ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Six public pools in Buncombe County will open for the season next weekend, just in time for the Memorial Day holiday.
When do pools open in Asheville and Buncombe County?
Six pools will open to the public on Saturday, May 23, including the Dr. Wesley Grant Southside Community Center Pool, 285 Livingston St., operated by Asheville Parks and Recreation.
The other five pools are operated by Buncombe County Parks and Recreation:
- Cane Creek Pool, 590 Lower Brush Creek Road, Fletcher
- North Buncombe Pool, 734 Clarks Chapel Road, Weaverville
- Erwin Pool, 58 Lees Creek Road, Asheville
- Hominy Valley Pool, 25 Twin Lakes Road, Candler
- Owen Pool, 117 Stone Dr., Swannanoa
In addition to the pools, Splasheville, the free, community water attraction in Pack Square Park, is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
What are public pool hours in Asheville and Buncombe County?
Southside Center pool hours and admission
The Southside Center pool will be open from May 23-25 in observation of Memorial Day, then on weekends only through Sunday, June 7. From Saturday, June 13 to Sunday, Aug. 23, the pool will be open seven days a week, before switching to weekends only from Sunday, Aug. 23 to the end of the season on Monday, Sept. 7.
The pool operating hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday.
Admission is $3 per person per day, but season passes may be purchased for $100 a person or $150 for a family of up to four individuals.
Buncombe County pool hours and admission
Buncombe County pools are open from May 23-25 in observation of Memorial Day and then on weekends only through Sunday, June 7. From Thursday, June 11 to Sunday, Aug. 9, the pools will be open seven days a week.
After Aug. 9, Erwin Pool will remains open for its extended season on weekends only, Aug. 15-30.
The pool operating hours are 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, except for the Erwin, Hominy Valley and Cane Creek locations, which close at 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Admission is $4 per person per day.
Why is Southside Center the only public pool open in Asheville?
Following Tropical Storm Helene, many of the public pools under the purview of Asheville Parks and Recreation were damaged, with only the Southside Center pool cleared for reopening. However, there are several other pools in the works.
As part of the Azalea Parks and Infrastructure Recovery, a new design for a public pool along Azalea Road will be unveiled this summer, the city of Asheville said in a press release.
“Asheville voters overwhelmingly approved a general obligation (GO) bond referendum allocating up to $20 million for parks and recreation improvements throughout the city including a new outdoor pool in West Asheville with more info on the Malvern Hills Park Improvements project page,” the city continued.
More aquatic fun in Asheville
In addition to the reopened pools, the city of Asheville has planned a long list of aquatic activities for this summer, including trips to Lake Lure, river snorkeling and more. Find a full list here.
Read our story about the grand reopening of Lake Lure here.
Swim lessons for Asheville and Buncombe County residents are also available through the Swim Club Management Group of Asheville at www.ashevillecitypools.com and www.buncombepool.com.
