Pools

Parks and Recreation Pools

Explore Our Pools and Dive into Fun

Whether you're looking for a spot to cool off in the summer or you're jumping back into fitness in the winter, we've got a pool that's right for you. 

Learn more about our pools and schedules

Homestead Aquatic Center (Indoor)

*From Monday, May 18 to Thursday, May 21, Homestead Aquatic Center hours will be 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to accommodate current and seasonal staff training.

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Indoor pool at Homestead Aquatic Center

The Homestead Aquatic Center offers educational, recreation and aquatic-related programming for all ages. The facility includes a 10-lane, 25-yard lap pool, a recreation warm-water pool with ramp access, accessible locker rooms, family changing areas, and a meeting room. Purchase one of our three swim passes (20-visit, 6-month, annual) or pay our daily visit fee at the pool upon entry. 

300 Aquatic Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Phone: (919) 968-2799

Facility Hours

  • Monday-Wednesday-Friday: 5:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday Thursday: 5:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | 2:00 - 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

Community Center Pool (Indoor)

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Indoor pool at the Community Center

This is a six-lane, 25-meter indoor pool with zero-depth ramp entry. Locker rooms, showers, and family changing area are available with limited capacity.  

120 South Estes Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Phone: (919) 968-2790

Pool Facility Hours

  • Monday–Saturday: 10am – 1pm
  • Sunday: Closed 

A.D. Clark Pool (Outdoor, Seasonal)

AD Clark Outdoor Pool

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Open during the summer months, this 25-yard pool offers zero-depth entry and four lap lanes. 

Hargraves Community Center
216 North Roberson Street
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Phone (919) 968-2816

Hours

Open Memorial Day weekend  - Labor Day. Check schedule for open swim times. 

 

Pool Admission and Passes

You don't need a membership to enjoy our aquatics facilities, but you do need to pay for daily admission or a swim pass. The cost of each admission or pass varies according to residency and age group. Here's what to know:

  • You can pay a daily admission fee each time you swim.

OR

  • You can purchase one of our passes: 20-visit passes, 6-month passes, and annual passes.
  • We have Family Pass Packages that apply only to the 6-month pass and annual pass.

Swimming Fees

Single Visit

Under 8 years of age

  • $2.00 for resident
  • $3.00 for non-resident

Youth (9 - 18 years)

  • $3.00 for resident
  • $5.00 for non-resident

Adult (18 years and older)

  • $5.00 for resident
  • $9.00 for non-resident

20-Visit Pass

20-visit passes are valid for one year from date of purchase.

Under 8 years of age

  • $24 for resident
  • $30 for non-resident

Youth (9 - 18 years)

  • $36 for resident
  • $60 for non-resident

Adult (19 years and older)

  • $60 for resident
  • $108 for non-resident

6-Month Pass

Under 8 years of age

  • $52 for resident
  • $78 for non-resident

Youth (9 - 18 years)

  • $78 for resident
  • $130 for non-resident

Adult (19 years and older)

  • $130 for resident
  • $234 for non-resident

Family

  • $273 for residents
  • $468 for non-residents

Additional Family Member

  • $39 for resident
  • $59 for non-resident

Annual Pass

An annual pass is valid for one year from date of purchase.

  • Family Package: may include grandparents, parents (single, married, registered as domestic partners, and legal guardians), and their minor children who reside in the same household, up to four people
  • Additional Family Member: families who qualify for a Family Pass Package may add additional family member minor children who live in the same household as Additional Family Member for additional fee

Under 8 years of age

  • $93 for resident
  • $140 for non-resident

Youth (9-18 years)

  • $140 for resident
  • $234 for non-resident

Adult (19 years and older)

  • $234 for resident
  • $421 for non-resident

Family

  • $491 for resident
  • $842 for non-resident

Additional Family Member

  • $70 for resident
  • $105 for non-resident

 

Aqua Fitness Fees

(19 years and older)

Type of Pass Resident Non-Resident
10-Visit Pass $60 $97
20-Visit Pass $104 $169
Drop-In Visit $8.00 $13.00

Replacement Pass Fee

Type of Pass Resident Non-Resident
Gym, Climb, Swim $6 $6

Lightning Safety Policy

  • For the safety of all guests, the pool, pool deck, and showers will be closed during a lightning storm.
  • If lightning is detected within a 10-mile radius, lifeguards will sound a long whistle blast to signal immediate suspension of all pool activities and to clear the pool deck.
  • Locker rooms will remain open; however, showers are not permitted during the storm.
  • The pool deck and showers will reopen only after 30 minutes have passed with no lightning.
  • Each new lightning strike resets the 30-minute countdown. Your safety is our priority—thank you for your cooperation.
  • See our Perry Weather lightning monitoring widgets below for each pool location.