This place is ALWAYS a dope vibe. Weekends get super packed, but service and volunteers are all nice. It's very diverse & everyone is laid back, no drama kind of establishment. Pool, bars, food, and sand volleyball court = a great mf time. read more

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We had the best pool day! We got there when they opened at noon- we were able to get 2 lounge chairs. (You can also rent Cabanas- $50 for weekday and $200 on weekends). All the money goes to charity, since it's a Saturday it was $15 to enter (I posted a photo with the pricing for each day). And the bar and concessions were all reasonably priced ! I got a High Noon (Alcoholic seltzer) for $6 and I posted the prices for the food- overall it was a great experience. Highly recommended!! read more

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Good folks, cold beer, lots of good looking gals, what more can you ask for? The Friday nite buffet can't be beat!! Thank you FOE!! read more

Nice big pool. Feels a bit retro in a good way. Food truck was there when I went. There is a bar to get drinks - 3 bar counters actually. Located in a nice neighborhood. read more

Came during the week and had a pretty chill time. The atmosphere was relaxed, the pool was refreshing, and the drinks were solid. It has a classic, low-key vibe that feels welcoming and family-friendly. The smell of BBQ in the air added to the experience. Staff was mostly friendly, though service was a bit slow at times, and the indoor bar seating wasnt super comfortable. Still, its a fun spot to unwind, and Id come back. Just a few small improvements would take it to the next level. read more

I've been coming to FOE for many years, but recently I came for the first time since Covid. Still the most fun pool in Dallas! Cheap burgers, drinks, and everyone is always so friendly. read more

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Chill place to hang out in the sun! Food available, and multiple bars! We're planning to rent a cabana next time!

fun times - went during the week and it was low key. I would love to come back on a weekend. Dallas was cool and friendly! He filled me in on the history and was welcoming. drinks were good and pool was cold - perfect day. read more

Fraternal Order of Eagles... Sounds... menacing? A cult, perhaps? Tucked away in East Dallas is a public pool surrounded by greenery complete with a bar with drinks and bites/snacks. It's a very chill place to hang out with friends and family. It was $10 per person for admission. We had a great time over the Labor Day holiday! read more

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Always a great time when I come here. And love the bartenders! They are so friendly and always helpful. Great to be able to swim and drink.

The ambiance was wonderful! A nice, peaceful swimming pool with music and a beautiful surrounding. It was a wonderful trip, and definitely worth the entry fee to get in as a non-member! read more

I was greeted warmly by members every time I went to one of their community suppers. Several rooms to use, including a reception hall, a bar, games, and an outdoor pool. read more

Best place to come for the summer the food is so good the people are so nice I totally recommend 10/10

Food service is great pool is always very clean. Bathrooms are clean as well...Been coming here for 5years now.

This place feels like it was lost in the 1960's but in a good way. It reminds me of when my parents would take us camping in the woods. It's a family friendly place. You'll smell the BBQ grill while you're laying next to the pool on a towel. You have to get there early to snag a spot. The food is priced OK but you feel hood spending money there because it supports a worthy cause. Highly recommend read more

I came here for the 4th of July and had a blast! The people that work here are so friendly! The pool is a good size and there is a mix of people. There were families with kids, bikers, uptown yuppies, etc. They have a grill area where they serve chicken, burgers, fries, etc. A burger and fries is about $7 and they're great. Totally backyard bbq food. Loved it! The drinks are incredibly cheep! There's plenty of lawn space to lay down towels or lawn chairs. If you prefer shade you can rent out tents that line the pool area for about $30/day. I would definitely recommend spending a day out here with your family or friends! Its a great wholesome environment for everyone to have a good time! read more

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My kids wanted to go swimming one evening in the middle of the week and with a quick search of the internet, I found this place. When I called they were very friendly and informative over the phone. Once they mentioned that were open to the public and that their very small fee ( I think $8/each to swim) was 100% donated to many local charities, it sealed the deal. Interestingly located at the end of what seemed like a private residential road at the edge of a really nice neighborhood. The pool was huge with a smaller kiddie pool and plenty of floats and noodles to keep everyone afloat. There was a bar indoors with a couple pool tables and outdoors was wet & dry volleyball, another couple of bars, plenty of grassy areas for pets & kids and several tv's airing popular sports channels. I noticed some tented cabanas donated by different individuals/ businesses but I'm not sure of the price. The crowd was friendly and all seemed to be locals just having fun in a cozy and relaxed atmosphere. I highly recommend this FOA for both families and adults! read more

