Summer is in full swing, kids are out of school, the days are HOT + you’re probably thinking right about now how nice it would be to go for a swim + cool off. There’s a point every summer where the heat gets to be too much + the only way I can enjoy being outside is if I’m by the pool.
If you’re like me, you’re in luck, because Asheville has a lot of great options for cooling off + taking a dip. If you’re looking for a pool near you, we’ve got the roundup for you.
So pack a bag of snacks, grab your sunnies + your flops and hit up one of these places for the perfect summer afternoon. 🌞
Protip: If you are going to one of the city pools, it is recommended that you bring your own chair because seating is limited.
Recreation Park Pool | Mon.-Fri. 12-6 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 1- 6 p.m. | 65 Gashes Creek Road | GA $3 | Swim lessons are free for school age children. Special events like $1 dip days, float days + Doggie Dip can be found here.
Splasheville | 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily | Pack Square Park | Free | This interactive play fountain entertains the kids with 21 jets of water that run in 12 combinations.
Malvern Hills Pool | Mon.-Fri. 12-6 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 1- 6 p.m. | 75 Rumbough Place | GA $3 | Swim lessons are free for school age children. Special events like $1 dip days, float days + Doggie Dip can be found here.
Walton Street Pool | Mon.-Fri. 12-5 p.m., Sat. + Sun.1-4 p.m. | 570 Walton Street | GA $3 | Swim lessons are free for school age children. Special events like $1 dip days, float days + Doggie Dip can be found here.
Asheville Jewish Community Center | Mon.-Fri. 12:30-6 p.m., Sat. + Sun. noon-7 p.m. | 236 Charlotte St. | Membership $180+ | Year-around swimming, a swim team for kids, birthday parties, and swim + dive lessons for all ages.
Asheville Racquet Club | Schedule can be found here | 200 Racquet Club Rd. | Membership varies | With an indoor saline pool, jacuzzi + steam room open year round. They also offer an outdoor pool with a cabana open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Cane Creek Pool | Monday-Friday noon-5:45 p.m., Saturday + Sunday 11 a.m.-6:45 p.m | 590 Lower Bush Creek Rd. | $3/day | All Buncombe County pools offer swim lessons for $30 a week, pool party rentals + family fun all summer.
Erwin Pool | Monday-Friday noon-5:45 p.m., Saturday + Sunday 11 a.m.-6:45 p.m | 58 Lees Creek Rd. | $3/day | All Buncombe County pools offer swim lessons for $30 a week, pool party rentals + family fun all summer.
Hominy Valley | Monday-Friday noon-5:45 p.m., Saturday + Sunday 11 a.m.-6:45 p.m | 28 Twin Lakes Rd. | $3/day | All Buncombe County pools offer swim lessons for $30 a week, pool party rentals + family fun all summer.
North Buncombe | Monday-Friday noon-5:45 p.m., Saturday + Sunday 11 a.m.-6:45 p.m | 734 Clarks Chapel Rd. | $3/day | All Buncombe County pools offer swim lessons for $30 a week, pool party rentals + family fun all summer.
Owen | Mon.-Fri. 12-5:45 p.m., Sat. + Sun. 11 a.m.-6:45 p.m | 117 Stone Dr. | $3/day | All Buncombe County pools offer swim lessons for $30 a week, pool party rentals + family fun all summer.
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