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20 Orlando public pools to crash this summer

By on Fri, Jul 16, 2021 at 4:30 pm

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.

 

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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 Complex

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 Complex
Dover 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 Orlando

Dover 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 Orlando
College 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 Orlando

College 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 Orlando
James 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 Orlando

James 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 Orlando
Wadeview 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 Orlando

Wadeview 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 Orlando
John 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/website

John 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/website
Turkey 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 Pool

Turkey 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 Pool
John 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 Orlando

John 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 Orlando
Rowdy 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/Facebook

Rowdy 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/Facebook
Cady 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 Park

Cady 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 Park
Riverside 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 Oviedo

Riverside 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 Oviedo
Big 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 Kahuna

Big 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 Kahuna
Bob 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 Pool

Bob 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 Pool
Chris 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. Cloud

Chris 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. Cloud
Lake 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 City

Lake 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 City
City 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 Park

City 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 Park
Seminole 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 Division

Seminole 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 Division
City 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 Sanford

City 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 Sanford
Clermont 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 Kids

Clermont 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 Kids
Farnsworth 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

Farnsworth 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

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