Best Public Pools Raleigh Near Me

4worldlovers: Please note we will have our summer hours of operation posted as we get closer to the Memorial Day weekend.

Before entering the water, make sure that a lifeguard is on duty.

Please wear proper swimming attire in the pool (see manager regarding acceptable clothing).

Diving is limited to areas of more than five feet of water depth.

Rough play in the pool and on the deck area is prohibited.

Floating aids and some toys are not permitted in the pool (see manager for what is acceptable).

Face masks and goggles are permitted with non-breakable lenses if used properly.

Lap lanes are for adult use only. Please do not hang on the lane ropes.

Smoking and consuming food and beverages must be done in designated areas only.

To provide a family atmosphere, abusive/profane language or excessive public displays of affection will not be permitted.

Admission to the pool may be denied for any of the following reasons:

When an individual is apparently unable to care for themselves or is intoxicated

Any condition jeopardizing the health and safety of the general public

4worldlovers: The City of Raleigh has eight pools and aquatic centers throughout the City where you can enjoy splashing around, exercise, learn to swim or relax pool side.


You can enjoy our pools and aquatics year round at one of our indoor facilities or during the summer at one of our outdoor pools.


View All: See all eight pools and aquatics centers with photos and addresses at a glance.


Search by your address: Use our interactive park locator tool to find pool nearest you when you enter "swimming" under amenities.


By type: Year round pool vs. summer pools are listed in table.


Residents and non-residents must pay an admission fee to visit a City of Raleigh pool or aquatics center.


Where to pay for daily admission: Pay daily admission fees and Punch Passes (15 admissions) at the front desk of one of our pools / aquatic centers.

Where to buy multi-day Passes: Buy monthly and annual passes at any of the year-round pools (Optimist, Millbrook, Pullen, and Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center).

Note: Children 12 years or younger must be accompanied by a paying adult age 16 or older. Monthly and annual passes are purchased at any of the year-round pools - Optimist, Millbrook, Pullen, and Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center.

Raleigh Aquatics is committed to providing quality Learn to Swim programs. Sessions will be scheduled pending instructor availability to ensure a safe, enjoyable swim lesson experience. Any additional sessions will open for registration on Mondays at 9 a.m. Please visit RecLink to view available sessions and to register.

You can learn to swim with group classes or request a private lesson. You'll find information about how to sign up in the table below.

Raleigh Aquatics offers beginner to advanced American Red Cross swimming lessons for adults (14 years and older) and youths starting at 6 months.

You can find and register for upcoming swim classes online by using Reclink and browsing "Aquatics".

Private swim lessons and stroke development are offered at Buffaloe Road, Millbrook, Optimist, and Pullen Aquatic Center. Private lessons are offered at times when group lessons are not being conducted and based on instructor availability.

Return the completed form to the facility where you would like the lesson (Buffaloe Road, Millbrook, Optimist, and Pullen).

The City of Raleigh does not allow individuals or groups to conduct private instruction at any City-owned swimming facilities.

At our Raleigh pools and aquatics centers you can sign up for a water exercise class or do laps during scheduled swim lane hours.

We offer classes to help you build strength and cardiovascular endurance like pool Pilates, hydrofusion, and water walking. You can purchase either a single class or a multi-class pass.

Lap lanes are available on a first-come, first-service basis at our City pools. Swim lane hours vary by location.

The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department welcomes the participation of all individuals, including those with disabilities or special needs. We are committed to compliance with the ADA and will provide reasonable accommodations to facilitate participation in our programs.