The city has announced opening of its 2018 public pool season – just in time for this heat. Check out opening schedules for West Philly and Center City West pools below. Philadelphia public pools are free and open to everyone and usually stay open until early to mid-August. For more information, visit the Philadelphia Parks & Rec website. Also, check out this page with information on the spraygrounds in the city.

Wednesday, June 20

• Kelly Pool (4231 Landsdowne Dr., 19131)
• Lee Cultural Center (4328 Haverford Ave., 19104)

Thursday, June 21

• Christy Recreation Center (728 S. 55th St., 19143)

Saturday, June 23

• Baker Playground (5433 Landsdowne Ave., 19131)
• Cobbs Creek Recreation Center (280 Cobbs Creek Pkwy., 19139) 

Monday, June 25

• Carousel House Recreation Center (4300 Avenue of the Republic, 19131)

Tuesday, June 26

• Kingsessing Recreation Center (4901 Kingsessing Ave., 19143)

Wednesday, June 27

• 39th and Olive Playground (700 N. 39th St., 19104)

Thursday, June 28

• Mill Creek Playground (743 N. 48th St., 19139)

Friday, June 29

• F.J. Myers Recreation Center (5800 Chester Ave., 19143)
• O’Connor Pool (2601 South St., 19146)