Boston's Outdoor Pools, Beach: Summer Hours, What To Know

BOSTON, MA — When you think of summer, you might think of sunscreen, and trips to the pool or beach. But don't forget about the pools and the spray parks - from JP's in Johnson Park near the Green Street T to the Ringgold spray park in the South End.

The city runs 49 pools and spray parks with which to cool off during the hot days of summer and if you can't get to the beach, they're a mighty fine option.

City of Boston runs two outdoor pools, the Clougherty Pool in Charlestown and the BCYF Mirabella Pool in the North End, which both opened for the season on Saturday, June 16.

These pools, along with more than a dozen indoor pools open year round, are operated by Boston Centers for Youth & Families, the city's largest youth and human service agency.

Clougherty Pool Season Rates : Adults (20 - 54): $15; Teens (13 – 19): $5

Youth 12 and under Adults 55 and older and Active Military with ID: Free.

Hours: M-Sun 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult in the water at all times. Memberships are available now at the BCYF Charlestown Community Center, 255 Medford Street, Charlestown or at the pool beginning June 18.

BCYF Mirabella Season rates: Boston Adults (20-61): $20; Teens (13-19): $10; Youth and Seniors (ages 6-12, adults 62+): $5;

Hours: Mon-Sunday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Youth under 6 and Active Military (with ID): Free. The rates are double for non-Boston residents. There are no day or guest passes. Memberships will be available beginning on Monday, June 4 at the BCYF Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet Street in the North End or at the pool beginning June 16.

City’s “Family Friendly Beach” at the BCYF Curley Community Center in South Boston:

The beach will be open seven days a week and offers families access to an enclosed stretch of beach on Boston Harbor, restrooms with changing tables, picnic tables with umbrellas, outdoor showers, beach game equipment, and wifi. Membership to the beach for the entire season is $5.

The outdoor pools and beach will be open seven days a week until Labor Day with experienced, certified lifeguards on duty. The pools are equipped with lifts from the deck into the water and are accessible to people of all abilities.

BCYF operates 36 community centers in Boston that offer a variety of engaging and enriching programs for people of all ages created through community input and need. BCYF also oversees many citywide programs including the nationally-recognized violence intervention and prevention Streetworker Program and SuccessLink, Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program

State run pools, such as Reilly Memorial Swimming Pool in Brighton, and Melnea A. Cass Memorial Swimming Pool in Roxbury are free and don't open til June 24. where you can lounge by the pool Sunday - Saturday: 11:15 a.m.-6:45 p.m. But there are no programs offered at these.

Boston Center for Youth and Family indoor Pools hours:

• Blackstone South End, M-F 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Condon, South Boston M-F 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.,
• Curtis Hall, JP, M-Sat 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
• Draper Pool, West Roxbury M-F 6 a.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ,
• Flaherty Pool, Roslindale M-F 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,
• Leahy/Holloran, Dorchester M-F 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.,
• Madison Park, Roxbury, Tues-F 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
• Mason Pool, Roxbury, Check.
• Mattahunt, Mattapan, M-F 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.,
• Mildred Avenue, Mattapan, M-F 8 a.m. 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.,
• Paris Street Pool,East Boston, M-Sat: 6:30 a.m. - 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
• BCYF Quincy, Chinatown, M-F 8 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.,

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Photos courtesy BCYF.