Aquatics

City pools are free and open to Memphis residents.

To access a City of Memphis pool, you will first need to click here to create your Memphis Parks membership profile. After you have completed your profile, you will then go to one of one of our community centers to have your membership card printed. You will need a membership card to utilize all Memphis Parks pools and facilities.

Indoor Pools

  • Bickford Aquatic Center, *** IS CURRENTLY UNDERGOING RENOVATION, STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION***
  • 235 Henry Avenue, (901) 578-3732. 
  • Hickory Hill Aquatic Center, 3910 Ridgeway Road, (901) 566-9685.
    • Summer hours:
      • Open swim – Monday – Friday  12 p.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 
      • Lessons only – Monday – Friday 5:00 p.m. – 8 p.m.
    • Fall hours:
      • Open swim – Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
      • Open swim – Tuesday/Thursday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
      • Lessons only Monday – Friday 4:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
    • Pool Party Room Rentals
      • Pool party room rentals are available at Hickory Hill pool on select days. Rooms have direct access to the pool and the room can host 15-30 people. The aquatic staff sets up the room, the renters bring in their own food, drink and therefore can enjoy the pool at the same time. Cost: $100 for two hours in addition to a $100 refundable cleaning deposit. Please call for availability.
  • Orange Mound Community Center Pool, 2590 Park Avenue, (901) 636-6620. 
    • Summer hours
      • Open swim Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
    • Fall hours
      • Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
      • Saturdays 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
      • (Closed from 1-2pm)
      • Pool is heated to 90.
  • Raymond Skinner Pool (adaptive programming only), 712 Tanglewood Street, (901) 636-1900. 
    • Summer hours
      • Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
    • Fall hours
      • Monday- Friday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Note: All pools will be cleared 30 minutes prior to close

Outdoor Pools

Beginning Tuesday June 3rd, the following outdoor pools will be open to the public:

 

*** PINE HILL OUTDOOR POOL IS CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE***

 

Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 12pm-6pm:

Gaisman, Gooch, Raleigh, Riverview

Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 12pm-6pm:

Ed Rice, Douglass, Willow

 

Swim Lessons

Swim lessons are available at Hickory Hill from 4:00pm-7:15pm, and Bickford from 4:00pm-5:30pm. Please call locations directly for availability.

  • Youth swim lessons are for ages 5-17.
    • $25 per ten-lesson program. 
  • Adult swim lessons are for ages 18+.
    • $48 per ten-lesson program.
  • Participants should complete registration in person.
  • Aquatic centers only accept cashier’s checks or money orders, payable to the City of Memphis.

 

Water Aerobics

Water aerobics is currently offered at Hickory Hill Pool, please contact 901-636-0781 for more information.

Splash Pads

Splash Pad Hours of Operation:

May 26th – September 1st 10:00 a.m. – 7:45 p.m.

 

Interested in becoming a lifeguard?

The Memphis Parks Aquatics Department is hiring for the following positions:

 

Pool Attendant – Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Pay rate is $12 an hour.

 

Lifeguard– Applicant must be 15 years of age or older. Pay rate is $15 an hour.

 

Pool Manager- Applicant must be 18 years of age or older. Pay rate is $16 an hour.

 

Please contact Pamela Beecher at [email protected] if you are interested!

Contact Us

Christopher Wells, Aquatics Manager

[email protected]

Pamela Beecher, Aquatics Supervisor

[email protected]