Swimming Pools

The City of Raleigh operates three year-round swimming facilities (Optimist is currently closed for renovations) and five seasonal pools.  This page contains information about these facilities (hours of operation, dates closed, rates, and rules).

For more detailed information about the aquatic programs offered at these sites, please click here to be redirected to the Aquatic Program Page.

The City of Raleigh is currently conducting a comprehensive Aquatic Study.  The study shall assess both the quantity and quality of aquatic leisure services and opportunities provided by the Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department and should include a local inventory and analysis of existing public and private pools; a market and demographic analysis; a needs assessment; analysis of spatial distribution of aquatic facilities; costs; and recommended implementation and prioritization of the results.  For more information please use the links below:

City of Raleigh - Parks & Recreation Planning - www.raleighnc.gov/parkplan
Counsilman-Hunsaker Aquatic Consultant - www.chh20.com/raleigh

For information about the conversion of Millbrook Pool to a year-round facility, or for information about the Optimist Pool renovation, please click here to access the Current Projects page of Raleigh Parks and Recreation.

NOW HIRING STAFF  - Click here for the Job Description
To apply, please download a Part Time Employment application.
Send your application to: Raleigh Aquatics, 2401 Wade Ave. Raleigh, NC 27607
Or email your completed application to: Raleigh Aquatics

Raleigh Aquatic Administration:
Terri Stroupe, Aquatic Director
Aaron Weaver, Aquatic Training and Development Specialist
(919) 831-6852

Millbrook Exchange Pool
Graceanne Kane, Aquatic Center Supervisor
Tim McAllister, Aquatic Center Supervisor
(919) 872-4130

Optimist Pool - Closed for Renovation until Fall 2008
Susan Lamoreaux, Aquatic Center Supervisor - (919) 807-5426
Jimmie Overton, Aquatic Center Supervisor - (919) 807-5427

Pullen Aquatic Center:
Elizabeth Daniel, Aquatic Center Supervisor
Tricia Severa, Aquatic Center Supervisor
Janet Wahlmeier, Aquatic Center Supervisor
(919) 831-6197