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Going to the pool is one of summer’s greatest pleasures. Swimming, splashing, diving, hanging out with your friends, and enjoying the cool water on those hot, sunny days are what kids dream about during those last few weeks of school. Some people are lucky enough to have their own pool. If you don’t, you will find that Winston-Salem has enough pools around to jump into and cool you off. Opening dates for the city pools have not been announced yet. We will update this page when they are available. You will also find Splash Pads throughout the city. They are open from May 1 through September 25. We have listed pools and splash pads below so they are easy to find. Have a happy summer!
Map of Winston-Salem Pools & Splash Pads
City Pools
Let’s dive in to how to get wet in Winston-Salem, NC.
Bolton Pool
- 1590 Bolton Street, Winston Salem
- 336-659-4318
- Admission:
- 2 and under: Free
- 3-17: $2
- 18 and over: $3
- 60 and over: Free (must be city resident with senior discount card)
- Pool Passes: $40 for 17 and under; $60 for 18 and over
Bolton Pool is the city’s largest pool and has traditional diving boards and diving platforms. It also has a zero-depth entry water playground. Senior Swim is Mon-Thurs, 11am-12pm. A lift apparatus for wheelchair participants is available at Bolton Pool.
Kimberly Park Pool
- 620 Burton Street, Winston-Salem
- 336-727-7198
- Admission:
- 2 and under: Free
- 3-17: $2
- 18 and over: $3
- 60 and over: Free (must be city resident with senior discount card)
- Pool Passes: $40 for 17 and under; $60 for 18 and over
Kimberly Park Pool serves the neighborhoods on the north side of downtown. It has diving boards and a zero-depth entry water playground. A wheelchair ramp is available at Kimberly Park Pool.
Long Creek Pool
- 5801 Bethania-Tobaccoville Road, Winston-Salem
- 336-922-5422
- Admission:
- 2 and under: Free
- 3-17: $2 (Discount days are Tuesdays and Thursdays, admission for under 17 is only $1)
- 18 and over: $3
- 60 and over: Free (must be city resident with senior discount card)
- Pool Passes: $40 for 17 and under; $60 for 18 and over
Long Creek Pool serves Bethania, Shattalon, and Old Town neighborhoods. It has diving boards and a two-foot deep shallow end for small children. A lift apparatus for wheelchair participants is available at Long Creek Pool.
Mineral Springs Pool
- 4700 Ogburn Avenue, Winston-Salem
- 336-661-4990
- Admission:
- 2 and under: Free
- 3-17: $2 (Discount days are Tuesdays and Thursdays, admission for under 17 is only $1)
- 18 and over: $3
- 60 and over: Free (must be city resident with senior discount card)
- Pool Passes: $40 for 17 and under; $60 for 18 and over
Mineral Springs Pool serves the neighborhoods on the north side of Winston-Salem. It has diving boards and a Splash Pad. A wheelchair ramp is available at Mineral Springs Pool.
Parkland Pool
- 1660 Brewer Road, Winston-Salem
- 336-650-7688
- Admission:
- 2 and under: Free
- 3-17: $2 (Discount days are Tuesdays and Thursdays, admission for under 17 is only $1)
- 18 and over: $3
- 60 and over: Free (must be city resident with senior discount card)
- Pool Passes: $40 for 17 and under; $60 for 18 and over
Parkland Pool serves the neighborhoods on the south side of Winston-Salem. It has diving boards and a zero-depth entry water playground. A wheelchair ramp is available at Parkland Pool.
Polo Park Pool
- 1850 Polo Road, Winston-Salem
- 336-659-4308
- Admission:
- 2 and under: Free
- 3-17: $2 (Discount days are Tuesdays and Thursdays, admission for under 17 is only $1)
- 18 and over: $3
- 60 and over: Free (must be city resident with senior discount card)
- Pool Passes: $40 for 17 and under; $60 for 18 and over
Polo Park Pool is adjacent to the Polo Road Recreation Center and serves neighborhoods in west and northwest Winston-Salem. It has a diving board, a toddler wading pool, and a Splash Pad. Senior Swim Hours, Mon-Fri, 11am – 12pm.
Reynolds Park Pool
- 2450 Reynolds Park Road, Winston-Salem
- 336-650-7645
- Admission:
- 2 and under: Free
- 3-17: $2
- 18 and over: $3
- 60 and over: Free (must be city resident with senior discount card)
- Pool Passes: $40 for 17 and under; $60 for 18 and over
Reynolds Park Pool is adjacent to the William R Anderson Jr Recreation Center and serves neighborhoods south of Salem Parkway and east of Highway 52. It has a diving board, a wading pool for toddlers, and a water sprayground. A wheelchair ramp is available at Reynolds Park Pool.
Winston Waterworks
- 3584 Winston Lake Road
- 336-723-1615
- Admission:
- 2 and under: Free
- 3-17: $2
- 18 and over: $3
- 60 and over: Free (must be city resident with senior discount card)
- Pool Passes: $40 for 17 and under; $60 for 18 and over
Swim, Slide, float, and play at Winston Waterworks, the city’s water park at Winston Lake Park. There is an array of water activities for children and adults. The park has a pool, a lazy river, a large water playground, a waterslide, changing rooms, and a concession area. A lift apparatus for wheelchair participants is available at Winston Waterworks.
