Keep fit and keep cool by taking a dip in one of Richmond’s FREE or cheap pools. Hotchkiss, Randolph, Blackwell, and Fairmount Richmond Parks & Recreation outdoor pools open from Mid June until September and close after Labor Day. See locations below.
Be sure to read to the bottom of the post for information on spray parks for the kiddies in Henrico County and beyond. Visit websites or call to confirm dates and times as they may change after posting here.
Henrico County Recreation & Parks spray parks are open! More information and locations at henrico.us/rec
Richmond Parks and Recreation public outdoor pools
outdoor pools open from Mid June until September and close after Labor Day.
- Battery Park Pool (Northside)–Pool and Splash Pad
- 2917 Dupont Cir., Richmond, VA 23221 – (804)646-012 – (804)646-8849
- Blackwell Pool (Southside)
- 238 East 14th St. Richmond, VA 23221 – (804)646-8718
- Fairmount Pool (Eastend)–Pool and Splash Pad
- 2000 U St.,, Richmond, VA 23221 – (804)646-3831
- Hotchkiss Pool (Northside)
- 701 East Brookland Park Blvd.,, Richmond, VA 23221 – (804)646-3762
- Powhatan Pool (Eastend)
- 5051 Northhampton St., Richmond, VA 23221 – (804)646-3595
- Randolph Pool (Westend)
- 1401 Grayland Ave., Richmond, VA 23221 – (804)646-1329
- Woodville Pool (Eastend)
- 2305 Fairfield Ave., Richmond, VA 23221 – (804)646-3834
Belly flop or cannonball? How will you enjoy the Randolph pool this summer?
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Richmond Parks and Recreation Indoor Pools:
- Bellemeade Pool (Southside)
- Bellemeade Indoor Pool (1800 Lynhaven Avenue)
- Calhoun Pool (Northside) CLOSED
- 436 Calhoun St. Richmond, VA 23221 – Phone: (804)646-4751
- Swansboro Pool
- Swansboro Indoor Pool (3160 Midlothian Turnpike)
⭐️ Henrico Residents swim for FREE at the Frank J. Thornton YMCA Aquatic Center. On designated days Henrico County residents may make a reservation to swim at the Thornton Aquatic Center with proof of residency/ID.
⭐️ Looking for more low cost swimming options? Check out the YMCA of Richmond locations with indoor and outdoor pools.
YMCA of Richmond Swimming & Aquatics: Indoor pools at the Northside Family YMCA, Shady Grove Family YMCA, Tuckahoe Family YMCA, Midlothian Family YMCA, Chickahominy Family YMCA and Chester Family YMCA are open for lap swimming. Outdoor pools at the YMCAs in Midlothian, Powhatan and Goochland are open.
• Aquatic Recreation Center at Pocahontas State Park opens Memorial Day weekend, located a half an hour from Richmond, 10301 State Park Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832-6355
⭐️Weinstein JCC – offering a special summer membership with 3 months of no dues, access to our 2 indoor and 1 outdoor pool along with 3-Free one hour personal training sessions and 2-Free one hour massage vouchers and a JCC pool bag. *There is a onetime $75 registration fee for this membership.
Related post: Creek Splashing Fun Around Richmond
Spray parks and splash pads around Richmond:
Henrico County’s spray parks are open! A typical season is Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend, weather dependent. Once open, they operate from 9am-7pm each day.
Spray Park Locations:
•Dunncroft/Castle Point Park
•Eastern Henrico Recreation Center
•Short Pump Park – 3329 Pump Road | Henrico, VA 23233
•Twin Hickory Park and Recreation Center – 5011 Twin Hickory Road | Glen Allen, VA 23059 | (804) 652-1430 | TwinHickory@henrico.us
•(And coming later this summer – Dorey Park)
The Pop Jet Fountain is open for the summer at Stony Point Fashion Park. Stop by during normal mall hours. More details here: https://buff.ly/2TynQZj Photo credit: Stony Point Fashion Park
•Stony Point Fashion Park – 9200 Stony Point Parkway Richmond, VA 23235. The Pop Jet Fountain has reopened at Stony Point Fashion Park. Stop by during normal mall hours. More details here: https://buff.ly/2TynQZj FREE
SplashMoR the splash pad at the Children’s Museum of Virginia, 2626 W Broad St Richmond, VA 23220.
Look for spray parks also at:
•SplashMoR, the splash pad at the Children’s Museum of Virginia, 2626 W Broad St Richmond, VA 23220. http://cmorva.org/reserve-tickets Open date: TBD
•WaterPlay at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden: 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23228 Price: regular garden admission(free for members) Opening date: TBD
⭐️ Want a more thrilling water experience? Make a Splash at Richmond’s Water Parks
⭐️ Crave the shore? Check out our Guide to Family Friendly Beaches
⭐️ More water fun in nature? Explore Creek Splashing Cool Fun Around Richmond
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- 12+ Free Things to do in Colonial Williamsburg
- RVA Historic Sites
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- Orchards and Berry Farms
- Things to Do: RVA
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- Special Resources
- Military Discounts
- FREE for Kids (or really cheap)
- Birthday Freebies
- Metro Richmond Zoo
- The Ultimate List of RVA Parks and Playgrounds
- Richmond Area Farms Offer Families Opportunities to See, Learn about Animals
- Pick-Your-Own Orchards and Farms in the Richnond area
- Richmond’s Farmers Markets
- FREE and cheap date ideas in Richmond, Virginia
- Outdoor labyrinth walks in Richmond offer contemplation, movement
- Richmond area scenic drives
- Nature walks and scenic hiking trails for all levels in the Richmond area
Fairmount Pool (Eastend)–Pool and Splash Pad
2000 U St.
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 646-3831
Blackwell Pool (Southside)
238 East 14th St.
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 646-8718
Hotchkiss Pool (Northside)
701 East Brookland Park Blvd.
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 646-3762
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