PHILADELPHIA, PA - Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Commissioner Kathryn Ott Lovell announced the City’s outdoor pools will begin to open Wednesday, June 30. With sixteen public pools opening by the weekend.
Philadelphia to Open 47 City Pools
31 pools after that are scheduled to open during the following weeks for a total of 47 outdoor pools, as well as daily open swim and free swim lessons.
All this while dealing with a lifeguard shortage and local hiring challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In addition, residents can also stay cool a visiting any of our 90+ playgrounds, open seven days a week through Labor Day. Residents can search for all open pools and playgrounds near them using the Parks & Rec Finder App.
The pool opening schedule is subject to change and available here.
Wednesday, June 30
J. Finnegan Playground |
6801 Grovers Ave., 19142 |
Mander Playground |
2140 N. 33rd St., 19121 |
Samuel Recreation Center |
3539 Gaul St., 19134 |
Vogt Recreation Center |
4131 Unruh Ave., 19135 |
Thursday, July 1
Bridesburg Recreation Center |
4625 Richmond St., 19137 |
Francisville Playground |
1737 Francis St., 19130 |
Lackman Playground |
1101 Bartlett St., 19115 |
Simpson Recreation Center |
1010 Arrott St., 19124 |
Friday, July 2
Barry Playground |
1800 Johnston St., 19145 |
Cobbs Creek Recreation Center |
280 Cobbs Creek Pkwy., 19139 |
Kendrick Recreation Center |
5822 Ridge Ave., 19128 |
Northern Liberties Recreation Center |
321 Fairmount Ave., 19123 |
Saturday, July 3
American Legion Playground |
6201 Torresdale Ave., 19135 |
Cherashore Playground |
851 W. Olney Ave., 19120 |
Fox Chase Recreation Center |
7901 Ridgeway St., 19111 |
Murphy Recreation Center |
300 W. Shunk St., 19148 |
Tuesday, July 6
Anderson Recreation Center |
740 S. 17th St., 19146 |
Hancock Playground |
1401 N. Hancock St., 19122 |
Heitzman Recreation Center |
2136 Castor Ave., 19134 |
Kelly Pool |
4231 Landsdowne Dr., 19131 |
Max Myers Playground |
1601 Hellerman St., 19149 |
Wednesday, July 7
Cione Playground |
2600 E. Aramingo Ave., 19125 |
Mitchell Playground |
3700 Whitehall Ln., 19114 |
Penrose Playground |
1101 W. Susquehanna Rd., 19122 |
Vare Recreation Center |
2600 Morris St., 19145 |
Pleasant Playground |
6757 Chew Ave., 19119 |
Thursday, July 8
Houseman Recreation Center |
5091 Summerdale Ave., 19124 |
Jacobs Playground |
4500 Linden Ave., 19114 |
Kingsessing Recreation Center |
4901 Kingsessing Ave., 19143 |
Sacks Playground |
400 Washington Ave., 19147 |
Schmidt Playground |
113 W. Ontario St., 19140 |
Friday, July 9
Awbury Playground |
6101 Ardleigh St., 19138 |
Christy Recreation Center |
728 S. 55th St., 19143 |
Jardel Recreation Center |
1400 Cottman Ave., 19111 |
M.L. King Recreation Center |
2101 Cecil B. Moore Ave., 19121 |
Stinger Square |
1400 S. 32nd St., 19146 |
Saturday, July 10
Athletic Recreation Center |
1400 N. 26th St., 19121 |
C.B. Moore Recreation Center |
2551 N. 22nd St., 19132 |
Feltonville Recreation Center |
4726-4700 Ella St, 19120 |
Shepard Recreation Center |
5700 Haverford Ave., 19131 |
Tustin Playground |
5901 W. Columbia Ave., 19151 |
Opening soon
The following pools are scheduled to open soon. Please check back for exact opening dates:
39th & Olive Playground |
700 N. 39th St., 19104 |
Ford Recreation Center |
609 Snyder Ave., 19148 |
Lee Cultural Center |
4328 Haverford Ave., 19104 |
Lonnie Young Recreation Center |
1100 E. Chelten Ave., 19138 |
O’Connor Pool |
2601 South St., 19146 |
Scanlon Playground |
1099 E. Tioga St., 19134 |