Why Swim In Winston-Salem?
Whether you want the feel of a water park or a neighborhood pool, Winston-Salem is leading the Triad with 8 public city pools of varying size and amenities that serve each section of the city as a place to beat the heat, learn to swim, get together with friends and family, join a senior swim, and stay in shape. Search below for the Winston-Salem swimming pool with your preferred location and features for your next kid-friendly pool outing.
Best Pools in Winston-Salem, NC
Bolton Pool (Winston-Salem)
Bolton Pool is Winston-Salem’s largest pool. It boasts traditional diving boards and regulation-height diving platforms that allow it to host the annual city swim meet. Bolton Pool also has a zero-depth entry water sprayground. Bolton Pool is a Winston-Salem city pool with a sprayground, swimming pool, restrooms, picnic areas, and parking. This park’s pool is not only the largest in the city, but it also offers swim lessons, daycare, and camp visits, making it the perfect summer destination. The pool has the following features:
- Multiple diving platforms
- Diving boards
- Ample seating and tables
- Restrooms
- Concessions
- Picnic areas
- Sprayground/Splash Pad
- & More
See more information here.
Kimberley Park Pool (Winston-Salem)
Kimberley Park Pool serves the neighborhoods on the north side of downtown and has diving boards, a wheelchair ramp, and a zero-depth entry water playground. Like all city pools, Kimberley Park pool offers free swim lessons. Kimberley Park Pool is a Winston-Salem city pool with a sprayground, swimming pool, restrooms, picnic areas, and parking. This park’s pool is ADA-accessible, offers discount days, daycare visits, and field trips. The pool has the following features:
- ADA Accessible
- Parking
- Picnic Tables
- Restrooms
- Swimming Pool
- Sprayground
- & More
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Mineral Springs Pool (Winston-Salem)
Mineral Springs Pool is a Winston-Salem city pool. It serves the neighborhoods on the north side of Winston-Salem and has diving boards and a water sprayground. Like all city pools, Mineral Springs Pool offers free swim lessons. Mineral Springs Pool is a Winston-Salem city pool with a sprayground, swimming pool, restrooms, picnic areas, and parking. This park’s pool not only offers swim lessons, daycare, and camp visits, it also is ADA accessible, making it the perfect summer destination. The pool has the following features:
- ADA Accessible
- Parking
- Picnic Tables
- Restrooms
- Sprayground/Splash Pad
- & More
See more information here.
Parkland Pool (Winston-Salem)
Parkland Pool serves the neighborhoods on the south side of Winston- Salem, has diving boards, a zero-depth entry water playground, and a wheelchair ramp. Like all city pools, Parkland Pool offers free swim lessons. Parkland Pool is a Winston-Salem city pool that serves the neighborhoods on the south side of town, has diving boards, a zero-depth entry water playground, and a wheelchair ramp. This park’s pool is ADA-accessible, offers discount days, daycare visits, and field trips. The pool has the following features:
- ADA Accessible
- Parking
- Picnic Tables
- Restrooms
- Swimming Pool
- Water Playground
- & More
See more information here.
Polo Pool (Winston-Salem)
Polo Park Pool is a Winston-Salem city pool. It serves neighborhoods in west and northwest Winston-Salem. It has a diving board, a kiddie pool for toddlers, and a water sprayground. Like all city pools, Polo Pool offers free swim lessons. Polo Park Pool is a Winston-Salem city pool with a sprayground, swimming pool, restrooms, picnic areas, recreation center, playground, and parking. This park’s pool not only offers swim lessons, daycare, and camp visits, it also hosts neighborhood events, making it the perfect summer destination. The pool/park has the following features:
- Chairs
- Parking
- Picnic Tables
- Restrooms
- Playground
- Recreation Center
- Sprayground
- Swimming Pool
- & More
See more information here.
Waterparks In Winston-Salem
Winston Waterworks (Winston-Salem)
Winston Waterworks is a new water park in Winston-Salem that includes a pool, a lazy river, a spray ground, water slides, and a concessions area. Winston Waterworks is at Winston Lake and Waterworks Roads and the water park will be open from noon to 6 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from noon until 8 p.m. Before noon, kids’ programs will be offered and parents can sign up their children for those programs by calling (336) 734-1212.
The park’s lazy river measures 675 feet and takes about five minutes to float around one time. The waterpark is a family-oriented place where children and their parents or caregivers can have fun in the water together. You can bring in pre-packaged snacks and drinks to the pool which is great for budget-conscious families.
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Just Down The Road
Tanglewood Park Pool (Clemmons, NC)
Located smack-dab in the middle of Tanglewood Park is the Peter S. Brunstetter Aquatic Center. The Aquatic Center features a zero-depth entry wading pool with 3 large water features, a splash pad, a large main pool with 2 diving boards and 2 slides, and a winding tube river which includes another 2 slides.
Located in the middle of Tanglewood Park is the Peter S. Brunstetter Aquatic Center. The Center features 4 sections for all members of the family to enjoy! A zero-depth entry wading pool with 3 large water features, a splash pad featuring 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 2 more fun slides.
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Other Swimming Pools To Consider
- Long Creek Pool, 5801 Bethania-Tobaccoville Road Winston-Salem, NC 27106
- Reynolds Park Pool, 2450 Reynolds Park Road Winston-Salem, NC 27107
How to Use Winston-Salem’s Pools
All Winston-Salem city pools offer swim lessons. Day Cares, Day Camps, and Other Adult Supervised Youth/ Children’s Groups must register with the Recreation and Parks office prior to visiting the pools or Waterworks, to register please complete the Swimming Pool Visit Request Form. You can also access Winston-Salem’s pool and aquatic calendar here.
Are Splash Pads More Your Speed?
Winston-Salem also leads the state and Triad with tons of splash pads/spraygrounds to enjoy as well. These are free-to-access and perfect alternatives for non-swimming children and quicker trips. View our list of the best spraygrounds in Winston-Salem.
