Beat the heat in the outdoor summer pools operated by Metro Parks.
For more information on these seasonal pools or the indoor Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center, call 502/897-9949.
Metro Parks pools require photo ID for anyone age 9 and over (children 8 and under must be accompanied by a guardian). IDs may be made at Norton Pool in Camp Taylor Memorial Park, 4201 Lee Avenue, and the Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center. No IDs will be made on days when the pools are closed. The cost is $4 per ID.
Our Aquatics program provides swimming and lifeguard training courses year round. Call 502/897-9949 for class schedules or other information about our Aquatics programs.
| Pool Locations |
2008 Season |
Days Closed |
Algonquin Park
Cypress St & Burwell St |
May 24-August 9 |
Tuesdays |
Fairdale Pool
(w/baby pool)
Nelson Hornbeck Park
709 Fairdale Rd |
May 24-August 9
|
Mondays
(open 5/26) |
Norton Pool
Camp Taylor Park
Poplar Level Rd & Taylor Ave |
May 24-August 9 |
Thursdays |
Sun Valley Pool
6505 Bethany Ln |
May 24-August 9 |
Wednesdays |
Pool Hours (except on days that pools are closed)
Monday-Saturday, Noon-6 p.m.
Sunday, 1-6 p.m.
Fees:
17 and Under: $1.50 (ID Required)
18 and Over: $2.00 (ID Required)
Alternatives to summer pools:
Modern Spraygrounds
interactive and/or complex spray elements with electronic timing; 20-to 25-week operating schedule
Baxter Square -- 301 S. 12th Street
Iroquois Park -- 5216 New Cut Rd.
Waterfront Park -- downtown
Louisville Zoo -- 1100 Trevilian Way
Traditional Spray Pads
these are converted wading pools with a single obelisk that sprays water; 20-to 25-week operating schedule
Algonquin Park (will be replaced with a new sprayground this summer)
Bingham Park
Boone Square Park
California Park
Central Park
Cherokee Park
Chickasaw Park
Crescent Hill Park (adjacent to Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center)
Elliott Square Park
G.G. Moore Park
George Rogers Clark Park
Huston Quin Park
Parkhill Road
Portland Park
Russell Lee Park
Tyler Park
Victory Park
William Stansbury Park