8 Best Community Pools in Plano, TX — Tested by a Local Mom

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If you don’t have a pool in your backyard, then you need to start looking ahead at some of our local pools in the area – many of them are free with a Plano Recreation Center membership 

There are a few Swimming Pools near me spread across town and several more in surrounding areas – many of them operated at Plano Recreation Centers. We also have some great outdoor Waterparks and Indoor waterparks

If you’re looking for an affordable way to play in the water around Plano this Summer, combine any of these with a visit to The Best List of Local Splash Pad Parks for Kids

Here’s a look at Indoor and Outdoor Swimming Pools near me in Plano

Jack Carter Pool

Address: 2601 Pleasant Valley Drive, Plano 75023

Cost: Daily admission is $5 for children (ages 3-15) and $9 for adults (16+) (residents). Non residents are $8 for children (ages 3-15) and $13 for adults (16+)

Call: 972-208-8081

At Jack Carter Pool, you’ll find

• A dual rider tube slide
• Body slide
• Lazy river
• A deep water pool with platform diving and a climbing wall (12ft 6in)
• A Flow Rider surf simulator
• A tot pool
• A leisure pool with some lap lanes
• Spray features

You can rent party areas, enjoy the concessions and use changing rooms with rentable lockers for guests.

Plano Aquatic Center

Address: 2301 Westside Drive, Plano TX 75075

Cost: $3 resident/$5 non-resident (ages 3+)

Call: (972) 769-4232 

Indoor swimming pool and outdoor splash pad for kids – its a great option for a Splash Pad and 25 yard lap-pool nearby.

This is a great place to take swimming lessons and also a nice place to rent out for a birthday party (2 hours)!

Liberty Recreation Center

Address: 2601 Glencliff Dr, Plano, TX 75075

Cost: Daily admission is $5 for children (ages 3-15) and $9 for adults (16+) (residents rates).

This is the third summer for Liberty Recreation Center since its recent renovation– the swimming pools have a new hammock area, lily pad pool crossing, and a general refresh!

Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center

Address: 5801 W. Parker Rd, Plano TX 75093

Cost: $3 resident/$5 non-resident (3-15 yrs); $6 resident/$9 non-resident (16 yrs & up)

Call: (972) 769-4404  

Tom Muehlenbeck offers a lot of swimming pool areas including an adult leisure pool, an indoor lazy river, and public swimming pools: indoor and outdoor. It is operated by the City of Plano Parks and Recreation Department.

Tom Muehlenbeck Center offers indoor and outdoor pool experiences complete with a concession stand (it’s a good alternative to Jack Carter Pool if it’s too busy!)

Kids will love the slides, splash area, and pools here! The inside is great too.  

Oak Point Pool and Recreation Center

Address: 6000 Jupiter Rd, Plano, TX 75074

Cost: $3 resident/$5 non-resident (3-15 yrs); $6 resident/$9 non-resident (16 yrs & up)

Call: 972-941-7540

Recently renovated, the Oak Point Recreation Center now has great new public swimming pools indoors (and outdoors) and features 15+ (25 meter) lanes.

Oak Point Recreation Center’s outdoor swimming pool has undergone a renovation and reopened in Summer 2023, with a dual entry wave pool, splash pad, family pool for swimming, and tons of shade.

In addition, they’ll have log rolling available during the open swim on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. (Check website for open swim times). 

Harry Rowlinson Community Natatorium

Address: 1712 Avenue P, Plano, TX 75074

Summer hours: Sat/Sun 1 pm-5 pm

Call: 972-769-4232

Rowlinson Natatorium is an indoor 25-yard facility with deep and shallow water training and swimming pool areas and a zero-depth entry ramp in the shallow area.

It is open on weekends during the summer season and for scheduled classes only during fall, winter, and spring.

