By Kali Morgan, Summer 2024

Heitzman Pool is at 2136 Castor Ave., 19134.
Phone: (215) 537-3244
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Polygonal pool (rectangular with additional tot/shallow area)
Depth: 2 to 5 feet
Ladders for water entry/exit
Full sun/temperate water
Belongings allowed on pool deck
Lax on dress code enforcement
Porta Potty for changing/toilet

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City website lists address as Castor Avenue, but I went around the block a few times to get to the actual entrance on Amber Street.
There were only a few kids in this pool on a nearly 100° afternoon. The guards were lax on the dress code, allowing shorts and T-shirts, which is probably a good thing because it was just so dang hot!
The shallow/tot part of the pool was the only part populated so I had a large rectangular portion to myself.
The pool deck was painted with colorful paint. No shade, so the water was temperate. The shower was on constantly, requiring you to walk through the shower to enter the pool — including with your belongings, which it was fine to bring in.
No stairs, no lift, no lane lines. Ladders to exit/enter pool.
Changing areas/toilets are porta-johns outside the pool area.
Overall nice little pool nestled between Scanlon and Samuel Recreation Centers.