Public Pools in Indianapolis, IN

Hours this week

Prices

Adults

$6

Children under 18

$5

Seniors

$5

Children 2 and under

free

Swim schedule

Wednesdays & Fridays

Open swim · 5:00pm to 8:00pm · All

Saturdays

Open swim · Noon to 5:00pm · All

Sundays

Open swim · 1:00pm to 5:00pm · All

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Swim team practice · 7:30 – 8:30 PM · Ages 6 to 18

The poolfeetmeters

Leisure pool

Depth 0 to 3 ft. Zero-depth entry to 3 feet in depth; water playhouse with a small slide, geysers, and lots of spray features; accessible ramp

Lap pool

Depth 3.5 to 6 ft. 3 lanes. Separate 3 lane swimming pool 3 ½ to 6 feet in depth; lap swimming is available upon request and availability; accessibility chair available

Programs

Swim lessons, Swim team

Features

Water playhouse with a small slide, geysers, and lots of spray features, Large water slide for people at least 48″ tall, Accessible ramp in leisure pool, Accessibility chair available in lap pool, Family Change areas, Locker Rooms, with showers, Concession Stand

In the park

• Wet Lands
• Prairie Lands
• Trail (.75 mile)
• Baseball Fields
• Outdoor Basketball Courts
• Community Room w/kitchenette
• Concession Stand

Good to know

• School Year Open Swim Hours apply; Tuesdays and Thursdays are closed for lessons.
• Youth (ages 5-15) swim lessons: $49; Preschool (ages 3-5) swim lessons: $34.
• Swim team practices are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 – 8:30 PM.
• Outdoor pools and splash pads are closed for the season; this indoor pool is open year-round.

Hours this week

Swim schedule

Tue–Thu

Swim School · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Swim lesson participants (lanes 1–6 and leisure pool)

Wed

RW NightSwim · 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM · RecWell members (lanes 1–6 and leisure pool)

The pool

Lap pool

6 lanes. Six lane, lap-swimming pool

Leisure pool

Leisure pool for water basketball, volleyball, bubble benches, or lazy river

Spa

Hot tub

Programs

Swim lessons, Water aerobics, Battleship, Lifeguard certification and instructor training, CPR and first aid training

Features

Six-lane lap pool, Leisure pool, Hot tub, Sauna, Men’s, women’s, and family locker rooms

Good to know

• Regular hours apply outside university breaks; the page lists reduced hours for Labor Day (9/7), Fall Break (10/14–10/17), Thanksgiving Break (11/20–11/28) and Winter Break (12/19–1/3), when the Aquatics Center may be closed or open 9:00 AM–3:00 PM.
• All Recreation & Wellness facilities, including the HRC, will be closed from Sunday, December 20, through Sunday, January 3.
• The calendar shows the Aquatic Center in use for Swim School (Tue–Thu 5:00–8:00 PM) and RW NightSwim (Wed 8:00–10:30 PM); these may limit public lane availability.
• The page states: All hours are subject to change.

Hours on Google Maps (not confirmed with the pool)

Google's hours can be out of date, especially outside the pool season. Call before you go.

The poolfeetmeters

Lap Swimming Pool

Length 25 yards. 7 lanes. Water 83°F. Indoor; temperature maintained between 82° – 84°

Recreational Pool

Length 25 yards. 2 lanes. Water 87°F. Indoor; Shiver-free Recreational Pool, featuring two 25-yard warm water lap lanes, zero-depth entry ramp, and shallow water feature for your family’s entertainment, temperature maintained between 86° – 88°

Outdoor Pool

2 lanes. Amazing Outdoor Pool with zero-depth entry, splash features, water slide, 2 lap lanes, and lots of room to play

Programs

Swim Lessons, Water Fitness, Swim Teams, Certifications And Training, Lifeguard certification

Features

Water slide, Splash features, Zero-depth entry, Indoor play structure, Family/Special Needs Locker Rooms, Video Relay Service for the Hearing Impaired

