Family Swimming Pools in New Jersey
19 pools in New Jersey checked on each operator's official website. Filter by indoor, year-round, lessons and who can swim.
Every pool below was checked on its operator's own website (the town, county, YMCA, JCC or park district) on October 12, 2026. We only show a detail, such as indoor, year-round, open swim, a day pass or an age rule, when the operator states it. Pools open to the public are listed first; pools whose public access isn't confirmed, and members-, residents- or guests-only pools, are listed separately and clearly marked. "Not stated by the operator" means we couldn't confirm it, not that the answer is no. Hours and fees change, so each listing links to the official page for current details.
Coverage: 19 verified pools in New Jersey (7 open to the public). This is a starting list, not every pool in the state. Monmouth and Ocean counties are not covered yet.
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Filters only show pools where the operator confirms that detail, for the same pool at the venue. With "Open to the public", Lessons, Open swim and Lap swim only show pools where the operator confirms non-members can take part. Pools whose page doesn't say are hidden while a filter is on, not ruled out.
Showing pools open to the public first. Pools for members, residents or guests only, and pools whose public access isn't confirmed, are hidden; choose All pools under "Who can swim" to include them.
Pools open to the public (7)
Anyone can pay to swim at these pools. Some have limits, such as dates, hours, ticket rules or age rules, shown on each card. Where a venue has more than one pool, the card says which pool is open to the public.
Central & South Jersey (3)
Island Waterpark
Indoor water park · Atlantic City, NJ
801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
The Paradise Island VIP area with the Bliss Pool is for ages 21 and over only.
- Indoor or outdoor
- Indoor
- Season
- Year-round
- Who can swim
- Anyone can pay daily admission
- Open days vary by month; on some schedules it is closed Monday to Thursday.
- Children
The operator page we checked lists no child age or supervision rules. Ask before you go.
- Offers
Not confirmed by the operator
Official pool page · Current hours and fees
Sources, checked October 12, 2026
Cape May City Elementary School Pool
Town or city pool · Cape May, NJ
921 Lafayette St., Cape May, NJ 08204
Open to the public, with conditions. Check the limits under "Who can swim" before you go.
- Indoor or outdoor
- Indoor
- Season
- Year-round
- Who can swim
- Anyone can pay daily admission
- The current schedule runs September 8 to May 27, with holiday closures.
- Adult Swim sessions are for ages 50 and older only.
- Sessions have attendance caps; adult sessions are limited to 40.
- Children
- In Family Swim, every child must be with a parent or guardian.
- Families with more than 4 children need both parents or two adults; Family Swim is capped at 50.
- Offers
- Open swim (open to non-members)
- Family Swim is the parent-and-child session; the other is labelled Adult Lap & Open Swim.
- Lap swim (open to non-members)
- Lap swim is part of the Adult Lap & Open Swim session.
Official pool page · Current hours and fees
Sources, checked October 12, 2026
Crystal Springs Family Waterpark
Town or city pool · East Brunswick, NJ
380 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Open to the public, with conditions. Check the limits under "Who can swim" before you go.
Crystal Springs is closed for the 2026 season.
- Indoor or outdoor
- Outdoor
- Season
- Seasonal (not open all year)
- Who can swim
- Anyone can pay daily admission
- Daily tickets are sold online only, by credit card.
- Tickets go on sale after 5 PM the day before your visit.
- Daily-ticket holders can enter from noon on normal operating days.
- Residents (resident pass or membership)
- Residents must buy through their approved online account to get the resident rate.
- Without an account, submit a Household Information Form with proofs and wait for approval.
- Children
- Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Offers
- Swim lessons (non-member eligibility not stated)
- Summer-only program: StarTots for toddlers and Swim School for elementary-age swimmers.
- StarTots is for ages 2 to 5.
Official pool page · Current hours and fees
Sources, checked October 12, 2026
North Jersey (4)
Lafayette Aquatics Center
Aquatic center · Jersey City, NJ
303 Van Horne Street, Jersey City, NJ 07305
- Indoor or outdoor
- Not stated by the operator
- Season
- Seasonal (not open all year)
- Who can swim
- Anyone can pay daily admission
- Summer season only; the 2026 season ran June 30 to September 7.
- Weekdays 7 to 9 AM are adult swim; no one 17 or under is allowed.
- Adults 18+ show photo ID; without Jersey City proof of residency, the non-resident rate applies.
- Residents (resident pass or membership)
- Jersey City resident adults and seniors get resident entry by showing proof of residency.
- Children
The operator page we checked lists no child age or supervision rules. Ask before you go.
- Offers
- Open swim (open to non-members)
- Weekday family swim, 9 AM to 1 PM, is shared with camp groups.
