Philadelphia’s public pools provide fun for all ages. They also provide opportunities for residents to be active. Now through August 12, 2023 you can take free fitness classes at Parks & Rec pools.
Water provides natural resistance. It also cushions the body, so movement is easier on joints and bones. And water draws heat from the body much faster than air does, so you can work up a sweat without overheating.
The classes are a joint effort of Parks & Rec and the Philadelphia Department of Public Health.
Here’s the schedule:
Tustin Pool—5901 W. Columbia Ave., 19151
Lee Pool—4328 Haverford Ave., 19104
Johnny Sample (Cobbs Creek) Pool—280 Cobbs Creek Pkwy., 19139
Pleasant Pool—6720 Boyer St., 19119
Fletcher (Mill Creek) Pool—743 N. 48th St., 19139
Lawncrest Pool—6000 Rising Sun Ave., 19111
Mander Pool—2140 N. 33rd St., 19121
Mitchell Pool—3700 Whitehall Ln., 19114
Please note: Thunderstorms, heavy rain, or staffing shortages can cause class cancellations. Please click on the pool links above to contact a pool to confirm if a class is taking place.
Have ideas for other aquatic fitness activities in future summers? We’d love to hear them! Contact gethealthyphilly@phila.gov.
Can’t make it to a class? Consider these options:
