Pools & Aquatic Facilities
Hours of Operation
View information on the City's various year-round and seasonal pools. The City has 4 year-round facilities (Buffaloe Road, Millbrook Exchange, Optimist and Pullen) and 5 seasonal pools.
Holiday Hours
All pools will close at 4:00 PM on July 4, 2013 for the holiday.
Aquatic Administration Office - 2401 Wade Avenue (27607)
Phone: 919-996-6852 | Get Directions
Terri Stroupe (Aquatic Program & Facilities Director)
Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center - 5908 Buffaloe Rd (27616)

Phone: 919-996-5600 | Get Directions
Aquatic Center Supervisors:
Aaron Weaver (Lead)
Kevin Sweeney
Ted Barnett
The admission fees for this facility are different from other City of Raleigh Pools.
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Features
- 3 story waterslide
- lazy river
- water vortex
- water basketball & water volleyball
- 3 lap lanes (no back stroke flags)
- zero-depth entry with tot-size play area including water tumble buckets, a water curtain, and tot-size slide
| Public Open Swim | |
| Mon : |
Closed |
| Tue - Sat : |
10am - 7pm |
| Sun : |
1pm - 5pm |
| Lap Swim | Lap Lane Availability |
|
| Tue & Thu : | 12:30pm - 5pm |
| Wed : | 10am - 5pm |
| Fri : | 10am - 1:30pm & 3:30pm - 5pm |
| Sat : | 12:45pm - 3pm |
| Sun : | None |
| Waterslide, Vortex, Current Channel | |
| Tue & Thu : | 12:30pm - 6:45pm |
| Wed, Fri, Sat : | 10am - 6:45pm |
| Sun : | 1pm - 5pm |
| Volleyball | |
| Fri : | 1:30pm - 3:30pm |
| Sat : | 3pm - 7pm |
| Sun : | 1pm - 5pm |
Millbrook Exchange Pool - 1905 Spring Forest Rd (27615)

Phone: 919-872-4130 | Get Directions
Aquatic Center Supervisors:
Tim McAllister (Lead)
Tricia Maldonado
Millbrook Exchange Pool is located within the Millbrook Exchange Park.
Features
- main pool is covered by a fabric tension structure and operated year round
- wading pool (summer season)
- spray ground (summer season)
| Public Open Swim | |
| Mon - Thu : | 12pm - 8pm |
| Fri : | 12pm - 8pm |
| Sat : | 12pm - 8pm |
| Sun : | 1pm - 6pm |
| Lap Swim | Lap Lane Availability |
|
| Mon - Fri : | 5:30am - 8pm |
| Sat : | 6am - 8pm |
| Sun : | 7am - 9:30am & 1pm - 6pm |
| Wading Pool & Spray Ground | |
| Mon - Fri : | 9am - 8pm |
| Sat : | 10am - 8pm |
| Sun : | 1pm - 6pm |
Optimist Pool - 5902 Whittier Dr (27609)

Phone: 919-870-2882 | Get Directions
Aquatic Center Supervisors:
Jimmie Overton (Lead)
Amanda Bradford
Part of Optimist Park, Optimist Pool was renovated in 2009 by converting the pool enclosure from a air supported bubble to a fabric tension structure. The old bath house has been replaced with a new, up to date facility including spacious locker rooms and a classroom. It hosts several large-scale swimming competitions during the year.
Features
- 50 meter x 25 yard Olympic size swimming pool
- a diving well with low and high diving boards
- large baby pool
- lap and recreational swimming
- water exercise programs
- city swim league
- swim clinics, American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim lessons, lifeguard training and instructor-level classes
| Public Open Swim | |
| Mon, Wed : | 10am - 8pm |
| Tue, Thu, Fri : | 10am - 8pm |
| Sat : | 10pm - 8pm |
| Sun : | 1pm - 6pm |
| Adult Lap Swim | Lap Lane Availability |
|
| Mon - Fri : | 5:30am - 8pm |
| Sat : | 6am - 8pm |
| Sun : | 1pm - 6pm |
| Wading Pool & Diving Boards | |
| Mon - Fri : | 9am - 8pm (Diving opens @ 12:30pm) |
| Sat : | 10am - 8pm |
| Sun : | 1pm - 6pm |
Pullen Aquatic Center - 410 Ashe Av (27606)

Phone: 919-831-6197 | Get Directions
Aquatic Center Supervisors:
Tricia Severa (Lead)
Stephanie Stancil
Part of Pullen Park, Pullen Aquatic Center is the City of Raleigh's premier competitive aquatic venue. It also hosts several large-scale swimming competitions during the year.
Features
- indoor 50 meter x 25 yard Olympic size swimming pool
- warm water therapy pool
- mezzanine with spectator seating
- outdoor patio
- locker room facilities
- lap and recreational swimming
- water exercise programs
- aquatic therapy programs
- city swim league
- American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim lessons, lifeguard training, and instructor-level classes
| Public Open Swim | |
| Mon - Thu : | 9am - 5pm |
| Fri : | 9am - 8pm |
| Sat : | 12:30pm - 5:30pm |
| Sun : | 1pm - 5:30pm |
| Teaching Pool | Therapy Pool Availability |
|
| Mon - Thu : | 12pm - 5pm |
| Fri : | 9am - 8pm |
| Sat : | 12:30pm - 5:30pm |
| Sun : | 1pm - 5:30pm |
| Lap Swim | Lap Lane Availability |
|
| Mon - Fri : | 5:30am - 8pm |
| Sat : | 6am - 5:30pm |
| Sun : | 1pm - 5:30pm |
| Diving Boards | |
| Sat : | 12:30pm - 5:30pm |
| Sun : | 1pm - 5:30pm |
Biltmore Pool - 701 Crown Crossing Ln (27610)
Phone: 919-831-6736 | Get Directions
Opens: June 8, 2013 Closes: August 11, 2013
Features
- baby pool
- lap & recreation main pool
- deep end is 12 ft deep
| Public Open Swim | |
| Mon - Fri : | 12pm - 7pm |
| Sat, Sun : | 1pm - 5pm |
| Lap Swim | |
| Mon - Fri : | 12pm - 7pm |
| Sat, Sun : |
1pm - 5pm |
Chavis Pool - 720 Chavis Way (27601)
Phone: 919-831-6565 | Get Directions
Opens: June 8, 2013 Closes: August 18, 2013
Features
- large spray ground
- recreation main pool
- deep end is 10 ft deep
- water slide
| Public Open Swim | |
| Mon - Fri : | 10pm - 8pm |
| Sat, Sun : | 1pm - 5pm |
| Lap Swim | |
| Mon - Fri : | 10am - 8pm |
| Sat, Sun : |
1pm - 5pm |
Lake Johnson Pool - 1416 Athens Dr (27606)
Phone: 919-233-2111 | Get Directions
Opens: May 25, 2013 Closes: September 2, 2013
Features
- large spray ground
- baby pool
- lap & recreation main pool
| Public Open Swim | |
| Mon - Fri : | 12pm - 8pm |
| Sat : | 10am - 8pm |
| Sun : | 1pm - 6pm |
| Lap Swim | |
| Mon - Fri : | 8am - 8pm |
| Sat : | 9am - 6pm |
| Sun : | 1pm - 6pm |
| Wading & Spray Pool | |
| Mon - Fri : | 9am - 8pm |
| Sat : | 10am - 8pm |
| Sun : | 1pm - 6pm |
Longview Pool - 321 Bertie Dr (27610)
Phone: 919-831-6343 | Get Directions
Opens: June 8, 2013 Closes: August 11, 2013
Features
- baby pool
- lap & recreation main pool
| Public Open Swim | |
| Mon - Fri : | 10am - 7pm |
| Sat, Sun : | 1pm - 5pm |
| Adult Lap Swim | |
| Mon - Fri : | 10am - 7pm |
| Sat, Sun : |
1pm - 5pm |
Ridge Road Pool - 1709 Ridge Rd (27607)
Phone: 919-420-2322 | Get Directions
Opens: June 8, 2013 Closes: August 11, 2013
Features
- baby pool
- spray ground
- lap & recreation main pool
- deep end is 12 ft deep
| Public Open Swim | |
| Mon - Fri : | 10am - 8pm |
| Sat : | 10am - 5pm |
| Sun : | 1pm - 5pm |
| Adult Lap Swim | |
| Mon - Fri : | 9am - 8pm |
| Sat : | 9am - 5pm |
| Sun : | 1pm - 5pm |
| Wading & Spray Pool | |
| Mon - Fri : | 10am - 8pm |
| Sat : | 10am - 5pm |
| Sun : | 1pm - 5pm |
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