Pools

***Asterisked pools are membership only pools.

^{(Please verify dates and times before going to these locations as they may change.)} Updated 4/23/2024

Fredericksburg

***College Heights Pool:

250 Greenbrier Dr., Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Gated kiddie pool, Gators swim team and adult early morning lap swims.
For membership information click HERE.
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day

Doris E. Buffet Pool (Dixon Pool):

1300 Dixon Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
This outdoor pool has a great slide, fun water features for the little ones and a zero-depth entry area for easy access.
Adult Lap Swim & Swim Lessons
City Residents are FREE with proof of City of Fredericksburg residency.(22401 zip code)
Daily Admission for Guests & Non-Residents: 2 & Under-FREE | 3-17 – $6, 18-54 – $8 | 55 & older – $6
Opens Memorial Day Weekend- May 24, 2024: 6-8 pm | May 25-27: 12-8 pm
Regular Hours, May 28-Aug 2: M,W,F: 12-8 pm | T,Th: 12-5 pm | Weekends: 12-8 pm
Altered Schedule (Weekends only), Aug 3-Sept 1/ 12-8 pm
Labor Day, Sept 2: 12-8 pm
Special Events: May 24, Summer Kick-Off | June 18-Father’s Day | Aug 2-Back to School Foam & Pool Bash |Sept 6-Soggy Doggy Swim

Stafford

Mark Lenzi Pool at Curtis Park:

58 Jesse Curtis Lane, Fredericksburg, VA 22406
This facility boasts an Olympic size swimming pool with diving area, a zero-depth entry wading pool with water umbrella, and concession stand.
Cost: Adult-$5, Youth (3-15)-$4, Senior-$4 |Non-county Adult-$7, Youth (3-15)-$5.50, Senior-$5.50 |2 & under-FREE
Monthly pass & punch cards available for residents.
Curtis Park Seahawks swim team
Parent & Tot Swim May 28 – Aug 7 Sunday-Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Opens May 25, 2024
Regular hours May 27-Aug 6: 12 – 6 pm
The last 2 hours of open swim Monday-Friday are half price!
Altered Schedule (Weekends only), Aug 7 – Sept 4: 12 – 6 pm
Closes at 3 pm for swim meets: 6/14, 6/28, 7/6 | Closes at 4 pm on July 4 | Closed all day for RSL Championship on July 30

***Ferry Farm:

11 Mercer Lane, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
5 lanes, 25 yards, 3-9 ft depth
Swim lessons are for members and non-members. Information HERE.
Click HERE for Flying Fish Swim Team
Click HERE for membership information.
Open from 12 – 8 pm | Follow FACEBOOK page for updated information and closures.
Opens May 24, 2024

***Grafton Community Pool:

711 Jett Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Community pool with a diving board.
Grafton Dolphins swim team information can be found HERE.
Membership information can be found HERE.
Opens May 24, 2024 – Sept 2, 2024

Jeff Rouse Swim Center:

1600 Mine Rd, Stafford, VA 22554
Year-round swim teams that practice here: Stingrays and STAT.
For membership, click HERE.
Swim lessons, Scuba Diving, American Red Cross, Lifeguard Classes

***Massad YMCA:

212 Butler Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Two indoor pools—Exercise Pool: 25 yard x 25 meter, 6 lanes maintained at approximately 83 degrees/Wellness Pool: 25 yard by 25 meter, 6 lanes and a zero depth entry, water, jets, mushroom spray and slide; maintained at approximately 88 degrees
Swim lessons, American Red Cross, Lifeguard training, Aquatics fitness & therapy
Click HERE for the Marlins summer swim team information.
Click HERE for information about the Stingrays a year round team that practices here.
Click HERE for information about swimming lessons through SwimKids.

Steve & Cheri Thurston Water Park: 2024 schedule is not out yet.

212 Butler Road, Falmouth, VA
Boasts a 25 X 25 meter pool, beach entry with splash pad and two 40 foot water slides!
The water park is opening May 27th. Hours will vary throughout the summer. For dates/times click HERE.
Cost for day pass: $15 per day for Y-Members, $20 per day for non-members, 2 & under are free.
Season runs May 26-Sept. 4, 2023 | Hours TBA

Woodlands Pool: 2024 schedule is not out yet.

