Where To Swim This Summer: A List Of Atlanta’s Best Public Pools

Among the many things to do in Atlanta this summer is to enjoy a public pool to cool off.

The city’s Department of Parks & Recreation has been working hard to maintain the pools for Atlantans to enjoy. Are you ready to make a splash?

Are Atlanta’s Public Pools Open?

Atlanta always opens its pools on Memorial Day, so you can be rest assured that they are open. The good news is that most of these pools are free., but not all of them. Before you go, please call the pool at the number provided to make sure.

Many of the pools listed below may have memberships; that doesn’t mean you can’t swim if you’re not a member. It just means you’ll typically have to pay a fee.

All City of Atlanta Public Pools are mandated to charge a consistent entry fee, which is set by the Parks & Rec Department each season.

Piedmont Park Aquatic Center

Grant Park Pool

• Cost: Free
• Hours: 12:30 to 8 p.m., Daily

Adams Park Swimming Pool

• Cost: Free
• Hours: 12:30 to 7 p.m., Monday to Saturday

John A. White Outdoor Pool

• Cost: Free
• Hours: 12:30 to 8 p.m. daily

Anderson Park Pool

Pittman Park Pool

Candler Park Pool

• Cost: free
• Hours: 12:30 to 7 p.m., Daily

Chastain Park Pool

Garden Hills Pool

• Cost: $5/per person for nonmembers
• Swim hours 10am-12:45pm, and Paid Admission hours from 1-5pm

James Orange Swimming Pool

Maddox Pool

• Cost: free
• Hours: 12:30 to 8 p.m., Daily

Mozley Park Swimming Pool

Thomasville Pool

Final Word

When the summer heat gets to be too much, there’s nothing like a refreshing swim. Atlanta’s public pools are back in business and we’re so glad!

Are you trying to beat the heat this summer? There are few things as refreshing as a nice swim in the pool. The good news is that Atlanta’s public pools are open for business!