By Calvin Fischer on May 29, 2026 Verified by Google

For as long as I've been going to Beede, the staff and front desk has been incredibly warm and friendly. I was impressed by each of the coaches, trainers, and custodians. I was impressed by the gym and pool--and by their cleanliness. I'm going to keep going to Beede I think.

By Becca on May 22, 2026 Verified by Google

Beautiful pool, however my son was taking lessons (still is technically) here. They cancelled 2 lessons in a row one with barely any notice. I've tried emailing them for a refund yet no one answers ever. The other lesson we showed up to with other people and not a single instructor showed up. Very poorly run business. The greeters are also rude. Yelling at us, when we answered them. Guess they didn't hear me, but yelling isn't needed. The main reason I am frustrated is because swim lessons need to be done consistently for a person to learn however we've had no lessons in a row. I'll admit we did miss one lesson, but the rest were due to negligence on their part.

By Julia C on April 18, 2026 Verified by Google

Omg love this place. I came here today to use the pool first time.So clean,stuff is so friendly. I had a great time .Will definitely come back.

By Yampa Blue on December 30, 2025 Verified by Google

October 2025
This review is geared toward lap swimmers:
They offer $20 drop in rate if you’re visiting.
Friendly front desk staff.
Ask for a free parking permit/pass.
Showers have foamy soap.
Lockers-bring your own lock.
Friendly lifeguards.
They have pull buoys and kick boards.
Lanes 1-8 are deep at both ends.
Swimmers are happy to share lanes, just about every lane had two swimmers splitting the lane.

By Peter O'Brien on October 2, 2024 Verified by Google

The Beede Center (pronounced ‘Bee-dey’, not ‘Bead’) is an impressive precedent of a community pool. The architecture enables ample lighting for swimmers in varying pool sizes. Like all Northeastern USA pools, they are 25 yards and are known as ‘short course’. In contrast to standard global measure of 50 meters. The half size does not impact the talent, just an adjustment for other nationalities.

The Beede was built in 2006 by a modern architect so there is plenty of natural light shining over and in the pools. Thankfully there is no overwhelming smells of chlorine (Charlestown YMCA, Newton YMCA are below ground level). The temperature is the warmest in greater Boston making it welcome for most. However, there are no steam room or sauna facilities (shout out Bridgewater YMCA).

Email communications for members give peace of mind on any alterations. The Beede is a flat entry rate which is a little more than comparable pools in the area. There are discounts for many that are eligible. The Atkinson in Sudbury charge extra on weekends and require a complicated online pre-lane booking process.

The Beede team understand the need for maintaining water quality and have professionals routinely examine for bio-hazards and hygiene; thankfully. No spitting signs are welcome as the offensive criminal act needs to be reinforced in the male bathrooms (Quincy YMCA).

The Beede’s best attraction is the successful diversity, equity and inclusion of patrons making it a shining example of community pool; DEI at its best. There are grandparents with grandchildren playing in the kiddie pool, school kids of all nationalities learning in the dive pool, aqua aerobics for all, heartwarming disability folks having a splash and non-rookie lane swimmers in a master’s class. All groups cooccurring to a pumping stereo, like an impromptu musical of swimmers.

I am grateful of the pool guards doing their professional jobs, Jodie's smile at the welcome desk and all the friendly staff members. The unrecognized ‘Gem of the Beede center’ is Coach Illka, Mr Illka Suvanto. He is encouraging, patient and professional coach with prestigious experience. He was also an olympic swimmer. He now coaches most competency levels if you are fortunate to register in time for his masters classes. "Last & Fast" refers to his call at the well earned finale of self paced sessions; a welcome instruction for those exhausted.

The Beede Center offers a lot; reliable and clean facilities with health supporting staff for all the community.