Searching for “public pools near me” where you can cool off this summer? So are we! Central Indiana is home to many public and private pools. There are plenty of amazing facilities for swimming that are open to the public. All public swimming pools in our list are outdoors unless otherwise noted.
Don’t forget about all the free splash pads around the city! As much as we love letting the kids cannonball into one of these pools, summer fun doesn’t have to cost a penny.
Listed open dates and hours are accurate at the time of publishing. Please verify directly with the facility you wish to visit that they will be open when you arrive. Weather, staffing, and special events may affect regular hours.
Indianapolis Public Pools Near Me
Indy Parks and Recreation will open its pools for the summer in three waves. The first group of five will open on Saturday, May 23, depending on the weather, and another group of 8 pools and Eagle Creek Beach will open the following weekend on May 30th. The last group of pools will open in early June. This means Indianapolis residents will have a grand total of 14 community pools to enjoy this summer!
2026 Indianapolis Public Pools Open and Hours
*Notes pools opening for Memorial Day Weekend. These will be open from Saturday through Monday. Special hours on Memorial Day Monday will be 11 am-6 pm.
Mon: CLOSED
Tues-Thurs: 11 am-6 pm
Fri: 11 am-8 pm
Sat: 11 am-6 pm
Sun: 12-6 pm
Broad Ripple Park Pool (Opening Early June 2026)
1426 Broad Ripple Ave, Indianapolis
*Brookside Park Pool
3510 Brookside Pkwy S Dr., Indianapolis
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park Pool (Opens on or after May 30, 2026)
1702 N. Broadway St, Indianapolis
Eagle Creek Beach (Opens on or after May 30, 2026)
7602 Eagle Beach Dr, Indianapolis
*Ellenberger Park Pool
5301 E St Clair St, Indianapolis
Frederick Douglass Park Pool (Opens on or after May 30, 2026)
1425 E 25th St, Indianapolis
Garfield Park Pool (Opens on or after May 30, 2026)
2450 S. Shelby St, Indianapolis
Gustafson Park Pool (Opening Early June 2026)
3110 Moller Road, Indianapolis
*Indy Island Aquatic Center Indoor Pool
8300 E Raymond Street, Indianapolis
*Krannert Park Indoor Pool
605 S. High School Road
*Northwestway Park Pool
5253 W. 62nd St, Indianapolis
Perry Park Pool (Opens on or after May 30, 2026)
51 E Stop 11 Rd, Indianapolis
Rhodius Park Pool (Opens on or after May 30, 2026)
1720 W Wilkins Street, Indianapolis
Sahm Park Pool (Opening Early June 2026)
6801 E 91st St, Indianapolis
Stanley Strader (formerly Bethel) Park Pool (Opens on or after May 30, 2026)
2850 Bethel Ave, Indianapolis
Thatcher Park Indoor Pool (Opens on or after May 30, 2026)
4949 W Vermont St, Indianapolis
Daily admission varies by facility but ranges from $2-4/day for youth and seniors, and $3-6/day for adults. Ages 2 and under are free.
Central Indiana Public Pools Near Me
The Waterpark at the Monon Center
1195 Central Park Dr W, Carmel
May 23 – August, then a modified schedule through Labor Day.
Public Swim: 11 am-7 pm (Mon-Sun)
Carmel Clay Parks has a beautiful outdoor water park at the Monon Community Center. Older kids really like their surfing simulator, the FlowRider. Other highlights include the lazy river, a gated toddler area, an aquatic rock wall, and water slides of all shapes and sizes. For a fun date night, snag tickets to the popular Monon Mixer events for adults 21+. Fees are $15-18 per person. Children two years and under are free.
Freedom Springs Water Park
850 W Stop 18 Rd, Greenwood
May 25-September 2 (Limited hours after school begins)
Public Swim: 11 am-8 pm (Mon-Sat), 12-6 pm (Sun)
Grab your suit and towel and spend a day at Freedom Springs Water Park in Greenwood. This waterpark has amenities for everyone in the family. Little ones enjoy the splash zone and mini play structure. Bigger kids and teens love the large water slides, drop slide, lily pad challenge, and more. Parents and caregivers appreciate the free sunscreen available at the pool, as well as annual adults-only nights and other special events. Season passes are available and are a great value. $18 for non-residents. $8-10 for residents.
Franklin Family Aquatic Center
396 Branigin Blvd, Franklin
May 23 – August 31 (weekends only after August 5, except Labor Day)
Public Swim: 11 am-6 pm (Daily)
Splash into the Olympic-sized pool at the Franklin Family Aquatic Center! Take the giant tube slide into the water or cannonball off the diving board. There’s also a heated, zero-depth entry pool with a spray zone and water basketball. Day passes, season passes, and 10-pass punch cards are available — you can choose the best option for your family. Admission is $5-7. Swim from 4 – 6 pm for just $2.
