Pools

Community Pools

Somerville residents have several community pool options for the summer season. 

All pools are currently scheduled to be open by Monday, June 22, but the date is subject to change. Stay up to date on the latest opening information on somervillema.gov/pools and by following @somervillerecreation on Instagram or @SomervilleRec on Facebook.

Dilboy Pool (Opening date is tentative) - 110 Alewife Brook Parkway

• Opening Date: Saturday, June 20
• Admission: Free
• Regular hours: Daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 
• Lap swim: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 to 11 a.m. 
• Full schedule and fee information is available at bit.ly/dilboypool

Ginny Smithers Pool - 5 Cherry Street

• Opening Date: Monday, June 22
• Admission: Memberships and day passes are available, and fees vary by residency and swim type
• Full schedule and fee information is available at bit.ly/ginnysmithers

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

Looking to cool off during hot weather? Somerville’s splash pads are on and ready for use!

Many City parks and playgrounds have water spray features including simple single heads, overhead misters, and larger water play elements.

All splash pads are currently open for the 2026 summer season, except for Lincoln Park. The water features at Lincoln Park are closed until further notice for maintenance.  

Water sprays run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. They are on timers and stop for 20 minutes between cycles. To find a water feature in your neighborhood, view the map below.