The Greensboro Parks & Recreation Department offers a wide variety of aquatic activities for youth and adults. Activities include:

• Public swimming
• Lap swimming
• Swimming classes
• Water exercise classes
• American Red Cross Water Safety classes
• Competitive swim teams
• Birthday parties (Grimsley and Smith high schools only)

Public Swimming Fees (Indoor & Outdoor Pools)
Children (12 years old and under): $1
Adults (13 years old and up): $2
Senior Lap Swim (55 years old and up): $5 per month - Grimsley Pool Only

Indoor Swimming Pools & Locations
Grimsley High School Pool
801 Westover Terrace
Greensboro, NC 27408
Phone: 336-373-5916
Public Swim Fees: Adults age 13 and up - $2; Children age 12 and under - $1 
Senior Lap Swim (weekday mornings, 9-11 am) - $5 per month
Map to Grimsley High School
Grimsley Pool Public Swimming Schedule - Spring 2009
Monday - Friday: 7-9 pm
Saturday: 1-5 pm
Sunday: Closed

Smith High School Pool
2407 S. Holden Rd.
Greensboro, NC 27406
Phone: 336-297-5042
Public Swim Fees: Adults age 13  and up - $2; Children age 12 and under - $1
Map to Smith High School
Smith Pool Public Swimming Schedule - Spring 2009
Monday - Friday: 7-9 pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed

For more information about indoor swimming pools, call the facility of choice on weekdays between 5 pm and 9 pm; or contact the Athletics Office at 336-373-2174.

Outdoor Swimming Pools & Locations
Lindley Pool
2914 Springwood Dr.
Greensboro, NC 27403
Phone: 336-299-3226
Public Swim Fees: Adults age 13  and up - $2; Children age 12  and under - $1
2009 Operating Dates: Saturday, June 13 through Sunday, August 9                               
Map to Lindley Pool
Public Swimming Hours - Summer 2009
Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday: 1-5 pm
Monday & Wednesday: CLOSED

Peeler Pool
1300 Sykes Ave
Greensboro, NC 27405
Phone: 336-373-5811
Public Swim Fees: Adults age 13  and up - $2; Children age 12 and under - $1
2009 Operating Dates: Saturday, June 13 through Sunday, August 9  
Map to Peeler Pool
Public Swimming Hours - Summer 2009
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 1-5 pm
Sunday & Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: Pool Pals, 1-5 pm

Warnersville Pool
601 Doak St.
Greensboro, NC 27406
Phone: 336-373-5809
Public Swim Fees: Adults age 13 and up - $2; Children age 12 and under - $1
2009 Operating Dates: Saturday, June 13 through Sunday, August 9  
Map to Warnersville Pool
Public Swimming Hours - Summer 2009
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 1 to 5 pm
Monday & Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: Pool Pals, 1-5 pm

Windsor Pool
1601 E. Lee St.
Greensboro, NC 27401
Phone: 336-373-5846
Public Swim Fees: Adults age 13 and up - $2; Children age 12 and under - $1
2009 Operating Dates: Saturday, June 13 through Sunday, August 9  
Map to Windsor Pool
Public Swimming Hours - Summer 2009
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 1-5 pm
Sunday & Monday: CLOSED
Wednesday: Pool Pals, 1-5 pm

For additional information concerning outdoor swimming pools, call the Athletics Office at 336-373-2794. Outdoor pools can be called directly during the summer swimming season from mid June through mid August during posted operating hours.

Public Swimming Pool Rules:

• A certified lifeguard is always on duty while swimmers are in the water or on the pool deck.
• All children nine years old and under must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult at least 18 years old.
• All children nine years old and under must wear a wrist band. The adult accompanying that child must wear a matching wristband.
• All children five years old and under are not permitted in the main pool. Those children must remain in the wading pool with their parent of guardian.
• All children must pass a swim test before they are allowed beyond five feet of water.
• Personal flotation devices (life jackets, water wings, floating objects, etc.) are not allowed in the pool during public swimming.
• Children are required to stay behind the yellow safety line when not swimming.
• Diving is not permitted in less than five feet of water.
• All swimmers must wear swimsuits that are specifically made for swimming. Street clothes are not allowed in the pool. If worn, diapers  must be specifically made for swimming (i.e., "swim diapers").
• All swimmers are required to shower before entering the pool.
• Glass containers are not allowed in the pool area.
• Smoking, alcoholic beverages and pets are not allowed on the pool deck or in the locker rooms.
• Persons with any type of illness or open sores or who appears to be unable to care for himself or herself will not be allowed in the pool.
• Swimmers are asked to wait at least 30 minutes after eating a heavy meal before entering the pool.
• To provide a family atmosphere for all, abusive/profane language and excessive public displays of affection will not be allowed.
• Distracting the attention of the lifeguard is prohibited. Lifeguards are on duty to enforce rules for your safety and to respond to emergencies. Please obey their requests.

Swimming Pool Rules - Printer Friendly Version

The City of Greensboro swimming facilities are governed by the Guilford County Health Department. Other rules and guidelines not listed on this site may be found in the swimming pool policy manual, located at the Greensboro Park & Recreation administrative office and each pool office.

Special Situations
Inclement Weather Policy - The Smith and Grimsley High School pools are closed if the Guilford County Schools are close due to inclement weather. For detailed information on any facility, please call directly to that facility. If thunder and lightning is spotted, lifeguards will require that swimmers get out of the pool. If there is no thunder and lightning for 30 minutes following the last occurrence, swimmers will be allowed back into the pool.

Bodily Fluids - If bodily fluids or bodily waste get into the pool, Guilford County Health Department guidelines require the pool to shut down, treat the pool water and filter the pool water for 24 hours before it can reopen.

Swimming Classes
The Greensboro Chapter of the American Red Cross partners with the Parks and Recreation Department to provide aquatic classes at all swimming pools. Classes include:

• Beginner and intermediate swimming for youth and adults
• Lifeguard Training
• Water Safety Instructor

2009 Swimming Classes
2009 Summer Swimming Class Schedule - registration begins Monday, May 11

For more information on both the adult and school-age children's classes, call Smith High School Pool at 336-297-5042 on weekdays after 5 pm and from 1-5 pm on Saturdays; or call 336-373-2457 on weekdays between 8 am and 5 pm. 

Swimming class registration for school-age and pre-school classes at the outdoor pools can be completed at the Farmer's Curb Market on weekdays from 9 am to 4:30 pm beginning May 11, 2009.

Competitive Swim Teams
The Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department partners with the following organizations to offer competitive swimming for all ages: 
Greensboro Swimming Association
Community Swim Association of Greensboro
Triad Masters Swimming

Other Parks and Recreation Swimming Facilities
Smith Senior Center Pool (for adults 55+)
2401 Fairview St.
Greensboro, NC 27408
Phone: 336-375-2234
Membership: $21 / year for city residents, $31 / year for non-city residents
Smith Senior Center Web site

Bur-Mil Family Aquatic Center
5834 Owl's Roost Rd.
Greensboro, NC 27410
Phone: 336-373-3800
Public Swim Fees: $4 for adults 13 and up; $3 for children 12 and under
Public Swim Hours: Mon.-Fri. 11 am-6 pm; Sat.-Sun. 10 am-6 pm
Bur-Mil Family Aquatic Center Web site