Splash Island Waterpark
651 Vestal Rd, Plainfield
May 23 – September 7 (Weekends only beginning August)
Public Swim: 12 am-8 pm (Mon-Fri), 10 am-6 pm (Sat), 12-6 pm (Sun)
Splash Island Waterpark in Plainfield is a favorite place on the west side to beat the heat every weekend throughout the summer. Try all six water slides or splash your friends at the water playground with a tipping bucket in the zero-depth entry kiddie pool. You can also take a float around the winding river, fight the current in the two pulsating vortexes, dive into the competition pool, play a game of hoops at the water basketball court, and enjoy the other play areas. Concessions are available, and outside food is permitted.
Forest Park Aquatic Center
1077 Cicero Road, Noblesville
May 23 – (limited weekday hours in August and September)
Public Swim: 12 – 7 pm (Mon-Thurs), 12-8 pm (Fri-Sat), 12-6 pm (Sun)
Much like the rest of Noblesville’s Forest Park, the accompanying aquatic center is packed full of fun amenities. Of course, there is a large activity pool, but guests will also find a waterslide, zip line, rock climbing wall, and poolside game tables, including ping pong and foosball. Daredevils can take a leap from diving boards and platforms up to ten meters tall. The super-bright LED screen beside the pool is used for special events like trivia and movies. Seasonal memberships include early entry, movie nights, and admission to Morse Beach.
Gill Family Aquatic Center
450 Leedy Street, Danville
May 23 – August 11
Public Swim: 11 am-7 pm (Mon-Fri), 11 am-6 pm (Sat-Sun)
Gill Family Aquatic Center, located in Danville’s Ellis Park, is yet another fantastic option for summer fun for your whole family. Two giant tube slides are central features, but families with younger children will appreciate the separate splash pad and small play structure with plenty of spray jets and dumping water. Your kids will also love the diving board and lazy river. Admission is $10 per person. Children three years and under are free.
Murphy Aquatic Park
753 County Road 625 East, Avon
May 23 – August
Public Swim: 11 am-6 pm (Daily)
Murphy Aquatic Park is unique in the area for its wave pool — the only one in Central Indiana! The waterpark’s other major claim to fame is its fully ADA-accessible water playground. The main pool also features zero-depth entry, and the facility offers water wheelchairs for guests with mobility challenges, making this summer destination truly inclusive for all. Families with small children will gravitate towards the toddler splash zone, while bigger kids will be thrilled to see the two huge water slides. Admission is $10-12 per person.
Kathy Dowling Aquatic Center
300 Apple St, Greenfield
May 24 – Early August (Closing date TBA)
Public Swim: 12-7 pm (Daily)
Previously the Riley Park Pool, the Kathy Dowling Aquatic Center in Greenfield provides an excellent local pool with extremely reasonable admission prices of $5-7 per person. Splash into the large activity pool, let toddlers play safely on a small spray ground, or enjoy two large water slides. Children two years and under are always free.
Zionsville Aquatic Center
1000 Mulberry Street, Zionsville
Public swim dates and times vary
This indoor pool offers public swim times year-round. Watch the calendar closely for changes to the schedule. The pool is located inside Zionsville Community High School, and guests are asked to enter through door #7. Admission is $7.50 per person.
Edinburgh Aquatic Center
220 Harrell Dr, Edinburgh
May 23 – September 7
Public Swim: 12-6 pm (Daily)
Edinburgh Aquatic Center’s pool features plenty of space in the activity pool, two large waterslides, a small play structure with sprayers and a mini slide, and a wading pool. The pool opens two hours early for adult swim, and the last hour of the afternoon is a free family swim time.
Alvin D Brown Memorial Pool
591 E Water Street, Pendleton
2026 dates TBA
Public Swim: 12-7 pm (Mon-Fri), 12-6 pm (Sat-Sun)
Brown Pool is located north of Indy in the town of Pendleton. The pool is large and features a huge orange slide that your older kids will love. There’s also a snack bar, picnic seating, and umbrellas available. Daily rates are very reasonable, and season passes are available for purchase.
Martinsville City Pool
360 N Home Avenue, Martinsville
May 23 – August 2
Public Swim: 11 am – 5:30 pm (Mon-Wed & Fri-Sat), 11 am-7 pm (Thurs), 12-5:30 pm (Sun)
Located in Jimmy Nash City Park, the Martinsville City Pool has waterslides, a zero-depth entry toddler play area, and a large open swimming pool area. Daily admission rates are very reasonable, and season passes are available. Admission is $5-7 per person. The free splash pad is open through Labor Day!
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Northwestway pool is not open.
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