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Hawkins Community Pool from Stranger Things

Filming Location Atlanta, Georgia

This is the filming location of the swimming pool from Stranger Things.

In the show, it is called the Hawkins Community Pool. However, in real life, it is the South Bend Pool in Atlanta, Georgia.

The location first appears in Season 3, when Max's stepbrother, Billy Hargrove, starts working as a lifeguard at the pool.

Hawkins Community Pool
It makes its first appearance at the start of Season 3.

During his first day on the job, women can be seen ogling him as he walks along the deck. Shortly afterwards, he begins to flirt with Mike's mom, Karen Wheeler.

Billy Hargrove
Billy says, "Afternoon ladies." to Nancy and her friends.
Karen Wheeler
Billy tells Karen that he digs her new swimming suit.

As the season wears on, Karen becomes more attracted to Billy, to the point that she nearly meets with him at a motel.

Google Street View
December 2020. Credit: Google Maps.

However, she ultimately decides to back out of this "meeting" after she sees her daughter sleeping on her husband's lap.

Address

The address and GPS coordinates for the pool are as follows:

Address

2000 Lakewood Ave SE, Atlanta, Georgia, GA 30315, USA

GPS Coordinates

33.700296, -84.387583
33°42'01.07"N 84°23'15.30"W

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Area Information

📍 It is situated beside South Bend Park in South Atlanta. It is relatively close to Lakewood Stadium.

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