Good to know

• Indoor Pool Hours - See below for detailed schedules.
• Center Hours: Mon - Fri 5:00am – 9:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 7:00pm, Sunday 11:00am – 6:00pm.
• Holiday hours: Martin Luther King Day Jan 19 5:00am – 1:00pm; Easter Apr 5 Closed; Memorial Day May 25 5:00am – 1:00pm; Juneteenth Jun 19 5:00am – 1:00pm; Independence Day Jul 4 7:00am – 1:00pm; Labor Day Sep 7 5:00am – 1:00pm; Thanksgiving Nov 26 Closed; Christmas Eve Dec 24 Closed; Christmas Day Dec 25 Closed; New Year's Eve Dec 31 5:00am – 1:00pm; New Year's Day Jan 1 5:00am – 1:00pm.
• Lap swim, water classes, open swim and swim lessons are scheduled Monday through Saturday. Please see your Center’s pool schedule for details.
• The official page states 'Indoor Pool Hours - See below for detailed schedules.' but no detailed pool schedule was present on the fetched pages.

Hours listed by the pool (season not confirmed)

The pool

Indoor Pool

Outdoor Pool

Outdoor Baby Pool

Programs

Swim Lessons, Water Fitness, Swim Teams, Lifeguard Certification

Features

Splash Pad, Zero-Depth Entry Outdoor Baby Pool, Wi-Fi Internet Access, Wellness Center with cardio machines, strength machines and free weights

Good to know

• The hours listed under 'Outdoor Pool Hours' are the only pool-specific hours published on the center page; they are shown as the facility_hours for the period that includes today (October 2026).
• The page states 'For specific programs, please see our schedules page.' The schedules page was not available in the fetched pages, so detailed lap swim, open swim and lesson times could not be verified.
• The center page also lists Center Hours (Mon–Fri 5:00am–9:00pm, Sat 7:00am–7:00pm, Sun 11:00am–6:00pm), Play & Learn Hours, Member Services Hours and Holiday Info; these are building/service hours, not pool hours.
• The member guide states that lap swim, water classes, open swim and swim lessons are scheduled Monday through Saturday; see the center's pool schedule for details.
• The member guide lists Jordan YMCA as having both indoor and outdoor pools.

Hours listed by the pool (season not confirmed)

Prices

1 Day

$6.00

15 Visit

$55.00

30 Visit

$105.00

40 Visit

$135.00

Swim for free

• Lap swim is included with your paid campus rec fee.

Swim schedule

Mon–Fri

Lap swim · 5:30–7:30 a.m. · All ages; must be able to swim in deep water and share lanes if necessary

Mon–Fri

Lap swim · 11 a.m.–1 p.m. · All ages; must be able to swim in deep water and share lanes if necessary

Mon–Thu

Lap swim (Instructional Pool) · 6:30–8 p.m. · All ages; must be able to swim in deep water and share lanes if necessary

The poolfeetmeters

Competition Pool

Depth 9 to 10 ft. Water 79°F. Lap swim is held in our competition pool. Enter from the scoreboard end of the pool and always swim to the right side of the lane if sharing a lane with another swimmer (circle swimming). Max of 3 swimmers per lane during short course (25y) season and 4 swimmers per lane during long course (50m) season.

Instructional Pool

Evening lap swim in the Instructional Pool shifts to 6:30-8:00pm.

Programs

Lap swim

Features

Lockers available (bring your own lock), Showers available

Pool rules

• Lane reservations are required for your visit.
• Reserve a swim lane online.
• Consecutive time slots are allowed for reservation if you prefer a longer swim.
• If you are unable to attend your reserved time, please cancel the booking to free up the spot for others.
• There will be a max of 3 swimmers per lane during short course (25y) season and 4 swimmers per lane during long course (50m) season.
• At this time, we are not providing any kickboards, pull buoys, or other aquatic exercise equipment. Please feel free to bring your own equipment.
• Lockers are available for your visit. You must provide your own lock. Belongings must be taken with you daily. Locks will be cut off.
• Showers will be available for use.

