Family Swimming Pools in Vermont

• Anyone can pay daily admission

• Summer-only pool; closed now, with opening day listed as June 26, 2027.
• Barre City resident pass rates need proof of residency, such as a utility bill or driver's license.
• The pool may close early on cold or rainy days or because of staffing.

• To stay for Family Swim, swimmers must be high school students or be accompanied and supervised by someone 18 or older.

• Open swim (open to the public)
• Swim lessons (who can join is not stated)

• Anyone can pay daily admission

• Summer-only pool; it is closed for the 2026 season and expected to reopen in summer 2027.
• Public swimming is closed during swim team home meets.

• Children under 10 must be accompanied by someone 12 or older during General Swim.
• During Parent/Tot Swim, participants stay in the 3-foot end of the pool.

• Open swim (open to the public)
  • Family & Teen Swim is for those entering 7th grade or swimming with someone 18 or older.
• Lap swim (open to the public)
• Swim lessons (who can join is not stated)
  • Lessons are mainly for Brattleboro residents; non-residents are accepted only if space is available.
  • Children must be at least 3 years old by the season cutoff date to take swim lessons.

• Anyone can pay daily admission
• Residents (resident pass or membership)

• Summer-only pool; the 2026 season ran June 20 to August 21 and it is closed now.
• The pool area has a maximum capacity.
• The discounted resident rate is only for City of Essex Junction residents and needs proof of residency at entry; others pay the non-resident rate.
• Everyone entering the pool area pays admission or has a pass, even if not swimming.
• Children must pass a swim test to swim in the large pool or use the diving boards.
• The pool is not heated.

• Children 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible person at least 14 years old who stays at the pool.
• During Family Swim, anyone 17 or under must be with a parent or guardian.

• Open swim (open to the public)
  • During the scheduled Adult Swim breaks, children aged 3 to 17 must leave the water.
• Lap swim (who can join is not stated)
• Swim lessons (who can join is not stated)

Indoor pool: open to the public, with conditions
Competition pool: open to the public, with conditions

• Day pass for non-members
• Members

• At busy times there may be a wait list for the Splash Park and Warm Water Pool, so call before coming.
• The Warm Water Pool and Splash Park may close during swim meets.
• All adults need a valid ID to check in.
• Everyone on the pool deck needs a day pass, even if not swimming.
• Children 13 and under must pass a lifeguard swim test to swim in the competition pool without a parent in the water.
• Riders on the 110-foot slide must be at least 48 inches tall.

• Children 7 and under must be accompanied in the water within arm's reach.
• Children 13 and under must be supervised at all times by a paying parent or guardian aged 18 or older.

• Open swim (open to the public)
• Lap swim (indoor pool: open to the public; competition pool: open to the public)
  • Day-pass guests must call ahead to reserve lap swimming.
• Swim lessons (who can join is not stated)