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Fort Gatlin Recreation Complex
°9998, 2009 Lake Margaret Dr, Orlando, FL 32806, United States
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Fort Gatlin Recreation Complex

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An
Review №1

Not bad, only two restrooms for the entire facility. Glad they made the unisex. The lights were ok. jSome of the courts felt a bit dark.

Gr
Review №2

Open year round. Water is nice and warm. There isn’t a zero entry pool however the kiddie pool is only a few inches of water. Lots of nice shaded awnings to provide cover from the heat and nice picnic tables off to the side. Very reasonably priced. And has a nice small playground as well as bathrooms and showers

2B
Review №3

Approximately 6-8 tennis courts with pro onsite. Approximately $8 per hour for court time. Nice hard courts.

Ja
Review №4

Nice outdoor Tennis center.Soon to have pickle ball.

Da
Review №5

Visited here yesterday and the lifeguards take their jobs seriously, especially safety. The pool was very clean and the entire grounds are well kept.

Ev
Review №6

Little hide out when you want to get away, and enjoy the sun, privatcy and the serenity of the environment, to step out and enjoy the day. I love it.

Yo
Review №7

Staff members are friendly and tennis mixer on Friday early evening has a good mix of players ... this group is a lot of fun. I also use this facility for doubles and group tennis

gr
Review №8

I absolutely love this place! I come to the pool all the time with my family and we have a blast!! The whole park is extremely clean, the staff is very helpful and friendly, and the admission to the pool is only $2.00 per person which is very reasonable. There are rules for using the pool which keeps pool area clean and safe. Plenty of lifeguards available at all times. They also have a picnic area (no food permitted inside pool, only water) and a playground among other amenities. Thumbs up!!!

Is
Review №9

Nice friendly pool.. All employees are very professional and respectful when addressing you. Nice family oriented pool. No food or drinks allowed and its only 2 dollars a person they even have life jackets for rent

Ra
Review №10

Family oriented. I wish pool was bigger to accommodate growing area. It is beautiful. They have playground, tennis courts, basketball and they allow for adult only swimming. Very nice and appropriately located in neighborhood.

Al
Review №11

For just $2 a person, this is a great pool. Limited amount of people, so you could be waiting to get in on super hot days. Nice playground for the kids too. No food inside near pool, eat out on tables nearby.

Vi
Review №12

Pretty nice place and generally the people are nice. The bathrooms arent awful but I dont like using them so I try to plan for that. Im disappointed that the pool hours arent easily accessible (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)and they ARE different than the rest of the complex (8 to 8). The sign for the pool hours is behind another sign you only see once its closed. Its not fun to come at 5:45 pm. It gets crowded quick and shade is limited. Plan accordingly.

Ra
Review №13

This place is amazing. My girls enjoyed their time here. Only downside is, if the pool is at capacity at the time you get there, you have to wait until someone leaves. There is a resting area under shade of old trees on the back with a playground that you can take your kids while you wait. Cost is 2$ per person to enter the pool.

Ka
Review №14

I love that the lifeguards are there helping everybody stay safe. Especially when you only have 2 eyes to watch your children and the pool has a bunch of kids in it. It can get tricky for a mommy!! They have a lot of rules, but none of them are unnecessary. Going back again today!!

sh
Review №15

My son plays flag football for the rec now for years and we both love it

Je
Review №16

Great affordable price. $2 entree fee for the whole day!! But every hour 15 minuets is dedicated to adult swim where only people over the age if 18 are allowed to swim. Has playground and basketball court if that is what interests you.

Al
Review №17

Service was good, the bathroom and showers were clean. The pool was warm. Nice place

An
Review №18

Has a big well maintained heated pool for everyone. Great playground and a few tables for picnics. Also a tennis complex behind everything. A basketball court and full bathrooms with shower stalls. Blessing to our family!

T
Review №19

Great community rec center. Public pool, tennis courts, picnic area, playground, etc. Ample parking in the shade. Very affordable. It gets crowded in the summer so plan accordingly.

An
Review №20

Awesome pool. Wanted a break from the beach while visiting Florida, and came across this on Google. Great design. Imagine a pool shaped like a thick cross, or lower case T. The center being 4 feet deep, and each of the 4 sides being 10 inches-2 feet....5-9...4-4.5... And 3ft. Awesome variety for different ages. Clean. Plenty of lifeguards. Not crowded, at least when we went. Definitely going back.

au
Review №21

This place is awesome! Plenty of life guards on duty, playground right next to the pool, plenty of space in the pool and the area is very clean. Everyone is very friendly as well, and very very cheap!

Ei
Review №22

I recommend this recreation center because of all the activities that are available. It is a friendly family place to visit during the summer. My family & I have a great time here.

Ch
Review №23

Although it is a nice facility, some if the money being collected needs to be put back into the structure. The ladies restroom and showers are in dire need of painting and the exhaust fan being replaced. There is probably mildew under the rubber matting on the floors. You can smell it.

