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Which outdoor pools in Charlotte are open for the summer season? Find out here

Wednesday is the last day of school for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students, which means it’s the perfect time for you and your family to enjoy warm weather by the pool.

Most neighborhood pools open on or around Memorial Day weekend, while Mecklenburg County-operated pools begin their weekday schedule later this month.

Here’s which pools are open for the season in the Charlotte area.

Public Pools

According to the Mecklenburg County website, Cordelia Pool and Double Oaks Family Aquatic Center are both open on weekends.

Starting June 13, both pools will be open on weekdays. Here are the hours for each one:

  • Double Oaks: 12-6 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

  • Cordelia: 12-6 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Tickets are $2 per person and admission is first-come, first-served.

YMCA Pools

The outdoor pool at the Harris YMCA is open for the season.

Outdoor water parks at the Brace Family and Keith Family YMCA locations will open on June 13.

Neighborhood Pools

Here is a list of some neighborhood pools and swim clubs that are open for the season, according to their websites:

  • Ballantyne Country Club, 11120 Ballantyne Crossing Ave., Charlotte, NC 28277

  • Blakeney Club, 10607 Rea Rd., Charlotte, NC 28277

  • Bradfield Farms, 13200 Peacock Ln., Charlotte, NC 28215

  • Charlotte Swim & Racquet Club, 1000 Lomax Ave., Charlotte, NC 28211

  • Highland Creek, 6616 Clarke Creek Pkwy., Charlotte, NC 28269

  • Overlook, 12530 Preservation Pointe Dr., Charlotte, NC 28216

  • Providence Plantation Racquet & Swim Club, 3100 Houston Branch Rd., Charlotte, NC 28270

  • River Run Country Club, 19125 River Falls Dr., Davidson, NC 28036

  • Sardis Forest Swim Club, 1415 Berry Ridge Rd., Charlotte, NC 28270

  • Sardis Swim & Racquet Club, 7400 Thermal Rd., Charlotte, NC 28211

  • SouthPark Swim and Tennis Club, 2200 Huntingtowne Farms Ln., Charlotte, NC 28210

  • The Peninsula Club, 19101 Peninsula Club Dr., Cornelius, NC 28031

  • Vermillion, 13952 Old Vermillion Dr., Huntersville, NC 28078

This story was originally published June 8, 2022 at 6:00 AM.

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Evan Moore
The Charlotte Observer
Evan Moore is a service journalism reporter for the Charlotte Observer. He grew up in Denver, North Carolina, where he previously worked as a reporter for the Denver Citizen, and is a UNC Charlotte graduate.
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