Pools

Below, you'll find a list of local pools accessible during high temperatures. 

• Dilboy Pool (110 Alewife Brook Pkwy.)  
  • Pool open for the season as of Friday, June 20
  • Hours:  
    • All Swim: Daily 11 a.m. -7 p.m.  
    • Lap Swim Only: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9-11 a.m.
  • Admission free
  • More information at somervillema.myrec.com
  • Dilboy is a state-owned pool managed by the City of Somerville.
• Latta Brothers Memorial Pool at Foss Park (235 Broadway)
  • Spray deck open  
  • Pool opens for the season on Saturday, June 21
  • Hours:  
    • Pool: Daily 11:15 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.
    • Spray Deck: Daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Admission is free for Massachusetts residents.
  • More information at mass.gov/swimming
  • Latta Pool is a state-owned pool managed by the state.  
• Ginny Smithers Pool (5 Cherry St.)
  • Pool open as of Friday, June 20
  • Hours
    • Monday: 12 - 8 p.m.
    • Tuesday: 12 - 8 p.m.
    • Wednesday: 12 - 8 p.m.
    • Thursday: 12 - 8 p.m.
    • Friday: 4 - 8 p.m.
    • Saturday: CLOSED
    • Sunday: CLOSED
  • Membership information: Ginny Smithers Pool Membership
  • More information at somervillema.myrec.com 

With access to the Green Line and other public transportation, you can also visit nearby communities that offer water features or pools:    

• Visit the Parks and Fields page on arlingtonma.gov
• Visit boston.gov/heat for places to stay cool, pools, and splash pads
• Visit cambridgema.gov/CDD/parks for a Waterplay Map
• Visit the Recreation Page on medfordma.org for parks and playgrounds
• Visit mass.gov/swimming for a list of state-managed Swimming Pools, Wading Pools and Spray Decks 

During hot weather, more people cool off in and around bodies of water. Learn how to keep yourself and others safe in and around water by reviewing Water Safety tips provided by the Commonwealth at mass.gov/water-safety.   

Heat safety tips:

Heat safety tips and ways to keep cool in and around Somerville are included below. Safety tips are also available in multiple languages and can be found on the City’s Keeping Cool in Hot Weather webpage at somervillema.gov/keepcool.  

Important:   

• Never leave children or pets unattended in a car or other vehicle, even for a quick errand and even if the windows are open.  
• Drink plenty of water. Avoid alcoholic beverages and drinks with caffeine or large amounts of sugar.  
• Reduce time spent in direct sun and wear sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses when outside.  
• Limit outdoor activity to the morning and evening hours. Avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day, which is typically 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
• Follow City social media pages and contact 311 for the latest information on places you can visit to cool off.  More information is available at somervillema.gov/socialmedia and somervillema.gov/311.   

Map of Water Features in Somerville