Summer is almost here, and it’s time to make a splash! When it comes to beating the heat during those hot summer days, taking a dip in a crisp and cool pool offers some of the sweetest relief there is. Whether you’re a daring diver, doing laps, or just kicking up your heels in the shallow end, a pool day is the perfect way to get moving and have fun in the sun with family and friends. And if you’re a resident of Trenton, you don’t have to travel far to make awesome aquatic memories this summer.
The City of Trenton is equipped with a number of state-of-the-art pools and swimming facilities to help you stay cool and active during those steamy summer days. There are a number of pools for residents to enjoy throughout the community, including:
- Cooper Pool: 396 Union Street, Trenton, NJ 08611.
- Father Rocco Pool: 1501 New Willow Street, Trenton, NJ 08608.
- Hetzel Pool: 190 North Olden Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638.
- Martin Luther King Pool: 347 Brunswick Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08608.
- Roberto Clemente Pool: 342 Academy Street, Trenton, NJ 08618.
For more information on the rules and regulations of your local pool, please review the following link: Pool Rules – Trenton. Likewise, details on the pool’s operating hours, including details on senior swim, open swim, summer camp schedules, and more can be found here: Hours of Operation. These pools are free for residents of Trenton to enjoy, so be sure to swing by this upcoming season. Before you swing by, however, be certain to have a game plan for happy and healthy swimming! More details on healthy swimming habits can be found on the CDC website, linked here: Healthy Swimming – CDC.
These pools are provided to the community thanks to the City of Trenton’s Department of Recreation, Natural Resources, and Culture. From summer fun to recreational sports leagues, afterschool programs, and everything in between, this department offers opportunities for enrichment for Trentonians of every age and stage. Throughout the summer, Trentonians can look forward to enjoying Trenton’s many pools, parks, and activities planned throughout the community. No matter how you choose to laze away those summer days, there is always something fun waiting just around the corner.
For more information on the pools and other resources provided by the Department of Recreation, Natural Resources, and Culture, please visit the City of Trenton’s website, linked here: Dept. of Rec. – Home. If you have any questions about how to best take advantage of these tremendous resources, please contact the Dept. of Rec. at 609-989-3635 for additional assistance. Don’t miss the chance to dive into some aquatic fun this summer and be sure to swing by your local pool!