City Wide Swim Test And Life Jacket Policy For City Pools
The Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks Committee has enacted a swim test policy for the safety of swimmers at city pools. Each child will be asked to complete a swim test upon arrival at the pool. They must swim 25 yards continuously without stopping, touching the bottom, or grabbing the side of the pool or the rope. They must also tread water continuously for one minute without touching the bottom or grabbing the side of the pool or the rope. Children who decline the swim test or cannot complete the swim test to the lifeguard’s satisfaction will be given a life jacket to wear. Children under 48 inches tall who cannot complete the test will be given a red wristband and must wear a lifejacket at all times in the pool, even when held by an adult. Children under 18 and over 48 inches tall and unable to complete the swim test will be given a yellow wristband and must wear a lifejacket at most times in the pool. Swimmers who pass the swim test will be given green wristbands. No lifejackets are allowed on the waterslides or in the pool’s deep end. All city pools offer free swimming lessons. See the city’s Swimming Pool Policies and Rules for more information.
City Splash Pads
Open May 1 through September 25
- Happy Hill – 1230 Alder Street, Winston-Salem
- Hathaway Park – 301 Anita Drive, Winston-Salem
- Little Creek – 600 Foxcroft Drive, Winston-Salem
- Mineral Springs – 4700 Ogburn Avenue, Winston-Salem
- Nelson Malloy – CLOSED – 2619 Bethabara Road, Winston-Salem
- Polo Park – 1850 Polo Road, Winston-Salem
- Reynolds Park – 2450 Reynolds Park Road, Winston-Salem
- Rupert Bell – 1501 Mt Zion Place, Winston-Salem
- Sedge Garden – 401 Robbins Road, Winston-Salem
- Sprague Street – 1350 Sprague Street, Winston-Salem
Other Local Swimming Pools
Tanglewood Park Aquatic Center
- Entrance to Tanglewood Park is off of US Route 158 in Clemmons
- 336-703-6403
- Admission:
- $2 per car front gate admission to park (in addition to admission to pool)
- $8 daily admission fee to aquatic center (receive a patterned wristband)
- Children 3-5 and Seniors 55+ receive a $1 discount on the admission fee
- Children 2 and under are free
- $500 Family Season Pass, up to 5 members (includes park entrance sticker)
- $250 Family Duo Season Pass, two family members (includes park entrance sticker)
- $150 Individual Season Pass, for one person ages 6-54
- $125 Child/Senior Season Pass, individual pass for children 3-5 and seniors
The Peter S Brunstetter Aquatic Center is located in the heart of Tanglewood Park. It features four sections for all family members to enjoy. A zero-depth entry wadding pool with 3 large water features, a splash pad with water features for the little ones to enjoy, a large main pool with 2 diving boards and 2 slides (48″ height requirement), and a winding tubing river, which includes two slides of its own. There is a concessions area, and you can bring prepackaged snacks and bottled beverages, small household coolers (28 quarts or smaller), and baby food and formula (no glass jars). No glass or alcohol is permitted, no chairs, carts, or pool toys, no large coolers, and no fast food or cakes. See the Tanglewood Aquatic Center Website for more information and the rules and regulations.
North Forsyth Swim Club
- 235 Cook Street, Rural Hall
- 336-969-5727
- Private Club, Membership Required
North Forsyth Swim Club, chartered in 1967, has served Rural Hall and surrounding communities for decades. It is a non-profit corporation funded by membership dues and governed by by-laws. The board of directors volunteers their time and work to keep the pool running smoothly and the membership happy. Family memberships, individual memberships, and individual plus-one memberships are available. Family memberships consist of married spouses or single parents with unmarried children under 25. New members must be sponsored by two active members. For more information, see the North Forsyth Swim Club Website.
Peace Haven Pool And Tennis
- 420 Hearthside Drive, Winston-Salem
- 336-768-4205
- Community Pool, Membership Required (has a waiting list)
Peace Haven Pool offers a 25-meter heated pool with a diving board and six lap lanes for the swim team. Most of the area around the pool is shaded on sunny afternoons. A baby pool for little ones and an adult-only morning swim is available for lap swimmers. They offer swim lessons, a swim team for school-age kids, and a children’s playground. Social events are featured for families, adults, and teens throughout the season. There is a waiting list for new members. Visit the Peace Haven Pool Website for more information.
Grandview Swim Club
- 3490 Grandview Club Road, Pfafftown
- 336-922-9935
- Private Club, Membership Required
The Grandview Swim Club has been a Pfafftown fixture for over 50 years. Their members are from all over the area, and all families and individuals are welcome to join. The club has a 25-meter pool with a diving board, a large deck with plenty of seating, a wading pool for children under 6, a play area, and tables with umbrellas. The club is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization. Membership dues are used to operate and maintain the club. They offer a family membership, which includes 5 people living in the same household, a two-person, and a single-person membership. There is a one-time joining fee. They are now accepting 2025 memberships. See the Grandview Swim Club Website for information and membership.
