Here's a list of the best pools in Dallas & Fort Worth, according to families! From commitment-free public pools to community pool memberships that are worth the cost, we're gathering parent recommendations for all of the top swimming spots in the area.
What swimming pools in DFW have you checked out with your kids? Leave a review below to help fellow parents!
Find more cool spots to make a splash on our lists of spray parks and swimming lakes around Dallas.
Bradfield Pool
Stephanie W.: At Bradfield Pool, you can rush down the water slide, bounce off the diving boards and cool down in the splash ground!
The Texas Pool
Stephanie W.: OK. Drop everything and get yourself to this pool! This pool is the epitome of Texas pride! This historic saltwater pool is gigantic. It has an island in the deep end located "in" Dallas-Forth Worth, and South Texas is a wade area for smaller children. There are two water slides and a diving board. Water volleyball is encouraged, as is grilling your own BBQ on their grills. They even welcome mermaid fins and offer special mermaid meetups!
Glenville Pool
Erin P.: The City of Richardson has five outdoor, seasonal pools: Heights Family Aquatics Center, Canyon Creek, Cottonwood, Glenville and Terrace.
Terrace Pool
Erin P.: The City of Richardson has five outdoor, seasonal pools: Heights Family Aquatics Center, Canyon Creek, Cottonwood, Glenville and Terrace.
Canyon Creek
Erin P.: The City of Richardson has five outdoor, seasonal pools: Heights Family Aquatics Center, Canyon Creek, Cottonwood, Glenville and Terrace.
Heights Family Aquatic Center
Stephanie W.: The City of Richardson has five outdoor, seasonal pools: Heights Family Aquatics Center, Canyon Creek, Cottonwood, Glenville and Terrace.
Cottonwood Pool
Erin P.: The City of Richardson has five outdoor, seasonal pools: Heights Family Aquatics Center, Canyon Creek, Cottonwood, Glenville and Terrace.
Pleasant Oaks Pool
Erin P.: This pool has lounge chairs, outdoor showers, climbing wall, and slide.
Everglade Pool
Erin P.: This pool has a slide, playground, lounge chairs, picnic tables, outdoor showers, and shade structures.
Glen Cove Swim Club
Stephanie W.: Glen Cove Swim Club boasts a beautiful L-shaped pool, diving board, a long shallow end for the kids, children’s play area, and a separate wading pool for little ones.
Walnut Hill Pool
Erin P.: This pool has lounge chairs, picnic tables, outdoor showers, shade structures, and a climbing wall and a playground nearby!
Tommie Allen Pool
Erin P.: This pool has lounge chairs, outdoor showers, and shade structures.
Bonnie View Pool
Erin P.: This pool has lounge chairs, picnic tables, outdoor showers, and shade structures.
Grauwyler Pool
Erin P.: This pool has lounge chairs, picnic tables, outdoor showers, and shade structures.
Glendale Pool
Erin P.: This pool has lounge chairs, picnic tables, outdoor showers, and shade structures.
Primary photo: Marine Park Pool & Aquatic Center, courtesy of City of Fort Worth
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