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Richmond’s Public Pools & Splash Pads

Kids in Water Play

Ah, summer. What better way to beat the heat and humidity than to take a dip in one of Richmond’s cheap public pools or let the kids run through one of the city’s splash pads? Here’s a list of the places you can get your feet wet, exercise, cool off and have fun!

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Last Updated: May 2018

City of Richmond Pools and Splash Pads:

Indoor

  • Bellemeade Pool (Southside)
    • 1800 Lynhaven Ave.,
    • Richmond, VA 23221
  • Calhoun Pool (Northside) CLOSED
    • 436 Calhoun St.
    • Richmond, VA 23221
    • Phone: (804)646-4751
  • Swansboro Pool
    • 3160 Midlothian Tpke.
    • Richmond, VA
    • Phone: (804)646-8088
    • Open Swim/Lap Swimming – General Hours for the Public:
      • Monday – Friday 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (if there are no swimming classes)

 

Outdoor

Outdoor pools open mid-June – September.

Open/free swim & adult/family swim hours:

Monday – Friday, 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (open swim) and 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. (adult and family swim).
Saturday, Noon – 5 p.m.
Sunday, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Holidays, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

 

More Fun Waterplay

Children’s Museum of Richmond:

  • C-mor’s Central location features “The Front Yard” and “The Back Yard,” which let the kids run through fountains and play with other water toys.  Open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
  • Admission is $8, free for infants under 1 year old.

 

WaterPlay at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden:

  • Open when the weather is 70 degrees or higher May 11-September 30
    • Saturdays and Sundays, April 14 – September 30; 9 a.m. – 4:45 pm
    • Weekday schedule, April 16 –  June 8; 1 – 4:45 pm
    • Weekday schedule, June 11 – Sept 7; 9 – 4:45 pm
    • Weekday schedule, Sept 10 – November 2; 1- 4:45 pm
    • Extended Hours during Flowers after Five Thursday evenings, June – August; 5 – 8:00 pm.
  • Price: regular garden admission(free for members)

 

 Aquatic Recreation Center at Pocahontas State Park:

  • Spray stations, tubes, slides, and pools.
  • Half an hour from Richmond, 10301 State Park Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832-6355
  • Open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Memorial Day to Labor Day
  • Swimming fees: $4 per person on weekdays and $5 per person on weekends (full table of fees here)

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