Dive into summer: 6 public pools to try in Las Vegas this season

No pool this summer? No problem! The City of Las Vegas operates six community pools that offer day and monthly passes, swimming lessons, water slides, diving and artistic swimming, lifeguard camp, water sports, and other special events.

Take advantage of $2 and $3 day passes and monthly passes that are valid at all six of City of Las Vegas’ pools. The pools offer free sunscreen from dispensers.

If you are planning to spend all summer pool-side, one- and three-month passes might be worth it! Three-month passes cost $35 for 4- to 17-year-olds and for people over 50, and $70 for people between 18 and 49 years old. The one-month pass will run you $30 if you’re between 18 and 49, and $15 for those 4 to 17 years old and 50+.

Children under 3 years old are free. 

Remember that children under 7 years old must be accompanied by an adult in the water — one adult per child. Hours of open swim may change, and pools may close occasionally for private special events, training, or facility maintenance and repair.

Registration for swim lessons and water sports is open online. Financial assistance is available for team sports and group swim lessons for city of Las Vegas residents who meet the qualifications and apply for financial assistance.

Doolittle pool and water slides. (Courtesy City of Las Vegas)

Doolittle Pool 

• 1950 N. J St. 
• Open June 2 through Aug. 9

• Hours:
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday – 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Closed Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.
• Activities:
  • Water exercise classes: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. 
  • Swim lessons: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9 a.m. to noon.

Carlos L. Martinez & Darrio J. Hall Family Pool: 

• Gary Reese Freedom Park (889 N. Pecos Rd). 
• Open June 2 through Aug. 10 
• Hours: 
  • Monday, Wednesday, and Friday – 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. 
  • Monday to Friday – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
  • Saturdays – 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. 
  • Closed Sundays. 

• Activities:
  • Swim lessons: 10 a.m. to noon, and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. 

Baker Pool: 

• 1020 E. St. Louis Ave.
• Open June 1 through Aug. 10
• Hours: 
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Sundays – 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. 
• Activities:
  • Swim lessons: starting at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Girl diving at Municipal Pool. (Courtesy of City of Las Vegas)

Municipal Pool:

• 431 E. Bonanza Rd.
• Open May 27 through Aug. 31. 
• Hours: 
  • Monday to Friday for all ages – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
  • Monday to Friday adults – 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. 
  • Saturdays – 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. 
  • Closed Sundays.
• Activities:
  • Water Aerobics: Mondays and Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. 
  • Adult Swim and Fit: Thursdays 10:30 a.m. from June 12 to Aug. 7.
  • Swim lessons available Monday through Saturday. Free swim lessons for children under 4 years old until grant funds are exhausted.
  • Springboard Diving and Artistic Swimming teams: Mondays and Wednesdays from June 9 to July 4 and July 7 to Aug. 2.
  • Swim and Water Polo teams: Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Garside Pool

• 250 S. Torrey Pines Dr.
• Open June 2 through Aug. 9
• Hours:
  • Monday, Wednesday, and Friday – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Thursdays – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Tuesdays and Saturdays – 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Closed Sundays.
• Activities:
  • Swim lessons: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. 
  • Springboard Diving and Artistic Swimming teams: Mondays and Wednesdays from June 9 to July 5 and July 7 to Aug. 2
  • Swim and Water Polo teams: Tuesdays and Thursdays.

People swimming laps at the Pavilion Pool. (Photo by s.savanapridi, courtesy City of Las Vegas)

Pavilion Center Pool: 

• 101 S. Pavilion Center Dr.
• Open June 2 through Aug. 9.
• Hours:
  • Monday to Friday – 5 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. 
  • Saturday – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Closed Sundays.
• Activities:
  • Swim lessons: Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon.
  • Morning Water Exercise classes: Monday to Friday.
  • Springboard Diving, Artistic Swimming, Competitive Swim and Water Polo teams: June 9 to July 4 and July 7 to Aug. 1.