2 Northampton Blvd, Stafford, VA 22554
The pool operates year ‘round; the splash pad is open during the summer season only. Offers both an indoor and outdoor swimming pool with an inflatable dome.
Cost: Adult-$5, Youth (3-15)-$4, Senior-$4 |Non-county Adult-$7, Youth (3-15)-$5.50, Senior-$5.50| 2 & under-FREE
Monthly pass & punch cards available for residents
Click HERE for information about the Woodland Wahoos swim team.
Opens May 27, 2023
Regular hours May 27-Aug 6: 11 am – 6 pm
Altered Schedule (Weekends only), Aug 7 – Sept 4: 12 am – 6 pm
Last 2 hours of open swim Mon-Fri are 1/2-price

Spotsylvania

American Family Fitness:

10020 Southpoint Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
With a separate lap pool and training pool, and a kid’s pool with 2 slides and a splash pad, there’s certainly a water activity for everyone at the Fredericksburg location.
Click HERE for more information about the Flying Fish Swim Club
Non-members can come with a member or by themselves once a month to use the pool, no fee. They do need to call ahead of time to schedule the lane- time they would like to come in if available.
Aquatic classes, additional fee for swim lessons & swim club

***Chancellor Swim Club:

6040 Plank Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Click HERE for more information about the Chancellor Blue Dolphins.
Opening day is May 25, 2024

***Fredericksburg Country Club:

11031 Tidewater Trail, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
This family friendly swimming facility showcases a salt-water resort-style 6-lane 25-meter pool featuring a zero-entry water play area, water slide, and a 3-foot diving board.
FCC Buccaneers Swim Team

Loriella Pool:

10910 Leavells Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
You can find a swim lesson brochure HERE. Registration begins May 1, 2023, for lessons.
OPEN May 25, 2024 – September 2, 2024
Regular Hours (May 25 – Aug 6): 12 – 6 pm
Back to School Hours: Saturdays and Sundays, Aug. 10-25, 12 – 6 pm
Labor Day Weekend: Saturday, Aug 31 – Monday, Sept 2, 2024, 12 – 6 pm
Cost: CASH ONLY — Spotsylvania County Residents-$5, $4 after 4 pm/ Fredericksburg City Residents-$6/ Non-County, Non-City Residents-$10 / Children 5 & under free with paying adult
POOL PASSES: BOOK OF TEN – (10) pool passes are available at the pool to County Residents for $45.00 per book. Books of pool passes are only sold at the pool and only for cash payment. NO CHECKS OR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED.
IDs are required to enter pool for proof of residency. Everyone must pay to enter pool area, regardless of whether or not you plan to swim. Without proof of residency, you will be charged the non-County admission fee at the gate.

***Ron Rosner YMCA:

5700 Smith Station Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
10 lane, 25 meter by 25 yard competition pool.
Swim lessons, American Red Cross, Lifeguard training, Aquatics fitness & therapy
Click HERE for the Dragon’s summer swim team information. Non-members can sign up for a special summer membership to be able to join the swim team.
Click HERE for information about the Stingrays a year round team that practices here. If you family is not a YMCA member, students can sign up for a special membership so they can swim year round.
Before Covid, nonmembers could pay to use the pool. At the moment only members can use the pool.

***Spotswood Swim Club:

413 Lorraine Avenue, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22408
This is a family friendly pool with large shallow and deep ends, and the only high dive (jumping only) in the Fredericksburg area. The shallow to deep transition area features five (5) swim lanes that are 25 meters in length. There is also a baby pool available for the smallest guests
Membership rates can be found HERE.
Spotswood Sea Serpents swim team information can be found HERE. They do allow a few non-members to join their swim team.
Opens May 25, 2024 — 10 am – 8 pm

Wilderness Presidential Resort:

Two seasonal outdoor pools. The largest is the Wilderness Pool, and it is located near the clubhouse and indoor pool center – Paulson Pool.
Presidential pool is geared to adults and younger guests alike and is located closer to the Log Cabins. There are pool dividers separating shallow and deep end, fun kid friendly fountains and little slides.
Paulson Pool is a year-round, indoor heated pool. 12:30-8 pm Sept – May | 11 am – 8 pm Memorial Day Weekend-Labor Day Weekend
Must present valid WPR ID or Recreation Pass for entry to any pool.
For more information click HERE.
Day passes to Wilderness Presidential can be purchased and must be used the same day. Passes are good for not only the pools but for other amenities like the lake. Passes can be purchased in person or by phone (540-972-7433) between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Day passes are sold on the weekends, but pool access isn’t allowed for non-members. Non-members may access the pools Monday-Friday.
Ages 3 and under are FREE, ages 4-12 are $8.00, ages 13-54 are $12.00, and ages 55 and older are $10.00. Reach/Homeschool Day Pass is $6/pp
Summer Hours are Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day Weekend, Mon-Fri: 11 am – 8 pm, Sat-Sun: 10 am – 8 pm

Culpeper

***Culpeper Recreation Club:

13163 Recreation Road, Culpeper, VA 22701
Click HERE for membership information.
Swim team information (Culpeper Barnstormers) can be found HERE.

