Johnson Park Recreation Center

This is a great pool; it's lots of fun and extremely warm for those who don't like cold water. Note, however, that they use a lot of chlorine, so be sure to rinse your suit thoroughly in tap water after each visit.

The pool is not crowded at all in the mornings and it's very easy to show up, pay $4 and get to swim as long as you need to. You'll likely even get a lane to yourself. Further, there's a workout room right there that you can use as well, once you're in the facility. Plan a little extra time for getting there because it's a little hard to find.

This pool is my "Plan B" when the Gwinnett County pools are closed for a week twice a year. Note that for admission they accept payment by credit card only. They give you a colored wrist tag to wear while you are in the pool – it's a bit cumbersome at first but you get used to it. You also have to leave your driver license or other form of ID for security. As noted by another reviewer, the chlorine here is on the high side.

The pool is well maintained, and the locker room (female) is usually clean. There is only one good shower (the one that's second from the right) but not too many people use the showers, so no biggie. The staff is nice, both at front entrance and the lifeguards.