Just in time for summer break, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation is preparing to open more than 60 outdoor public pools. The pools will open on a rolling basis beginning Friday, June 12. A kickoff event will be held at 2p.m., Friday, June 12 at John B. Kelly Pool.
All pools will offer swim lessons for more than 6,000 summer camps enrolled in Parks & Recreation programs. Free lessons for children will also be available at select sites, with additional instruction for adults at select locations.
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.
- Pool opening dates are subject to change
For more information, please check your neighborhood pool or search our Finder app.
2026 Pool Opening Dates
The schedule below will be updated each week with more pool opening dates.
Friday, June 12
- Kelly Pool – 4231 Lansdowne Dr., 19131
- Hunting Park Pool – 900 Hunting Park Ave., 19140.
Saturday, June 13
- Max Myers Pool – 1601 Hellerman St., 19149.
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Sacks Pool – 400 Washington Ave., 19147.
Sunday, June 14
- Gathers Pool – 2501-19 W. Diamond St., 19121.
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Bridesburg Pool – 4625 Richmond St., 19137.
Monday, June 15
- Marian Anderson Pool – 740 S. 17th St., 19146.
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Lackman Pool – 1101 Bartlett St., 19115.
Tuesday, June 16
- Tiffany Fletcher Pool –743-81 N 48th St., 19139
- Schmidt Pool – 113-23 W. Ontario St., 19140.
Looking for more ways to beat the heat? Try our sprinklers and spraygrounds. Check out the full list on Finder.
