We don’t need to tell you; you feel it like a 10-pound weight on your head every time you step outside. Summer is now upon us.
But that’s not all bad. Few things can beat hopping into a pool after a long day in the sun. So, we’ve put together a list of some free (or affordable) public pools in the Orlando area to help you make a splash this summer.
Fort Gatlin Recreation Complex
2009 Lake Margaret Drive, Orlando, FL 32806, (407) 254-9820
This pool is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Residents are required to pay an entry fee of $2 per person or $60 for an annual pass. This price also includes tennis courts and other recreations offered by the facility.
Photo via Fort Gatlin Recreation ComplexDover Shores Pool
1400 Gaston Foster Road, Orlando, FL 32812, (407) 246-4298
The Dover Shores pool is open Monday to Friday from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 to 5 p.m. They also offer swimming lessons, water aerobics and competitive swims. The best part: going to the pool is completely free.
Photo via City of OrlandoCollege Park Pool
2411 Elizabeth Ave., Orlando, FL 32804, (407) 246-4298
The College Park Pool is open Monday to Friday from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 to 5 p.m. They also offer swimming lessons, water aerobics and competitive swims. Using the pool is free for residents.
Photo via City of OrlandoJames R. Smith Pool
1745 Bruton Blvd., Orlando, FL 32805, (407) 246-4298
James R. Smith Pool is open Monday to Friday from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 to 5 p.m. It’s free to get in.
Photo via City of OrlandoWadeview Pool
2177 S. Summerlin Ave., Orlando, FL 32806, (407) 246-4298
Wadeview Pool is open Monday to Friday from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 to 5 p.m. There is no cost to get in.
Photo via City of OrlandoJohn H. Jackson Pool
1019 America St., Orlando, FL 32805, (407) 246-4298
John H. Jackson Pool is open Monday to Friday from 2 to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 to 5 p.m. They also have the option to reserve the pool.
Photo via City of Orlando1019 America Street, Orlando, FL 32805, (407) 246-4298
John H. Jackson Pool is open Monday to Friday from 2 to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 to 5 p.m. They also have the option to reserve the pool.
Photo via City of Orlando/websiteTurkey Lake Pool
3401 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando, FL 32835, (407) 246-4298
Turkey Lake pool is open Monday to Friday from 12 to 6 p.m.
Photo via Turkey Lake PoolJohn Long Pool
1218 N. Fern Creek Ave., Orlando, FL 32803, (407) 246-4298
John Long Pool is open Monday to Sunday from 12 to 4:30 p.m.
Photo via City of OrlandoRowdy Gaines Olympic Pool
210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven, FL 33880, (863) 268-6766
The “Rowdy” Gaines Pool is open Monday to Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. They also offer adult lap swim. There is a $2 fee for residents and $3 fee for non-residents.
Photo via City of Winter Haven/FacebookCady Way Pool
2529 Cady Way, Winter Park, FL 32792, (407)599-3358
Cady Way Pool is open Monday to Friday from 11 a.m to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 6 p.m. for public and lap swim.
Photo via City of Winter ParkRiverside Pool
1600 Lockwood Blvd., Oviedo, FL 32765, (407) 971-5582
This pool is open Monday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. They offer swimming lessons, splash zones, swim teams and water aerobics. The fee to enter is $3 for residents and $4 for non-residents.
Photo via City of OviedoBig Kahuna
148 Oviedo Blvd., Oviedo, FL 32765, (407) 971-5565
The Big Kahuna Pool is open Monday-Friday 6 a.m to 8 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m to 6 p.m., and Sunday 12-5 p.m. They offer swim teams, short and long lap swims, and the fee to enter is $3 for residents and $4 for non-residents.
Photo via Big KahunaBob Makinson Aquatic Center
2204 Denn John Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34744, (407) 870-7665
This pool is open Monday-Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 for swimmers 3 years old and older. They also offer swimming lessons.
Photo via Bob Makinson PoolChris Lyle Aquatic Center
2991 17th St., St. Cloud, FL 34769, (407) 957-7136
The pool is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. They have group swim lessons, aerobic swimming classes and a Magical Mermaid that you can meet! Admission is $4 for Osceola residents and $5 for non-residents.
Photo via St. CloudLake Eva Aquatic Center
321 S. Sixth St., Haines City, FL 33844, (863) 421-3715
This aquatic facility has space for adults and children. The entry fee is $3 (children under age 2 can swim free). They offer swimming lessons and a splash pad for kids.
Photo via Haines CityCity of Winter Park
721 W. New England Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789, (407)-643-1650
This community center pool offers public swim Monday-Friday from 12 to 5 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday 12 to 6 p.m. They also offer lap swimming. The fees are $2 for residents and $5 for non-residents.
Photo via City of Winter ParkSeminole Aquatic Center
9100 113th St., Seminole, FL 33772, (727) 397-6085
The pool is open during the summer Monday through Friday from 1-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fee for members is $2 and for non-members is $4.
Photo via Seminole Recreation DivisionCity of Sanford Florida
2703 Ridgewood Ave., Sanford, FL 32773, (407) 302-1034
Open swim is available, as well as swimming classes. Their schedule is Monday to Friday 5 to 7:30 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission fees are $3 per adult and $1 per child.
Photo via City of SanfordClermont Florida Government
3700 S. Highway 27, Clermont, FL 34711, (352) 394-3500
Open swim hours are offered Sunday-Friday from 2-5 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to noon and 2-5 p.m. The entry fee for residents is $2 and for non-residents $3.
Photo via Fun4 Lake KidsFarnsworth Pool
1 Surprise Drive, Winter Garden, FL 34787, (407) 656-4155
Farnsworth Pool is open Monday-Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. for $2 per person. They also offer swim classes.
Photo via Winter Garden City Hall/Facebook
