Overview
- The city began the summer rollout Friday, June 12, opening Hunting Park and Kelly pools and scheduling incremental openings that expand to 10 sites the following week.
- Philadelphia plans to open 60 outdoor pools this summer, up from 41 in 2025, with a phased schedule that the city says will continue as staff become available.
- Hiring and training nearly 400 lifeguards and maintenance staff is the main constraint the city cited for the pace of openings and programming.
- Seven neighborhood pools will remain closed for the full season while the city completes $70 million in long-term reconstruction and upgrades.
- Residents are urged to use the Parks & Rec Finder App for current hours, swim lessons, and site changes, and the city is also adding spraygrounds such as the new Wharton Square site for quick heat relief.