Where To Swim in Pittsburgh

Hot summer temps call for long days spent at the pool. Check out these swimming pools in Pittsburgh, and stay cool swimming, lounging, and splashing around.

Thrilling wave pools that kids and adults love, state-of-the-art splash parks, and everything in between make Pittsburgh’s pools a destination for every level of water comfort.

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Sandcastle Waterpark

Swimming Pools

Splash Pads and Spray Parks

Water Parks

Swimming Pools

There are many lodging options in Pittsburgh with outdoor pools, including the DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh Cranberry, DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree, Hampton Inn Pittsburgh Green Tree, and Sun and Cricket Bed and Breakfast. You can also consider staying at one of the many Pittsburgh hotels with indoor pools.

Pittsburgh also has over a dozen outdoor pools to enjoy in the summertime! These public pools open for the 2026 season on Monday, June 15, and will each follow their own specific schedule. Learn more about CitiPark Pools in Pittsburgh.

Ammon: 2217 Bedford Avenue
Banksville: 1461 Crane Avenue
Bloomfield: 408 Ella Street
Highland: 151 Lake Drive
Homewood: 540 N Lang Avenue
Jack Stack: 600 Brighton Woods Road
Magee: 745 Greenfield Avenue
McBride: 1785 McBride Avenue
Moore: 1801 Pioneer Avenue
Ormsby: 79 S 22nd Street
Phillips: 201 Parkfield Avenue
Ream: 321 Merrimac Street
Riverview: 400 Riverview Avenue
Schenley: 1 Overlook Drive
Sue Murray: 301 Cedar Avenue
West Penn: 450 30th Street
Westwood: 100 Guyland Street

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DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh Cranberry

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DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh Cranberry

Wave Pools

Just outside Pittsburgh, find a different kind of swimming adventure at the area’s wave pools. Visit the Allegheny County parks website for information about daily hours, admission, and wave pool rules.

Boyce Park Wave Pool: 200 Wave Pool Way, Monroeville, PA 15239
Settlers Cabin Wave Pool: 600 Ridge Road, Robinson, PA 15205
South Park Wave Pool: 280 Wave Pool Drive, Bethel Park, PA 15102

Splash Pads and Spray Parks

Non-swimmers who still love the water will enjoy the various spray parks around Pittsburgh. These CitiPark spray features opened for the season on May 23, 2026, and are open daily (weather permitting) from 10am-8pm through mid-September.

Before heading out for some fun, be sure to check the CitiParks Facebook page for any special events or closures.

Arlington: 1523 Fernleaf Street
Beechview: 1295 Orangewood Avenue
Burgwin: 328 Mansion Street
Chartiers: 3793 Chartiers Avenue
East Hills: 2300 Wilner Drive
Paulson: 1300 Paulson Avenue
Shadyside: 6601 Fifth Avenue
Troy Hill: 1200 Goettman Street
Warrington: 329 Warrington Avenue

Water Parks

Plan a full day of swimming adventures at Pittsburgh-area water parks! Enjoy swimming, lazy rivers, wave pools, water slides, and water rides. There’s something for every comfort level in the water, from young kids and beginner swimmers to thrill-seekers. Don’t forget the sunscreen!

Sandcastle Waterpark: 1000 Sandcastle Drive, West Homestead, PA 15120
Idlewild & SoakZone: 2574 Lincoln Hwy, Ligonier, PA 15658

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Idlewild & SoakZone

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Idlewild & SoakZone