Pools Outside of the Area:

***King George YMCA:

10545 Kings Highway, King George, VA 22485
Swim lessons, American Red Cross, Lifeguard training, Aquatics fitness & therapy
Dahlgreen’s Shark Summer Swim Team

***Caroline County YMCA:

17422 Library Boulevard, Ruther Glen, VA 22546
Swim lessons, American Red Cross, Lifeguard training, Aquatics fitness & therapy

Westmoreland State Park:

145 Cliff Rd, Montross, VA 22520
The swimming facility is closed permanently due to major mechanical issues that cannot be resolved.

Warrenton Aquatic & Recreation Facility (WARF)

800 Waterloo Road, Warrenton, VA 20186
Leisure pool: 20-foot-tall slide, therapeutic spa, lazy river, whirlpool & children’s play area with zero entry
Competition pool: 25-meters by 25-yards & 10 swimming lanes
Non-residents: Youth (3-17)-$6.50/Adults-$8.50

Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center

46105 Loudoun Park Ln, Sterling, VA 20164
Leisure Pool: Giant water slide, children’s play area, hot tub, vortex, lazy river and free swim/play area
Daily Admission: Child (Ages 2 & under) Free/Youth (Ages 3 – 17) $4.00/Adult (Ages 18 – 54) $6.00/Seniors (Ages 55 & up) $4.00/Family (Up to 5 people, 2 adults max) $16.00

Nearby Splash Pads:

Riverfront Park 2024 date not available yet

600 Sophia St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Interactive water features — Turns on May 15, 2023
FREE

Woodlands Pool:

2 Northampton Blvd, Stafford, VA 22554 (waiting for opening date)

Rockwater Park:

457 Madison Rd, Culpeper, VA 22701
Open daily 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
FREE
Weather permitting – Splash pad opens 5/1/2024

Steve & Cheri Thurston Waterpark:

212 Butler Road, Falmouth, VA (Waiting for opening date)

Richmond Splash Pads:

Short Pump Park:

3329 Pump Road, Henrico, VA 23233
Open May through Labor Day, 9am-7pm
FREE

Stony Point Fashion Park

9200 Stony Point Parkway. Richmond, VA 23235
Monday-Saturday, 11:00am – 7:00pm, Sunday, 12:00pm – 6:00pm
FREE
Opened April 13, 2024 | Splash pad will close depending on weather

Dunncroft/Castle Point

4901 Francistown Road | Glen Allen, VA 23060
Open 9 am – 7 pm
Open May 20 through mid-September
Completely fenced in and separate from play area

Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens Waterplay

1800 Lakeside Avenue. Richmond, Virginia 23228
Watersay is included with regular Garden admission: $20 adults; $10 for children age 3 -12; free for children under age 3 and for members
Operates during scheduled times when the air temperature is 70° or higher
New Watersay is tentatively scheduled to open Mother’s Day weekend.

The Sprayground at Eastern Henrico Recreation Center:

1440 N. Laburnum Avenue, Henrico, VA 23223
Open May 20 through Labor Day, 9am-7pm
FREE

Twin Hickory Parks and Recreation Splash Pad:

5011 Twin Hickory Road. Glen Allen, VA 23059
Open May 20 through Labor Day, 9am-7pm
FREE

Dorey Spray Park

This is Henrico’s newest splash pad. It opened May 2023.
2999 Darbytown Road | Henrico, VA
The splash pad is almost completely fenced in.
Open May 20 through Labor Day, 9am-7pm

Children’s Museum of Richmond-Downtown:

Downtown Location, 2626 West Broad St. Richmond, VA 23220
Included with admission to CMorR: $9 daily pass
Tues-Sun (9:30am-5pm)
The splash park is completely fenced in.

Battery Park

2803 Dupont Circle, Richmond, VA (23222)
Opens May 25
Open weekdays from 1-8pm, Saturdays from noon-5pm, and Sundays from 1-5pm

Fairmount

2000 U St, Richmond, VA 23223
Opens May 25
Open weekdays from 1-8pm, Saturdays from noon-5pm, and Sundays from 1-5pm

TAPPAHANNOCK SPLASH PAD

Central Park

234 Virginia Street, Tappahannock
New playground and splash pad opening Summer 2024
Not far from Tom Rhodes Tree Carving Trail in Warsaw

Companies that offer just Swimming Lessons:

Little Fish Swimming:

Swim lessons in Fredericksburg and Stafford, Virginia.
Now offering lessons this summer at Dixon Pool
Swim classes are offered for everyone, from children aged 6 months, those with special needs to adults.

SwimKids: