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Philadelphia Summer Pool Guide

It's officially hot in Philadelphia, and many are looking for somewhere to cool down -- STAT. Here's your guide to Philadelphia-area pools.

PRIVATE POOLS:

Lombard Pool Club (credit: lombardswimclub.com)

Lombard Swim Club
2040 Lombard St
Philadelphia, Pa. 19146
(215) 735-4144
www.lombardswimclub.com

- kid friendly programming begins June 27
- adult friendly programming includes yoga, adult game nights and acess to the adult deck

North Shore Beach Club
1031 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, Pa. 19123
(215) 606-7402
www.northshorebeachclub.com

-Full time memberships are discounted from $700 to $500
-No one under 21, no kids
-Private during daylight hours but open to the public on select nights and special events

Philadelphia Sports Club
250 S 5th St
Philadelphia, Pa. 19106
Neighborhood: Society Hill
(215) 592-8900
mysportsclubs.com

- indoor pool
- kid friendly, offers swim lessons

University City Swim Club
300 S Hanson St
Philadelphia, Pa. 19143
(215) 471-7665
www.ucswimc.org

- kid friendly; offers movie nights on select dates throughout the summer
- membership includes access to four pools, basketball court and picnic areas

Valley Beach
Valley Forge Casino Resort
1160 First Ave.
King of Prussia, PA 19406
www.vfcasino.com

- $100 limited time membership fee; must be 21 or older
- includes open-air bar, poolside dining and a sandy beach
- live entertainment on select dates throughout the summer

PUBLIC OUTDOOR POOLS:

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(Opening day of the swimming pool at the Cruz Recreation Center, in North Philadelphia. Photo by John McDevitt)

Philadelphia has plenty of public pools to keep you cool this summer.

Citywide Pool Hours
Monday-Friday, 11 am - 7 pm
Saturday & Sunday, 12 pm - 5 pm
Public swim is available every day 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. at each pool.

12th and Cambria, 2901 N. 12 Street: 215-685-9780; opens July 1

39th and Olive, 700 N 39th Street: 215-685-7654; opens June 28

American Legion, Torresdale & Devereaux: 215-685-8733; opens June 30

Amos, 16th & Berks: 215-685-2708; opens June 29

Anderson, 740 South 17th Street: 215-685 - 6594; opens June 25

Athletic, 1400 N. 26th Street: 215-978-2709; opens June 29

Awbury, Ardlieigh & Haines: 215-685-2895; opens June 22 at 4 p.m.

Baker, 5433 Landsdowne Ave:215-685-0261; opens June 30

Barry, 18th & Bigler: 215-685-1886; opens June 25

Belfield, 2100 W. Chew Ave: 215-685-2220; opens July 1

Bridesburg, Richmond & Ash: 215-685-1247; opens June 27

CB Moore, 2551 North 22nd Street: 215-685-9755; opens July 1

Cherashore, 851 W. Olney Ave: 215-685-2897; opens July 1

Chew, 1800 Washington Ave: 215-685-6596; opens June 29

Christy, 56th & Christian: 215-685-1997; opens June 23

Cione, 2600 E. Aramingo Ave: 215-685-9880; opens June 30

Cobbs Creek, 280 Cobbs Creek Parkway: 215-685-1983; opens June 25

Cohocksink, Cedar & Cambria: 215-685-9884; opens June 22 at 4 p.m.

Cruz, 6th & Master: 215-685-2759; opens June 29

Dendy, 1501-39 N. 10th Street: 215-685-2763; opens June 28

East Poplar, 820 N 08th Street: 215-686 - 1786; opens June 24

Feltonville, Ella & Wyoming: 215-685-9150; opens June 22 at 4 p.m.

J. Finnegan, 6801 Grovers Ave: 215-685 - 4191; opens June 23

Ford, 609 Snyder Ave: 215-336-8750; opens June 30

Fox Chase, Rockwell & Ridgeway: 215-685-0575; opens June 23

Francisville, Francis & Shirley: 215-685-2762; opens June 23

Gathers, 25th & Diamond: 215-685-2710; opens June 27

Hancock, 1401 N. Hancock Street: 215-685-9886; opens June 29

Heitzman, Castor & Amber: 215-685-1244; opens June 28

Hillside, Fountain & Fowler: 215-685-2595; opens June 23

Houseman, 5091 Summerdale Ave: <opens June 29

Hunting Park, 900 Hunting Park Ave: 215-685-9153; opens June 27

Jacobs, 4500 Linden Ave: 215-685-8748; opens June 28

Jardel, Cottman & Pennway: 215-685-0596; opens June 24

Kelly, 4231 Lansdowne Drive: 215-685-0160; opens June 22 at 4 p.m.

