Public Pools in New Orleans, LA

Hours listed by the pool (season not confirmed)

Swim schedule

T-F

Lap Swim ONLY · 8:00am - 8:45am · 16+

T-F

Water Aerobics · 9:00am - 9:45am · 16+

T, W, F

Water Aerobics · 6:00pm - 6:45pm · 16+

T-F

Family Swim · 10:00am - 11:30am · Various ages

T,TH

Family Swim · 1:00pm - 3:30pm · Various ages

W,F

Family Swim · 1:00pm - 5:30pm · Various ages

T-F

Lap Swim · 8:00am - 8:45am · Various ages

T-F

Lap Swim · 10:00am - 11:30am · Various ages

T,TH

Lap Swim · 1:00pm - 3:30pm · Various ages

W,F

Lap Swim · 1:00pm - 5:30pm · Various ages

T-F

Lap Swim · 6:50pm - 7:35pm · Various ages

T,TH

Shark Levels1-3 · 9:00am - 9:45am · Age 16+

T,TH

Starfish Level 3,4 · 5:00pm - 5:45pm · Ages 6-12

T,TH

Swim Team · 4:00pm - 6:00pm · 6+

Sat.

Nemo Levels 1-3 · 10:00am - 10:45am · Ages 3-5

Sat

Family Swim · 10:45am - 12:30pm · Various ages

Sat

Lap Swim · 9:00am - 9:45am · 16+

Sat

Lap swim · 10:45am - 12:30pm · 16+

The pool

Programs

Swim lessons (Nemo, Starfish, Shark levels), Water Aerobics, Swim Team

Good to know

• Fall 2026 pool hours (from the Fall 2026 Pool Programming Schedule): Monday-Friday 8AM-8PM, Saturday CLOSED.
• The facility hours listed are the pool's published hours; the schedule above lists specific program times within those hours.
• The Fall 2026 programming schedule runs September 14-November 21.

Hours listed by the pool (season not confirmed)

Prices

Monthly membership (per member)

$30 per month

Annual membership (per member)

$270 per year

One-time sign-up fee (per account)

$100

Swim schedule

Mon–Sat

Lap swim · See facility hours · Members only

The poolfeetmeters

Indoor pool

Length 50 meters (Olympic length). Depth 4 to 12 ft. 8 lanes. Water 81°F. Typically set to 50 meters (long course) from March through July; the rest of the year it is in short course (two 25-yard pools divided by a bulkhead). One of the only Olympic-sized pools in Louisiana.

Outdoor pool

Length 25 yards. Depth 4 ft. 6 lanes. Available during the warmer months, typically mid-April through October.

Programs

Private swim lessons (ages 3 and up, summer), American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, NAUI SCUBA certification

Features

Indoor 50-meter pool, Outdoor 25-yard pool, Bulkhead

Pool rules

• A membership is required to swim; no day/guest passes or non-member visitors.
• Lap swimming only; no recreational swim.
• Swimming is "swim at your own risk" with no lifeguards on duty.
• Anyone under 18 must be listed as a dependent on a parent/guardian's account.
• Anyone under 15 must be accompanied by an adult member while at the pool.
• Children must be able to proficiently lap swim and be supervised by the parent member at all times.
• No childcare services; children may not sit in the bleachers while the adult swims.
• All swim lessons must be registered through the facility; patrons may not bring their own instructors or private coaches.
• No rentals for parties or social events.

Good to know

• Operated by SELA Aquatics.
• Facility is dedicated to lap swimming/fitness; no recreational swim.
• Memberships: $100 one-time sign-up fee per account (up to 4 household members), plus $30/month or $270/year per member.
• No day passes, guest passes, or free trials; tours available at the front desk during regular hours.
• Swim lessons are private, summer only, ages 3+, six 30-minute lessons for $250; registration opens April 1 each year.
• Indoor pool water temperature is stated as 80-82 degrees (assumed Fahrenheit).
• Outdoor pool availability is seasonal (typically mid-April through October); hours listed are for the facility overall.

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.

Good to know

• The Fall 2026 pool programming schedule (September 14–November 21) lists hours for Gert Town, George V. Rainey, Joe W. Brown, Sanchez and Treme pools, but does not include Stallings Gentilly Pool.
• The Fall 2026 centers schedule lists Stallings St. Claude center hours (Monday–Friday 12PM–9PM, closed Fridays; Saturday 9AM–2PM; Sunday closed), but these are building hours, not pool hours.
• No official pool hours, season status, prices or programs for Stallings Gentilly Pool were found on the pages checked.

