A Guide to the Most Popular Swimming Pools in Pittsburgh

Summer is the perfect time of year to be in Pittsburgh. The days are long and the weather is warm and sunny. There is no better way to spend the day than at one of the many local swimming pools. There are many pools to enjoy from the exciting wave pools to relaxing Mineral Beach to the many local community and neighborhood pools.

The Pittsburgh area is home to three wave pools in Settler's Cabin Park, South Park and Boyce Park. The wave pools open on the first Saturday of June and remain open through Labor Day. The wave pool is an exciting way to enjoy the water on a hot summer day. Waves begin forming at intermittent times throughout the day. A bell sounds to let you the waves are starting. Rafts are available for rent. The shallow end is great for young children. There are no steps into the pool and kids can sit at the edge and enjoy the soft waves as they break at the shore. For those with more of a sense of adventure, hop on your raft, paddle out the middle of the pool and ride the huge waves to the shore. Hours of operation are 11:30 AM to 7:30 PM daily. Admission is $5.00 for adults, $4.00 for junior, $3.00 for youth and $1.00 for children. Group discounts and season passes are available. For more information, visit the Allegheny County website at: http://www.alleghenycounty.us/parks/fees/pools.aspx.

Mineral Beach is an old fashioned swimming pool built in the 1920s located on Route 88 Finleyville, PA. Mineral Beach is called a "beach" pool because there are no defined sides to the pool. You can walk into the pool the same way you would walk into the ocean. This large and well maintained pool is the perfect pool for children of all ages. The sloped sides are perfect for small children and sun worshippers. All rafts, floaties and pool toys are welcome. Mineral Beach is open from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily, weather permitting. Admission is $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children under age 11. Season passes are available.

There are also many community and local pools in and around the Pittsburgh area. Dormont pool is one of the largest pools in the Pittsburgh area. The pool is located on Banksville Road in Dormont. The pool is open from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM daily. Junior resident passes are $60.00 and adult passes are $80.00 per season. Family passes are $150.00 per season. Non-resident passes are available at a higher fee. The daily admission is $3.00 for residents and $5.50 for non-residents. Scott Township Pool is a beautiful and large pool complete with diving boards and a slide located in Scott Park in Scott Township. Swimming lessons and water aerobics are taught throughout the summer. Pool hours are from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday through Friday and 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. Season passes are $35.00 for residents and $60.00 for non-residents. The Monroeville Community Pool is heated pool with diving board and a separate children's pool. The pool also has a birthday room, sand volleyball courts, basketball court and picnic area. The pool is open from 12:30 PM to 7:00 PM daily.