Cr
Review №24

This is a fun place, so much to do! You can swim, play tennis, play basketball. I need to look into what else they have to offer.

Sa
Review №25

Lovely community pool! Very clean! Also has a small park and basketball court. Admission $2 per person.

He
Review №26

Great place for tennis. Clean they have a ball machine which you can rent via online. No clay courts though.

Ni
Review №27

Great pool for any age. I noticed on Google it said the pool was open to 8, but weekdays its actually only open til 6. After 6 they had classes.

Be
Review №28

The best place to learn to swimI love Fort Gatlin.

Bi
Review №29

Great tennis faculties

El
Review №30

My children live this place. They attended day care there also. Great staff!

Va
Review №31

I took my kids here to go swimming. We was enjoying ourselves. The cover charge was 2.00 per person, not bad at all. They had plenty of lounge chairs with covered areas from the shade. Playground area for the kids to play including basketball and tennis. I was really enjoying the park even seeing myself bringing my kids back here. Until about 2 hours of us being there, then I notice feces floating in the pool. I was completely done & immediately turned off from there. Although they closed the pool down clean it. But for this to be my first time at this park & had to experience that. I or my kids will not be returning there.

Ho
Review №32

Very nice place, My family and I had a great time there, definitely going back

Sh
Review №33

Great tennis courts and swimming pool. Very well maintained

Ar
Review №34

Kids love the pool..great atmosphere and love how every 45 after hour kids gotta leave pool for 15mins for adult swiming only

Lo
Review №35

I have have been going here for 24 years.. Its so much fun for kids and adults! Love our swim lesson instructor Alanna not sure how to spell it, I never asked... Shes amazing!!!

Mi
Review №36

Full with a senior citizen class and they closed down the whole pool. Thanks! Now have to pack up two screaming babies, did I say thanks yet?

O
Review №37

Always to many kids and none of them ever go to the bathroom... we can all understand where they go right???

Ca
Review №38

Great place could use some remodeling

Go
Review №39

Tennis courts, awesome playground and a well kept pool.

Ti
Review №40

Beautiful pool. Spic and Span clean!

Iv
Review №41

It is a great place. We where there for les than 2 hours. If theres is an accidente they will close the pool so that happened while we where there othere than that, great!

Ba
Review №42

On this visit I participated in Water Aerobics. This program is delightful, attended by approx 40 people. We work hard and have fun. If you have arthritis, this program allows you to exercise without too much stress on your joints.

em
Review №43

This place is AWSOMEEEEEEE my kids and me love going here!!!! They always have a good time

vi
Review №44

We had a fun time and every 45 minutes there is a 15 minute adult swim

Bo
Review №45

Nice facility, need to make better effort to keep courts free of tree debris and leaves, and trim those trees.

Ph
Review №46

Close to the house, well maintained, and affordable ($2). They have plenty of life guards and only require kids over ten be attended by someone over 18. Safe community space for children and whole families.

Dr
Review №47

Public county pool. Pretty large. Tennis complex and park. Lifeguards at pool. 2$ a person, cash. Adult swim every 60 min for 15 mins. Loved it. Has a zero entry.

Ch
Review №48

Love taking my kids here to swim and play on the playground! Ive been swimming here since I was a kid

Ka
Review №49

I love going to water aerobics here

Sa
Review №50

This small park has a lot to offer. It has summer camps, swimming lessons, tennis lessons and many more. It also has a play ground for little kids to play around. The staffs are very friendly. Highly recommended if you lives close by.

Ja
Review №51

Clean, friendly people, inexpensive so its possible to have family fun

Gu
Review №52

Helpful attendant at the desk inside. Very observant lifeguards and enough aldult swim time for everyone to enjoy the pool. Playgrounds and tennis courts too!

Ki
Review №53

Best recreation center in SODO.Abundance of well lit tennis courts.Outdoor basketball hoops and nets in great condition plenty of bleachers for spectators however no lighting on court so daytime play only.Clean pool, grounds clean,friendly helpful staff. Safe.

en
Review №54

Great place to enjoy a pool day with family

Ry
Review №55

Great community pool for those in the area. Nice area for kids and tennis courts to boot. Only $2 per person to get into the pool.

An
Review №56

Clean and well supervised, fun for the whole family, great value.

Am
Review №57

Its clean and small but i dont like the adult swim I hope they come up with another system rather than having to take the kids out the pool when its adult swimming time

lo
Review №58

Tried to go in with my shirt and they said i cant. While is was sitting on a chair three kids walked in with shirts and swam in peace. And constantly getting stared at by the lifegaurds is not cool either.

Ch
Review №59

Great Community center and pool.Friendly welcoming staff and lifeguards!!!

Al
Review №60

Fantastic place. I live within 5 minutes walk and its a lifesaver. Take your kids - theres basketball and tennis courts, a large swimming pool and a large play area for children with climbing frame and swings. There are toilet facilities with baby changing, showers, etc. It has one of the best set of facilities of any of the Orange County Parks.

