J. Franklyn Bourne Memorial Swimming Pool - Capitol Heights, Maryland

Sndy R.

The pools are very nice but the staff is very racist towards Latinos. Yesterday, July 24, we arrived with my family and their children but there was a woman who wouldn't let us enter.
and he scolded us for meaningless things and only with us Latinos
but he didn't say anything to the Americans.

If you don't like Latin people coming, put a sign that says (NO LATIN PEOPLE)

Stephanie M.

This pool is usually clean and peaceful. Unfortunately there’s a lot of disorganization about when it’s open which I think is related to the lifeguard shortages last summer. I would often show up and find the doors locked. They also seemed to just give up on using the baby pool, which is unfortunate since I had an infant at the time. Hopefully this season will be better!

Elliott H.

This pool is a hidden gem in the Peppermill Village, Seat Pleasant area. We're lucky to have such a nice pool with a friendly staff and clean facilities so close and convenient. The lifeguards are on point, and management has certainly improved over the last couple of years. In the summer time, it's nice to go for a swim during off peak hours, or take the whole family to cool off.

Darnita W.

I attended the 3:30 session at the pool on 7-21-24, I thought that I jumped in the pool with my hearing aids on. I went there the next day to report it, Danti Took my information and passed it on to kelly who found them. I received a call That evening from Michelle with the good news that they found them on a chair that I was sitting on. I am so appreciative to these young people who took the time to take my information.Look for my hearing aid and then to call me.These young people are doing a great job as lifeguards an employees of PGCP&P. Thank you to you all

Araceli A.

Lo recomiendo , perfecto para pasar una tarde en familia

Kamiya

Pool is trash lifeguards don't care my baby fell into the 5ft and he is 1 pool had to save him we left right after that and there was 3 lifeguards with no whistles or nothing there as kids running everywhere the lifeguards are here to get money not to save lives as what it seems to me..

Toàn P.

This pool is a gem, and mostly because of the people working there. Normally, the pool has a 50m lane for lap swim and half is open for play.
It's an L shaped pool with the short leg of the L having a small slide and deep end, but divding is not allowed.

During Covid-19, the pool is divided so that the short leg of the L is ropped for lap swim, 25yd length. Because the pool is not too well used, you tend to get a lane for lap swim, but if it's a bit busier like most pools, having enough lanes may be an issue.

The staff is friendly and well organized. The ladies in charge often keep pushing the lifeguards to be better through good guidance, training and reminders. We appreciate their work, their courtesy. Basically we keep one star for missing the wow factor for the facility. It's just good, not great. The people are great. If the physical facility is a notch up, it'd get 5.

Tracy M. (. W. O.

I saw parents mostly bringing their kids to swim. They have a 9inch baby pool but the water is Always Hot, there 's a family of bees on the fence entering the pool and a ant concern while sitting on the deck of the pool. During the pool break period I dont notice the pool being cleaned but maybe something is cleaning the pool that I dont see. 2 ft to 3 foot pool water is warm, never cool. Doors should be open 10mins before opening because registration takes a while when there is alot of patrons. People who made reservation still end up waiting in line to register. No wear to sit an eat and I didnt notice a vending machine. Its a low key pool but there are better places to swim.