Now that summer is officially here, the kids are out of school, the days are getting longer and the temperatures are rising. Fortunately, thanks to the many pools and splash pads here in Richmond, there are plenty of ways to stay cool and keep the whole family entertained.
From free public pools and splash pads to private swim clubs and recreation associations, Richmond offers something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a place to go on occasion or you want to find a pool that offers community events and additional amenities, you’ll find it on our list.
Check out our Guide to Richmond Pools and Splash Pads below then get ready to beat the heat with quality pool time for the whole family!
(Please verify dates and times before going to these locations as they may change.)
Public Indoor Pools
Bellemeade Indoor Pool
Location: 1800 Lynhaven Avenue. Richmond, VA 23224
Phone: (804)646-8849
Cost: Free
Hours: Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-4:30pm; Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30pm – 8pm.
Additional offerings: American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim lessons at all levels from beginning to advanced; Lifeguard certification; first aid and CPR training, Richmond Racers Swim Team. Group swim times (with paid reservations) are available Monday – Friday, 9am – 12:30pm and Tuesday, Wedneday, and Friday from 1pm – 3:45pm.
Swansboro Indoor Pool
Location: 3160 Midlothian Turnpike. Richmond, VA 23224
Phone: (804)646-8088
Cost: Free
Hours: Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-4:30pm; Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30pm – 8pm.
Additional offerings: American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim lessons at all levels from beginning to advanced; Lifeguard certification; first aid and CPR training, Richmond Racers Swim Team. Group swim times (with paid reservations) are available Monday – Friday, 9am – 12:30pm and Tuesday, Wedneday, and Friday from 1pm – 3:45pm.
SwimRVA Indoor Pool
Location: 5050 Ridgedale Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23234
Phone: (804) 271-8271
Cost: Daily Pass / 10-visit Pass / Monthly Pass: Age 0-2 FREE; Age 2-17 $8 / $70 / $25; Age 18-59, $10 / $90 / $40; Age 60+, $8 / $70 / $35; Family, (2 adults and up to 6 kids), $18 (Day Pass) / $60 (Monthly Pass)
Hours: Pool schedules change on a weekly basis. Check here to find time for this week.
Additional Offerings: Swim School, Swim Team, Water Polo, Health and Wellness classes, Running “University,” Summer Camps, Safety School.
Public Outdoor Pools
Battery Outdoor Pool
Location: 2719 Dupont Circle. Richmond, VA 23222
Phone: (804)646-0127
Cost: Free
Hours: (June 19, 2018 – September 2018 after Labor Day) Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-4:30pm; Saturdays, 12:00pm-5:00pm; Sundays, 1:00pm-5:00pm
Additional Hours and Offerings: American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim lessons at all levels from beginning to advanced; Lifeguard certification; first aid and CPR training, Richmond Racers Swim Team. Adult Swim, Monday – Friday, 7:00pm-8:00pm; Family Swim, Monday – Friday, 5:00pm-7:00pm.
Blackwell Outdoor Pool
Location: 238 East 14th Street. Richmond, VA 23224
Phone: (804)646-8718
Cost: Free
Hours: (June 19, 2018 – September 2018 after Labor Day) Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-4:30pm; Saturdays, 12:00pm-5:00pm; Sundays, 1:00pm-5:00pm
Additional Hours and Offerings: American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim lessons at all levels from beginning to advanced; Lifeguard certification; first aid and CPR training, Richmond Racers Swim Team. Adult Swim, Monday – Friday, 7:00pm-8:00pm; Family Swim, Monday – Friday, 5:00pm-7:00pm.
Cobblestone Park Outdoor Pools and Water Play
Location: 13131 Overhill Lake Ln. Glen Allen, VA 23059
Phone: 804-798-6819
Cost: Daily Pass, $15; Season Pass, $80; 32 inches and under, Free; link to coupons
Hours: (Weekends , May 26 – June 16, 2018; 7-days a week, June 16 – September 4, 2018) Open daily from 10:00am-5:30pm, last tickets sold at 4:00pm.