Good to know

• Hours shown are for October 2026, the period that includes today (2026-10-07).
• High school season begins October 26th and runs through the end of February.
• Evening lap swim in the Instructional Pool shifts to 6:30-8:00pm.
• The IU Natatorium completed a $20 million renovation in 2016 upgrading almost every aspect of the facility.
• Parking: Natatorium and Carroll Stadium patrons may purchase a monthly parking permit at the Pro Shop desk inside the Natatorium. The cost is $35.
• Contact Sean Lynch for more information: lynchse@iu.edu

Hours listed by the pool (season not confirmed)

Prices

Adults

$5

Youth (under 18) & seniors (62 & older)

$4

Children 2 & under

FREE

90 Day Pool Pass

$45

30 Day Weight Room + Open Gym + Pool Pass

$25

Swim for free

• Children 2 and under are free

Swim schedule

Mon–Fri

Open Swim · 4:15pm–6:15pm · All ages

Sat

Open Swim · 12:00pm–3:30pm · All ages

Mon & Wed

Aqua Fitness · 6:30pm–7:30pm · All

Tue & Thu

Preschool Swim Lessons (3.5–5.5) · 6:15pm–6:45pm · Ages 3.5–5.5

Tue & Thu

Youth Swim Lessons (6–12) · 6:45pm–7:30pm · Ages 6–12

The pool

Indoor Pool

New indoor pool with glass garage doors that connect out to a splash pad during the summer

Programs

Swim lessons, Aqua fitness, Indy Parks Swim Team (currently on hold)

Features

Indoor pool with outdoor splash pad, Locker rooms, Weight/exercise room, Indoor walking track, Gymnasium

Pool rules

• It is Indy Parks Policy to require an adult over the age of 18 years old to be in the pool and within arms reach of swimmers under the age of 9 years old.

Good to know

• Facility hours (building): Monday–Friday 9am–8pm, Saturday 9am–4pm, Sunday closed. These are not pool hours.
• The outdoor splash pad is closed and will reopen in 2027 following construction of the new playground, pond trail, and other site improvements.
• Morning pool hours are limited due to staffing limitations; additional programming will return as soon as possible.
• Private swim lessons and the Indy Parks Swim Team are currently on hold.
• The Fall-Winter 2026 Fun Guide lists pool pass options that include Open Swim, Lap Swim, Family Splash, and Power Hour, but only Open Swim times are published.

Hours on Google Maps (not confirmed with the pool)

Google's hours can be out of date, especially outside the pool season. Call before you go.

The poolfeetmeters

Regenstrief Indoor Lap Pool

Length 25 yards. Indoor competition-sized pool (25 yards) offers adult lap swimming, swim lessons, aquatic aerobics, aquatic group exercise classes, and various aquatic programming. Upgrades include a new air handling system (2019), new deck and floor liner (2015, 2024).

Backer Therapy Pool

Water 89°F. Our “Magic pool,” named for Shirley and Herbert Backer, is the only pool in Indianapolis with an adjustable floor, making it possible to adjust the depth for toddlers, adults, and anyone learning to swim. At 89°F, the water temperature is much warmer than a regular pool to help provide an easy introduction to water and to soothe and relax joints and muscles. This pool is used for many of our adult group aquatic exercise classes and by organizations working with children with special needs and those suffering from brain and spinal injury.

Eskenazi Water Park

Boasts 389,000 gallons of water and more than 71,000-square-feet of distinct swimming and picnicking areas. Visit our Water Park page for more details on these outdoor pools. Named for Sid and Lois Eskenazi.

Programs

Swim lessons, Aquatic aerobics, Aquatic group exercise classes, Arthritis and therapy classes, Red Cross & Lifeguard Training

Features

Indoor swimming pool, Indoor therapy pool, Outdoor pool, Water park, Adjustable floor in therapy pool

