Aquatics Information

Pools & Splash Pads:
Open May 24 - Sunday, July 27, 2025.*                                     

Bishop Park Pool Extended Season:  Open July 29 - August 2

Lay Park Pool Extended Season: Open August 2

Walker Park Extended Season: 

Week of July 29 - August 3
Weekends only, August 4 - September 1, 2025

*All pools and splash pads closed on Mondays for maintenance & cleaning.

Admission Fee:  $1 per person/visit

Pool Passes: (valid at all 5 pools + both splash pads!)

Pay once and swim all summer long!  Passes available at all pools and splash pads at entry gate. 

  • $20 for an individual
  • $40 for a family of 4
Swim Classes Group Swim Request

Locations:

The Leisure Services Department has 5 pools and 2 splash pads. Locations and times listed below for free swim.


Bishop Park Pool

A photograph of the Bishop Park pool

Address: 705 Sunset Drive
Phone: 706-613-3589
Open: Tuesdays - Fridays 1 - 5:30 PM
Saturdays 12:00 - 5:30 PM

Heard Park PoolEast Athens Community Center PoolAddress: 400 McKinley Drive
Phone: (706) 613-3593
Open: Tuesdays - Fridays and Sundays 1 - 5:30 PM
Saturdays 12 - 5:30 PM
*vortex slide at this location

Howard Park Pool (formerly Rocksprings Park)Rocksprings Park PoolAddress: 291 Henderson Extension
Phone: (706) 613-3603
Open: Tuesdays - Fridays and Sundays 1 - 5:30 PM
Saturdays 12 - 5:30 PM
*Also includes splash pad

Howard Park Splash Pad (formerly Rocksprings Park)Rocksprings Park Splash PadAddress: 291 Henderson Extension
Phone: (706) 613-3603
Open: Tuesdays - Fridays and Sundays 1 - 5:30 PM
Saturdays 12 - 5:30 PM
*Also includes pool

Lay Park PoolLay Park PoolAddress: 297 Hoyt Street
Phone: (706) 613-3596
Open: Tuesdays - Fridays and Sundays 1 - 5:30 PM
Saturdays 12 - 5:30 PM
*rock climbing wall at this location

Memorial Park Pool

A view of the Memorail Park pool showing clear blue water, and the entrance building at the front.Address: 293 Gran Ellen Drive
Phone: (706) 613-3580
Open: Tuesdays - Fridays and Sundays 1 - 5:30 PM
Saturdays 12 - 5:30 PM

Walker Park Splash Pad Trail Creek Park Splash PadAddress: 200 Trail Creek Street
Phone: (706) 613-3991

Open: Tuesdays - Sundays 10 AM - 5:30 PM 

The Walker Park Splash Pad will be open only on weekends during August and then close for the season. 

Report Card Rewards ProgramReport Cards Rewards Program (1)

This special summer program celebrates ACC students with good grades.

In order to be eligible, any student, Kindergarten through 12th grade, who resides in Athens-Clarke County must take a copy of his/her final report card or equivalent to the park office where a swimming pool is located.  

A report card with all A's or all E's guarantees a free summer pool pass. A report card with all A's and B's, or all E's and M's, is good for 10 free swims.

Pool Rules

Following the rules below ensures a safe, fun and rewarding experience for all pool visitors.

  1. Shower before entering the water
  2. Children shall not use the pool without an adult in attendance
  3. Adults should not swim alone
  4. No glass articles allowed in or around pool
  5. All children three years old and younger and any child not potty-trained must wear snug fitting plastic pants or a water-resistant swim diaper
  6. Do no swimming if the suction outlets are missing, broken, or not clearly visible from the deck
  7. Do not swallow the pool water
  8. Do not dive unless diving area is clear of other bathers
  9. Do not swim if you had diarrhea within the past two weeks
  10. No animals are allowed in the pool or pool enclosure, except service animals are allowed on the deck
  11. No smoking or vaping allowed in or around pool or in the park

The following are not allowed in the pool area:

  • Gum, food or drinks
  • Pets
  • Glass
  • Cut-offs — Bathing suits required
  • Profanity or abusive language
  • Running or rough play
  • Spitting, spouting of water, or blowing of nose in pool
  • Swimming after hours or unattended
  • Swimming during heavy rain
  • Swimming when thunder can be heard or lightning can be seen

Obey staff at all times. Anyone violating these rules may be removed.

Diving Board Rules

  1. You must be able to pass a swim test to use diving boards
  2. One person on the board at a time
  3. Double bouncing is prohibited
  4. Backwards jumps, flips, and gainers are prohibited
  5. Diving board weight limit: 225lbs
  6. Jump straight out from the end of the board, never to the side
  7. No hanging from the diving board
  8. Deep end must be clear of all swimmers when boards are in use