Fairmount Outdoor Pool
Location: 2000 U Street. Richmond, VA 23223
Phone: (804)646-3831
Cost: Free
Hours: (June 19, 2018 – September 2018 after Labor Day) Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-4:30pm; Saturdays, 12:00pm-5:00pm; Sundays, 1:00pm-5:00pm
Additional Hours and Offerings: American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim lessons at all levels from beginning to advanced; Lifeguard certification; first aid and CPR training, Richmond Racers Swim Team. Adult Swim, Monday – Friday, 7:00pm-8:00pm; Family Swim, Monday – Friday, 5:00pm-7:00pm.
Hotchkiss Outdoor Pool
Location: 701 East Brookland Park Boulevard. Richmond, VA 23222
Phone: (804)646-3762
Cost: Free
Hours: (June 19, 2018 – September 2018 after Labor Day) Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-4:30pm; Saturdays, 12:00pm-5:00pm; Sundays, 1:00pm-5:00pm
Additional Hours and Offerings: American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim lessons at all levels from beginning to advanced; Lifeguard certification; first aid and CPR training, Richmond Racers Swim Team. Adult Swim, Monday – Friday, 7:00pm-8:00pm; Family Swim, Monday – Friday, 5:00pm-7:00pm.
Pocahontas State Park Aquatic Center
Location: 10301 State Park Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832
Phone: 800-933-7275
Cost: Weekday Daily Pass: Age 0-3, FREE; Age 3-12, $5; Age 13+, $6. Weekend Daily Pass: Age 0-3 FREE; Age 3-12 $7; Age 13+, $8
Hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00am – 6:00pm, Weekends & Holidays, 10:00am – 7:00pm
Powhatan Outdoor Pool
Location: 1000 Apperson Street. Richmond VA 23231
Phone: (804)646-3595
Cost: Free
Hours: (June 19, 2018 – September 2018 after Labor Day) Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-4:30pm; Saturdays, 12:00pm-5:00pm; Sundays, 1:00pm-5:00pm
Additional Hours and Offerings: American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim lessons at all levels from beginning to advanced; Lifeguard certification; first aid and CPR training, Richmond Racers Swim Team. Adult Swim, Monday – Friday, 7:00pm-8:00pm; Family Swim, Monday – Friday, 5:00pm-7:00pm.
Randolph Outdoor Pool
Location: 1507 Grayland Avenue 23220
Phone: (804)646-1329
Cost: Free
Hours: (June 19, 2018 – September 2018 after Labor Day) Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-4:30pm; Saturdays, 12:00pm-5:00pm; Sundays, 1:00pm-5:00pm
Additional Hours and Offerings: American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim lessons at all levels from beginning to advanced; Lifeguard certification; first aid and CPR training, Richmond Racers Swim Team. Adult Swim, Monday – Friday, 7:00pm-8:00pm; Family Swim, Monday – Friday, 5:00pm-7:00pm.
Woodville Outdoor Pool
Location: 2305 Fairfield Ave, Richmond, VA 23223
Phone: (804)646-3834
Cost: Free
Hours: (June 19, 2018 – September 2018 after Labor Day) Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-4:30pm; Saturdays, 12:00pm-5:00pm; Sundays, 1:00pm-5:00pm
Additional Hours and Offerings: American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim lessons at all levels from beginning to advanced; Lifeguard certification; first aid and CPR training, Richmond Racers Swim Team. Adult Swim, Monday – Friday, 7:00pm-8:00pm; Family Swim, Monday – Friday, 5:00pm-7:00pm.
