Aquatics

• Bickford Aquatic Center, 235 Henry Avenue, (901) 578-3732. 
  • Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. 
  • Lessons only -Monday-Friday, 4:00pm-5:30pm.
• 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. – 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. 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

The following Outdoor Pools will be open June 3 -July 29 for the Summer 2023 season:

Ed Rice Pool 

Lester Pool

Raleigh Pool 

Willow Pool

Hours of Operations: Tuesday-Saturday 12:00pm-6:00pm 

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

Splash pads are available seasonally at the following parks:

• David Carnes Park
• Peabody Park
• Whitehaven Park
• Orange Mound Park
• Hollywood Park 
• McFarland Park 

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 Pamela.Beecher@memphistn.gov if you are interested!