Pools

Community Pools

Dilboy Pool - 110 Alewife Brook Parkway

• Hours:
  • Through August 31, open daily from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. with adult lap swim Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 – 11 a.m. 
  • September 1-4, open from 3:30 – 7 p.m. 
  • September 5, open from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. 
• Season closing date: September 5, 2026 at 7 p.m. 
• Admission: Free
• More informaton at bit.ly/dilboypool

Ginny Smithers Pool - 5 Cherry Street

• From August 24 - September 13, the Ginny Smithers Pool at the Kennedy School will be temporarily closed for scheduled deep cleaning and maintenance. 
  • This closure affects both the smaller warm/therapy pool and the larger main/lap pool. 
  • Both pools are currently expected to reopen on Monday, September 14.   
  • More at: somervillema.myrec.com 
• Admission: Memberships and day passes are available, and fees vary by residency and swim type
• More information at bit.ly/ginnysmithers

Latta Brothers Memorial Pool - 235 Broadway

• Season closing date: August 16, 2026 at 6:45 p.m. 
• Admission: Free for State residents
• Latta Pool is a state-owned pool managed and operated by the Commonwealth. More information is available at mass.gov

With public transportation, you can also visit nearby communities that offer water features or pools. Please check for information from those communities on schedules and fees.

• Visit Cambridge's "Get Cool and Get Hydrated Map" and the Pools and Swimming page
• Visit Arlington's Parks and Fields page
• Visit Boston's Keeping Cool in the Heat page
• Visit Medford's Recreation page
• Visit the State's Swimming page for state-managed Swimming Pools, Wading Pools and Spray Decks, beaches, and more

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.

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.

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.