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Spray Parks, Pools, and Water Fun for Kids in Pittsburgh City

Beat the Heat for FREE this Summer with Your Guide to Water Fun in the 'Burgh

By Lisa Williams, Macaroni Kid Pittsburgh City Publisher May 31, 2024

Have you started your summer bucket list yet? Or are you looking for a new adventure? Make sure to check out all of the fun and FREE water activities that the 'Burgh has to offer. 

So grab the kids and head out to our local neighborhoods: Braddock, Lawrenceville, Bloomfield, East Liberty, Friendship, Garfield, Highland Park, Homewood, Morningside, Northside, Oakland, Squirrel Hill, Edgewood, Swissvale, Downtown, Hill District, Wilkinsburg, Braddock, Forest Hills, Strip District, Bloomfield, Friendship, and Shadyside for family fun this summer!

Do you know of an awesome splash pad or park with water feature that isn't on our list? Tell us about it here! Before you head out, check out 9 Tips to Planning the Perfect Day at a Splash Park.

*****We will be updating with park openings and closures as we hear them. Please always confirm hours with venue prior to arriving.*****

Swimming and Wave Pools

Citiparks Pools

Children 15 and under, who are City residents, are able to swim for FREE!

$3 for youth (3 to 15)

$5 for adults (16 years and older)

⚠️ CITIPARKS POOLS are tentatively scheduled to OPEN on Saturday, June 15, 2024.  Pools opening will be announced in early June, after Lifeguard training, certification and onboarding is completed.

Banksville Pool

Jack Stack

Phillips

Sue Murray

West Penn Pool

Allegheny County Pools


Daily Rates

                                             
     Resident    
    Non-Resident     
                      Senior citizen
$3.00
$4.00
          Adult
$6.00
$8.00
                        Junior or youth
$5.00
$6.00
               Children
$1.00
$1.00


Splash Parks


Parks with Spray Features
Water Fun in the 'Burgh

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