Martin Luther King Recreation Center
Martin Luther King Recreation Center is a public swimming pool in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
| Address | 2101 Cecil B. Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121, USA |
| Rating | 4.2★ (276 Google reviews) |
| Phone | (215) 978-2733 |
| Type | public |
Best for: ["families", "casual recreation", "year-round swimming"]
About Martin Luther King Recreation Center
It looks like the Martin Luther King Recreation Center in Philly has a pool that's open all day, every day, which is pretty unusual for a public spot. I'm usually really skeptical of 'open 24 hours' for pools, so I'd definitely call them at (215) 978-2733 to double-check that schedule before you head over, just in case it means the facility is open, not necessarily the pool itself. If it's true, that's amazing for people with weird schedules. The place gets a solid 4.2 out of 5 stars from a lot of people, 276 reviews, so it sounds like folks generally have a good experience there. It's in Philadelphia, which is a big city with over 1.6 million people, so finding a good public pool always helps.
What are Martin Luther King Recreation Center's hours?
Martin Luther King Recreation Center posts these weekly hours. Call ahead to confirm holiday and seasonal changes.
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Frequently asked questions
What are the operating hours for the Martin Luther King Recreation Center pool?
According to the info I have, the center is listed as open 24 hours a day, every day of the week. I'd really recommend calling them directly at (215) 978-2733 to confirm the specific pool hours, because sometimes 'open 24 hours' refers to the facility, not the pool itself.
Are there other public pools in Philadelphia if this one doesn't work out?
Philadelphia is a big city with many public pools. Your best bet for finding other options would be to visit the Phila.gov Parks & Rec website, which should list all the city-run pools and their operating schedules.
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