dive. But none of us want to learn how do dive. I want personally to improve my breast stroke and another student mentioned has pr”
— Mary M. · ★★☆☆☆
“The staff is friendly, the facilities are clean and spacious. Kickboards and foam pull buoys are available to use. During the day, the pool area is bright and inviting. I've met a few of my neighbors there during lap swim sessions. They even have a spinner machine to pull the moisture out of your suit. There is also a head height wall mounted hair dryer. The times I've visited, I've had an entire lane to myself.”
— Cynthia H. · ★★★★★
“Saturday adult swimming lessons are terrible. Nathaniel Warren whou2019s the teacher just walks by the pool heads down looking at his shoes and every now and then smiles at us 3 students. When I shared Iu2018m trying to improve front free-style and synchronize my breathing, he said nah, you are just fine. Disclaimer, I donu2019t know when to breath!!! So in the past 3 sessions I ended up sticking with breast strokes which Iu2018ve b”
— Violet T. · ★★☆☆☆
“Exciting Very friendly staff Great strengthening and core exercising in the water Shari keeps her class motivated and engaged. Happy great personal time for me to release stresses and work on my body ailments . Love the energy and the music is very energetic”
— Debbie T. · ★★★★★
“Martin Luther King Jr. Swimming pool is always clean. The staff always accommodates me as I am handicapped and cannot usually afford to pay the fee. Their focus is on human kindness and the benefits of the needed exercise. Staff has always been friendly and optimistic making the experience an enjoyable part of my day.”
— Judith S. · ★★★★★
“Great staff! Pool is large and perfect for lap swimming. Love the temperature it is perfect temp for lap swimming. Showers are clean and get hot for your before and after rinse.”
— Caitlin · ★★★★★
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Martin Luther King Jr Pool located?
Martin Luther King Jr Pool is located at 5701 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94124, United States. It is in San Francisco, California.
What is the phone number for Martin Luther King Jr Pool?
You can call Martin Luther King Jr Pool at +1 415-822-2807.
What are the hours of Martin Luther King Jr Pool?
Martin Luther King Jr Pool is open as follows: Monday Closed; Tuesday 9u202famu20137u202fpm; Wednesday 9u202famu20135:30u202fpm; Thursday 9u202famu20137u202fpm; Friday 9u202famu20135:30u202fpm; Saturday 7:30u202famu20133:30u202fpm; Sunday Closed. Hours may change on holidays — call ahead to confirm.
How is Martin Luther King Jr Pool rated?
Martin Luther King Jr Pool has an average rating of 4.5/5 from 156 customer reviews on Google.
Does Martin Luther King Jr Pool have a website?
Yes. Martin Luther King Jr Pool's official website is https://sfrecpark.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Martin-Luther-King-Jr-Pool-216.