Such a fun spot to hang out with friends and family! Everyone's friendly and the food is great! It does get pretty busy on the weekends, but it's still comfortable and fun. read more

Who doesn't LOVE this place!!! Great bartenders, great people, amazing swimming pool! Come check it out

It depends on who's working behind the bar and which Trustee is on duty! A few of the Trustee's have ego problems and some of the bartenders get really lazy. Very uncomfortable indoor bar seating. Aerie 3108 Dallas Texas read more

Ha! This place is so silly. It's tucked away in a neighborhood. Plenty of sun or shade. Lots to do, though I only spent time at the pool. This pool attracts many different types of people: some kids/families, party animals, and older folks. I came here a bit dressed up and you definitely don't need to be! It's not uppity at all; in fact, it has a bit of a camping-vibe to it. 3 bars and strong drinks! You can also buy a burger which was half-decent. Fun place and they support charity! read more

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Love this place! Lindsay is the favorite bartender for my squad at the beloved FOE. There are a ton of great things to say about his place but I'm just going to leave you with this. The locals love it, they hate people talking about it, & it rocks! One of Dallas' best kept secrets for summer time shenanigans. Grab some friends and head there you'll be glad that you did Oh yeah and please nooooooo peeing in the pool. Just sayin read more

Fraternal Order of Eagles - Swimming Pools Near Me - Dallas, Texas

About 15 years ago, I heard rumor of a great swimming pool in Dallas. Word was that it was little known to the general public and allegedly located somewhere in the middle of the city. It was described as being "across the railroad tracks and down a dirt road" (didn't know we still had them) and totally hidden from view. The story continued that it was open to the public, had a bar and was a very cool place to hang out for those who could find it. Hating that I was not in on the secret (especially one so interesting), I searched. But with little to go on and in the pre-Internet days (yes, there was such a time), the fabled location could not be found. Over time, the rumor became a legend, faded from memory and was eventually forgotten. Fast forward to 2009, and the eureka moment happens. (For the record, I did not jump out of the bath tub and run naked down the street, although, I would had I been in the tub at the time.) A friend finally clued me in on the Fraternal Order of Eagles (a philanthropic society similar to The Elks Club) whose Aerie (that's what they call it) and its great swimming pool are located on Arturo Drive. I have confirmed that this indeed is the place I had sought. The FOE pool has probably been around since Elvis was svelte with only minimal decor changes in the last 25 years. It is located in East Dallas' Forest Hills neighborhood (that's the far south end of White Rock Lake and across Garland Rd) and it is definitely camouflaged. It is across the tracks, but the once dirt road is now paved. However, the driveway is a dirt/gravel combo (let's call it rustically charming). And, with it's heavily wooded surroundings, looks and feels more East Texas than East Dallas. The place is best described as Lee Harvey's with a swimming pool - and that's a really good thing! The crowd is diverse with a mixture of young professionals, FOE members, attractive hipsters, blue collar folk, tattoos like it's 1999, and several families all taking advantage of what is for all intents a large well-maintained backyard pool. Patrons range in age from three months to 73 years - all commingling and having a good time. This is one of those rare places where people of all stripes converge, relax and let it all hang out (sometimes regardless of the obvious aesthetic consequences). There is a full bar inside. Outside they serve beer for $2.00 - $2.75 each (Shiner in a can, y'all). They also grill hot dogs and burgers on the spot. There is a volleyball court, a playground for kids, a pool table and a great digital jukebox (one of the place's few mod cons) that plays music outside and in. (I selected White Stripes' "Black Math," Rolling Stones' "Bitch," Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire" and "Amy Winehouse's "Back to Black" among many others.) There is also a large room that appears to be a social/dance hall. The admission for non-members is $5.00 for adults (seriously) and $3.00 for children. It is my understanding that a membership is ridiculously reasonable as well. Also, I have to compliment the FOE members and their auxiliaries (that's Eagle-speak for "wives") who are very nice and go out of their way to make sure everyone has a good time. Get there early because by noon all of the pool chairs will be claimed. You can also bring your own, spread a towel out on the lawn, or just pass out poolside like the rather loud lady did last week after taking ample advantage of the $2.50 beverages. There are also no life guards so parents must be vigilant. Nothing like discovering something that has always been right in front of you. Freakin' eureka! read more

