This summer in Delaware, everyone is looking for ways to chill out. We shared our top spots for ice cream, water ice and even boozy ice cream to help counteract summer heat waves. But with days this hot, nothing beats a dip in the pool.
Whether you’re looking to take a refreshing dip, spend time relaxing under the sun or get the kids outside and active this summer, Delaware offers a variety of swimming pool options to meet your needs. From pristine private pools with extensive amenities to intimate spots for a low-key day of poolside fun, here are some places to swim this summer in Delaware.
Public Pools
Dickey Park Pool
Dates: June 16-August 26
Hours:Â Tuesday-Saturday, 12:30-5 p.m.
Admission: Free to city residents
60 Madison Drive, Newark
G.W.C. Pool
Dates: June 16-August 26
Hours:Â Tuesday-Saturday, 12:30-5 p.m.
Admission: Free to city residents
303 New London Road, Newark
Eden Park Pool
Dates: June 24-August 23
Hours:Â Tuesday-Thursday, 3-7 p.m. | Saturday-Sunday, 1-7 p.m.
Admission: Free to city residents
901 New Castle Avenue, Wilmington
Joseph R. Biden Pool
Dates: June 24-August 23
Hours:Â Tuesday-Thursday, 3-7 p.m. | Saturday-Sunday, 1-7 p.m.
Admission: Free to city residents
26th & Locust Streets, Wilmington
Dr. Foster M. Brown Pool
Dates: June 24-August 23
Hours:Â Tuesday-Thursday, 3-7 p.m. | Saturday-Sunday, 1-7 p.m.
Admission: Free to city residents
26th & Locust Streets, Wilmington
YMCA of Delaware
The YMCA has eight outdoor pools across Delaware for members to enjoy from Memorial Day through September. Members can also purchase guest passes to bring a friend. Guest passes must be purchased by YMCA members and cost $25 for adult guests and $15 for guests under 17. For more information on YMCA membership, visit ymcade.org.
35 Chestnut Street, Wilmington
351 George Williams Way, Newark (2 pools)
825 Kenton Road
200 East Cochran Street, Middletown
2600 Capital Trail, Newark (3 pools)
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Private Pools
Wedgewood Swim Club
This New Castle Swim Club is great for families seeking a refuge from the summer heat. With a large six-lane swimming pool, a deep end with a diving board, a community playground, snack shack and lifeguards on duty, it includes everything you need to have poolside fun all summer long. This is an ideal membership for larger families since the $530 membership fee includes all adults and children living in the same household.
2A Wedgefield Drive, New Castle
Penn Acres Swim Club
This spacious pool hosts fun events, adults-only nights, a youth swim team and more. The initial membership cost is $374.50 for one member, and the renewal cost goes down if you purchase a bond with your membership. For more membership information, check out pennacresswimclub.org.
30 Fithian Drive, New Castle
Smyrna Swim Club
This swim club offers three pools. One is nine feet deep with a diving board and slide for aquatic fun. A rectangular pool slopes from three to six feet deep and is ideal for a relaxing dip. Finally, a baby pool is separated by a fence to provide fun and safety for the little ones. Individual memberships cost $225, and family memberships start at $500 annually. Find more membership information online.
214 South Carter Road, Smyrna
Crestview Swim Club
Crestview offers a fun family-friendly atmosphere with a diving board, water slide and fenced-in baby pool. With the 2024 season in full swing, Crestview Sim Club offers a half-priced trial membership for the remainder of the year. More information on memberships and pricing is available online.
1000 Faun Road, Wilmington
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