Official pool page · Current hours and fees
Sources, checked October 12, 2026
Pershing Field Pool
Town or city pool · Jersey City, NJ
201 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307
Open to the public, with conditions. Check the limits under "Who can swim" before you go.
- Indoor or outdoor
- Indoor
- Season
- Year-round
- Who can swim
- Anyone can pay daily admission
- No public entry on weekdays from 3:30 to 5:15 PM (swim programs).
- Weekdays 7 to 10 AM are Adult Swim.
- Adults 18+ show photo ID; the resident rate needs Jersey City proof of residency.
- Children
The operator page we checked lists no child age or supervision rules. Ask before you go.
- Offers
- Open swim (open to non-members)
- Family Swim runs only in set time blocks, such as weekdays 10 AM to noon.
- Weekend Family Swim runs in afternoon blocks.
Official pool page · Current hours and fees
Sources, checked October 12, 2026
Newton Town Pool
Town or city pool · Newton, NJ
111 Moran St., Newton, NJ 07860
- Indoor or outdoor
- Not stated by the operator
- Season
- Seasonal (not open all year)
- Who can swim
- Residents (resident pass or membership)
- Residents must register and get a pool tag before using the pool.
- You must live in the Town of Newton; a Newton mailing address alone does not count.
- From June 19, registration is in person at the pool desk.
- Day pass for non-members
- Day passes are for non-residents, including nearby townships with Newton mailing addresses.
- Members
- Non-resident season memberships are offered.
- Family membership covers 2 adults and up to 4 dependent children under 21 at one address.
- Children
The operator page we checked lists no child age or supervision rules. Ask before you go.
- Offers
- Open swim (open to non-members)
- The 2026 full-time season ran June 19 to September 7.
- Before that, public open swim ran on two June weekends.
- Swim lessons (non-member eligibility not stated)
- New participants complete a swim assessment before placement.
- A registration form is required.
Official pool page · Current hours and fees
Sources, checked October 12, 2026
Palisades Park Swim Club
Town or city pool · Palisades Park, NJ
End of Roosevelt Place, Palisades Park, NJ 07650 (the operator gives a street but no number)
- Indoor or outdoor
- Not stated by the operator
- Season
- Seasonal (not open all year)
- Who can swim
- Anyone can pay daily admission
- Before opening day (June 21) general swim is weekends only; the page gives no year.
- Bring photo ID; the daily pass rate depends on where you live.
- Day pass for non-members
- Members
- Season memberships use a resident/non-resident application.
- Children
The operator page we checked lists no child age or supervision rules. Ask before you go.
- Offers
- Open swim (open to non-members)
- Only pre-season weekend hours are listed; full-season hours are not on the page.
Official pool page · Current hours and fees
Sources, checked October 12, 2026
Public access not confirmed (3)
These venues sell a pass or have members, but the operator pages we checked don't say whether non-members can use the pool. They are listed so you can ask the operator.
Central & South Jersey (2)
Hamilton Area YMCA - John K. Rafferty (JKR) Branch
YMCA · Hamilton, NJ
1315 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Hamilton, NJ 08619
Public access not confirmed. The operator pages we checked don't say whether non-members can use the pool. Check with the operator before you go.
Open swim is listed for members; ask whether a day pass includes pool time.
- Indoor or outdoor
- Indoor
- Season
- Not stated by the operator
- Who can swim
- Members
- Guests under 18 must be signed in by, and stay with, an adult on the membership.
- Guests may visit at most 3 times per calendar year.
- At most two guests per membership at one time.
- Day pass for non-members
- No youth (0–17) day pass is listed without a member.
- Guests 18 and older must show a physical, valid ID.
- All guests sign a Code of Conduct before using the facility.
- Children
- Children 8 and under need a parent or guardian 18+ in the pool.
- Children 9 to 11 need a parent or guardian 18+ in the building.
- Offers
- Open swim (members only)
- No open or family swim on weekdays from about 4:30 to 7 PM.
- Pool space can change because of programs.
- Lap swim (non-member eligibility not stated)
- No lap lanes on most weekdays from 5 to 7 PM.
- Members 12 and older in the lanes must be swimming laps.
- Swim lessons (open to non-members)
- Infant, toddler and early-stage classes need a parent in the water.
- New swimmers 3+ joining above Acclimation need a swim evaluation first.
Official pool page · Current hours and fees
Sources, checked October 12, 2026
Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center
Town or city pool · Ocean City, NJ
1735 Simpson Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226
Public access not confirmed. The operator pages we checked don't say whether non-members can use the pool. Check with the operator before you go.
- Indoor or outdoor
- Not stated by the operator
- Season
- Not stated by the operator
- Who can swim
- Day pass for non-members
- Daily passes are sold September 1 to June 15 only, not in summer.
- Members
- Membership applications must be completed in person.