Private Pools
Anirav Swim Club
Location: 1500 Midview Rd, Henrico VA 23231
Phone: 804-222-3422
Membership Fee: Family Membership, $475 Family; Couple Membership, $330; Single Membership age 18-59, $275; Single Membership age 60+, $230; Guest Pass, $5
Hours: Open Daily from June 16, 2018 through Labor Day, 10:00am-8:00pm
Additional Offerings: Swim Team and Swim Lessons
Atlee Recreation Association
Location: 9411 Staple Lane Mechanicsville , VA 23116
Phone: (804) 746-2317
Membership Fee: Family Membership, $400; Single Membership, $165; Two Person Membership, $250; Single Membership age 55+, $160; Two Person Membership age 55+, $170
Hours: (May 26 – June 15, 2018 ) Sunday – Thursday, 12:00pm-7:00pm; Friday 12:00pm-8:00pm; Saturday 10:00am-8:00pm; (June 16 – August 5, 2018) Monday – Saturday, 10:00am – 8:00pm; Sunday 12:00pm – 8:00pm; (August 6 – September 3, 2018) Monday – Saturday, 10:00pm – 7:00pm; Sunday, 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Additional Offerings: Swim Team and Swim Lessons
Bon Air Community Association
Location: 8725 Quaker Lane, Richmond, VA 23235
Phone: 804-272-9925
Membership Fee: Single Membership, $320; Two Person Membership, $440; Three Person Family Membership, $520, Family Membership (4+ people), $560; Single Senior Membership, $280; Couple Senior Membership, $390; Social/Community Member, $25
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 10:30am – 8pm; Friday: 10:30am – 9pm; Saturday, 10:30am – 8pm; Sunday, 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Additional Offerings: Swim Team, Dive Team, Swim Lessons, Tennis, Summer Camps
Canterbury Recreation Center
Location: 1300 Pump Road Richmond, VA 23238
Phone: (804) 754-1079
Membership Fee: Family Membership $465; Family Membership plus Nanny or Sitter, +$75 (More info here)
Hours: Click here for pool hours
Additional Offerings: Swim Team, Swim Lessons, Tennis
Chestnut Oaks Recreation Association
Location: 2204 N Parham Rd, Richmond, VA 23229
Phone: (804) 346-8611
Membership Fee: Family Membership, $900 (included one-time initiation fee of $450). See more membership information here.
Hours: (Beginning June 16, 2018) Monday – Thursday, 10:00am – 8:00pm; Friday & Saturday, 10:00am – 9:00pm; Sunday, 10:00am – 8:00pm. Check here for hours before June 16, 2018 and special events.
Additional Offerings: Swim Team, Swim Lessons, Lifeguarding Certification, CPR/AED & First Aid Certification
Chickahominy Aquatics Association
Location: 319 N. Wilkinson Road, Richmond VA 23227
Phone: (804) 264-8119
Membership Fees: Family Membership, $475; Two Person Membership, $350; Single Membership (age 18+), $250; Guest Pass, $5 or 10 for $45
Hours: (May 26, 2018 through Labor Day) Monday – Friday, 11:00am – 8:00pm; Saturday, 10:00am – 8:00pm; Sunday: 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Additional Offerings: Swim Team, Swim Lessons
Location: 8016 Staples Mill Road Richmond, VA 23228
Phone: 804-272-6989
Membership Fee: Family Membership, $550. More info here.
Hours: (May 26, 2018 through Labor Day) Monday-Thursday, 11:00am-8:30pm; Friday, 11:00am – 9:00pm; Saturday, 10:00am – 8:30 pm; Sunday, 12:00pm- 8:30pm; Holidays, 11:00am – 7:00pm
Additional Offerings: Swim Team, Tennis
Lakeside Swim & Racquet Club
Location: 2434 Swartwout Avenue, Lakeside, VA 23228
Phone: 804-264-1605
Membership Fee: Family Membership, $700. New membership promotion before June 30, 2018 – Save $150. Click here for more rates and membership options.
Hours: (Before June 16, 2018) Monday – Friday (school in session), 1:00pm – 8:00pm; Saturday and Sunday, 10:30am – 8:00pm; (June 16 – September 3, 2018) Daily from 10:30am – 8:00pm
Additional Offerings: Swim Team, Swim Lessons, Adult-Only Swim Times, Tennis
Lewis Ginter Recreation Association
Location: 3421 Hawthorne Avenue. Richmond, VA 23222
Phone: (804) 321-1659
Membership Fee: Family Membership (2 people), $475; Family Membership (3 people), $555; Family Membership (4 or more people), $660. All memberships require an additional $500 per family new membership fee. More info here.
