Park Road / Eleanor Community Park, Eleanor, Charleston, WV, West Virginia

The Eleanor Pool

Outdoor
Recreation
4.3(79)

Known For

  • Large diving board
  • Small diving board
  • Medium-sized fun slide
  • 15+ minute adults-only swim slots

Insider Tips

Best Time

During the scheduled adults-only swim slots or weekday mornings for a quieter experience

Ideal For

Family outings with childrenParents seeking a calm swimKids who love diving and slidesPicnic or casual camping in the adjacent park

Pro Tip

Ask at the front desk about the flotation device policy before bringing inflatables and arrive early to claim shaded lawn seating.

The Eleanor Pool is located in the Eleanor Park before the fairgrounds and features a diving board, concessions, and shallow sections for small children.

Editorial Review

The Eleanor Pool is a plainspoken summer ritual: sun-warmed concrete, folding chairs, and a steady chorus of squeals from the slide. A big and small diving board and a medium-sized fun slide give kids reasons to leap; a tidy concession stand sells cheap, oddly comforting snacks. Lifeguards work hard and stay visible; they run short adult-only swim slots so parents can actually swim without being pummelled by pint-size cannonballs. Locals treat it like an anchor—weekend ritual, campsite extension, place where neighbors trade gossip under a picnic canopy. Day-trippers passing through the Charleston area find it a refreshing detour; families who live within driving distance make repeat visits all summer. It’s convivial, slightly rough at the edges: some paint-chipped walls and the occasional unruly ball game keep things honest. If you want polished resort pools, go elsewhere. If you want a genuine community pool where kids learn to swim, teenagers stake out glory on the diving board, and everyone leaves smelling of chlorine and sunscreen, this is the spot.

Contact

+1 304-586-3539

Hours

  • Monday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM

Frontier Insights

Hidden Gem
Rare Find
Gem Score
70

Local favorite with excellent reputation

Tourist Awareness

LevelUnknown
Data confidence: medium(3 sources)
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