Summer swim guide: Pools around the Las Vegas valley
Summer is coming, Las Vegas is heating up and pool season is ready to take off. What better way to escape the triple digits and get the kids outdoors than lounging, or splashing, poolside? Despite Vegas’ naturally arid climate, locals and tourists alike can grab some sun and a healthy dose of H20 at these pools around the valley.
AREA — HENDERSON
Henderson natives have a few options to choose from. Seasonal pools are scheduled to open May 24-26, May 31 and June 1. The regular summer season starts June 6.
PUBLIC POOLS
Admission price: $2-3, Hours: 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Mon-Thurs., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri-Sun.
Location: 105 W. Basic Road
2. Silver Springs Outdoor Swimming Pool
Location: 1951 Silver Springs Parkway
3. Wells Outdoor Swimming Pool
Location: 1640 Price St.
ACTIVITY & INDOOR POOLS
Admission price: $3-4, Activity Pool Hours: 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri-Sun.
4. Black Mountain Aquatic Complex
Location: 599 Greenway Road
5. Henderson Multigenerational Activity Pool
Location: 250 S. Green Valley Parkway
Indoor Pool Hours: (Mon.-Thurs.) 6 a.m.-11 a.m. and 1 p.m.-8 p.m., (Fri.) 6 a.m.-11 a.m. and 1 p.m.-6 p.m.,
(Sat.) 9 a.m.-3 p.m., (Sun.) CLOSED
6. Whitney Ranch Activity Pool
Location: 1575 B Galleria Drive (activity), 1575 C Galleria Drive (indoor)
Indoor Pool Hours: (Mon.-Thurs.) 5 a.m.-11 a.m. and 1 p.m-8 p.m., (Fri.) 5 a.m.-11 a.m. and 1 p.m.-6 p.m.,
(Sat.) 9 a.m.-3 p.m., (Sun.) CLOSED
Location: 310 S. Racetrack Road
Indoor Pool Hours: Pool Hours: (Mon.-Thurs.) 6 a.m.-11 a.m. and 1 p.m.-8 p.m., (Fri.) 6 a.m.-11 a.m. and 1 p.m.-6 p.m.,
Pool Hours: (Mon.-Thurs.) 6 a.m.-11 a.m. and 1 p.m.-8 p.m., (Fri.) 6 a.m.-11 a.m. and 1 p.m.-6 p.m.,
(Sat.) 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., (Sun.) 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
AREA — EAST VALLEY
1. Carlos L. Martinez and Darrio J. Hall Family Pool
Location: Gary Reese Freedom Park, 889 N. Pecos Road
Hours: (Sat. and Sun.) 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Location: 1950 J St.
Hours: (Sat.) 2 p.m.-6 p.m.
Admission: $1-2
3. Baker Pool
Location: 1100 E. Saint Louis Ave.
AREA — SUMMERLIN
Location: YMCA, 3521 N. Durango Drive
Hours: 12 p.m.-5 p.m., weekends
Location: 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive
Hours: (Mon., Wed., Fri.) 4:30 p.m.-8 p.m., (Sat.) 12 p.m-3 p.m.
3. Desert Breeze Aquatic Facility
Location: 8275 Spring Mountain Road
Location: 221 N. Rampart Blvd.
Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (members & guests)
Nonmembers/non-hotel guests may enjoy the pool Mon.-Fri. with a cover charge ($8-15)
Individual memberships: $125/month or $350/season
Family pass: $225/month or $650/season
5. Trails Pool
Location: 9550 Trails Center Drive
6. Willows Pool
Location: 2775 Desert Marigold Lane
Admission: $2-5
Additional information: 702-341-5500
AREA —SOUTHWEST VALLEY
1. Billie & Lillie Heinrich YMCA Pool
Location: 4141 Meadows Lane
Hours: 12 p.m.-5 p.m., daily
Admission: $5 (nonmembers), Free (members) 7 a.m.-12 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.)
Additional Information: 702-877-9622
In need of summer safety tips or swimming lessons? Check out the Super Summer Safety Fair event happening May 30. Pools across the valley are teaming up to “educate parents, guardians and day care providers about infant and child safety in and around the water.”