Hours: Sunday – Thursday, 10:00am – 8:00pm; Friday, 10:00am – 10:00pm; Saturday, 10am – 9pm
Additional Offerings: Swim Team
Raintree Swim and Racquet
Location: 1703 Raintree Drive Richmond, VA, 23238
Phone: 804-740-1035
Membership Fee: Single Membership, $435; Adult +1 Membership, $585; Family Membership, $685. More info here.
Hours: (Memorial Day – Labor Day Pool Hours) Tuesday – Friday, 11:00am – 8:00pm; Saturday – Monday, 11:00am – 8:00pm
Additional Offerings: Swim Team, Swim Lessons, Tennis, Fitness
Ridgetop Recreation Association
Location: 7101 Franklin Rd, Henrico, VA 23229
Phone: N/A
Membership Fee: See membership options and fees
Hours: Hours vary. See pool schedule here.
Additional Offerings: Swim Lessons, Swim Team, Dive Team, Tennis, Tennis Clinics and Camps
Southampton Recreation Association
Location: 3201 Chellowe Rd, Richmond, VA 23225, USA
Phone: (804) 272-7401
Membership Fee: Call (804) 272-7401 or email sra2office@gmail.com for membership options and pricing.
Hours: Click here for pool hours.
Additional Offerings: Swim Team, Swim Lessons, Adult Swim Conditioning, Summer Camps and Clinics, Tennis, Ice Rink
Three Chopt Recreation Club
Location: 2100 Skipwith Rd, Henrico, VA 23294
Phone: 804 270-9885
Membership Fee: Click here for membership options and fees.
Hours: (Beginning May 15, 2018) Monday – Saturday, 10:00am – 9:00pm; Sunday, 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Additional Offerings: Swim Team, Swim Clinics, Tennis, Sand Volleyball
Tuckahoe Village Recreation Association
Location: 1128 Westbriar Drive, Richmond, VA 23238
Phone: 804-740-6689
Membership Fee: Family Membership, $425 before March 31; $481.53 after March 31; Single Membership (18+), $250 before March 31; $283.25 after March 31; Senior Membership (65+), $250 before March 31; $283.25 after March 31. More info here.
Hours: Open daily 11:00am – 8:00pm
Tuckahoe Village West Recreation Association
Location: 2100 Bradon Road, Henrico, VA, 23238
Phone: 804-740-0955
Membership Fee: Family Membership, $480 (dues) + $350 initiation fee. More membership options and fees here.
Hours: Weekdays through June 15, 2018, 12:00pm – 8:30pm; Beginning June 18, 2018, Weekdays, 11:30pm – 8:30pm; Fridays & Sundays: 11:30am – 9:00pm; Saturdays & Holidays 10:30am – 10pm
Weinstein JCC Aquatics
*Offers two indoor pools and one outdoor pool
Location:
Indoor Pools: 5403 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226
Outdoor Pool at Camp Hilbert: 2240 Maidens Road, Goochland, VA 23102
Phone: (804) 285-6500
Membership Fee: Click here for more information
Hours: Indoor pools open year-round – click here to see weekly schedules. Outdoor pool at Camp Hilbrert, open weekends (Sat & Sun) from Memorial Day – Labor Day, 11:00am – 6:00pm.
Westwood Club
Location: 6200 W Club Ln. Richmond, VA 23226
Phone: 804-288-6028
Membership Fee: Click here for membership information.
Hours: (Pool hours beginning of May – end of September) Monday-Thursday, 10:00am – 8:00pm; Friday, 10:00am – 9:00pm; Saturday & Sunday, 10:00am – 8:00pm
Additional Offerings: Tennis, Racquetball and Squash, Fitness, Dining, Complimentary Kids’ Club
Woodlake Swim & Racquet Club
*Offers indoor and outdoor pools
Location: 14710 Village Square Place, Midlothian, VA 23112
Phone: (804)739-3454
Cost: Request membership information at membership@woodlakeonline.com or click here.
