Aquatics
City pools are free and open to the public, but you and your child must have a City Access Card to get in.
REGISTER FOR YOUR SWIM CARD →
You can also register for a card by going to your local library.
For children under 12, bring the child’s birth certificate or another ID that shows their birth date. Adults need a valid driver’s license or another picture ID plus current proof of residency (utility bill, phone bill, voter ID, etc.).
Indoor Pools
- Bickford Aquatic Center, 235 Henry Avenue, (901) 578-3732.
- Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Lesson only 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- Hickory Hill Aquatic Center, 3910 Ridgeway Road, (901) 566-9685.
- Summer hours: Monday – Friday open swim 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Fall hours: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., Tuesday/Thursday 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Lessons only Monday – Friday 5 p.m. – 8 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 (ages 55 and older, except during summer season) 2590 Park Avenue, (901) 636-6620.
- Summer hours: open swim Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. for seniors, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. all ages.
- Fall hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (seniors only)
- Raymond Skinner Pool (physically challenged only), 712 Tanglewood Street, (901) 636-1900.
- Summer hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Fall hours: Monday- Friday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Outdoor Pools
The following outdoor pools will be open Wednesday – Friday 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. through the summer season.
Swim Lessons
Swim lessons are only available at Hickory Hill and Bickford, please call locations directly for availability.
- Swim lessons for children: Monday through Friday, Swim lessons for children 5 – 17. For two weeks. $25 a session
- Swim lessons for adults: Monday through Friday, for two weeks. $48 a session
- Aquatic centers only accept cashier’s checks or money orders, payable to the City of Memphis.
Water Aerobics
Water aerobics is not currently offered. Please check back for updates and additional information.
Christopher Wells, Aquatics Supervisor