Webber Park — Attraction in Minneapolis

This was my first time at the natural pool, I had never heard of it before the day I visited. When you enter, the staff gives you the run down on all the rules and you're on your way. The water was freezing but perfect for a hot summer day. Plus, you get used to it pretty quickly. I loved the different depths of places you could swim. There were many times that I was surprised that I couldn't touch the bottom (I'm 5'4). The bottom has a slimy texture from the algae buildup. I thought it was nice but the rest of the people in my group thought it felt gross 🤷‍♀️ Due to what I think is from the plants cleaning the water, it smelled of cilantro in the air. (Or maybe it WAS cilantro??) I was really excited to see all the big fuzzy bees on the plants, pollinating away. Overall, it was a...

Awesome natural pool (no chemicals added). The pool is one of the first natural pools in the USA. It uses a natural marshland system to filter the pool water and keep it clean. This system has been used in Europe quite a lot, but it's not common here in the USA. Basically, it's like swimming in lake water but in a pool structure. The pool water is tested regularly and can be closed if water is not safe, but this almost never happens. It is outdoors, which means it's only open in the summer months and is subject to weather related closures. One of the best things about the pool is it's free! They do have capacity limits, and on very busy days, you may have to wait to get in as they keep a rigid account of the number of people...

First off, I love this place and think it is a gift.

The reason for the three stars is the slimy feeling on the bottoms of the pools. Both pools are zero entry, however they are slick to walk into.

You figure it out, so no need to have it deter you from coming to this pool, but just keep it in your mind when you enter the pools.

The landscaping is amazing. They don't let food in, but they allow water in. Food you have to eat outside the fenced in area. They have outdoor showers and bathrooms. There are small lockers to keep things in if you desire. They let in lifejackets and I've seen people bring in small pool toys.

I try to come once a week, my family and I love it. If they can do something about the slick entry I would give...