Graylyn Pool
- 190 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem, NC
- Pool Number: 336-727-9378 (during pool season)
- Private Club, Membership Required
Wake Forest University Hospitality and Auxiliary Services operate Graylyn Pool. It is membership only with priority given to previous year Wake Forest University & Atrium Health Wake Forest returning pool members. Secondary priority is given to Wake Forest University & Atrium Health Wake Forest employees. The General Public is now invited to register for the 2025 season if space allows. The pool opens May 24 and closes September 1, Mon-Sat, 10:30am – 8pm and Sun, 12pm – 8pm. The end-of-season hours beginning on August 11 are Mon-Fri, 4:30-8pm, Sat, 10:30am – 8pm, and Sun, 12pm – 8pm. Memberships are per household. All household members must be listed on the membership form. See the Graylyn Pool website for more information and to register for membership.
New Sherwood Pool & Tennis Club
- 4600 Fernmarch Street, Winston-Salem, NC
- Pool Number: 336-829-5697
- Private Club, Membership Required
Membership to the New Sherwood Pool & Tennis Club is open anytime to current dues-paying members of the Sherwood Homeowners Association (see website for details). Neighborhood Membership is available to those living near Sherwood Homes (see website for more information). Affiliate memberships will be available as space allows to anyone who has never been a club member or has let their membership lapse one year or more. Anyone who resides in the surrounding area(s) as designated by the pool committee and approved by the board can apply. The club offers tennis clinics and hopes to provide water aerobics soon. There is a Swim Team, the New Sherwood Stingrays, with Swim Team Memberships available. They also offer Adult Swim memberships for swimming laps 6am-8am daily (no lifeguards). Opens Memorial Day Weekend. See the New Sherwood Pool & Tennis Club Website for information and membership.
Sherwood Pool
- 1199 Fenimore Street, Winston-Salem, NC
- 336-723-3971 (during open hours)
- Private Club, Membership Required
Sherwood Pool is a six-lane, 25-foot competition pool with zero entry wading in historic Ardmore. They draw their membership from neighborhoods throughout Winston-Salem, welcoming newcomers to the city and the children and grandchildren of charter members. Families purchase memberships in Sherwood Pool and pay an annual fee. All applicants must have a referral from at least one current association member, and membership is limited to 250 families. The pool features a covered picnic area adjacent to the pool, male and female changing/shower facilities, a full-service snack bar, a partial basketball court, four square, foosball, ping pong, free wifi, and a large concrete deck with lounge chairs, low beach chairs, picnic tables, and umbrellas. They have a fantastic swim team, the Sherwood Sharks, and offer each child one session of free swim lessons. The pool will open on May 17, 2025, and they are accepting 2025 membership. Visit the Sherwood Pool Website for information and membership.
Westwood Swim & Tennis Club
- 265 Harper Street, Winston-Salem, NC
- 336-765-9452
- Private Club, Membership Required
Westwood Club features a six-lane, 25-yard pool with an additional diving well and two diving boards. There is a separate baby pool for the little ones. Programs include swim school, private or group swim lessons, swim team, masters swimming, adult lap swim, water fitness classes, and adult-only swim times. Pool socials for all ages occur throughout the summer. A playground and basketball court are nearby, and there is a snack bar (with beer and wine available) and food trucks. The club also offers tennis courts, a fitness room, and social events. Pool Opening Day is May 24, 2005. Membership is year-round. Memberships available include: Family Membership – those who share a household; Single Membership – single adult households including children; Century Membership – senior adults who meet age and membership years criteria; Legacy Membership – young adult children of active members; and Senior Membership – adults age 65 or over (couples of singles). Visit the Westwood Swim & Tennis Club Website for more information and membership.
Interested In Your Own Pool
You may consider a pool in your backyard. Here is a list of local residential pool designers and installers that you can look into to see if they can help you decide if your own pool is right for you.
- Vue Custom Pools & Design – Licensed company that designs, builds, or renovates in-ground gunite swimming pools.
- 211 Southside Square, Greensboro
- 336-441-5165
- Vue Custom Pools Website
- True North Pools – Licensed contractor with over 30 years of experience designing, building, and renovating in-ground pools.
- 172 Williamson Road, Unit 472, Mooresville
- 704-980-4244
- True North Pools Website
- Blue Haven Pools – Licensed contractor and remodel expert who plans, installs and remodels gunite in-ground pools.
- Greensboro/Winston-Salem Area
- 919-465-1965
- Blue Haven Pools Website
- Icon Custom Builders – Licensed contractor that installs in-ground pools and outdoor spaces.
- Winston-Salem
- 336-306-9055
- Icon Custom Pool Builders Website
Learning To Swim Is Essential
Whether you have your own pool, join a private club, or go to a community pool, having your children learn to swim is essential. It is important to begin at least teaching them life saving techniques when they are very young to prevent accidental drowning. Learning to swim will guarantee your child years of water fun and safety. Winston-Salem offers free swimming lessons, and swim lessons are available through the YMCA, swim establishments, and private companies. Check our article on swimming lessons for information about all of these options.
Where do you enjoy spending your summer swimming? Tell us in the comments.
