Cool Off This Summer – for Free!

Jun 18, 2025

Good news, Cleveland! Admission to all City pools and access to the full lineup of summer programs is completely free. Whether you're a toddler, teen, adult, or senior—there's something fun for everyone! We’ve got activities in Art, Education, Sports, Health & Wellness, Leadership, and Career Readiness. Find the City's Summer Programming options.  

Ready to dive in? Just create an account and sign up through the City’s online catalog.

Outdoor Pools Now Open for the Season
You can splash around at: Duggan Park, Forest Hills Park, Gassaway Pool, Greenwood Park, Halloran Park, Impett Park, James Bell Pool, Lonnie Burten, Kerruish Park, Lincoln Park, Loew Park, Mark Tromba Park, Meyer Pool, Sunrise Pool (Mercedes Cotner Park), Warsaw Park, Glendale, Lake, and Woodland (outdoor only).

Hours:

• Wednesday–Sunday: 12 PM – 7:30 PM
• Closed daily from 4 PM – 5 PM for a staff break
• Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Indoor Pools
Open at: Collinwood, Cudell, Earle B. Turner, Estabrook, Fairfax, Frederick Douglass, Hamilton, Kovacic, Michael Zone, Stella Walsh, Gunning, and Thurgood Marshall.

Hours:

• Mondays & Tuesdays: 12 PM – 7:45 PM
• Staff break: 4 PM – 5 PM
• 45-minute swim sessions with re-entry after each

Extra Swim Days by Location:

Wednesdays: Collinwood, Thurgood Marshall, Michael Zone, Kovacic, Stella Walsh

Thursdays: Cudell, Fairfax, Hamilton

Fridays: Estabrook, Earle B. Turner, Frederick Douglass, Gunning

Note: Pool schedules can change based on staffing and daily needs.

Closed for Maintenance: Central, Clark, Cory, Glenville, Luke Easter Park, Sterling, and Woodland (indoor only)

Want a Summer Job? The city is hiring. If you're a certified lifeguard—or have a current American Red Cross certification—you might be eligible for fast-tracked hiring. Call (216) 664-2570 to get started.

Safety First: Every pool has armed security on-site during open hours. To make sure everyone gets a chance to swim, pools run on 45-minute sessions. At the end of each session, everyone exits and re-enters via a lineup.

Stay Updated: For the latest on pool hours, staffing, or weather changes, follow the City of Cleveland on social media or call your local Neighborhood Resource & Recreation Center.