- Resident rates need proof of Ocean City residency.
- Guests only with an active member 18+ present; two guests per member.
- Children
- Children under 11 need a parent or guardian for recreational swim (rule written for members).
- Offers
- Open swim (non-member eligibility not stated)
- Recreational swim uses only 2 lanes at scheduled times; most lanes are lap swim.
- Lap swim (non-member eligibility not stated)
- Lap lanes are for swimmers 14 and older.
- Swim lessons (non-member eligibility not stated)
- Only private swim lessons are listed.
- Private lessons start with an inquiry form.
Official pool page · Current hours and fees
Sources, checked October 12, 2026
North Jersey (1)
Memorial Park Pool
Town or city pool · Chatham, NJ
Memorial Park, North Passaic Avenue, Chatham, NJ (the operator gives a street but no number)
Public access not confirmed. The operator pages we checked don't say whether non-members can use the pool. Check with the operator before you go.
- Indoor or outdoor
- Not stated by the operator
- Season
- Seasonal (not open all year)
- Who can swim
- Members
- Season memberships are for Chatham residents and area non-residents, at different rates.
- Guest passes are only for guests coming with a member.
- The page lists adult and child day passes but does not say who may buy them.
- Children
- Resident children under 10 must be with an adult family member on their account.
- Non-resident children under 14 must be with an adult family member on their account.
- Children who cannot stand or swim on their own need a parent directly supervising in the main pool.
- Offers
- Swim lessons (open to non-members)
- Members get priority registration; non-members may also enroll.
- Summer session July 6 to August 22, Monday to Thursday mornings.
Official pool page · Current hours and fees
Sources, checked October 12, 2026
Members, residents or guests only (9)
These pools are not open to walk-in visitors. They are listed for families who are members or residents, or who can come as a member's guest.
Central & South Jersey (3)
Bridgewater YMCA
YMCA · Bridgewater, NJ
601 Garretson Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Members, residents or guests only. Not open to walk-in visitors. Check eligibility with the operator before you go.
- Indoor or outdoor
- Indoor
- Season
- Not stated by the operator
- Who can swim
- Members
- Open swim at both pools is described as a member benefit.
- Children
The operator page we checked lists no child age or supervision rules. Ask before you go.
- Offers
- Open swim (non-member eligibility not stated)
- Open swim runs most days; check the pool schedule before you go.
- Swim lessons (members only)
- Swim lessons are for members only.
- Private lessons are offered for ages 3 and up.
Official pool page · Current hours and fees
Sources, checked October 12, 2026
Princeton YMCA
YMCA · Princeton, NJ
59 Paul Robeson Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
Members, residents or guests only. Not open to walk-in visitors. Check eligibility with the operator before you go.
- Indoor or outdoor
- Indoor
- Season
- Not stated by the operator
- Who can swim
- Members
- A membership card or fob must be shown to get in.
- Guests may come only with a member 18 or older, who stays with them.
- Guests sign a waiver and show photo ID.
- Children
- Children 11 and under must be in a Y program or with a parent or guardian 18+.
- Parents of children 6 and under must be in the water, in swimwear, within arm's reach.
- During open swim, parents of children 7 to 10 must be on deck in swimwear, supervising.
- Offers
- Open swim (non-member eligibility not stated)
- Swimmers 12 and under take a short swim test before family or lap swim.
- Children who do not pass the test stay in designated shallow areas.
- Swim lessons (non-member eligibility not stated)
- Private lessons are for ages 3 and up.
- Group lessons run in sessions, one to four times a week.
Official pool page · Current hours and fees
Sources, checked October 12, 2026
West Windsor WaterWorks Family Aquatic Center
Town or city pool · West Windsor, NJ
193 Princeton-Hightstown Road, West Windsor, NJ 08550
Members, residents or guests only. Not open to walk-in visitors. Check eligibility with the operator before you go.
- Indoor or outdoor
- Not stated by the operator
- Season
- Seasonal (not open all year)
- Who can swim
- Residents (resident pass or membership)
- Closed for the fall and winter seasons.
- Daily admission is only for West Windsor residents or guests of members.
- Members
- Non-residents can get in only with a season membership or as a member's guest.
- Members may buy guest passes, up to 15 per membership.
- Nannies, live-in helpers and grandparents are not covered by a family membership.
- Children
The operator page we checked lists no child age or supervision rules. Ask before you go.
- Offers
- Swim lessons (non-member eligibility not stated)
- Register using the 2026 swim lesson schedule and registration form.
Official pool page · Current hours and fees
Sources, checked October 12, 2026
North Jersey (6)
North Bergen Pool Complex
Town or city pool · North Bergen, NJ
2111 91st Street, North Bergen, NJ
Members, residents or guests only. Not open to walk-in visitors. Check eligibility with the operator before you go.
