Clougherty Pool

Clougherty Pool is a seasonal outdoor swimming facility in Charlestown, serving Boston residents during the summer pool season. Located on Bunker Hill Street, it provides a neighborhood setting for recreational swimming, family outings, and community aquatic programming.

The facility is part of Boston’s network of community pools and centers, with an atmosphere focused on accessible public recreation rather than a private club experience. Its outdoor layout makes it especially suited to warm-weather visits, while trained lifeguards support a supervised environment for swimmers. The pool is intended for residents seeking a local place to swim, cool off, and take part in seasonal programming.

Families should plan around the facility’s supervision requirements. Children younger than eight must have an adult in the water with them at all times, and one adult may supervise up to three children under twelve. These rules shape the experience and make the pool particularly relevant for family visits where an adult can remain actively involved in the water. The facility also accommodates broader community use through its registration and program structure.

Access requires a free membership through the city’s registration system, with Boston residency required for pool visitors. Existing members of the city’s youth and family services network do not need to create a second membership. The registration process is an important part of planning a visit, particularly during the summer season when outdoor pool access is available.

Clougherty Pool suits residents looking for a practical neighborhood swimming option in Charlestown, including families with children and swimmers interested in seasonal city programming. It is not a dining, nightlife, or sightseeing venue, but a civic recreation facility centered on outdoor swimming and supervised community use. Visitors should bring drinking water, and all pool users should be prepared to follow the facility’s safety procedures and age-related supervision rules.