City Pools and Swim Lesson Information for Summer 2023

Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department staff looks forward to seeing community members at a City pool during summer 2023 and would like them to be aware of important details about pool operations and dates for swim lesson registration.

The department will open 12 pools all season long and an additional six pools, three in June and three in July, for a total of 18 pools this summer.

Pools open for the entire season: Coronado, Cortez, Deer Valley, El Prado, Encanto, Maryvale, Paradise Valley, Pecos, Roosevelt, Starlight, Sunnyslope, Washington pools. These pools will be open May 27-29, June 3-July 30 (closed Fridays).

Pools open selectively in June (and Memorial Day Weekend) include Cielito, Harmon and Perry pools. These three pools will be open May 27-29, June 3-29 (closed Fridays).

Pools open selectively in July include Falcon, Pierce and University pools. These three pools will be open July 3-30 (closed Fridays).

Select pools open for extended season include Cortez, Encanto, Maryvale, Paradise Valley, Pecos, Roosevelt, Sunnyslope, Pierce pools. These eight pools will be open weekends through Labor Day. Open dates are August 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 and September 2-4.

Youth ages 17 and younger will receive FREE admission to swim at select Kool Kids pools. Adults can swim for $3 and seniors for $1 (age 60 and older). Kool Kids pools are as follows: Cielito, Coronado, Deer Valley, Encanto, El Prado, Falcon, Harmon, Maryvale, Perry, Pierce, Roosevelt, Starlight, Sunnyslope, University, Washington.

Swim Lessons for Youth and Adults

Swim lessons at city pools will be available to adults and youth ages six months and older. Registration for ALL FOUR SESSIONS OPENS on May 4, at 12 p.m. Swim lesson dates are staggered throughout the summer, as listed below:

• Session A: June 5 – 15
• Session B: June 20 – 29
• Session C: July 3 – 13
• Session D: July 17 – 27

Due to the limited space available in each session and class, a registration waitlist will be maintained. The complete swim lesson schedule for 2023 and instructions about how to register is available on the Aquatics Programs webpage.

Additionally, registration for swim lessons will begin at noon on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Thanks to a $10,000 donation from the Arizona Diamondbacks, a select number of swim lessons will be provided at a discounted rate. Register online for swim lessons.

Kool Kids Pool Locations

The Kool Kids program is the result of a partnership between the Parks and Recreation Department and the Milwaukee Brewers to provide free swim admission for kids 17 and under at pools throughout the City of Phoenix. This year the Milwaukee Brewer’s donated $58,493 to the program.

Kool Kids pools are as follows: Cielito, Coronado, Deer Valley, Encanto, El Prado, Falcon, Harmon, Maryvale, Perry, Pierce, Roosevelt, Starlight, Sunnyslope, University, Washington.

The Parks and Recreation Department offers the Jr. Lifeguard and Lifeguard Academy programs for kids who may be interested in becoming future lifeguards.

Junior Lifeguard Academy

Junior Lifeguard Academy is a Cigna Healthcare-sponsored free program that teaches more than lifeguarding techniques, first aid and CPR/AED training. This five-week program also teaches, leadership, responsibility, and teamwork to youths 13 to 17 years old. At the end of the program, participants will demonstrate what they have learned at the All-City Skills Showcase on Saturday, July 22.

Water Exercise Classes 
This summer we welcome back water exercise classes, Aqua Fit! Classes will be offered at select locations. Thanks to Cigna Healthcare, participants 50 years and older will receive discounted rates. Find a class time online at phoenix.gov/pools.

Pool Locations

• Cielito Pool, 4551 N 35th Ave
• Coronado Pool, 1717 N 12th Street
• Cortez Pool, 3434 W Dunlap Ave
• Deer Valley Pool, 19400 N. 19th Ave
• El Prado Pool, 6428 S. 19th Ave
• Encanto Pool, 2125 N. 15th Ave
• Falcon Pool, 3420 W Roosevelt St
• Harmon Pool, 1425 S. 5th Ave
• Maryvale Pool, 4444 N. 51st Ave
• Paradise Valley Pool, 17648 N. 40th Street
• Pecos Pool, 17010 S. 48th Street
• Perry Pool, 3131 E. Windsor Ave.
• Pierce Pool, 2150 N 46th St
• Roosevelt Pool, 6246 S. 7th Street
• Starlight Pool, 7810 W. Osborn Road
• Sunnyslope Pool, 301 Dunlap Road
• University Pool, 1102 W Van Buren St
• Washington Pool, 6655 N 23^rd Ave.

Find more information about specific pool and office hours, call 602-534-6587 or email [email protected].