80% of Philadelphia public pools will open this summer. This will happen despite a nationwide lifeguard shortage. See the schedule of opening dates below. This information will be updated regularly.
Which pools will open?
The pools that will open were selected based on several factors. These include:
- Geography.
- Past pool usage data.
- Neighborhood need.
Pool schedules
Pool schedules will vary based on available staffing. In some areas, pools located close to each other will operate on a split schedule. This will help maximize community access to pools.
For more information
Please check with your neighborhood pool or search our Finder app for:
- Information about free swimming lessons.
- A list of the closest open pool or sprayground near you.
50 of Parks & Rec’s 63 pools will open this summer. Here’s a list of those that will open starting Tuesday, June 21.
- Pool opening dates are subject to change.
- Opening times vary on each opening day.
- Click on the name of the site listed below for address and contact information.
- * indicates a pool with an ADA compliant pool lift.
Please contact a site to confirm if a pool is open and operating. Use the Parks & Rec Finder app, or click on the site names in the list below, to find each site’s phone number.
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WEEK OF JULY 18, 2022
Thursday, July 21, 2022
Francisville Recreation Center |
Saturday, July 23, 2022
Tustin Recreation Center |
PENDING
- 9th & Olive Playground
- Hunting Park Recreation Center
- FJ Meyers Recreation Center
- Waterloo Playground
PAST OPENINGS
Tuesday, June 21
*Fishtown Recreation Center – ADA compliant pool lift available, contact staff for assistance. |
Mill Creek Playground |
Samuel Recreation Center |
Wednesday, June 22
Barry Playground |
Lawncrest Recreation Center |
Thursday, June 23
Kelly Pool |
Vogt Playground |
*Pleasant Playground – ADA compliant pool lift available, contact staff for assistance. |
Friday, June 24
Murphy Recreation Center |
Mitchell Playground |
Penrose Playground – ADA compliant pool lift available, contact staff for assistance. |
Simpson Recreation Center |
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Monday, June 27
Bridesburg Recreation Center |
Athletic Recreation Center |
Ford Recreation Center |
Tuesday, June 28
Awbury Playground |
Jacobs Playground |
Wednesday, June 29
Jardel Recreation Center |
Marian Anderson Recreation Center |
Max Myers Playground |
Thursday, June 30
Hancock Playground |
Kendrick Recreation Center |
Friday, July 1
*Fox Chase Recreation Center – ADA compliant pool lift available, contact staff for assistance. |
Saturday, July 2
American Legion Playground |
Cione Playground |
*Mander Playground – ADA compliant pool lift available, contact staff for assistance. |
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Monday, July 4
Lackman Playground |
Sacks Playground |
Tuesday, July 5
Piccoli Playground |
Wednesday, July 6
Cherashore Playground |
Cobb Creek Park |
O’Connor Playground |
Thursday, July 7
Feltonville Recreation Center |
J. Finnegan Playground |
Lonnie Young Recreation Center |
Friday, July 8
Christy Recreation Center |
Hillside Recreation Center |
Saturday, July 9
Cecil B. Moore Recreation Center |
Northern Liberties Recreation Center |
Scanlon Playground |
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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Houseman Playground |
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Shepard Recreation Center |
Stinger Square |