NEW ORLEANS — Summer's here – and with it the state's always sultry subtropical temperatures.
For locals and tourists looking to beat the oppressive heat, WWL Louisiana has compiled a list of New Orleans-area watering holes and cement ponds where you can take a refreshing dip—and, in some cases, wet your whistle.
From free public swimming pools to 'pay as you play' adults-only resort passes for access to some of the area's most luxurious hotels and clubs, this list has got you covered.
The list even includes a nearby water park or two and the closest beaches to dig your feet in the sand and soak up a few rays along the shore.
Outdoor pools
- Where: 624 Louisiana Avenue; New Orleans (Irish Channel)
- Season: Summer
- Features: Summer camps, lap swimming, water aerobics, swim lessons
- Admission: $0 (Free)
- Where: 1120 S. Broad Street; New Orleans (B.W. Cooper Apartments Neighborhood)
- Season: Summer
- Features: Summer camps, family swim
- Admission: $0 (Free)
- Where: 2700 Lapeyrouse Street; New Orleans (Fairgrounds)
- Season: Summer
- Features: Summer camps, lap swimming, water aerobics, swim lessons
- Admission: $0 (Free)
- Where: 1500 Lafreniere Street; New Orleans
- Season: Summer
- Features: Summer camps, lap swimming, water aerobics, swim lessons
- Admission: $0 (Free)
- Where: 3211 Treasure Street; New Orleans (Desire Development)
- Season: Summer
- Features: Summer camps, lap swimming, water aerobics, swim lessons
- Admission: $0 (Free)
- Where: 4300 St. Claude Avenue; New Orleans (Bywater)
- Season: Summer
- Features: Summer camps, lap swimming, water aerobics, swim lessons
- Admission: $0 (Free)
- Where: 6500 Magazine Street; New Orleans (Audubon)
- Season: Summer
- Features: Lap swimming, water aerobics, family swim (no summer camps)
- Admission: $0 (Free)
A.L. Davis Playground (under construction/open soon)
- Where: 2600 LaSalle Street; New Orleans (Central City)
- Season: Summer
- Features: Summer camps, lap swimming, water aerobics, swim lessons
- Admission: $0 (Free)
Federal City Pool (under construction/open soon)
- Where: 2200 Constitution Street; New Orleans (Westbank)
- Season: Summer
- Features: Summer camps, lap swimming, water aerobics, swim lessons
- Admission: $0 (Free)
Summer hours:
- Lap Swim and Adult Water Aerobics - 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday-Friday
- Summer camps - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday
- Family Swim 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
*Whitney Pool hours - 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
The following NORDC pools are currently closed due to construction and/or lifeguard shortage:
- Lemann Playground – 628 North Claiborne Avenue; New Orleans (Tremé / Lafitte)
- Pradat Playground – 7200 Dreaux Avenue; New Orleans
- Morris F.X. Jeff Sr. Natatorium – 2529 General Meyer Avenue; New Orleans
Johnny Jacobs Pool (JPRD)
- Where: 5851 5th Avenue; Marrero, La.
- Season: Summer (April-August) – Tuesday-Thursday 2 to 5 p.m.; Saturaday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Features: Outdoor swimming pool, splash pads,, swimming lessons, swim team, YMCA lifeguards, free lifejackets, free swim tests
- Admission: $2 swimmers; $1 spectators (cash only)
Lafreniere Spray Park (JPRD)
- Where: 3000 Downs Boulevard; Metairie, La.
- Season: Summer (May 25 - Aug. 9) Daily 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Features: Park is 4,000 square feet of fun for children 10 & under. It has 13 water features including water cannons.
- Admission: $5 (splash pads always free) - fee includes 90-minute play time
- Where: 6101 Leo Kerner Lafitte Parkway; Marrero, La.
- Season: Summer (April 9-May 14) Weekends only 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; (May 15-Aug. 13) Daily 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; (Aug. 19-Sept. 3) Weekends only 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Features: Park has 16 water features that include a water ring, fill 'n' spill and water flower.
- Admission: $0 (Free)
Indoor pools
- Where: 900 North Villere Street; New Orleans (Tremé)
- Season: Year-round
- Features: Summer camps, lap swimming, water aerobics, family swim, swim lessons
- Admission: $0 (Free)
- Where: 3411 Broadway Street; New Orleans (Gert Town)
- Season: Year-round
- Features: Summer camps, lap swimming, water aerobics, family swim, swim lessons
- Admission: $0 (Free)
- Where: 1616 Fats Domino Avenue; New Orleans
- Season: Year-round
- Features: Summer camps, lap swimming, water aerobics, family swim, swim lessons
- Admission: $0 (Free)
- Where: 5601 Read Boulevard; New Orleans
- Season: Year-round
- Features: Summer camps, lap swimming, water aerobics, family swim, swim lessons
- Admission: $0 (Free)
City officials have confirmed the following summer hours and activity times for NORD's four indoor pools above.