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This is truly one of Dallas' hidden gems. It's laid back and loaded with lots of fun! Lots of people and a large pool, accompanied with different bars & bar food. It may not be everyone's cup of tea but I always enjoy coming out. It's very carefree and did I mention the drinks are free. Seating is first come first serve but they have a pretty good set up. You can always bring your beach gear and enjoy setting up on the lawn. read more

It's always a great time with friendly ppl... 10 outta 10 would recommend. Best place to go to beat this heat

I thought my GPS was broken as I turned on to a small dirt road in a wooded area. Maybe my new "friends" invited me here to rob me?! LOL no, it wasn't the case... I finally pulled up to the sign and as I tried to snap a photo of it really quick I was caught by a parking attendant, how mildly embarrassing! They led me to a parking spot and I found my way to the office, paid and found my friends (Kaia V. & Jodi G.) WHY would I drive all this way & pay $7 for something I could have free just a short walk away from my doorstep (a.k.a. 1 of 3 pools in my apartment complex)? Well, I'd rather bond with friends and have my drinks made for me. So much so that I may have ditched taking a certain someone to the airport and made him take a cab instead... Oops. I did have a really great time! A dramatic change from the weekend before at a Vegas pool but a nice reminder to be grounded and real :-) Reminds me of summer trips to the lake in Livermore as a kid. read more

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I give this place 5 stars This pool is family friendly. U can bring the family of all ages. They not only have the bib pool but they have a kiddie pool they have a bar volleyball a playground. Through the week u can bring food and snacks on the weekend they have food for purchase. But I have been going here for 4 years and I have never had anything less but a great time read more

We've lived in Dallas for far too long without trying this place out. When we drove up, I was like Dazed and Confused and said "well alright, alright, allllriiight!" It truly is like stepping back in time with several of my closest hippy friends. The location is tucked away among some trees and green spaces in East Dallas. When you enter, you have to sign in and pay (no electronics required!), and then you are allowed entry. We came on a Sunday around 1:30, and the place was just comfortable enough. We found a spot (bring plenty of towels) fairly quickly, but after that the place started to get pretty busy. Drinks and food are very reasonable. You can't bring outside bevs in, but with $40 for two people, we were able to pay for entry, drinks, and food and still have a few bucks leftover. There isn't much shade nor seating available. You pick a spot on the lawn and just hang! Also, I would recommend that only experienced young swimmers over the age of 5 go with adults. It's somewhat kid friendly, but mainly I saw it as a way to unwind with the hubby without our two rugrats. read more

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If you find yourself stuck in Dallas but really wanting to be in Austin, this is where we start. First, grab your swim suit and $7 (trust me, you can't get to Austin any cheaper). Now (since you are a Dallasite after all), let's run the numbers: Chock full of 20-30 somethings? Check! Tats and pierces galore? Check! Perfect pool with cool, refreshing water (now that they have a new airborne water chiller)? Check! Full Tiki bar poolside with all your fav bevs? Check! In the middle of Dallas in the middle of a forest, totally surrounded by dense foliage including some funky palm trees? Check! No nagging life guards? Check! Beach volleyball? Check! Play area and kiddie pool for kids? Check! Grills for cooking out? Check! Horseshoe pit? Check! Smoking allowed? Check! Nicely manicured lawn around the pool with plenty of stretch-out space for your clan and your beach blankets? Check! $2.75 charbroiled burgers and suprisingly great krinkle-cut fries? Check! Loud rock music cranking out with your fav tunes? Check! Yeah, Barton Springs it ain't. But this absolute jewel of a place is one of the very best things Dallas has to offer on a hot summer day. read more

