This summer, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation is offering sensory-friendly swim hours. This is an open swim time with a quiet, less-crowded environment.
This swim time is set aside for those with autism and neurodivergence and their families. You are encouraged to pre-register for this event. View the list of locations below.
Register for sensory-friendly swim hours by contacting the site directly. Site contact information can be found at the links below:
| Barry Pool | 1800 Johnson St.,19145 | Sundays | 12 p.m.-1 p.m. |
| Fox Chase Pool | 7901 Ridgeway St., 19111 | Thursdays | 5 p.m.-7 p.m. |
| Gathers Pool | 2501-19 W. DiamondSt.,19121 | Fridays | 10 a.m.-11 a.m. |
| J. Finnegan Pool | 6801 Grovers Ave., 19142 | Fridays | 12 p.m.-1 p.m. |
| Kendrick Pool | 5822 Ridge Ave., 19128 | Sundays | 12 p.m.-1 p.m. |
| Mitchell Pool | 3700 Whitehall Ln., 19114 | Fridays | 5 p.m.-7 p.m. |
| Scanlon | 1099 E. Tioga St., 19134 | Fridays | 5 p.m.-7 p.m. |
| Vogt | 4131 Unruh Ave., 19135 | Wednesdays | 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. |
Please note: Sensory-friendly swim will not take place during posted heat emergencies. This will allow Parks & Rec to keep all pools available for open swim.
