Summer Soaks: Best Pool Hours and Splash Pads in Montgomery

It’s summertime, so it’s time to get soaked and cool down. The River Region has plenty of public and private swimming areas (pools and natural water) and splash pads to enjoy.

Montgomery’s city pools

There are three swimming pools available for the general public in Montgomery, and admission is free at all of them.

McIntyre Community Center, 1249 Hugh St.
Sheridan Heights Community Center, 3501 Faro Drive
Gunter Pool, located at 2390 Cong. W L Dickinson Drive
Hours: Pool hours for all are weekdays 1:30 p.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays 1 p.m.-6 p.m.; Sundays, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
More info: 334-625-2300 or
funinmontgomery.com

Montgomery’s Riverfront Splashpad

Location: 355 Coosa St., adjacent to Riverwalk Amphitheater green space in Riverfront Park.

Hours: TBA – Riverfront Splashpad is under maintenance due to a leak. The city does not have an opening date or time for it yet, but officials said they will update later on official social media.

Pratt Pool

Place: Pratt Park, located at 256 Doster Street, Prattville
Normal hours: Thursday-Friday, noon-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 1-6 p.m.
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Admission: Normal admission $3 per person. Under age 3 is free. Fourth of July special: $1 admission.
Additional details: The pool might be unavailable to the general public during swim meets or because of adverse weather conditions. Children aged three years and younger must wear swim diapers.
More info: 334-365-9997 or

Pool and Splashpad

Pratt Splash Pad

Location: Pratt Park, 256 Doster St., Prattville (next to Pratt Pool)
Regular hours: It’s open every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Admission: Free
Additional details: A playful spraying and splashing zone designed for children. It remains closed when the weather turns bad.

The YMCA swimming facilities in Greater Montgomery area

There are 7 active YMCA locations in Greater Montgomery featuring pools, along with one splash pad. Note that the Kershaw YMCA pool is exclusively available for camp attendees because of ongoing construction. These facilities are complimentary for all YMCA members. Children aged eight years old and younger require adult supervision. Additionally, kids under sixteen must successfully complete a swimming assessment before they can use the pool independently. For detailed information about full operating hours, please check directly.

Pool Hours

Bell Road YMCA

Address: 2435 Bell Road, Montgomery
The indoor lap pool operates from 5 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on weekdays, from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays, and from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sundays.
The indoor slide and splash pool operate from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on weekdays, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays, and from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sundays.
The outdoor pool operates from 1 to 7 p.m. on weekdays, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays, and from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on Sundays.
Waterpark hours: Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Contact: Kayla Spinelli kspinelli@ymcamontgomery.org

Cleveland Avenue YMCA

Address: 1201 Rosa L Parks Avenue, Montgomery
Heated indoor pool hours: Monday through Friday from 7-10 a.m. for members only, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for camp attendees, and again from 3-6 p.m. exclusively for members; on Saturdays, it’s open from 8 a.m. until noon, including water aerobics at 10 a.m.
Contact: Trebor Dukes at 334-265-0566 or
tdukes@ymcamontgomery.org

Downtown YMCA

Address: 761 South Perry Street, Montgomery
The outdoor pool operates from Monday through Thursday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., then again from 4 to 6:30 p.m. On Fridays, it is open from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Contact: Trebor Dukes at 334-265-0566 or
tdukes@ymcamontgomery.org

East Family YMCA

Location: 3407 Pelzer Ave., Montgomery
Indoor heated pool: Monday-Thursday 5-7:30 p.m.; Friday 5-6:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Sunday 1-3:30 p.m.
Outdoor pool: Monday-Friday noon-5 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Sunday 1-3:30 p.m.
Contact: Jeff Greenwood at
jgreenwood@ymcamontgomery.org

Midtown YMCA

Address: 3455 Carter Hill Road, Montgomery
The pool hours are from Monday through Thursday between 9 a.m. and noon, and then again from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. On Fridays, it is open from 9 a.m. until noon.
Contact: Lacrecsha DeMoss at 334-3=262-6411

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YMCA

Location: 1445 New Park Drive, Montgomery
Splash Pad — Non-members: Single visit $5 per person, $25 per family; YMCA members: free.
Hours: Monday-Thursday 2-6 p.m., Saturday 11:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., Sunday 1-3:30 p.m.
Reach out to Adam Schrott at 334-356-8471

Grandview Family YMCA

Address: 4700 Camp Grandview Road, Millbrook
Pool: Monday-Thursday 4-7:30 p.m.; Friday 4-6:30 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-2:45 p.m.; Sunday 1:30-4:30 p.m. (Sundays Aug. 4-Sept. will be 10 a.m.-2:45 p.m.)
Reach out to Mike Tinney at 334-290-9622

Wetumpka YMCA

Address: 200 Red Eagle Drive, Wetumpka.
The swimming pool schedule is as follows: Monday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Contact: Danny Lawless at
dlawless@ymcamontgomery.org
or
334-567-8282

Prattville YMCA

The locations with pools in Prattville include the Don M. Smith Branch at 600 E. Main Street and the Willis Bradford Branch at 972 McQueen Smith Road.

Details: The pools are accessible exclusively to YMCA members. To get details on becoming a member, please contact us at 334-365-8852.

Places to appreciate nature’s waters

One delightful aspect of this part of Alabama is its abundant natural waterways. It earns the nickname “River Region” quite fittingly. You can wade into the calm waters of Autauga Creek via the downtown Prattville Creekwalk, or perhaps try some kayaking. Enjoy leisurely boat tours along the Alabama River. The area offers numerous opportunities for boating, fishing, as well as beach visits and swimming near Lake Jordan and Lake Martin (visit Wind Creek State Park in Alexander City or D.A.R.E. Power Park in Jackson’s Gap).

Find accommodation that includes a swimming pool.

Many hotels in the River Region feature swimming pools for guests looking to escape from their daily routine. If lounging at the pool is what you’re after, be sure to contact them beforehand to confirm that they indeed offer this amenity and that it’s accessible during your stay.

Shannon Heupel, a reporter for the Montgomery Advertiser, focuses on events happening in the River Region. Reach out to him at
sheupel@gannett.com
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The article initially appeared in the Montgomery Advertiser.
Summertime pool timings: Water play areas and swim locations around Montgomery