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 and 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 and 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
Grimsley Pool Public Swimming Schedule - Fall 2009
Monday - Friday, 7-9 pm; Saturday, 1-5 pm; Sunday - Closed
Map to Grimsley High School

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
Smith Pool Public Swimming Schedule - Fall 2009
Monday - Friday, 7-9 pm; Saturday and Sunday - Closed
Notice: Due to upgrades to the pool and locker rooms, Smith High School pool will be closed from Monday, September 14, through Tuesday, October 6.
Map to Smith High School


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 and 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
***Pool closed for the season                           
Map to Lindley Pool

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
***Pool closed for the season
Map to Peeler Pool

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
***Pool closed for the season
Map to Warnersville Pool

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
***Pool closed for the season
Map to Windsor Pool

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. All classes scheduled are based on instructor availability. Classes include:

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

Fall and winter classes are held at Smith High School Pool only. Summer classes are heald at Smith and Grimsley High School indoor pools and at Lindley and Windsor outdoor pools. For more information on both the adult and school-age children's classes, call Smith High School Pool at 336-297-5042 or Grimsley High School at 336-373-5916 on weekdays after 5 pm. For information on classes held at the outdoor pools, please call the Parks and Recreation office at 501 Yanceyville St. at 336-373-2536.

2009 Swimming Classes
Fall Classes (Smith High School Pool only) - Due to the upgrades to be completed at Smith High School Pool from September 14 through October 6, no swimming classes have been scheduled for fall 2009. To received information on other swimming classes held in Greensboro, contact the American Red Cross at 336-333-2111.

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