Image Credit: West Hartford Parks and Rec
It’s not summer without a pool day! The 860/203 has tons of options for families of all ages. Here are some of our outdoor favorites, sorted by town. This page is under construction, so stay tuned while we keep exploring and find more to add ?
Bloomfield:
- Municipal Pool: Offers 50 meter pool, wading pool, plus Boundless Playground.
East Hartford City Pools:
East Hartford offers 5 outdoor pools:
- Terry Pool
Hockanum Park, 320 High St. Located by Hockanum School. Features a 50 meter pool with two diving boards, and a ramp for accessible entry. Olympic Size! - Martin Pool
Martin Park, 307 Burnside Ave. Located in Martin Park. This is a historic pool dating back to 1938, rectangular with a separate wading pool. - Drennan Pool
McAuliffe Park, 30 Remington Rd. Located next to Anna Norris School. Features a rectangular pool with a ramp for accessible entry. - Lord Pool
Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Located behind O’Connell School. Features a ramp for accessible entry, water slide, and separate wading pool. - Goldstar Pool:
Goodwin Park, 1235 Forbes St. Located behind Goodwin Elementary School. Features a family friendly pool with a mushroom water feature.
Glastonbury Town Pools:
Glastonbury offers 2 outdoor town pools- Addison Pool which offers a zero entry pool and splashpad; and Grange Pool, which offers a fun waterslide.
- Addison Pool & Splashpad:
415 Addison Rd, Glastonbury, CT 06033 - Grange Pool:
500 Hopewell Rd, South Glastonbury, CT 06073
Hartford City Pools:
- Keney Park Pool
Woodland & Greenfield Streets
Hartford, CT 06114 - Colt Park Pool
106 Wethersfield Ave, Hartford, CT 06114 - Pope Park Pool
30 Pope Park Highway
Hartford, Connecticut 06106
Manchester :
- Marcy MacDonald Pool
110 Cedar St, Manchester, CT 06040 - Globe Hollow Swimming Area
100 Spring Street, Manchester, CT 06040
Middletown:
- Veteran’s Memorial Park:
Newfield Street Middletown, CT 06457
New Britain Town Pools:
The pools in New Britain’s Willow Brook Park Pool and A.W. Stanley Park Pool are to opened on June 17, 2023 at 1:00pm and are to close on August 12th at 4:45pm.
- Willow Brook Park Pool
80 Mill Street, New Britain - A.W. Stanley Park Pool
2161 Stanley Street, New Britain
New London
- Ocean Beach Park: Pool, Waterslides and More!
98 Neptune Ave, New London, CT 06320
Newington Town Pools:
Churchill Park Pool and Mill Pond Park Pool are both open during the summer season, usually from mid-June through mid-August. Recreational swim typically takes place Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 4:45 PM and 6:30 to 8:00 PM, Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 to 4:45 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM. August hours are shortened to just afternoon, 1 to 4:45 PM.
- Churchill Park Pool:
1991 Main Street. Newington. CT 06111 - Mill Pond Park Pool:
123 Garfield St, Newington, CT 06111
Newtown Pools:
- Treadwell Pool, Newtown
Rocky Hill Town Pool:
- Pool at Elm Ridge Park:
Elm Ridge DrRocky Hill, CT 06067
Torrington Pool:
- William L. Besse Pool
277 Winthrop Street
Torrington, CT 06790
West Hartford Town Pools:
West Hartford offers 4 town pools and a number of splashpads.
- Beachland Pool
847 Quaker Lane, West Hartford - Fernridge Pool
567 Fern Street, West Hartford - Kennedy Pool
160 Oakwood Ave, West Hartford - Eisenhower Pool
13 Sheep Hill Dr, West Hartford
Wethersfield Town Pools:
Swim lessons and recreational swimming are offered at Mill Woods and Willard Pools in the summer.
- Mill Woods Pool
30 Greenfield Street, Wethersfield - Willard Pools
30 Greenfield Street, Wethersfield
Windsor Town Pools
The town of Windsor has 2 facilities. Veterans Pool and Welch Park Pool. A list of hours and programs can be found here.
- Veterans Pool (WHS outdoor pool)
50 Sage Park Rd., Windsor - Welch Park Pool
45 Niles Rd., Windsor
Windsor Locks Pool:
The staff at Pesci Pool is pleased to welcome you back for another summer of swimming and fun! Once again, we will be offering a variety of swimming opportunities that we hope you will enjoy.
- Pesci Pool
Center Street Windsor Locks, CT 06096
As always, lots of effort went into checking the listings. However, it’s always better to be safe than sorry- contact the town and check the area before heading out!
What are we missing? Have an awesome outdoor pool that you want to see here? Share it in the comments or email Kate@kidtivity.com!
