Created by Kali Morgan in Summer 2024
Looking for information about Philadelphia’s public pools can be daunting. There are multiple layers of government management, outdated pages and groups and sites, and conflicting interpretations of what is actually happening.
These guides by Kali Morgan are an effort to make it easier for you and yours to jump right in!
Check this City site for the official 2025 pool opening dates.
Philly pools
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POOLS A-Z
An A-Z guide you can use to compare pool pics & info with the City’s Department of Parks and Recreation
Pool Finder.
by neighborhood
POOLS
Near you
Looking for a pool in your neighborhood? This list breaks down pools by region of the city so you can visit all the pools in your area.
& services
Access & Services
Looking for ADA access or programs like Sensory Swim? Check this guide to pool accessibility & programming.
Philadelphia’s public swimming pools are free to all swimmers. Some are more accessible than others, and each has its own culture, rules, and procedures.
Kali created these guides to help you to wade right into the water instead of mucking through a mudslide of guesswork or footwork to figure out how to get wet on a hot summer day! (Sadly, there is currently very limited year-round public swimming in Philly.)
These guides include a page for each pool, where you can see for yourself what the pool looks like, what programs and amenities are provided, and more. Please comment on individual pages with news or updates!
A-Z List of Pools: Every Philadelphia public pool, listed alphabetically
Pools by Neighborhood: Jump into all the pools in your part of town
Pools by Accessibility and Services: Report issues and demand accessibility!
Jump into Philadelphia’s FREE public pools!
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