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Aquatics

Durham Parks and Recreation operates two indoor, eight-lane pools offering a number of water programs including exercise/fitness, swim lessons, swim teams, lap swim and family swim. Both pools now have portable aquatic lifts to assist patrons who may not have the ability to access the pool via vertical ladders and stair systems. We also maintain outdoor seasonal pools for individuals and families to enjoy unstructured water facilities.

Swim fees and swim pass information

Certification Training Courses, Winter/Spring 2010

Durham Aquatic School Application

 

Indoor Pools

Edison Johnson Aquatic Center (EJAC)

600 West Murray Avenue, Phone: (919) 560 – 4265
Monday – Thursday 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday, 6 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Campus Hills Pool (CHP)

2000 South Alston Avenue , Phone: (919) 560– 4444
Hours of Operation: Monday and Wednesday: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday: 6 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

 

Outdoor Pools

Durham Parks and Recreation’s outdoor pools are open June 12 - August 15, 2010.

Daily Admission Fees

Youth and Seniors (ages 4-17; and 60+): CR $2; NCR $4

Adult (18 and up): CR $3; NCR $5

Family (two adults and three children; or one adult and four children): CR $8; NCR $10

Children ages 3 and under are free of charge.

Long Meadow Pool

917 Liberty Street, 27701 (919) 560-4202
Hours of Operation:* Monday – Friday: 1 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 1– 5 p.m.

Please note: Beginning Monday, July 26, the pool will be open until 5:30 p.m., however paid admission will be required to swim. Fee waivers are available for pool usage. Forms can be found at www.durhamnc.gov/departments/parks/brochures_forms_apps.cfm.

Forest Hills Pool

1639 University Drive, 27707 (919) 560-4782
Hours of Operation:*
Monday – Friday: 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Extended Day and Free Swim Time: Tuesday , 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Hillside Pool

1221 Sawyer Street, 27707 (919) 560-4783
Hours of Operation:*
Monday – Friday: 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Extended Day and Free Swim Time: Wednesday, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Spray Grounds (Please note: All spraygrounds close at dusk)

• Edison Johnson, 500 W. Murray Avenue
• Forest Hills, 1639 University Drive

*Note: DPR Management reserves the right to adjust operating hours due to weather conditions