CITY OF PITTSBURGH WILL OPEN 16 CITIPARKS POOLS JUNE 16, 2025

Published on June 02, 2025

CITY OF PITTSBURGH WILL OPEN

16 CITIPARKS POOLS JUNE 16, 2025

Pittsburgh, PA – The City of Pittsburgh is pleased to announce today that 16 CitiParks Pools will open on Monday, June 16, 2025. CitiParks successfully recruited, certified and onboarded approximately 162 lifeguards for the 2025 Pool Season.  

"Thanks to the continued hard work and dedication of the CitiParks team in recruiting and hiring lifeguards for the 2025 Pool Season, we’re proud to open 16 pools this summer," said Mayor Ed Gainey. "Their efforts ensure our communities have safe, welcoming spaces to cool off, gather, and enjoy the season." 

Pools that will OPEN are as follows: 

REAM, AMMON, BANKSVILLE, BLOOMFIELD, HIGHLAND PARK, JACK STACK, MAGEE, MC BRIDE, MOORE, ORMSBY, PHILLIPS, RIVERVIEW, SCHENLEY, SUE MURRAY, WEST PENN and WESTWOOD. 

There are two pools that will remain closed due to park and pool renovations and not staffing issues: 

HOMEWOOD: Due to the major park renovation happening in Homewood Park.  

SHERADEN: A number of renovations required for the pool and pool building will prevent this pool from opening.   

CitiParks Aquatics staff schedule plan ensures the safe operations of all open pools.  

Pool hours will be as follows at these 16 Pools: 

Ammon, Bloomfield, Highland*, Jack Stack, Magee, Moore, Ormsby, Phillips, Ream, Schenley**, & Westwood 

Monday – Friday                                                                      

12 – 1 PM: Adult Lap Swim                                                    

1 - 7 PM: Open Swim                                                                

7 – 7:45 PM: Adult Lap Swim 

Saturday, Sunday & Holidays  

12 – 1 PM: Adult Lap Swim 

1 – 5:45 PM: Open Swim 

*Highland early Adult Lap Swim will be held from 11 AM to 1 PM. 

**Due to size & capacity limitations, Schenley Pool is unable to host lap swim. 

Banksville, Riverview & West Penn 

Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 

12 – 1 PM: Adult Lap Swim 

1 –7 PM: Open Swim 

7 – 7:45 PM: Adult Lap Swim 

Saturday, Sunday & Holidays 

12 – 1 PM: Adult Lap Swim 

1 – 5:45 PM: Open Swim 

McBride & Sue Murray 

Monday – Friday 

12 – 5 PM: Open Swim 

Holidays 

Juneteenth - Thursday, June 19, 2025 

Fourth of July 

Labor Day - Monday, September 1, 2025 

NOTE:  Pool Tags will be available beginning opening day at all open pool entry gates.  Save time and complete your application before you visit the pools:  2025 Pool Tag Application  

You can find more information about CitiParks Pools by visiting our website: https://www.pittsburghpa.gov/Recreation-Events/Pools/Outdoor-Pools  or scan the QR code down below. 

Pilar Briggs
pilar.briggs@pittsburghpa.gov
412-925-5518