Kendrick, 5822 Ridge Ave: 215-685-2584; opens June 24

Kingsessing, 4901 Kingsessing Ave: 215-685-2695; opens June 28

Lackman, Chesworth & Bartlett: 215-685-0370; opens June 25

Lawncrest, 6000 Rising Sun Ave. and Shelbourne Street: 215-685-0597; opens June 23

Lederer, 1219-25 E. Montgomery Ave: 215-685-9885; opens July 1

Lee, 4328 Haverford Ave: 215-685-7655; opens June 23

Lonnie Young, 1100 E Chelten Ave: 215-685-2236; opens June 24

Max Myers, 1601 Hellerman Street: 215-685-1242; opens June 22 at 4 p.m.

McVeigh, D & Ontario: 215-685-9896; opens June 24

Mill Creek, 5100 Parrish Street: 215-685 - 0186; opens June 30

Mitchell, 3700 Whitehall Lane: 215-685-9394; opens June 27

ML King, 2101 Cecil B. Moore Ave: 215-978-2733; opens June 30

Morris Estate, 1610 W Chelten Ave: 215-685-2891; opens June 27

Murphy, 300 W Shunk Street: 215-685-1874; opens June 28

Myers, 5803 Kingsessing Ave: 215-685-2698; opens June 27

Northern Liberties, 321 Fairmount Ave: 215-686-1785; opens June 24

O'Connor, 2601 South Street: 215-685-6593; opens June 23

Penrose, 1101 W Susquehanna Ave: 215-685-2711; opens June 27

Piccoli, Cator & Cayuga: 215-685-1249; opens June 30

Pleasant, 6750 Boyer Street: 215-685-2230; opens June 23

Ridgway, 1301 Carpenter Street; opens June 24

Sacks, 400 Washington Ave: 215-685-1889; opens June 29

Samuel, Tioga & Gaul: 215-685-1245; opens June 22 at 4 p.m.

Scanlon, 1099 E. Tioga Street: 215-685-9893; opens June 28

Schmidt, Howard & Ontario: 215-685-9895; opens June 28

Shepard, 5700 Haverford Ave: 215-685-1992; opens June 29

Shuler, 27th & Clearfield: 215-685-9750; opens June 30

Simpson, 1010 Arrott Street: 215-685-1223; opens June 29

Stinger Square, 3200 Dickinson Street: 215-685-1882; opens July 1

Tustin, 5901 W. Columbia Ave: 215-685-0258; opens June 29

Vare, 26th & Morris: 215-685-1876; opens June 22 at 4 p.m.

Vogt, 4131 Unruh Ave: 215-685-8753; opens June 24

Waterloo, 2501 Waterloo Street: 215-685-9891; opens June 25

Ziehler, B & Olney: 215-685-9145; opens June 27

PUBLIC INDOOR POOLS:

Carousel House (Indoor), Belmont & N. Concourse: 215-685-0163; opens June 27

Lincoln, 3201 Rowland Ave: (215) 335-5695; opens June 27

Pickett, 5700 Wayne Ave: 215-866-9000; opens June 27

Sayre, 5835 Spruce Street: 215-685-1993; opens June 27

For more info on all city pools, click here.

AC PARTY POOLS:

If you're looking for a "party pool," here are a few of the best in AC.

The Pool at Harrah's Hotel & Casino
777 Harrah's Boulevard
Atlantic City, New Jersey
www.harrahsresort.com

- indoor pool with nightclub

Blue Parrot Beach & Pool Bar
Tropicana
2831 Boardwalk
Atlantic City, NJ
1-800-345-8767
tropicana.net/amenities/outdoor-pool

-outdoor pool with upstairs pool bar

H2O Pool at Golden Nugget
Brigantine Blvd & Huron Ave
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
www.goldennugget.com/atlanticcity/

- outdoor pool, hot tubs and poolside bar
- cabanas available

The Pool at the Chelsea Hotel
111 South Chelsea Ave
Atlantic City, New Jersey
1.800.548.3030
www.thechelsea-ac.com

- features a heated, saltwater spa pool

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