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Department of Recreation and Parks - Aquatics Division
Welcome to Baltimore City’s outstanding aquatics program. Each swim facility offers the public a chance to get active and escape the summer heat at the city’s six large park pools, 13 walk-to pools, 20 wading pools and three indoor pools. Swim lessons and CPR training classes are also available.
Darryl Sutton, Aquatics Director
(410) 396-3838
2008 Swim Season Schedule
Walk-to pools, splash pads and wading pools:
June 21—Aug. 17, 2008
Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m.
Sundays and Holidays, 1-6 p.m.
Park pools:
June 21—Sept. 1, 2008
Monday-Saturday, noon-7 p.m.
Sundays and Holidays, 1-6 p.m.
Camps:
June 30—Aug. 15, 2008
Monday-Friday, noon-5 p.m.
Walk-to Swim Championships:
July 26, 2008
C.C. Jackson
Municipal Swim Championships:
Aug. 2, 2008
Cherry Hill Splash Park
Back-to-School Party
Aug. 22, 2008
Druid Hill Park
Admission:
Park pools:
$1.50 per visit; $25 for individual season pass; $75 for family season pass (two adults, two kids); kids under 3 admitted free
Walk-to/indoor pools:
$1 per visit; $10 for individual season pass; $25 for a family season pass (two adults, two kids); kids under 3 admitted free
Swim Safety
Cool off safely with Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks! As you head for the pools this summer, remember that swimming accidents can happen quickly. So before you “take a dip,” get the facts on how to keep yourself and loved ones safe and healthy. Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks recommends the following safety tips:
- Learn to swim
- Swim in the presence of a lifeguard
- Never swim alone
- Don't swim in unknown waterways or use fire hydrants to cool off
- Look for, read and obey all pool safety signs and symbols
- Parents, guardians or caregivers should supervise children closely, even when lifeguards are present
- Alcohol and swimming don't mix
- Protect your head
- Feet first into the pool
- If you are in trouble, call or wave for help
- Follow regulations and lifeguard directions
- Report hazardous conditions to lifeguards
- Know your swimming ability
- If In Doubt, Just Stay Out!
Download safety tips:
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WADING POOLSAmbrose Kennedy Canton Playfield C.C. Jackson Central Rosemont Clifton Park Coldstream Curtis Bay Druid Hill Park Farring-Baybrook Park John E. Howard Joseph Lee Lillian Jones North Harford O’Donnell Heights Riverside Park Roosevelt Park Traci Atkins Towanda Willow |
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PARK POOLSCherry Hill Splash Park Clifton Park Druid Hill Park Patterson Park Riverside Park Roosevelt Park INDOOR SWIMMING FACILITIESCallowhill Aquatics Center Cherry Hill Aquatics Center Chick Webb Aquatics Center |
WALK TO POOLSAmbrose Kennedy C.C. Jackson Central Rosemont City Springs Coldstream Farring-Baybrook Greater Model Harford/Lanvale Liberty O’Donnell Heights Towanda Walter P. Carter William McAbee |
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