The YMCA of the Triangle has 12 outdoor pools for members to enjoy. We’ve got lap lanes, toddler pools, zero-entry pools, water slides and splash pads. Not to mention generous deck space, plenty of chairs and even shade.
We encourage all our YMCA members to swim and play at any of our 12 outdoor pools.
Outdoor Pools Open May 10 & 11
Our outdoor pools are already open at some YMCAs! Join your YMCA friends at the outdoor pool this weekend. Remember, weekends are YMCA member-only; guest passes are not available.
May is also Water Safety Month at the YMCA. Read how we plan to help keep everyone safe around water.
Our outdoor pools are located at the following YMCA locations. Outdoor pools are open from May – September. Please check each location for specific hours of operation.
- A.E. Finley YMCA - open May 10 & 11
- Chatham Park YMCA - open May 10 & 11
- East Triangle YMCA - open May 10 & 11
- Hope Valley Farms YMCA - open May 24 & 25
- Kerr Family YMCA - open May 10 & 11
- Kraft Family YMCA - open May 24 & 25
- Northwest Cary YMCA - May 10 & 11
- Poole Family YMCA - open May 24 & 25
- Southeast Raleigh YMCA - open May 10 & 11
- Taylor Family YMCA - open May 10 & 11
- YMCA at Knightdale Station - open May 24 & 25
- YMCA at Meadowmont - open May 24 & 25
Outdoor Pool Guest Policies
We welcome guests of members at our outdoor pools, Monday through Friday. Weekends and summer holidays (Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July Fourth and Labor Day) are reserved for YMCA Members only. Please check with your location. YMCA guest fees and general policies can be found here.
Swim Band Policy
We use swim bands to easily identify swimmers of different skill levels. If children in grades 8 and younger want to use designated areas of the pool and ride the slides, they need to earn a yellow/white swim band. Specific swim assessment proficiencies can be found at each outdoor pool. Learn more about YMCA swim assessments here.
Inclement Weather Procedures
All YMCA indoor and outdoor pools will close during inclement weather and remain closed for 30 minutes after the last occurrence of thunder or lightning. All members and guests must leave the pool deck. Outdoor pool members and guests must leave the pool deck and wait in vehicles when an outdoor pool closes for thunder or lightning.
Most YMCAs have Facebook groups dedicated to their outdoor pools. We encourage you to check these groups if you are concerned about the weather prior to coming out.
Safety Guidelines
Please observe all rules posted at YMCA pools. The top three rules to know before you come are:
- Leave all glass, alcohol and pets at home
- Inflatable items, such as water wings, inner tubes and rafts, are prohibited
- Children and non-swimmers must be supervised by an adult age 18 and older at all times