It's almost summer time in Athens! Time to pull out your swimsuits and sun screen, because the pools and splash pads are about to open! 🏊
Below are lists of Athens-Clarke County's public pools and splash pads, as well as private membership locations in both the Athens and Oconee areas.
ACCLS Pool + Splash Pad Information |
Walker Park Splash Pad Pre-Season:
- May 9 – May 17, 2026
- Open weekends only from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Extended weekend hours will also be offered in August.
Full Summer Season:
- All ACC pools and splash pads will be open May 23 – July 26, 2026. See individual location hours below.
- Please note: All pools and splash pads are closed on Mondays for maintenance and cleaning.
Daily Admission:
$1 per person (cash only)
Season Pool Passes:
- $20 Individual Pass
- $40 Family Pass (up to 4 people)
- Pool passes are valid at all ACC pools and splash pads and may be purchased onsite with cash or check.
For more information, visit the https://www.accgov.com/aquatics website or contact the ACCGov Leisure Service Aquatics Office at (706) 613-3589.
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Bishop Park Pool
Address:
705 Sunset Drive
Athens, GA
Phone:
(706) 613-3589
Hours:
Tuesday–Friday & Sunday: 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM–5:00 PM
Closures:
Bishop Park Pool will close at 3:00 PM on these days due to the Dolphins Swim Meet schedule:
- Wednesday June 3rd
- Wednesday June 10th
- Wednesday June 17th
- Wednesday July 6th
- Wednesday July 13th
Heard Park Pool
Address:
400 McKinley Drive
Athens, GA
Phone:
(706) 613-3593
Hours:
Tuesday–Sunday: 12:30 PM–5:00 PM
Features:
Vortex slide at this location
Howard Park Pool (formerly Rocksprings Park)
Address:
291 Henderson Extension
Athens, GA
Phone:
(706) 613-3603
Hours:
Tuesday–Sunday: 12:30 PM–5:00 PM
Features:
Also includes splash pad
Howard Park Splash Pad
Address:
291 Henderson Extension
Athens, GA
Phone:
(706) 613-3603
Hours:
Tuesday–Sunday: 12:30 PM–5:00 PM
Features:
Also includes pool
Lay Park Pool
Address:
297 Hoyt Street
Athens, GA
Phone:
(706) 613-3596
Hours:
Tuesday–Sunday: 12:30 PM–5:00 PM
Features:
Rock climbing wall
| Memorial Park Pool |
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Walker Park Splash Pad
Address:
200 Trail Creek Street
Athens, GA
Phone:
(706) 613-3991
Open:
Tuesday–Sunday: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
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Family & Neighborhood Swim Clubs
- Green Acres Crestwood Pool
- Friendship Pool
- Hampton Heights Neighborhood Pool
- Shamrock Recreation Club
- Summer Hill Recreation
- The Bogart Community Club
- The Oconee Club
Aquatic & Fitness Membership Pools
Country Clubs with Pool Memberships
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