Ar
Review №61

Great place for kids. The staff are friendly and professional. My grand sd in loves it here. Thanks

Ar
Review №62

Great park and place for families, tennis, swimming pool and lessons. Afterschool camp and so much more.

ro
Review №63

Nice recreation center, friendly staff, great resource for families - pool, tennis court, swimming lessons, after school program, summer program.

Ea
Review №64

Every Saturday I go here to meet up with a fun group and get my tennis game on! Even bring the kids to run around on the playground.

Ma
Review №65

Very clean. They kids loved the pool

Be
Review №66

Love it my sin enjoy the park

Mu
Review №67

Play some tennis. Take a swim. Feed a cat. Day = complete.

Jo
Review №68

Good place to have quality time with the family

An
Review №69

A nice place to go to but not all parents watch and discipline there children for behaving badly. The lifeguards do the best that they can.

Ki
Review №70

Have a great time getting sun

sa
Review №71

I love this place, i take my children swimming all the time for jusy $2. Cant beat that

co
Review №72

Nice place to spend a day in the pool

Pa
Review №73

First Pokémon. . Lots of them, second a pokemon gym.Now,If you need to take a break from the heat this is the place, they have a public pool with deep zone, 8ft, also a medium zone 3-5 foot that also have a built-in seat to rest if you are an older person or simply want to watch your kids play, there is a toddler area that also has a water fall mushroom where you can get completely soak or simply get a water massage, this park also has basketball court, small green area to play with kids or simply have a picnic, but if you rather shade it also have picnic area with roof table and seating. If you still need more it also have a playground and an open wooden table area under an gigantic tree where you can enjoy eating while watching your kids. And if you need more this place as long have tennis court, with instructor available for a price or just rent the court for an hour.Great place for family time.

In
Review №74

Had the best time here parking is beautiful the place is beautiful very clean and they have events for children

Kw
Review №75

Super intelligent pool design for younger kids, AND consideration for accompanying adults.

Mr
Review №76

Great place to cool off

Re
Review №77

Great place for the whole family. Convenient spot for tennis, playground, picnic, and pool. Clean bathroom/showers. Just $2.00 per person.

Th
Review №78

Great place to go swimming only 2 dollars per person not bad at all

Ka
Review №79

Well staffed, friendly atmosphere, nice activities

MJ
Review №80

I love this place because its the only park that has a swimming pool.Also I have been there when I was in the 1st grade to the 5th grade and uh can volunteer there too because its a CAMP!!the play games there and its open 2 the public

Al
Review №81

The tennis courts are fine for the players but tough on the spectators

ja
Review №82

Going here for 50 yrs. -- nice!

ph
Review №83

A really fun place for kids swimming

Su
Review №84

Beautiful clean pool but I dont like that you have to get the kids out of the pool every 45 mins for 15 mins.....thats just a big hassle !

Ro
Review №85

The best kept secret inside orange within Orange County after school programs and Recreation had to stop and say hello to an old friend

Lo
Review №86

Great staff! Clean pool! Lovely environment! $2 for the day!!

Da
Review №87

Every 45 minutes every child must get out of the pool for adult swim time. Even if that means two families are in the kiddie section, they all must exit the pool so that one older person can float around for 15 minutes alone. If you wanted to do adult swim time, set off a block of an hour or two each day for it instead of the asinine 15 minutes per hour.

Ke
Review №88

Great place to play tennis. The courts are always nice and clean, the office staff is nice, and its easy to access as well as find parking once you get there

Ka
Review №89

Great hard court. Could use a good power wash and new nets. Overall great facility to get in a few hits.

Pa
Review №90

Great for kids!

K.
Review №91

Adults and parents will love it.

Pa
Review №92

Pool, friendly staff. Great after school program. And swimming lessons. My 7 year old daughter loves this place.

Ja
Review №93

Great public pool!

iv
Review №94

Great places for a family day

St
Review №95

Horrible customer service! Did not allow reserved campers in the pool in this Florida heat.

Ni
Review №96

The staff is so sweet, love the adult only swim, so affordable and not that many people there.

Tr
Review №97

Old building but clean. Life jackets for children. Life gaurds do their job well. And staff is very nice.

Br
Review №98

Nice park good activitys

ً
Review №99

Very nice and good staff

Co
Review №100

Good courts, but a lot of pressure from too many people on a limited number of courts.

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  • Address:°9998, 2009 Lake Margaret Dr, Orlando, FL 32806, United States
  • Phone:+1 407-254-9820
Categories
  • Recreation center
  • Park
  • Playground
  • Public swimming pool
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:9am–6pm
  • Tuesday:9am–6pm
  • Wednesday:8am–8pm
  • Thursday:8am–8pm
  • Friday:8am–8pm
  • Saturday:8am–8pm
  • Sunday:8am–8pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
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