Public Swimming Pools and Spray Pools in Hartford, Connecticut

The city of Hartford, Connecticut, which is known as "The Insurance Capital of the world", normally experiences very hot and humid weather during the summer months. Because Hartford, Ct is very developed and urban in nature, there are very few natural bodies of water in which local residents can seek relief from the heat and humidity by swimming or bathing. Fortunately, for Hartford, Ct residents, there are several public swimming and spray pools available for use by local residents. These swimming and spray pools are generally located at public parks spread throughout the city. While most of the public swimming pools in Hartford, Ct are outdoor pools, at least one public park, Pope Park, on Park Street, features both indoor and outdoor public swimming pools. The clean and well- maintained public pools in Hartford, Connecticut are open from late June through late August.

Public spray pools in Hartford, Connecticut, which are located in large multi- use and medium- size parks, as well as at smaller parks and playgrounds, are open from late June through early September. Most of these public spray pools are open from mid- morning through dusk, Monday through Friday and 12 noon through dusk on Saturdays and Sundays. At Colt Park, on Wethersfield Avenue, a spray pad is featured. This apparatus re- circulates water connected to the pool system at the park. The spray pad operates at the same hours as the swimming pool there. All users of the Colt Park Spray Pad must first go through the main bath house and shower before utilizing the spray pad. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times while using the spray pad.

All public pools in Hartford, Connecticut have minimum height requirements for users and children are allowed to use the pools based upon height and tested skill level. All swimmers at Hartford, Ct public pools must obey all rules at all times. Swimmers must wear their own swim suit and bring their own towel. Bathing caps are not required. The minimum height requirement at most public pools in Hartford, Ct is 42", except at Pope Park (indoor pool), which is 48" and at Goodwin Pool, which is 50".

Several swimming formats and programs are available at the various public swimming pools in Hartford, Connecticut. These include; swimming lessons, group lessons for community- based organizations, youth recreation swims, swim teams, adult recreation swims and open swims. Swimming lessons certification is available from beginner through swimmer level and basic rescue and other specialized programs are also featured. Various types of swimming lessons are offered during sessions, held throughout the summer. These sessions last for two to three weeks and classes are generally held during the morning. In the afternoon and evenings, there are adult swims, family swims, water walking / aerobics and open swims. Schedules and programs vary, depending on participant's interest and attendance. Saturdays are recreational swims and Sundays are family days at public swimming pools in Hartford, Connecticut.

Presented here, in an effort to assist the consumer, is a listing of all the various public swimming and spray pools in Hartford, Connecticut.

A) Colt Park..Wethersfield Avenue Outdoor swimming pool and spray pool Minimum height requirement..42"
B) Goodwin Park..Maple Avenue Outdoor swimming pool and spray pool Minimum height requirement..50"
C) Hyland Park / Rocky Ridge Park Outdoor spray pool
D) Keney Park..Tower Avenue Outdoor swimming pool and spray pool Minimum height requirement..42"
E) Pope Park..Park Street Indoor and outdoor swimming pools Minimum height requirement..48" (indoor pool)

Other spray pool locations in Hartford, Connecticut..
Forster Park
Lozada Park
Pope Park North
Sigourney Square
Delucco Park
Day Playground
Bracket Park
Willie Ware Park
Waverly Park