Summer hours:
- Lap Swim and Adult Water Aerobics - 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday-Friday *Treme pool opens at 7 a.m. and closes at 8 a.m. due to summer camp
- Summer camps - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday
- Family Swim - 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
Hotel pools
- Where: 300 Bourbon Street; New Orleans
- Season: Year-round (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
- Features: Swimming pool, fitness center, food and valet parking discounts
- Admission: $80 adult day pass; $25 child pass; $35 locals (Sunday)
- Where: 300 Gravier Street; New Orleans
- Season: Year-round (6 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
- Features: Rooftop pool, towel service
- Admission: $60 adult day pass; $100 (Friday, Weekends); $25 child pass
- Where: 130 Roosevelt Way; New Orleans
- Season: Year-round (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Features: Heated outdoor pool, hot tub, lounges, pool bar, towel service
- Admission: $65 adult day passes; $35 children ($135 adult day pass on weekends)
- Where: 316 Chartres Street; New Orleans
- Season: Year-round (6 a.m. to 11 p.m.)
- Features: Swimming pool, bar, food, lounges
- Admission: $45 day passes
- Where: 35222 Tulane Avenue; New Orleans
- Season: Year-round (10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
- Features: Swimming pool, live DJs
- Admission: $15 three-hour pass; $30 day pass; annual swim club memberships available.
- Where: 600 Carondelet Street; New Orleans
- Season: Year-round (9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sun-Thurs; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Sat-Sun)
- Features: Swimming pool, lounges and daybeds available at additional cost ($50-75)
- Admission: $25 day pass; $30 (Friday, Weekends)
- Where: 4125 St. Charles Avenue; New Orleans
- Season: Year-round (11 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
- Features: Saltwater pool and pool bar
- Admission: $30 day pass (Mon-Thurs); $40 (Fridays, Weekends, Holidays) - 21 & older
- Where: 550 Baronne Street; New Orleans
- Season: Year-round (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Features: Rooftop pool (deck chairs/lounges reserved for hotel guests only); VIP packages available for groups of six or more
- Admission: $25 day passes; $50 (Fridays, Weekends); $10 Mondays (locals) - 18 & older
- Where: 317 Baronne Street
- Season: Year-round (7 a.m. to 8 p.m.) - closed until June 15th for renovations
- Features: Rooftop pool, towel service, live DJs, cabana rental available ($100)
- Admission: *$50 day pass; $75 (Sat-Sun)
- Where: 333 Poydras Street; New Orleans
- Season: Year-round (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Features: Rooftop pool, city views, cabanas available (starting at $300)
- Admission: $30 adult day passes - 21 & up
- Where: 1001 Toulouse Street; New Orleans
- Season: Year-round (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Features: Swimming pool, lounges and daybeds available at additional cost
- Admission: $40 adult weekday pass; $75 (Friday, Weekends) - 21 & up
- Where: 800 Iberville; New Orleans
- Season: Year-round (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Features: Outdoor pool, lounge chairs, towel service, live DJs, food and drinks available
- Admission: $18 adult day pass; $15 child pass
Other hotel pools listed on Resort Pass include:
- Where: 700 Tchoupitoulas Street; New Orleans
- Season: Year-round (6 a.m. to 11 p.m.)
- Features: Outdoor pool, lounge chairs, self-serve chilled towels, food and drinks available
- Admission: Adults starting at $15; children starting at $10; Infants free
- Where: 555 Canal Street; New Orleans
- Season: Year-round (7 a.m. to 11 p.m.)
- Features: Heated outdoor pool, lounge chairs, towel service, free WiFi, food and drinks available
- Admission: Adults starting at $30; children starting at $15; Infants free
- Where: 3610 Tulane Avenue; New Orleans
- Season: Year-round (8 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
- Features: Outdoor pool, poolside seating, towel service, outside food and drink permitted
- Admission: Adults starting at $20; children starting at $10; Infants free
Club pools
- Where: 634 Louisa Street; New Orleans (Bywater)
- Season: Year-round; Mon-Fri 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sat-Sun 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Features: Heated/chilled saltwater pool, hot tub, sauna house, poolside bar, free WiFi, pool chairs (first-come, first-served basis)
- Admission: $20 day pass / $499 annual pass - 21 & up
Water parks
- Where: 18142 Perkins Rd E, Baton Rouge, La.
- Season: Summer (May 20-Sept. 2)
- Features: Swimming pools, water slides, wave pool, lazy river
- Admission: $40/$50 daily (under/over 48 inches in height); $118 season pass
- Where: 111 Lobdell Avenue; Baton Rouge, La.
- Season: Summer (April 27-Oct 12)
- Features: Swimming pools, water slides, water fountains and pavilion rentals
- Admission: up to $12 daily; $60-100 season pass
Local beaches
- Where: 62883 Hwy 1089; Mandeville, La.
- Season: Year-round
- Features: Swimming, sunbathing, walking
- Admission: up to $3 daily (Free for children under 3; seniors over 62)
- Where: Admiral Craik Drive; Grand Isle, La.
- Season: Year-round
- Features: Swimming, sunbathing, walking
- Admission: up to $3 daily (Free for children under 3; seniors over 62)
- Where: 1150 Beach Boulevard; Biloxi, Miss.
- Season: Year-round
- Features: Swimming, sunbathing, walking
- Admission: $0 (Free)
- Where: Harbor at Jones Park; Gulfport, Miss.
- Season: Spring-Summer-Fall (May 16-Oct. 27)
- Features: Swimming, sunbathing, sightseeing, Fort Massachusetts, 1-hour ferry cruise (each way), snack shop, beach chairs and umbrella rentals
- Admission: Adults $44, Children $38 (Free for children 2 and under; Senior, military and online purchase discounts available)
Editor's note: If you know of a pool, water park or backyard Slip 'N Slide in your area that is not on this list, please email webteam@wwltv.com.
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