Looking for a splash—check out these 5 pools in the Greater Birmingham Area

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Birmingham’s lifeguards oversee swim lessons. (Birmingham Park and Recreation Board / Facebook)

With these high temperatures, you may be looking for a way you and the kiddos can cool off. A great option—public pools! You won’t have to drive far for a good time. Read on to find out where you can find them and how to get access. 

1. Memorial Park

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Kids participating in swim lessons! (Birmingham Park and Recreation Board / Facebook)


Address:
524 6th Avenue S, Birmingham, AL 35205
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday | 10AM-6PM
Contact: 205.252.0135

2. Crestwood

Address: 5400 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35212
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday | 10AM-6PM
Contact: 205.595.8523 or 205.595.0978

Pool admission fees for the City of Birmingham are $1 and all lifeguards are certified by the American Red Cross.

3. Pool at Patriot Park

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Homewood’s Patriot Park is waiting for you and your family. ( Homewood Parks / Facebook)


Address: 800 Oak Grove Rd, Homewood, AL 35209
Hours: Monday – Thursday 10AM-7PM | Friday-Saturday 10AM-6PM | Sunday 1-6PM
Contact: 205.332.6710

4. Central Pool at the Homewood Recreation Center


Address: 1632 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood, Alabama 35209
Hours: Monday – Thursday 10AM-7PM | Friday-Saturday 10AM-6PM | Sunday 1-6PM
Contact: 205.332.6710

Homewood requires a membership for pool use at both locations which is only available for residents.

5. Vestavia Hills Aquatic Complex

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Vestavia Hill’s Wald Park Pool. (Vestavia Hills Parks and Recreation / Facebook)


Address: 720 Waldridge Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Contact: 205.978.0166

Vestavia Hills requires a membership for pool use. You can register and purchase a membership online.

Which pool is your favorite? Let us know. Tag and follow us @bhamnow on Instagram and Facebook 

Camille Womack
Camille Womack
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