Greensboro summer guide: free city pools and spraygrounds open Memorial Day weekend, the indoor Aquatic Center, Wet'n Wild Emerald Pointe and summer camps.
Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. This page is updated every year at the same address. City pool and sprayground details are from Greensboro Parks and Recreation’s pools and spraygrounds page (2026 season; 2027 dates are not out yet). Parks and Recreation: 336-373-2489.
Summer in Greensboro starts Memorial Day weekend, when the city’s two outdoor pools and two spraygrounds open, all free. Guilford County Schools’ last day is Thursday, June 10, 2027, according to the district’s 2026-27 calendar. City camp registration for 2027 is not open yet; the 2026 details below show what to expect.
What this means for you
- Free swimming: Peeler and Warnersville pools, weekends from Memorial Day weekend, then more days once school is out.
- Free splash pads: Barber Park and Keeley Park, daily from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day.
- Camps: several 2026 museum camp sessions for ages 4 to 10 sold out; sign up when registration opens.
City pools (free)
From the city’s pools and spraygrounds page, 2026 season:
| Pool | Weekends | Weekdays | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peeler Pool, 1300 Sykes Ave. | May 23 to Sept. 1 | Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, June 15 to Aug. 21 | 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Warnersville Pool, 601 Doak St. | May 23 to Sept. 1 | Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, June 16 to Aug. 2 | 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Admission is free and first come, first served; the pools cannot take groups. The city says all dates can change.
Lindley Pool, 2914 Springwood Drive, has been closed since August 2022. In early 2026 engineers found its sand filter tanks had deteriorated beyond safe use; the city has picked a vendor for a new filter system but has no confirmed reopening date.
Spraygrounds (free)
- Barber Park, 1500 Barber Park Drive, and Keeley Park, 4100 Keeley Road.
- Daily from Memorial Day weekend (Saturday, May 23, in 2026) through Labor Day, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Free for families. Organized groups such as day cares pay a group fee.
- Private parties with a shelter can be booked for 9 to 11 a.m. or 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; call 336-373-5888.
Indoor swimming: Greensboro Aquatic Center
The Greensboro Aquatic Center, 1921 W. Gate City Blvd. (336-315-8498), is open year-round. Family recreational swimming is in the recreation pool most weekdays and Saturdays, with some Sundays; the monthly family swim calendar has the times. Regular hours for the recreation pool are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Swim lessons and memberships are on its site.
Wet’n Wild Emerald Pointe
The water park at 3910 S. Holden Road (336-852-9721) has closed for 2026 and is selling 2027 season passes. It has not announced its 2027 opening day; check its park hours page in the spring.
Summer camps
- Greensboro Parks and Recreation: summer camps for children. In 2026 registration ran through the city’s online system; see the summer camps page. Families who need help with fees can apply for Send a Kid to Camp, need-based scholarships from the Greensboro Parks Foundation. Children who need a modification or support can request inclusion services at registration.
- Miriam P. Brenner Children’s Museum, 220 N. Church St.: weekly themed summer camps for ages 4 to 10, from cooking to sea life to city farming. Several 2026 sessions sold out and moved to waitlists.
More summer ideas
- The city lakes: boat, kayak and paddleboard rentals at Lake Brandt, Lake Higgins and Lake Townsend; see the lakes page.
- Fourth of July: see our Fourth of July fireworks guide.
- Free and rainy-day picks: kids’ activities and free things to do.
- Trails: walking and biking trails.
Frequently asked questions
When do Greensboro city pools open?
In 2026 Peeler and Warnersville pools opened weekends from Saturday, May 23, Memorial Day weekend, with weekday days added from mid-June. Hours were 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and admission was free. 2027 dates are not out yet.
Where are the splash pads in Greensboro?
The city’s spraygrounds are at Barber Park, 1500 Barber Park Drive, and Keeley Park, 4100 Keeley Road. In 2026 they ran daily from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., free for families.
Is there an indoor pool in Greensboro?
Yes. The Greensboro Aquatic Center, 1921 W. Gate City Blvd., has a recreation pool for family swimming most weekdays and Saturdays, plus lap swimming in its training pool.
When does Wet’n Wild Emerald Pointe open?
The water park at 3910 S. Holden Road has closed for 2026 and is selling 2027 season passes; it has not announced its 2027 opening day.
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