Carpenter Recreation Center Pool

Address: 6701 Coit Road, Plano, TX 75024

Cost: Ages 3-15 years: $3 resident/ $5 non-resident
Ages 16 & older: $6 resident / $9 non-resident

Carpenter Recreation Center is a great option for families on the north side of Plano — especially if you’re near the Frisco border. The outdoor pool is open each summer from Memorial Day through Labor Day, with lap swim lanes available during select hours.

It’s a solid, no-frills city pool with lifeguards on duty, and the affordable pricing makes it an easy choice for families who want a quick dip without the crowds you’ll find at Jack Carter. The Friday evening extended hours are a bonus for after-school or after-work swims.

Good to know:

• Lap swimming available during select hours — check the City of Plano website for the current schedule before you go
• Free with a Plano Recreation Center membership
• Indoor pool available year-round (hours vary by season)

The Texas Pool

The Texas Pool is a historic saltwater pool shaped like Texas!

Address: 901 Springbrook Drive, Plano TX 75075

Cost: $10 per person for the day.

Membership covers the whole Summer and costs $160 for an individual/$295 family. Members’ guests pay $5 per person.

Infants 2 and under swim free.

Call: 972-881-8392

It’s a membership-based community pool with slides and diving boards which allows also for day visits too.

It’s a great place for parties or just a day of fun in the sun, with private cabanas, loungers, free-to-use BBQ grills, and more recently they’ve also added Children’s playhouses, water, and sand volleyball.

It opens Memorial Day Weekend!

With all these great pools around town, the hardest part will be deciding which one to try first!

Please see our following Top 5 Safety Tips for Pools and Swimming

Swimming can be a fun summer activity for children of all ages. Playing in the public pool or at the community water park can provide the opportunity for quality family time with your kids. Sadly, thousands of children die or are injured each year in preventable swimming accidents.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), about 300 children under age five drown in pools and spas each year. And, more than 3,200 children are hospitalized due to pool-and-spa-related injuries.

Learn public pool safety tips and guidelines to help keep your child safe in the water.

1. Be Informed

First and foremost, staying alert and educated will help keep your child safe in the water. Share safety instructions with babysitters and neighbors to prevent injury or drowning.

2. Be Alert

Never leave your child unattended at a public pool or spa. Constant supervision is an extremely important step to make sure your child is safe.

Drownings can happen in the blink of an eye and typically occur when there’s a lapse in adult supervision.

Never multitask while your child is swimming. Talking on the phone, sun-bathing, reading a book or magazine — these all take your eyes away from watching your child, who can become injured in minutes if left unsupervised. As an extra precaution, always keep a cell phone close by.

3. Practice Water Safety

According to CPSC, drownings and close calls are eight times more likely to occur in children who don’t know how to swim.

Make sure that you learn how to swim. Engage young children with interactive online games to educate them about pool and water safety.

Any child who is an inexperienced swimmer should wear an approved flotation device before entering the water. Shallow sections should be roped off and designated as safe areas for anyone who isn’t an experienced swimmer.

Be sure that the pool area is fenced off to prevent small children from falling into the water, and that there is a locking, self-closing gate.

4. Know the Danger of Drain Entrapments

Drain entrapments are often the result of a swimmer’s hair, limbs, clothing, or jewelry getting tangled in a faulty drain. Never let your child play or swim near drains or suction outlets, especially in spas and shallow pools. Entrapment caused by powerful suction from a pool or spa’s drain can trap a child.

Ensure that public pools and spas have compliant drain covers. Do not use a pool or spa if there are flat, broken, or missing drain covers.

Children’s public wading pools, pools designed for young children, and in-ground spas that have flat drain grates and single main drain systems pose the greatest risk of entrapment.

Also be sure that life-saving equipment, such as life rings or reaching poles, are available for use.

5. Stay Educated

Teach your child basic water safety tips, and practice them yourself. Make sure that everyone in your family learns to swim. Your entire family can enroll in age-appropriate Red Cross water orientation and Learn-to-Swim courses to be prepared and safe in the water.

Understand the basics of CPR and other life-saving skills. Take CPR and first-aid courses, and continue to update your training through programs offered by the American Red Cross.

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