Venetian Pool, Miami, FL, Swimming, Family Fun, Outdoor ...

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Prior rock quarry converted in 1923 into beautiful pool with Venetian style architecture. Major restoration in 1989. Is included in the National Register of Historic Places. Operated by City of Coral Gables; entrance fee. PHOTOS AND INFO . swimmingholes.org
Not your average community swimming pool, this 1923 Coral Gables landmark is a spring-water oasis in the heart of the City Beautiful neighborhood. Among South Florida's most historic destinations, the popular attraction is a Venetian-type lagoon carved out of a coral-rock quarry. Pink stucco towers and striped Venetian poles adorn a series of pools featuring hidden caves, waterfalls, a sandy beach travelandleisure.com
Full of more nooks and crannies than an English muffin and surrounded by waterfalls and Italian-style grottos, this pool was formed from a coral rock quarry in 1923. It"s listed in the National Registry of Historic Places and is frequently the site for model and movie shoots, so pre-teenage grandchildren will find this place fascinating. But because it"s filled with 820,000 gallons of spring water grandparents.com
The Venetian Pool was created from an old coral rock quarry abandoned in 1921. The pool has the theme of a Venetian lagoon, complete with Venetian style bridge and classic mooring posts. It occupies a shallow quarry displacing 820,000 gallons of fresh water daily, making it the largest freshwater pool in the United States. The Venetian Pool is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. ettractions.com

reviews from web

This is a very different pool and very pretty. The only problem was there were no lane lines and it's an underground spring so water was a little cool. Worth checking out... from swimmersguide.com

Why take ?em to any old swimming pool when they can splash around the VenetianPool? Carved from a coral rock quarry, this 1923 landmark features caves, lush foliage,stone... from trekaroo.com

This is a lovely place to spend an afternoon. Basically a swimming pool set in lush, tropical surroundings, it is nevertheless very relaxing. lifeguards seem to be very s... from trekaroo.com

details from web

activities: Swim School
amenities and services: Locker Rooms, Showers
chlorine-free: No
indoor / outdoor: Outdoor
pool name: Venetian Pool
public or private: Public
rates: FREE
shape: Other
teams/club: Youth Swim Team
type: School/College/University
activities: Swimming
body of water: Venetian Springs
camping: No camping at site
on-site facilities: Unknown
park areas: None
report confidence: Very confident
date updated: 9/30/1999
report verified?: no
swimming sanction: Official
state: FL
bathing suits required?: Required
towns: MIAMI, CORAL GABLES
type of swimming hole: Spring/Quarry
activities: Outdoor Fun
age: Elementary (5-9), Tween (9-12), Teen (12+)
info: Residents of Coral Gables: Adults $4.50, children 3 to 12 $3.50; Non-residents: April to October Adults $10, children 3 to 12 $6.75, November to March Adults $6.75, children 3 to 12 $5.50
admission: May - October: Residents $6.30, non-residents $11.00. November - April rates are not published on their Web site Call. September, 2011 If the adult, single-visit admission price to swim here has changed and you know the new price, please click HERE and tell us.
hotel guest use: Biltmore Hotel (445-1926) $3 with a voucher from the hotel. Note: Arrangements between hotels and pools change and we're rarely notified when they do; if you're considering making a reservation at a hotel mentioned in this listing, we recommend that you contact the hotel to be sure the deal is...
indoor or outdoor?: outdoors
map url: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=25.74573,+-80.27324+&hl=en&ll=25.745632,-80.273666&spn=0.03305,0.066047&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=58.598104,135.263672&vpsrc=6&t=h&z=15
notes: Although not well suited for lap swimming, there is an area of the pool on the left side as you enter that can be used in a pinch.
pool size: 25y +/-, irregular shape and size
water temperature: spring fed, unheated, 76-82F (24-28C).
category: Family Fun
location: Miami
ages: 5 13
categories: Sports
category: Park/Garden/Nature

Venetian Pool

$5 - $8

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