10+ pools to take a dip this summer around Birmingham

High summer temperatures mean one thing—pool time! Here’s where to find public pools around Birmingham. 

City of Birmingham

Basic Info for City of Birmingham pools:

Contact: 205-254-6371 or 205-254-6365
Admission: $1
Hours: Daily, Noon-6PM

Crestwood Swimming Pool

All lifeguards are certified by the Red Cross.

Address: 5400 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham, Al 35212
Hours: Daily 12-6PM
Contact: 205.254.2391

Norwood Swimming Pool

Address: 2700 15th St. Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35208
Hours: Daily 1-6PM (closed Sunday)
Contact: 205.252.4943

Underwood Swimming Pool

Address: 1021 26th St. S., Birmingham, Al 35205
Hours: Mon.,Tues., Thurs.-Sat. 12-6PM
Contact: 205.930.0821

East Lake Swimming Pool

Address: 116 84th St. N., Birmingham, AL 35206
Hours: Sat.-Sun. 1-5PM; Mon.-Fri. 1-6PM
Contact: 205.836.5312

Memorial Park Recreation Center

Address: 524 6th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Hours: 205.254.6332
Contact: 205.254.6332

More swimming pools located in within Birmingham city limits, click here. 

Homewood

Homewood Central Pool

Address: Homewood Community Center. 1632 Oxmoor Rd., Birmingham, AL 35209
Hours: Sun. 1-6PM; Mon.-Thurs. 10AM-7PM; Fri.-Sat. 10AM-6PM
Contact: 205.332.6710

Membership is required to swim at the Homewood Central Pool at the Homewood Community Center. Memberships are available for $175 for first household member; $40 per additional household member)

The Pool at Patriot Park

Address: 710 Oak Grove, Homewood, AL 35209
Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9AM-7PM; Fri.-Sat. 9AM-6PM; Sun. 1-6PM
Contact: 205.332.6700

Membership is required to swim at the Pool at Patriot Park. Memberships are available for $175 for first household member; $40 per additional household member)

Hoover

Hoover Aquatic Center

Address: 517 Cloudland Dr, Hoover, AL 35226
Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 5AM-9:30PM; Fri. 5AM-9PM; Sat. 8AM-6PM; Sun. 1-6PM
Contact: 205.444.7781

Bluff Park Community Center

Address: 600 Municipal Dr., Birmingham, AL 35216
Hours: Sun. 1-6PM; Mon.-Th. 5AM-9:30PM; Fri. 5AM-9PM; Sat. 8AM-6PM
Contact: 205.279.8900

The Hoover Recreation Center

Address: 600 Municipal Dr., Hoover, AL 35216
Time: Mon.-Thurs.–5AM-9:30PM; Fri. 5AM-9PM; Sat. 8AM-6PM; Sun. 1-6PM
Contact: 205.444.7703

All pool users are required to have a full membership. Hoover residents who wish to participate in aquatic programs can get a Program Pass for $5 per person.

Vestavia Hills

Wald Park Pool

Address: 1973 Merryvale Rd., Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Contact:  205.978.0172

Birmingham CrossPlex

Address: 2337 Bessemer Rd., Birmingham, AL 35208
Hours: Daily 8AM-5PM
Contact: 205.279.8900

Trussville

Trussville Swimming Pool

Address: 219 Parkway Dr., Trussville, AL 35173
Hours:
Member Swim – Mon-Fri.12-4PM, Sat. 9AM-4PM; Sun. 1-7:30PM
Open Swim for All – Mon.-Fri. 4:30-7:30PM; Sat. 4-7:30PM
Price: $5 per person/per visit

Where’s your favorite place to swim in and around Birmingham?