Whitehill Pool

This is a fairly standard local pool. The waters a bit cold but besides that its good. They do lots of classes upstairs and I can recommend them.

The last review was done some time ago, and it’s time for an update.
This place is a great neighbourhood leisure centre. It’s well-​run by universally friendly staff (they’re all a credit to the place). In summary, the gym/​fitness suite is great, having been recently renovated, but the swimming pool area could do with some serious attention from Glasgow Life.
The place consists of a 25m main pool, a teaching pool, a small but well-​equipped gym, a dance studio and a large gymnasium which is connected to the adjacent Whitehill Secondary School. Other facilities include vending machines, a small variety of fitness goods for purchase, and a spectators’ area above the main pool.
There is bike parking outside (a U-​stand for three or four bikes). Car parking can be found either on Onslow Drive, or in the car park for Whitehill School. The centre is disabled accessible on its lower level (the pool), but not on its the upper level (where the gym/​fitness suite and dance studio are located).
The gym/​fitness suite is stocked with four treadmills, about five bikes (of various kinds), three rowing machines, free weights and a variety of mechanical resistance training machines. The equipment is all very new, and in good condition. The good folk of Dennistoun do use it fairly intensively though, so there can be times when it’s difficult to get on the machines, particularly during weekday evenings.
There are a variety of classes on offer, including the usual spin, body pump, Zumba, etc., most of which are familiar Glasgow Club staples. A personal trainer service is available, and they also run a ‘boot camp’ club from the centre. The pool area now also runs lifeguard training courses.
The main issues with the place are that:
1) The changing rooms for the swimming pool are regularly flooded, and have to be put out of use. They’re also not particularly inviting or modern.
2) The changing rooms for the gym/​fitness suite are somewhat cramped. They are modern though, and are always clean. During peak hours, it’s best to arrive ready to work out and avoid them altogether.
Other than that, recommended.

What can I say? It does what it says on the tin. Whitehill pool is great if you just want to swim a few laps but you have to go early or late to avoid little children getting in the way.
The biggest issue I have with Whitehill pool is the cleanliness of the changing rooms and also the temperature. I know it’s normal for it to be cold when you get out of the swimming pool but this is something else. It is absolutely FREEZING and not only the but the showers are old and unpredictable and go from being BOILING to FREEZING in a matter of seconds. There is also the unmistakable and inexcusable smell of sewage coming up from the drains. The place really needs upgrading.
It’s a shame really because Whitehill is my nearest swimming pool. Laps is what I like to do the best and it’s ideal because there are quiet periods where I can sometimes even have the pool to myself. It’s just a shame that the facilities are so poor!

This place conjures up memories of soggy plasters, verrucas and old overweight ladies showering with their baps out — but isn’t that the case with most local swimming pools?
Whitehill Pool is pretty much just that; one big pool and a tiny kids pool where the «deep end» reaches just above my waist. There are no chutes here; no flumes; no frills; no fun!
As basic as it is, it serves its purpose if you’re simply looking to swim a few lengths, however I’d advise getting in early if you want to avoid dive bombing dafties and lane hogging old ladies.