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Pool Guide for Little Rock and Surrounding Neighborhoods

Looking for somewhere to keep cool this Summer?

By Mary Pointer April 28, 2024

You asked, so we answered!  Many of you have been curious about swimming options in and around Little Rock, Arkansas. We've got you, we gathered up all the details we could find into one simple guide! 

Many neighborhoods in Little Rock, Bryant, Benton, and North Little Rock offer seasonal swimming memberships for families, even if you're not a resident. Additionally, we've compiled information on splash pads and lakes with-in a short drive from Little Rock.

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~Neighborhood Pools ~ 

Broadmoor Neighborhood Pool

Who: Open to neighborhood and public. See Fees HERE.
Non-Resident Membership: $220
Where: Park entrances are via sidewalks located at 2 1/2 Berkshire Dr.; 16 1/2 Berkshire Dr.; 19 1/2 Belmont Dr.; 56 1/2 Lakeshore Dr. Our parking is all street parking.
Adult Swims: 1st & 3rd Monday's 5:30-7:30 pm; Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:30-11:00 am
Open Swims: Non-registered swimmers can swim on Wednesdays 4-7pm for $3 each.
More information: https://www.broadmoor-lr.com/page/broadmoor-pool

Chenal Valley Park & Pools

Who: Private facilities that are for the exclusive use of Chenal Valley property owners and guests.
Where:  Champagnolle Park, 16800 Champagnolle Drive, 821-4080, Closed Mondays.
              Chenonceau Park, 5300 Chenonceau Boulevard, 868-5171, Closed Wednesdays.
              Chalamont Park, 20600 Chalamont Drive, 868-4887, Closed Tuesdays.
More information: https://www.chenalvalleypoa.com/pool-and-parks

Hillsborough Pool

Who: Open to neighborhood and public. See Fees HERE.
Non-Resident Membership: 
$300-Family
Where:  13515 Beckenham Dr, Little Rock, AR 72212
Hours: Closed on Mondays, Tues.- Sundays 10 am - 8 pm
More information: https://www.hillsboroughpool.org/

Leawood Pool ***SOLD OUT***

Who: Open to the neighborhood and public with membership.
Non-Resident Membership: Memberships are sold out for 2024
Where: 8723 Evergreen Drive, Little Rock, AR 72227
More information: https://www.leawoodpool.org/

Marlowe Manor Pool

Who: Open to the neighborhood and public with membership.
Non-Resident Membership: $275
Where: 2000 Shumate Drive, LR  72212
Key Features: baby pool, swim team for ages 4-14
Membership & Other information: https://www.marlowemanor.com/pool/

Parkway Place Pool

Who: Open to the neighborhood  & Public
Non-Resident Membership: $375
Where: 670 Kirby Rd, Little Rock, AR 72211
Hours: Sunday 1-8 pm, Mon-Tues 10 am- 5 pm, Wed-Sat 10 am-9 pm
Membership & Other information: Website (must register to join), Facebook Group,Email 

Saint Charles Pool

Who: Open to the neighborhood only.
Where: 13121 St Charles Blvd, Little Rock, AR 72211
Membership & Other information:  (501) 224-1083, Website

Sturbridge Neighborhood Pool & Park

Who: Open to the neighborhood and public with membership.
Non-Resident Membership: $TBA
Where: 1410 Old Forge Dr, Little Rock, AR
Membership & Other information:  Clay Paul - mcpaul@swbell.net,  Website, Facebook

~Community Center Pools ~ 

Jim Dailey Fitness & Aquatic Center **Closed for Renovations**

NOTE: **Closed for Renovations**
Where: 300 South Monroe, Little Rock, AR,
More information: https://www.facebook.com/NewJDFAC

Southwest Community Center & Pool

Who: Open to the neighborhood & Public
Non-Resident Membership: $TBA
Where: 6401 Baseline Road, Little Rock, AR 72209
Membership & Other information: (501) 918-3975, Website