A long time institution of Dallas tucked away on the East side. Big ol pool, friendly people, cheap drinks and burgers. Did I mention the $1 jello shots? This place makes me think of The Sandlot. And Wendy Peffercorn. Oh Wendy... It can definitely get crowded on the weekends, but hey, it's a pool, what do you expect? Staff is super friendly here. Takes you back to a time where public pools were the place to be. I can't imagine the amount of chlorine they must put in that pool however... read more

Unpretentious and laid back. Cheap booze and food. Good jukebox. What else can you ask for in a swimmin hole? The beauty of the FOE is that you have the backwoods right at the edge of the city. It seriously doesn't get more Texas than this and I love it. I grew up a country girl and nothing beats that southern hospitality you feel when you're at a place like this. I will say that during the hotter summer months the pool isn't all too refreshing. The water gets really warm and just plain uncomfortable (in a gross way.) So I am usually there sunbathing, drinkin a few and hanging with cool people. The FOE is definitely one of the many oasis' my crew and I frequent during those hot Texas months... which is what, 9 of them? Don't be surprised if you see me there one lazy Sunday afternoon. read more

Oh, FOE. You are so wonderful in the summer when I need to indulge in inexpensive beverages, parlay with my friends and do a whole lot of people watching. Just a few bucks gets you in, grab a cabana (if you get there early enough, best of luck) and enjoy all this place has to offer. Let me just say one thing and move on quickly if you are pretentious in any way you will not enjoy this place. However! If you are all about good people and good fun you will have the time of your life and then some. The staff is friendly and they are grilling up some delicious burgers...I believe there's even a veggie burger option. Don't forget the fixins. The fountain in the middle is great for the kiddos and they have floaties and noodles. If you're here on the weekends a LOT of young adults come out and gather around with their drinks and mingle. It's like a day party in the pool. It gets PACKED so know what you are getting yourself into if you come at ANY time on the weekends. Apparently they are open super late as well. We've been there on a Wednesday in the middle of the day - probably the best time to come, still folks there (that I guess also decided to take the day off, work from home whatever - not judging) so always fun and you'll always meet people. Join me next time! read more

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As I went here they didn't accept my service dog and told me to leave in the rudest manner. I will not be back nor will I recommend to anyone. Way to be all inclusive for the community. read more

What a fun place! My friends and I spent the day here on the Fourth of July! Its a great place to spend the day hanging by/in the pool, drinking some beers and having a hot dog off the grill. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. We had a ton of fun and I'd go back the next time I'm visiting the area! read more

We arrived late on a Monday (8:30) with only 30 minutes until the pool closed and there was a group of 8 people being herded out as a drunken brawl was going on. It was quite entertaining but not the least bit kid friendly. This was not a great first impression, -1 star. lol. However the lady let us in for free because of the fight scene. The pool was nice but quite a few people for a Monday night, I found that surprising. Also surprising was that people are that wasted on a Monday night but if you factor in the dirt cheap cocktails that are available I suppose it become a little more clear. I paid $3.75 for custom cocktails of peach liqueur, sprite, gin and lime and it was totally delicious but the bartender looked at me like I was a weirdo and he looked about as happy to be there as your average Walmart employee. read more

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The people are all very friendly, the bathrooms were clean. Drinks, burgers, fries, and fun in the summertime. Great hangout. Can't wait to return. Members and nonmembers welcome, kids friendly. There's an area to full up your flotation devices, volleyball court, and kiddie pool. read more

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Imagine for a second, the perfect pool. A place where everyone is accepted, no one judges based on appearances, the drinks are strong, the people are friendly, and the water is perfect. This is FOE. You drive down a road, then down another road. THEN, it looks like the little road dead ends. And it does. And there's a little building. This building is your gateway to heaven. Pay your $7 cover and enjoy yourself. Cheap/strong drinks all around. Table pool and swimming pool. Normal, chill, real people. Not a lot of douchebags. Can't tell you much that other people haven't already said. But a word to the wise? Go on a day off. They open at noon. Get there at noon. STAY. ALL DAY. I was there from 12-7. Drinks. Swimming. Chilling. Such a good way to spend a day off. read more