Hours:
Indoor Pool open year-round: Monday – Thursday, 4:30am – 9:00pm; Friday, 4:30am – 8:00pm; Saturday, 6:00am – 8:00pm; Sunday, 8:00am – 8:00pm
Outdoor Pools: Click here for complete outdoor pools schedules and locations.
Additional Offerings: Swim Team, Swim Lessons, Fitness, Senior Programs, Tennis
YMCA of Greater Richmond
ALL Locations:
15800 Hampton Park Drive Chesterfield, VA, 23832
2269 Mann Road Powhatan, VA, 23139
1800 Dickinson Road Goochland, VA, 23063
217 Ashcake Road Ashland, VA, 23005
8017 Rutland Center Boulevard Mechanicsville, VA, 23116
5401 Whiteside Road Sandston, VA, 23150
120 North Madison Street Petersburg, VA, 23803
3011 West Hundred Road Chester, VA, 23831
9300 Shawonodasee Road Chesterfield, VA, 23832
737 Coalfield Road Midlothian, VA, 23114
9211 Patterson Avenue Henrico, VA, 23229
2244 John Rolfe Parkway Henrico, VA, 23233
11255 Nuckols Road Glen Allen, VA, 23059
4207 Old Brook Road Richmond, VA, 23227
1051 E. Cary Street, Suite 300 Richmond, VA, 23219
2 West Franklin Street Richmond, VA, 23220
7540 Hull Street Road Richmond, VA, 23235
Locations with Outdoor Pools
2269 Mann Road Powhatan, VA, 23139
1800 Dickinson Road Goochland, VA, 23063
737 Coalfield Road Midlothian, VA, 23114
Phone: 804-649-9622
Membership Fee: Select your location and find membership rates here.
Hours: Hours vary depending on location. Click here to find the YMCA location nearest you.
Splash Pads
Children’s Museum of Richmond Front Yard Exhibit
Location: Downtown Location, 2626 West Broad St. Richmond, VA 23220
Phone: (804) 474-7062
Cost: $9 daily pass; Children under 1 FREE; Family Annual Membership Pass, $140
Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Water Play
Location: 1800 Lakeside Avenue. Richmond, Virginia 23228
Phone: (804)262-9887
Cost: (Prices are for Garden Admission): 0-2 Free, 3-12 $8, Adults $13
Hours:
Weekends: April 14 – September 30, 9:00am – 4 :45pm
Weekdays: April 16 through June 8, 1:00pm – 4:45pm; June 11 – Sept 7, 9:00am – 4:45pm; Sept 10 – Sept 28, 1:00pm – 4:45pm; Extended Hours for Flowers after 5, Thursdays, June – August; 5:00pm – 8pm.
*Please note, water play is only available when outside temperature is over 70 degrees.
Short Pump Park Splash Pad
Location: 3329 Pump Road, Henrico, VA 23233
Phone: (804) 501-7275
Cost: FREE
Hours: (Beginning May 12, 2018 – end of September) Open daily 9:00am – 7:00pm
The Sprayground at Eastern Henrico Recreation Center
Location: 1440 N. Laburnum Avenue, Henrico, VA 23223
Phone: (804) 652-1450
Cost: FREE
Hours: (Beginning May 12 through the end of September) Open daily 9:00am – 7:00pm
Stony Point Fashion Park Splash Pad
Location: 9200 Stony Point Parkway. Richmond, VA 23235
Phone: (804) 560-7467
Cost: FREE
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10:00am – 9:00pm, Sunday, 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Twin Hickory Parks and Recreation Splash Pad
Location: 5011 Twin Hickory Road. Glen Allen, VA 23059
Phone: (804) 652-1430
Cost: FREE
Hours: (Beginning May 12, 2018 – end of September) 9:00am – 7:00pm
If you know of a great pool, local water park, or splash pad that we may have missed, please let us know by emailing us at cs@richmondmom.com!
