Community Pools in Wilmington, NC

Updated May 2024

Pools

Wilmington, North Carolina has 4 community pools that are open to the public. For a few dollars, you and your family can beat the heat and enjoy swimming pools. Echo Farms is the newest addition (managed by the County) while the other pools are older and each ran by different organizations. Take a look at the list below and discover the swimming areas, public swim times and links to each of their websites.

Earl Jackson Pool

Earl Jackson pool and splash pad is operated by NSEA Swim Foundation. The pool is open year around with heater water and a bubble enclosure in the fall and winter and outdoor in the spring and summer. The splash pad is open Memorial Day weekend until Labor Day weekend each year. Check out their website for more details on FREE swim lessons!

Website
750 Bess St.
Wilmington, NC
(910) 833-5455

Pool Schedule:
Open Year Around
Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Closed on Mondays

Splash Pad:
Open Daily from 8 AM – 8PM
Memorial Day – Labor Day

Daily Rate:
$3/Adult (18+)
$1/Child (Ages 1 – 17)

Season Pass:
Month to Month
$10/Child
$25/Adult
$40/Family Up to 10

Echo Farms Pool

Echo Farms Pool is operated by New Hanover County and usually opens around Memorial Day weekend. Check their website for all details.

Website

4112 Echo Farms Blvd
Wilmington, NC  28412
Phone:  (910) 798-7730

Daily Rate:
$4/Adult (18+)
$2/Child (17 and under)

Season Pass:
$100/Individual;  $175/Family
*More information on their website

Pool Schedule:
*See website

Legion Stadium Pool

Legion Stadium Pool is an outdoor pool operated by the YMCA of Southeastern NC and open to the public starting Memorial Day weekend each year.

Website

2131 Carolina Beach Rd.  
Wilmington, NC 28412  
Phone: (910) 899-7348 

Pool Public Swim Schedule:
Monday-Friday 1:00pm-5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm 
Sunday 12:00pm-5:00pm
*Check website for change in times

Daily Rate:
$4/Adult (18+)
$2/Child (17 and under)

Robert Strange Pool

Robert Strange Pool is an outdoor pool operated by the YMCA of Southeastern NC and open to the public starting Memorial Day weekend each year.

Website

410 S. 10th St.  
Wilmington, NC 28401  
Phone: (910) 899-7332 

Pool Schedule:
Monday – Friday 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Daily Rate:
$4/Adult (18+)
$2/Child (17 and under)

Splash Pads

Wilmington also has a few splash pads across town including:

• Northside Splash Pad | 750 Bess St. | 8AM – 8PM, Memorial Day – Labor Day
• Long Leaf Splash Pad | 8 AM – 8 PM, May 1 – Labor Day
• Harbor Ways Garden