Merrifield Pool

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Julie T.

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7 years ago

The pool is great. It is a great size, very large. The depth of the pool separates the kids from the adults. The diving boards offer options of platform of spring board. Even if jumping in isn't your thing it's great fun to watch the people that do. There is full sun on the pool deck all day and the kiddie pool has shade to sit in. The concession stand is slow and doesn't look clean even from the outside. The locker/bathroom is a run through experience. I would NEVER take off my shoes in there. The smell is bad, the trash has been full and there is an industrial trash can pushed in to fill next. The showers are dingy and they creep me out. read more

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Stacy. J.

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This is one of my favorite places to go for a swim during the summer when I don't feel like driving all the way to the beach. What stands out to me about Merrifield pool is its size. It's pretty large compared to some of the other public pools in the area, and also their amenities. They have a kids section that of course is very shallow, however their adult section is definitely for adults and not for the faint of heart. They have three diving boards called towers that are of different heights. The lowest diving board is almost to the ground, the other diving board is of a standard height and tallest diving board (tower) is about one story tall!!!!!! It might even be taller. I still haven't mustered up the guts to dive off the tallest diving board, and don't know if I ever will. A person can purchase a membership but prices vary, however aren't expensive. All in all merrifield pool is very well kept, family friendly, and is a nice place to go and hang out for the day. I always have a good time when I go there. read more

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1000 E Mishawaka Ave
Mishawaka, IN 46544
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(574) 256-1995
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http://mishawaka.in.gov/parks/facility/merrifield-pool

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