Good to know

• Building hours: Monday–Thursday: 6 am – 8 pm; Friday: 6 am – 6 pm; Saturday–Sunday: 7 am – 6 pm.
• Indoor pools close 15 minutes earlier than the building closes; outdoor pools and water park close 30 minutes earlier.
• Typical outdoor water park hours (open swim): Monday–Thursday Competition Pool 6 am–7:30 pm, Lazy River 8–10 am, Zero-Depth Pool 10 am–noon, Lazy River Family Swim 6–7:30 pm; Friday Competition Pool 6 am–5:30 pm, Lazy River 8–10 am, Zero-Depth Pool 10 am–noon; Saturday & Sunday Competition Pool 7 am–5:30 pm, Lazy River 8–10 am and 11 am–5:30 pm, Zero-Depth Pool 11 am–5:30 pm.
• Guest pass blackout dates: Memorial Day May 25, 2026; Father’s Day June 21, 2026; Independence Day July 4, 2026; Labor Day September 7, 2026.
• Membership rates: Family $107/month, Single Parent Family $80/month, Single Adult $64/month, Couple $97/month, Senior Adult $55/month, Senior Couple $68/month, Young Adult $37/month.
• Summer memberships: Family $406, Single Parent Family $322, Single Adult $264, Couple $376, Senior Adult $232, Senior Couple $279, Young Adult $175.
• Guest pricing: Ages 12+ $17, Ages 2-11 $12, Under 2 Free.
• The JCC offers reciprocity with Indy-area YMCAs on holidays when one organization has limited hours or a full building closure and the other does not.

Hours on Google Maps (not confirmed with the pool)

Google's hours can be out of date, especially outside the pool season. Call before you go.

The pool

Lap area

Deep-water diving section

Features

13-ft rock climbing wall, WIBIT floating obstacle course

Good to know

• Also known as Washington Community School Pool.
• Shared-use pool: school use during the day, public Indy Parks use after school hours.
• Indy Parks still lists the facility, but it was not among the three indoor pools listed as open on the Indy Parks pools page in fall 2026.
• The Indy Parks page shows only 'Dawn to Dusk' as hours; these are not usable as facility hours.
• Older public-swim hours (indywithkids, 2015/2017): Tue & Thu 4:30–6:30pm and Sat 12–4pm.
• Older prices (2015/2017): free for ages 2 and under and GWCS students with ID; $2 for ages 3–17 and 55+; $3 for ages 18–54; cash only. Current fees not found.
• Minimum depth 4 ft.
• The original funfinder.indy.gov URL is dead.

Hours listed by the pool (season not confirmed)

Prices

Adults

$5

Children under 18

$4

Children 2 and under

Free

Swim Team – William Sahm Water Snakes

$60

Youth Swim Lessons

$49

Preschool Swim Lessons

$34

Swim for free

• Free Community Swim Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-6pm
• Children 2 and under are Free

Swim schedule

Tue–Thu

Open swim · 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. · All ages

Fri

Open swim · 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. · All ages

Sat

Open swim · 12 – 6 p.m. · All ages

Tue & Thu

Free community swim · 4 – 6 p.m. · All ages

Tue & Thu

Swim team practice (William Sahm Water Snakes) · 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. · Ages 6–18

The pool

Sahm pool

The pool holds 400,000 gallons and boasts three water slides, lap lanes, and splash areas.

Programs

Swim Team (William Sahm Water Snakes), Youth Swim Lessons, Preschool Swim Lessons

Features

Three water slides, Lap lanes, Splash areas, Concession stand

Good to know

• The Sahm pool did not open this summer; the page cites a vacant park manager role as the reason.
• The Open Swim Hours, Admissions, Free Community Swim Times, Swim Team and Swim Lessons sections appear to be from the 2025 summer season (swim meet dates listed as 6/28, 7/12, 7/19 and 7/26 of 2025) and may be outdated.
• Park hours are dawn to dusk; the park contact number is 317.327.4553.
• Sahm Park's Corporate Shelter and Restrooms are closed for renovations through Fall 2025; other amenities receiving improvements will be affected as well.
• The park is getting connected to the Nickle Plate Greenway Trail; construction will run through fall of 2025.

Hours listed by the pool (season not confirmed)

The pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Features

Playground, Shelter, Basketball court, Landmark for Peace memorial in park

Good to know

• General Indy Parks outdoor hours (2025) used for facility_hours; 2026 hours may differ.
• 2026 season was scheduled to open on or around May 30, subject to water testing and weather.
• Landmark for Peace memorial plaza under construction (not the pool).
• Official address is 1702 N Broadway St; Google Maps lists 1701 N Broadway St.
• Park page contact 317-327-7454 is the North Regional Manager; general number 317-327-PARK.
• Given pool phone number not found on official pages.
• Prices not listed officially; third-party 2026 range youth/seniors $2-4, adults $3-6.