ALL of Parks & Rec’s 61 public pools will open this summer, even though there’s a nationwide lifeguard shortage. All pools offer free swim lessons. They’ll also host mandatory swim lessons for more than 6,000 summer campers. See the schedule of opening dates below. This information will be updated regularly.
Pool details
Hours and availability
- Pool schedules and hours vary based on available staffing.
- All open pools offer public swim from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Additional public swim hours vary by site.
- 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 pools or spraygrounds near you.
2023 Pool opening schedule
Notes
- 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.
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 contact info.
2023 POOL OPENING DATES
PAST OPENINGS
Week of June 26, 2023
Monday, June 26
- Athletic Pool – 1401 N. 26th St., 19121
- Lederer (Fishtown) Pool – 1219–25 E. Montgomery Ave., 19125
- Waterloo Pool – 2502 N. Howard St., 19133
Tuesday, June 27
- C.B. Moore Pool – 2551 N. 22nd St., 19132
- Johnny Sample (Cobbs Creek) Pool – 280 Cobbs Creek Pkwy., 19139
Wednesday, June 28
- Chew Pool – 1800 Washington Ave., 19146
Thursday, June 29
*CITY POOLS CLOSED DUE TO POOR AIR QUALITY*
- J. Finnegan Pool – 6801 Grovers Ave., 19142
Friday, June 30
- East Poplar Pool – 820 N. 8th St., 19123
- Simpson Pool – 1010 Arrott St., 19124
Saturday, July 1
- Awbury Pool – 6101 Ardleigh St., 19138
- F.J. Myers Pool – 5800 Chester Ave., 19143
- Lonnie Young Pool – 1100 E. Chelten Ave., 19138
Sunday, July 2
- Barry Pool – 1800 Johnston St., 19145
- Murphy Pool – 300 W. Shunk St., 19148
Week of June 19, 2023
Monday, June 19
- Cione Pool – 2600 E. Aramingo Ave., 19125
- Lawncrest Pool – 6000 Rising Sun Ave., 19111
- Pleasant Pool – 6720 Boyer St., 19119
Tuesday, June 20
- Bridesburg Pool – 4625 Richmond St., 19137
- Mander Pool – 2140 N. 33rd St., 19121
Wednesday, June 21
- Northern Liberties Pool – 321 Fairmount Ave., 19123
- Scanlon Pool – 1099 E. Tioga St., 19134
Thursday, June 22
- American Legion Pool – 6201 Torresdale Ave., 19135
Friday, June 23
- Jardel Pool – 1400 Cottman Ave., 19111
- Kendrick Pool – 5822 Ridge Ave., 19128
- Mitchell Pool – 3700 Whitehall Ln., 19114
- Samuel Pool – 3539 Gaul St., 19134
Saturday, June 24
- Francisville Pool – 1737 Francis St., 19130
- Christy Pool – 728 S. 55th St., 19143
Sunday, June 25
- O’Connor Pool – 2601 South St., 19146
- Piccoli Pool – 1501 E. Bristol Ave., 19124
- Sacks Pool – 400 Washington Ave., 19147
Week of June 12, 2023
Wednesday, June 14
- Fletcher (Mill Creek) Pool – 743 N. 48th St., 19139
- Hunting Park Pool – 900 Hunting Park Ave., 19140
Thursday, June 15
- Marian Anderson Pool – 740 S. 17th St., 19146
Friday, June 16
- Jacobs Pool – 4500 Linden Ave., 19114
- Kelly Pool – 4231 Lansdowne Dr., 19131
Saturday, June 17
- Feltonville Pool – 4726-4700 Ella St, Philadelphia, PA, 19120
- Ford Pool – 609 Snyder Ave., 19148
- Morris Estate Pool – 1610 W. Chelten Ave., 19126
Sunday, June 18
- Houseman Pool – 5091 Summerdale Ave., 19124
- Lackman Pool – 1101 Bartlett St., 19115
Week of July 3, 2023
Monday, July 3
- Fox Chase Pool – 7901 Ridgeway St., 19111
Tuesday, July 4
- Butch Ellis Pool (39th & Olive) – 700 N. 39th St., 19104
Wednesday, July 5
- Hancock Pool – 147 Master St., 19122
- Heitzman Pool – 2136 Castor Ave., 19134
- Lincoln Pool – 3201 Ryan Ave., 19136
Thursday, July 6
- Cherashore Pool – 851–951 W. Olney Ave., 19120
Friday, July 7
- Lee Pool – 4328 Haverford Ave., 19104
- Ridgway Pool – 1301 Carpenter St., 19147
- Shepard Pool – 5700 Haverford Ave., 19131
Week of July 10, 2023
Monday, July 10
- Cruz Playground – 1431 N. 6th St., 19122
- Vogt Pool – 4131 Unruh Ave., 19135
Week of July 17, 2023
Thursday, July 20
- Stinger Square – 1400 S. 32nd St., 19146
- Tustin Pool – 5901 W. Columbia Ave., 19151
Friday, July 21
- Dendy Pool – 1501-39 N. 10th St., 19122
- Penrose Pool- 1101 W. Susquehanna Ave., Philadelphia, PA, 19122
Saturday, July 22
- Belfield Pool – 2109 W. Chew Ave., 19138
Week of July 31, 2023
Monday, July 31
- Shuler Pool – 3000 N. 27th St., 19132
Friday, August 4
- Gathers Pool – 2501 Diamond St., 19121
Week of August 7, 2023
Monday, August 7
- Baker Pool – 5433 Lansdowne Ave., 19131
- Scanlon Pool – 1099 E. Tioga St., 19134 – reopening after repairs
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