~Private Clubs w/ Pools ~ 

Chenal Country Club

Who: Private Club, Memberships are available.
Membership Rates:  Call for rates- (501) 821-4141
Where: 10 Chenal Club Blvd. Little Rock, AR 72223
More information: Website

Country Club of Little Rock

Who: Private Club, Memberships are available.
Membership Rates:  Call for rates- (501) 664-1531
Where: 4200 Country Club Blvd. Little Rock AR 72207
More information: Website

Little Rock Athletic & Racquet Club

Who: Private Club, Memberships are available.
Membership Rates: Starting at $315 down, $125/month.
Where: 4610 Sam Peck Rd. & 1 Huntington Rd, Little Rock
More information: Website 

Pleasant Valley Country Club

Who: Private Club, Memberships are available.
Membership Rates: Call for rates- (501) 225-5622
Where: 1 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72212
More information: Website  

Splash Pads ~ 

Riverfront Park- Peabody Spray Pad & Park

Who: Open to Public - FREE**
Where: Riverfront Park,Ottenheimer PlazaLocated next to the Junction Bridge
Additional Information: Visit City of Little Rock Website.

Riverfront Park- Toddler Playground & Splash Pad

Who: Open to Public - FREE**
Where: Riverfront Park,Ottenheimer PlazaLocated West of the Marriott Hotel
Additional Information: Visit City of Little Rock Website.

War Memorial Park Playground

Who: Open to Public - FREE**
Where: 5511 W. Markham St
Additional Information: Visit City of Little Rock Website.

Crump Park- Splash Pad

Who: Open to Public - FREE**
Where: 904 W.33rd St.
Additional Information: Visit City of Little Rock Website.

Swimming Lessons ~ 

Safety Before Swim

Where: 4701 Sam Peck Rd., Little Rock, AR 72223
Phone: 501-940-1287
Website: Website

Little Rock Athletic Club 

Where: Sam Peck Rd, Little Rock, AR 72223
Phone: 501-225-3600
Website:  Website


🌞~ Benton & Bryant ~ 🌞

Benton Aquatic Center

Who: Open to the public
Non-Resident Membership: 
$10 per person, per visit for those who live outside of Saline County.
Resident Rates: Residents of Saline County $4 for ages 3-17, $5 for adults.
Where: 1800 Citizens Drive, Benton, AR
More information: Website

Bishop Aquatic Park

Who: Open to the public
Membership: 
$45-Family per Month, See complete fee schedule <HERE>
Where: 6401 Boone Road Bryant, AR 72022
Hours: Mon-Fri: 6:00AM-8:00PM, Saturday: 8:00AM-6:00PM, Sunday: 12:00PM-6:00PM
More information: Website

Midtown Pool 

Who: Open to the neighborhood and public with membership.
Non-Resident Membership: 
$500-Family
Where: 251 A Street, Bryant, AR 72022
More information: Website

Mills Park Pool 

Who: Public daily admission $5, 2 and under Free. Season passes are available.
Where: 1003 Mills Park Rd, Bryant, AR 72022
More information: Website

🌞~ Nearby Lakes🌞

Lake Nixon

Who: Open to the public by appointment when available, 2 hour slots
Where: 18500 Cooper Orbit Road, Little Rock, AR 72210
More information: Website, 501-744-8878

Lake Sylvia State Park

Who: Open to the public, free.
Where: Hwy 324, Perryville, AR 72126
More information: Website

Woolly Hollow State Park

Who: Open to the public
Rate: Age 6 and up $5.00, Age 2 through 5 $4.00, Family Season Pass $195
Where:  82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058
More information: Website

Indian Lakes

Who: Open to the public
Rate:  Ages 5 &amp; under FREE, Age 6-11 $6.00, Adult $12
Where: 1365 W Lewisburg Rd, Austin, AR (30 mins from Little Rock)
More information: Website, Facebook 

For more swimming holes visit the Arkansas State Park website.

Have updates to any of our info? Let us know at marypointer@macaronikid.com 

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Published: 4/28/2024
Last Updated: 5/8/2024

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