Eighteen Tucson pools are slated to open for the summer season this Sunday, May 31.
Admission is free at all pools and splash pads. They will remain open through Aug. 1.
Tucson Parks and Recreation has a full list of locations and hours at Tucsonaz.gov/parks
Season & Holiday Closures
- Summer Pool Season: Runs from May 31 to August 1, 2026.
- Holiday Alerts: All pools will be fully closed on June 19 (Juneteenth) and July 4 (Independence Day).
Top Pools for Early Morning Adult Lap Swim
If you like to get your workout in before the heat hits, these pools offer early morning hours:
- Archer Pool: Monday–Thursday from 6–8 a.m. (Also open 11 a.m.–7 p.m.)
- Catalina Pool: Monday–Thursday from 6–9 a.m. (Also open 11 a.m.–7 p.m.)
- Clements Pool: Monday–Thursday from 6–8 a.m. (Also open 11 a.m.–7 p.m.)
- Udall Pool: Tuesday–Friday from 6–8 a.m. (Also open Tuesday–Friday 11 a.m.–7 p.m., and Saturday 11 a.m.–7 p.m.)
Pools Featuring Water Slides
Looking for major splash action? These locations feature an on-site water slide:
- Archer Pool (Features: Water Slide, Diving Board, Swim Team)
- Clements Pool (Features: Water Slide, Splash Pad, Diving Board, Swim Teams)
- El Pueblo Pool (Features: Water Slide, Diving Board)
- Fort Lowell Pool (Features: Water Slide, Splash Pad, Wade Pool, Diving Board, Swim Team)
- Menlo Pool (Features: Water Slide, Splash Pad, Wade Pool)
- Thompson Pool (Features: Water Slide, Splash Pad, Wade Pool)
- Udall Pool (Features: Water Slide, Splash Pad, Diving Board, Synchronized Swim)
Best Pools for Toddlers & Little Kids
These pools are equipped with splash pads, water toys, or shallow wade pools perfect for young children:
- Edith Ball ARC Rec: Features a fun splash pad/water toy area.
- Fort Lowell: Includes both a splash pad and a dedicated wade pool.
- Freedom: Features a splash pad, diving board, and wade pool.
- Jesse Owens & Jacobs: Both feature splash pads and diving boards.
- Menlo & Thompson: Equipped with splash pads, water slides, and wade pools.
Pools with Weekend Recreational Swimming
Planning a weekend family swim? These pools offer Saturday and/or Sunday hours:
- Sunday Only Swim (1–7 p.m.): Archer, Catalina, Clements, El Pueblo, and Palo Verde.
- Saturday Only Swim (1–7 p.m.): Edith Ball ARC Rec, Himmel, Menlo, and Udall.
Full Weekend Swim (Both Saturday & Sunday):
- Fort Lowell: Sat & Sun 1–7 p.m.
- Freedom: Thurs–Sun 1–7 p.m.
- Jacobs: Sat & Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
- Jesse Owens: Sat & Sun 1–7 p.m.
- Kennedy: Sat & Sun 1–7 p.m.
- Oury: Sat & Sun 1–7 p.m.
- Purple Heart: Sat 1–7 p.m. (No Sunday hours)
- Thompson: Sat & Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Special Schedule Alerts & Changes
- Edith Ball ARC Therapy Pool: Lap swim is by reservation only (various morning and afternoon blocks). Evening reservations (5:45–7 p.m.) are strictly limited to June and July.
- Purple Heart Pool Schedule Shift: Starting July 24, both Adult Lap and Recreational Swim hours will cut back to 4–7 p.m. Tuesday–Friday (Saturdays remain 1–7 p.m.).
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