As the temperature rises and the summer approaches, Durham Parks and Recreation will provide places for residents to cool off. The spraygrounds are open now through September 15 and the outdoor pools will open on June 13- August 16. See the schedule below:
Spray Grounds
- Forest Hills, 1639 University Drive
- Edison Johnson, 500 W. Murray Avenue
- East End Park and E.D. Mickle Community Center, 1200 N. Alston Avenue
- Hillside Sprayground, 1221 Sawyer Street (Will open on June 13)
Outdoor Pools
Hillside Pool and Sprayground: 1221 Sawyer Street, (919) 560-4783
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday (1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.)
Saturday and Sunday (1 p.m. – 5 p.m.)
Extended Hours of Operation (Free Swim): Wednesdays (3 p.m. – 6 p.m.)
Long Meadow Pool: 917 Liberty Street, (919) 560-4202
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday (1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.)
Saturday and Sunday (1 p.m. – 5 p.m.)
Extended Hours of Operation (Free Swim): Mondays (3 p.m. – 6 p.m.)
Forest Hills Pool: 1639 University Drive, (919) 560-4782
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday (1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.)
Saturday and Sunday (1 p.m. – 5 p.m.)
Extended Hours of Operation (Free Swim): Tuesdays (3 p.m. – 6 p.m.)
The fees for the outdoor pools are as follows:
Youth and Mature Adults (Ages 4-17 and 60+) CR: $2 NCR: $7
Adults: (18 and older) CR: $3 NCR: $8
Children ages three and under are free of charge
CR: City Resident | NCR: Non-City Resident
For more information, pick up a Play More at the DPR main office (400 Cleveland Street) call (919) 560-4355 or visit www.DPRPlayMore.org.
