Philly Public Pools Opening For Summer

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia's Parks and Recreation Department Wednesday began opening public pools across the city Wednesday.

The Fletcher, Hunting Park, and Samuel pools opened Wednesday.

The Marian Anderson Pool will open Thursday, while the Jacobs and Kelly pools will open Friday.

More pools will open through the weekend.

Forty-one public pools are scheduled to open this month.

Twenty additional public pools will open on a rolling basis in early to mid-July.

A full pool opening schedule is below.

"Our public pools are a beloved part of summer in the City, and a great way to cool down, have fun, and stay active this summer," said Interim Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Commissioner Orlando Rendon. "Like every municipality, seaside town, and private pool in the country, Philadelphia was facing a dire lifeguard shortage. With the support of so many Philadelphians, we are proud to be able to open 100% of the available pools this summer, a critical step to providing free swim lessons and building Philadelphia’s pipeline of future lifeguards."

Pool schedules will vary based on available staffing. In neighborhoods with multiple pools, nearby pools may operate on a split schedule to maximize community access.

Residents can also stay cool and have fun this summer by visiting any of the city’s 90-plus spraygrounds, open seven days a week through Labor Day.

Residents can search for all open pools and spraygrounds near them using the Parks & Rec Finder App.

"We are opening pools earlier than ever, and offering six weeks of swim lessons to thousands of summer campers, so there is a lot to be excited about on the public pool deck this year," Bill Salvatore, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation’s Deputy Commissioner of Programs, said. "None of it would be possible without the dedicated support of our incredible City lifeguards and pool maintenance attendants."

Pool rules are available here. Parents and caregivers are responsible for watching their children in the pool deck. Any child under the age of eight must be within arms reach of their parent or guardian at all times when in the water.

The pool opening schedule is subject to change and available online here. Pool schedules vary by location, and are based on available staffing.

Wednesday, June 14

• Fletcher (Mill Creek) Pool — 743 N. 48th St., 19139
• Hunting Park Pool — 900 Hunting Park Ave., 19140
• Samuel Pool — 3539 Gaul St., 19134

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

Monday, June 19

• 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
• Mitchell Pool — 3700 Whitehall Ln., 19114

Wednesday, June 21

• Johnny Sample (Cobbs Creek) Pool — 280 Cobbs Creek Pkwy., 19139
• 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

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

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
• Ridgway Pool — 1301 Carpenter St., Philadelphia, PA, 19147
• Vogt Pool — 4131 Unruh Ave., 19135

Wednesday, June 28

• Chew Pool — 1800 Washington Ave., 19146
• East Poplar Pool — 820 N. 8th St., 19123
• Shepard Pool — 5700 Haverford Ave., 19131

Thursday, June 29

• Finnegan Pool — 6801 Grovers Ave., 19142
• Lonnie Young Pool — 1100 E. Chelten Ave., 19138

Friday, June 30

• Cione Pool — 2600 E. Aramingo Ave., 19125
• Simpson Pool — 1010 Arrott St., 19124

Saturday, July 1

• Awbury Pool — 6101 Ardleigh St., 19138
• F.J. Myers Pool — 5800 Chester Ave., 19143
• Hancock Pool — 147 Master St., 19122

Sunday, July 2

• Barry Pool — 1800 Johnston St., 19145
• Cherashore Pool — 851-951 W. Olney Ave., 19120

Monday, July 3

• Fox Chase Pool — 7901 Ridgeway St., 19111
• Lee Pool — 4328 Haverford Ave., 19104
• Lincoln Pool — 3201 Ryan Ave., 19136

Tuesday, July 4

• Butch Ellis Pool (39th & Olive) — 700 N. 39th St., 19104
• M.L. King, Jr. Pool — 2101 Cecil B. Moore Ave., 19121
• Murphy Pool — 300 W. Shunk St., 19148

Wednesday, July 5

• Heitzman Pool — 2136 Castor Ave., 19134

Pools expected to open after July 5

• Amos Pool — 1817 N. 16th St., 19121
• Baker Pool — 5433 Lansdowne Ave., 19131
• Belfield Pool — 2109 W. Chew Ave., 19138
• Cruz Playground — 1431 6th St., 19122
• Dendy Pool — 1501-39 N. 10th St., 19122
• Gathers Pool — 2501 Diamond St., 19121
• Shuler Pool — 3000 N. 27th St., 19132
• Stinger Square — 1400 S. 32nd St., 19146
• Tustin Pool — 5901 W. Columbia Ave., 19151