Birchwood Pool

My kids had a blast here swimming. The slide is so cool, and I like that the toddler area has a gate to get in and out of so the Littles don't just take off. Very clean and also not too crazy over crowded.

Daughter had a swim meet here. Absolutely no place to sit in the shade. Make sure you bring your own chairs!

Went there for an outdoor swim meet. It rained a little, but not too bad. Apparently, on a daily basis this acts as a recreational pool, and swimmers were complaining about the middle being bit too shallow for a timed competition, saying they were afraid they would scrape their hands on the bottom. It's a pretty pool, looks like fun otherwise.

Palatine pools have become concentration camps. Did some kid drown? You have the high school aged kids constantly yelling at children, it’s obnoxious and an awful experience. Also, these life guards need to workout. The manager looked 275 easy. How can she save someone, honestly? Pools aren’t even heated. Spent millions and remodeled the pool several times and you cant put a heater it? Hours of pool are awful too. Whoever is managing the community centers for palatine is worthless.

Great Basketball game! Kids had a good time playing a Tie Game