Hours listed by the pool (season not confirmed)

Swim schedule

Tue–Fri

Water Aerobics · 9:00am – 9:45am · 16+

Tue–Fri

Lap Swim · 8:00am – 8:45am · 16+

Tue–Fri

Lap Swim · 10:00am – 11:45am · 16+

Tue–Fri

Lap Swim · 2:00pm – 6:45pm · 16+

Tue–Fri

Lifeguard Inservice · 1:00pm – 2:00pm · Staff

Tue–Fri

Family Swim · 2:00pm – 6:45pm · Various ages

Tue, Thu

Starfish Level 1&3 · 10:00am – 10:45am · Ages 6-12

The pool

Joe W. Brown Pool

Programs

Water Aerobics, Lap Swim, Family Swim, Starfish Level 1&3 swim lessons, Lifeguard Inservice

Features

Lap swim, Water aerobics, Family swim, Swim lessons

Pool rules

• Swimming is permitted only while lifeguards are present and on duty.
• Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older.
• All children who are not toilet-trained must wear a swim diaper, a bathing suit and/or plastic pants.
• Running, rough play, horseplay, dunking and/or throwing children is not allowed. Inappropriate language is prohibited.
• Excessive breath holding and breath holding games are prohibited.
• Before entering the pool, patrons must shower with soap and rinse.
• Glass containers, food, drinks, gum, animals, tobacco products, alcohol, drugs and firearms are prohibited from pool decks and locker rooms.
• Children 48 inches and under are not allowed to enter pools without one-on-one adult supervision and must be accompanied by an adult (18 years and older) at all times.
• Persons with rashes, open wounds or sores are not allowed in the water.
• Lined swimsuits or bathing suits are required to enter the water. No cut-offs, jean shorts, or clothing other than swimming attire is permitted. Gym shorts, sports bras, and under clothing are not proper swim attire. A t-shirt and/or shorts made from nylon, rayon, or polyester may be worn over a bathing suit while in the water. Cotton clothing is not allowed in the pool.
• Diving, flips, twists and backwards jumps are not allowed.
• Only one person is allowed on a ladder at a time.
• No climbing, hanging, or tampering with lane lines, lifeguard or facility equipment.
• Lifeguards must approve all toys and flotation devices – SCUBA and other large equipment is prohibited. All lifejackets must be clearly labeled as Type II or Type III U.S. Coast Guard Approved. It is highly recommended that all non-swimming children wear life jackets while in the pool area.
• NORDC is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
• The pool will be closed immediately if lightning or thunder is present in or around the area. The pool will remain closed until 30 minutes past the last visible lightning strike or episode of thunder.
• The lifeguard is the authority in the pool and locker rooms. Failure to comply with the rules may result in dismissal from the pool and locker room areas.
• Jewelry is not to be worn in the pool.

Good to know

• Fall 2026 pool hours (September 14–November 21): Monday closed; Tuesday–Friday 8am–8pm; Saturday 9am–1pm.
• The Joe W. Brown center building hours (Monday–Friday 10am–9pm, Saturday 9am–2pm, Sunday closed) are separate from the pool hours and are not used as facility_hours.
• The pool is closed on Mondays.
• The phone number on the official schedule (504-658-3020) differs from the Google Maps phone number (+1 504-658-3021).

Prices

Daily fee per person

$4

Swim schedule

Tue, Thu

Public swimming · 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm · All ages

Sat

Public swimming · 10:00 am – 6:00 pm · All ages

Sun

Public swimming · 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm · All ages

The poolfeetmeters

Johnny Jacobs Pool

Depth 3.5 to 4 ft. 3.5-4 ft deep pool for children and adults

Programs

Swim lessons, Swim team

Features

YMCA certified lifeguards, Free Coast Guard approved life jackets, Free swim tests

Good to know

• Hours may be scheduled to change due to weather.
• An online pool pass is required for all guests. No cash, tokens, or on-site payments will be accepted. Pool passes can be purchased at JPRD.org.
• The aquatics page lists Tuesday and Thursday hours as 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm, while the playground page lists Tuesday – Thursday as 2 pm – 5:30 pm; the aquatics page is used here.
• The pool season dates (May 29 – August 3) do not specify a year and may be outdated; verify before visiting.
• Recreation office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.