- Indoor or outdoor
- Not stated by the operator
- Season
- Seasonal (not open all year)
- Who can swim
- Residents (resident pass or membership)
- Registration needs 2 proofs of residency, such as a utility or tax bill; IDs are not accepted.
- Birth certificates are required for all children.
- Non-residents can come only as guests of full-time seasonal members.
- Children
The operator page we checked lists no child age or supervision rules. Ask before you go.
- Offers
Not confirmed by the operator
Official pool page · Current hours and fees
Sources, checked October 12, 2026
Summit Family Aquatic Center
Town or city pool · Summit, NJ
100 Ashwood Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901
Members, residents or guests only. Not open to walk-in visitors. Check eligibility with the operator before you go.
- Indoor or outdoor
- Not stated by the operator
- Season
- Seasonal (not open all year)
- Who can swim
- Members
- Membership is required; no day passes are sold.
- Guests must be accompanied by a member at all times.
- Membership cards must be made in person at the Community Center before your first visit.
- Children
The operator page we checked lists no child age or supervision rules. Ask before you go.
- Offers
- Open swim (non-member eligibility not stated)
- Open weekends only until June 19, then daily once Summit schools let out.
- Weekday parent/child swim is 10 AM to noon at the leisure pool.
- Lap swim (non-member eligibility not stated)
- Early-morning lap swim is on weekdays only.
- Swim lessons (non-member eligibility not stated)
- Swim lessons are part of weekday morning programming once school ends.
Official pool page · Current hours and fees
Sources, checked October 12, 2026
Kaplen JCC on the Palisades Aquatics
JCC · Tenafly, NJ
411 East Clinton Avenue, Tenafly, NJ 07670
Members, residents or guests only. Not open to walk-in visitors. Check eligibility with the operator before you go.
- Indoor or outdoor
- Indoor and outdoor pools
- Season
- Indoor pool: Not stated by the operator
Outdoor pool: Seasonal (not open all year)
- Who can swim
Indoor pool: members, residents or guests only
Outdoor pool: members, residents or guests only
- Members
- Summer memberships come in 1- to 4-month options.
- A 3-day trial is available by contacting Membership.
- Members may bring a friend on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
- Children
- Children 6 and under must be with an adult within arm's reach, outside aquatics programs.
- Children 10 and under must be supervised by an adult at all times.
- Non-swimmers need an adult supervising them in the water.
- Offers
- Lap swim (outdoor pool: members only)
- Adult lap swim is for members 14 and up.
- Swim lessons (non-member eligibility not stated)
- Group, private and adaptive swim lessons are offered.
Official pool page · Current hours and fees
Sources, checked October 12, 2026
James W. Roe Memorial Pool
Town or city pool · Wayne, NJ
133 Garside Ave., Wayne, NJ
Members, residents or guests only. Not open to walk-in visitors. Check eligibility with the operator before you go.
- Indoor or outdoor
- Not stated by the operator
- Season
- Seasonal (not open all year)
- Who can swim
- Residents (resident pass or membership)
- The pool is for Wayne residents with a pool membership only.
- Others may enter only as a paying guest of a member.
- Guest packs are sold only at the Wayne Community Center, with a valid membership.
- Children
The operator page we checked lists no child age or supervision rules. Ask before you go.
- Offers
- Swim lessons (non-member eligibility not stated)
- Swim lessons are offered; who may enroll as a non-member is not stated.
Official pool page · Current hours and fees
Sources, checked October 12, 2026
JCC MetroWest Aquatics
JCC · West Orange, NJ
760 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052
Members, residents or guests only. Not open to walk-in visitors. Check eligibility with the operator before you go.
- Indoor or outdoor
- Indoor
- Season
- Not stated by the operator
- Who can swim
- Members
- Pools close Monday to Thursday, 2 to 3:30 PM; holiday hours vary.
- Members receive complimentary guest passes.
- Lessons or programs by registration
- Non-members can register for swim classes at a non-member rate; shown for a teen/adult class.
- Classes must be registered within set registration windows.
- Children
- Pools are open to children 6 months and older.
- A parent must be in the water with non-swimmers and children under 8.
- Offers
- Open swim (non-member eligibility not stated)
- Family swim runs at set Family Splash Times, not all pool hours.
- Lap swim (non-member eligibility not stated)
- Swim lessons (non-member eligibility not stated)
- Lessons start as young as 6 months; members get reduced rates.
- Registration is required within the listed registration period.
Official pool page · Current hours and fees
Sources, checked October 12, 2026
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Spot something out of date?
Pools change hours, prices and rules every season. If a detail here no longer matches the operator's own page, email [email protected] with the pool name and a link to the official page, or use our contact page. Pool operators can send corrections the same way.