FOE contains within its gates my FAVORITE pool in Dallas. Why is FOE my favorite pool in Dallas you might ask? Well, it's definitely not the fanciest pool in town, but I don't want fancy in my chlorine. This pool reminds me of the public pools I used to go to as a child, back when I didn't have a care in the world in my hot pink 90s style high-leg-cut one piece swimsuit. People are there to have good old fashioned clean fun - Have some crinkle cut fries for $2 or a cheeseburger and a few beers and then float around in a pool on a giant inflatable crocodile (BYOC)! The water is always just the right temperature to cool you off after baking in the sun, there is a large grassy area to lay/tan in, and both food and drinks are easily accessible and really reasonably priced. They have two volleyball courts, indoor air conditioned bathrooms, and they've even added 4 'cabanas' you can rent for the day if you need more shade than the trees along the edges of the outdoor area can provide. The fee for cabana rental is currently $30, but remember, FOE is a charitable organization. You're not throwing money down the toilet, you're helping them help the community! Every year when summer comes around and everyone else is grumpy about how close the temps in Dallas get to the surface of the sun, I am overjoyed with the prospect of going to the FOE pool. I'm happy to pay the entrance fee to support the charitable organization that FOE is. I'm also happy to keep my drinks at least a few feet away from the pool so that they don't have to shut it down to clean all of the straws and garbage out of the filters. Everyone at FOE was a noob at one point, even the oldest members, so I understand that there will always be people there who have no idea what is going on. Rule of thumb, your first time should be with someone who is not an FOE virgin. That way, you will have less of a chance of doing something that will offend or bother the other patrons. It really bothers me when people go to FOE for the first time and complain about paying to get in, where they can take their drinks, or that they need to put a shirt and shoes on to use the toilet. If you don't want to follow the rules, or don't know what FOE stands for, you shouldn't be there in the first place. If you can't bother yourself to google FOE prior to going and show up with some sympathy for their various causes and rules, you should honestly just stay away. If you're wearing a t-shirt that says BRO on it and you think god created you personally as a gift to the universe, please, puhleeeeeeese, stay away! FOE isn't for everybody. It's for nice people, people who don't want any trouble, people who don't need to be the coolest dude in the room, people who are good sports, people who can smile and relax and take joy in the sky, the sun, and the water, the french fries, and the smiling friendly faces around them. read more

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This swimming hole is Dallas' best kept secret, and my motivation for not reviewing it. However, since I've moved to another state - I'm outing the coolest place in Dallas, skanks. It's a retro time-warp, and I always feel like I've stepped into the 1950's when I'm there. The lodge, which the FOE refer to as "home", has not been updated since it was built and looks and feels very much like a house. Aside from the Olympic size pool, the features of this experience include; horseshoe pits, a grill, darts on Wednesday nights, $2.00 Tecate' they keep in in coolers, and the most unpretentious convergence of Dallasites - ever. If douchebags discover this place - I will sit in the parking lot with a shotgun and snipe the shit out of them before they defile a blade of grass on that property. When I'm done defending the fort, I'll kick back by the pool and enjoy and burger and a frosty can of Tecate'. read more

I'm hesitant to review, but the word has spread and it's no secret anymore. I first came to the FOE in the summer of '08, having been unceremoniously dumped, complete with the heart in the food processor. I came to the pool on the recommendation of friends, but alone on that day. I sat quietly in the corner, sipping $2 margaritas and watching the world go by. It was a pretty spectacular way to soothe my sad soul. Fast forward to the summer of '11 and the FOE and I are still going strong. No, you can't smoke or drink in the pool anymore. Yes, they now have a computerized cash register and a separate pool entrance. Everything you still love about it is happening, in spades. The beer is still cold, the people are still endlessly friendly, the kiddos are still adorable and you'll probably make a few new friends. The rule enforcement is pretty strict, but whatever. We're guests on their turf and I'm okay with being respectful. Sipping a PBR, listening to Metallica, surrounded by my bestests at the FOE today, I wondered how life could get better. I quickly realized it couldn't and that such thoughts might get me struck by lightning for being so greedy. read more