Pools now open through Saturday August 23, 2008!
General Information
The City of Wilmington operates three public swimming pools during the summer season. Pool admission is $1.00 per child (17 and under) and $2.00 for adults. All pools are handicap accessible and are equipped with bathhouses and lifeguard staff on duty at all times.
Public Swim Hours
Pools are open Mondays - Saturdays and closed on Sundays.
Legion Stadium Pool - 2131 Carolina Beach Road
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays: 1 pm to 5 pm
Wednesdays and Fridays: 1 pm to 6 pm
Saturdays: 10 am to 6 pm
Robert Strange Pool - 410 S. 10th Street
PLEASE NOTE: The Robert Strange Pool will be closed from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Mondays - Fridays beginning July 7th - July 25th for Special Olympics camp. The pool will open for public swim on these days at 2:00 pm.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 1pm to 5 pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 1 pm to 6 pm
Saturdays: 11 am to 6 pm
Northside Pool - 750 Bess Street
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays: 1 pm to 5 pm
Wednesdays and Fridays: 1 pm to 6 pm
Saturdays: 11 am to 6 pm
Swimming Pool Entry Policy
Individuals 17 and under must fill out and have their parents sign a registration/emergency contact card before they are admitted into any of the City pools to swim. Upon completion of the registration form, individuals will be issued a “Pool Entrance Pass” that must be presented each time along with the $1.00 admission fee. Individuals 18 and over must present a valid photo identification card and sign in with name and address before entering the pool along with the $2.00 admission fee. Registration cards will be available at each pool facility.
Swim Lessons at the Legion Stadium Pool
The City of Wilmington and the YWCA of the Lower Cape Fear have joined together to provide Red Cross Progression Swim Lessons at the Legion Stadium Pool. All sign ups will be handled directly through the YWCA located at 2815 S. College Road in Wilmington. For more information, contact the YWCA at (910) 799-6820 or click here to visit their website.
Senior Water Aerobics at the Northside Pool
Join us at the Northside Pool for Senior Water Aerobics this summer! The class will be offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays beginning Monday June 9th through Friday August 22nd. For more information contact Tiffany Lesley at (910) 341-7253. Click here for more information on Senior Programs.
Southside Stingrays Swim Team
The Legion Stadium pool is host to the Southside Stingrays swim team each summer. For more information on joining the team for the 2008 season, contact Alex at (910) 796-8178 or email Swimstingrays@yahoo.com.
Questions?
For more information on City of Wilmington swimming pools email Tammy Skinner or call (910) 341-4602.