Swimming is a very popular activity in the affluent New England town of West Hartford, Connecticut. Home to the acclaimed Cornerstone Aquatics Center, with its modern indoor swimming pools open year ’round, West Hartford, Connecticut is also home to four public outdoor swimming pools and several wading and spray pools. Each of these public outdoor swimming pools provides ample recreational opportunities for town residents, with several swim- formats available at different times, seven days a week. Because of space constraints and over- crowding fears, the use of public outdoor swimming pools in West Hartford, Ct is limited to town residents only. The Cornerstone Aquatics Center however, is open to town residents and non- residents alike.
The four public outdoor swimming pools located in West Hartford, Connecticut are; Beachland Outdoor Pool..847 South Quaker Lane..(860)523-1259..This public outdoor swimming facility contains one 25 meter by 6 lane pool and one 25 yard by 6 lane pool, plus a wading pool. Opening day each year is in late June and closing date is in mid- to late August. Recreational swims, for all ages, at this West Hartford, Ct facility are held from June through August, Monday through Friday 1:00 pm- 4:30 pm and 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm and on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Adult lap swims here are held on Sundays only, from 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm.
Eisenhower Outdoor Pool..33 Sheephill Drive..(860)233-2212.. One 25 yard by 8 lane pool and a wading pool are featured at this public outdoor swimming facility. Opening day each year is in late June and closing date is in mid- to late August. Recreational swims, for all ages, are held here from June through August, Monday through Friday 1:00 pm- 4:30 pm and 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm and on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 pm- 5:00 pm. Adult lap swims here are held Sunday through Friday 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm.
Fernridge Outdoor Pool..567 Fern Street..(860)561-2727.. This public outdoor swimming facility contains one 25 yard by 6 lane “L” shaped pool, plus a wading pool. Opening day each year is in late June and closing date is in late August. Recreational swims, for all ages, at this West Hartford, Ct facility are held from June through August, Monday through Friday 1:00 pm- 4:30 pm and 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm and on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 pm- 5:00 pm. Adult lap swims here are held Sunday through Friday 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm.
Kennedy Outdoor Pool..160 Oakwood Avenue..(860)236-1884.. This public outdoor swimming facility contains one 25 yard by 6 lane pool, plus a spray pool and a teen slide pool. Opening day each year is in late June and closing date is in mid- to late August. Recreational swims, for all ages, are held from June through August, Monday through Friday 1:00 pm- 4:30 pm and 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm and on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 pm- 5:00 pm. Adult lap swims here are held Monday through Friday 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm and on Sundays from 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm.
Children under 8 years of age and / or those who are not deep water- safe in the main pools must be accompanied by an adult.There is a maximum of four such children with one adult.
Public outdoor swimming pools in West Hartford, Ct will close during thunder or lightning. No refunds or rain checks will be issued.
Wading pools are for children 6 years old and younger. All children must be accompanied by an adult, with no more than 4 children per adult.
Bathhouses for changing clothes are provided. Residents are advised not to bring valuables to any of these facilities. The town cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items.
Groups of ten or more people seeking to use West Hartford, Connecticut outdoor aquatic facilities must apply to the West Hartford Department of Leisure Services to obtain a Group- Use- Permit.
