Indoor Pools in Boston, MA

Hours this week

Swim schedule

See pool schedule

Lap swim, family swim · YMCA members

See water fitness schedule

Water exercise classes · YMCA members

The pool

Indoor pool

Swim lessons, lap swim, family swim and water exercise classes

Programs

Swim lessons, Swim team, Water fitness classes, Youth sports

Features

Indoor pool, Gymnasium, Recharge Lounge Wellness & Recovery Room

Good to know

• The pool and wellness & recovery center close 1 hour before the facility closing time.
• Facility hours are used as pool hours because the pool schedule page does not list specific pool times; the pool closes 1 hour before the facility.
• The pool schedule page only states that the Roxbury pool is currently closed; no closure is listed for Huntington Avenue.
• The Recharge Lounge is available for YMCA Members 18+ with a monthly add-on fee.

Hours this week

The pool

Indoor Pool

Programs

Swimming Lessons, Water Fitness, Swim Team

Features

Indoor Pool

Good to know

• The hours listed are the Dorchester YMCA building hours from the YMCA of Greater Boston contact page; they are not confirmed pool-specific hours.
• The indoor pool swimming page states that pool schedules for lap swim, open swim, and family swim times are available via the YMCA Center Pool Schedules, but the specific schedule for Dorchester YMCA was not included in the fetched pages.
• The pool status updates section lists only Roxbury pool as currently closed; no closure is listed for Dorchester.

Hours this week

The pool

Swimming Pool

Programs

Swimming Lessons, Water Fitness, Swim Team & Masters Swimming, Youth Sports, Group Exercise

Features

Swimming Pool, Gymnasium, Fitness Center, Child Watch, Early Education Center, Personal Training, Group Exercise Classes, Family Gym and Family Swim Times, NAEYC Accredited Early Education Center, Before & Afterschool Programs, Golden Mountain Summer Camp, Outdoor Plaza & Playground, Specialty Health Programs, Teen Programs

Good to know

• The hours listed are the building's hours of operation, not pool-specific hours. Pool schedules are available via a separate link.
• The page does not state the pool's season status or specific pool hours.

Hours this week

The pool

Indoor Pool

Programs

Swimming Lessons, Water Fitness, Swim Team

Features

Indoor Pool

Good to know

• The hours listed are the building hours for the Charlestown YMCA; pool-specific hours are not published on the pages reviewed.
• The indoor pool swimming page states that pool schedules are available via a link, but the actual schedule was not included in the fetched content.
• The Roxbury YMCA pool is currently closed, but this does not affect the Charlestown YMCA.

Hours this week

• 2026-09-05: Pool / Facility Closure
• 2026-09-06: Pool / Facility Closure
• 2026-09-07: Labor Day
• 2026-10-12: Indigenous Peoples' Day
• 2026-11-11: Veterans Day
• 2026-11-25: Thanksgiving Holiday
• 2026-11-26: Thanksgiving Holiday
• 2026-11-27: Thanksgiving Holiday
• 2026-11-28: Thanksgiving Holiday
• 2026-11-29: Thanksgiving Holiday
• 2026-12-23: Winter Closure
• 2026-12-24: Winter Closure
• 2026-12-25: Winter Closure
• 2026-12-26: Winter Closure
• 2026-12-27: Winter Closure
• 2026-12-28: Winter Closure
• 2026-12-29: Winter Closure
• 2026-12-30: Winter Closure
• 2026-12-31: Winter Closure

Swim schedule

Mon, Wed, Fri

Adult Lap Swim · 7:30 – 8:45 p.m. · Adults

Tue, Thu

Adult Lap Swim · 5:15 – 6:45 p.m. · Adults

Sat

Adult Lap Swim · 2 – 4:45 p.m. · Adults

Sun

Adult Lap Swim · 12:30 – 4:45 p.m. · Adults

Tue, Thu

Family Swim · 5:15 – 6:30 p.m. · Families

Fri

Family Swim · 5:15 – 8:30 p.m. · Families

Sat

Family Swim · 2 – 4:30 p.m. · Families

Sun

Family Swim · 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. · Families

Thu

Adult Swim Lessons · 5:30 – 7:15 p.m. · Adults

Sat

Children's Swim Lessons · 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. · Children

Mon, Wed

Aqua Aerobics · 5:30 – 7:45 p.m.

Tue, Thu

Senior Aqua Aerobics · 3:15 – 5:15 p.m. · Seniors

Sat

The Cambridge Program · 8 – 10 a.m.

Tue

Cambridge Artistic Swimming · 6:30 – 9 p.m.

Wed

Cambridge Artistic Swimming · 7:15 – 8:30 p.m.

Thu

Cambridge Artistic Swimming · 6:30 – 9 p.m.

Sat

Cambridge Artistic Swimming · 8:30 – 10 a.m.

Tue, Thu

Masters Swim · 6:45 – 8 p.m.

Mon, Wed, Fri

Sea Dawgs · 5:15 – 7:30 p.m.

The poolfeetmeters

Lap Pool

Length 30 yards. Swim test required for children to use the Lap Pool: swim the length of the Lap Pool (30 yards) using the freestyle stroke, without stopping or touching the wall or lane line.

Instructional Pool

Depth 3.5 ft. Floaties are only allowed in the 3.5 ft. instructional pool and must be US Coast Guard-certified.

Diving Well

Swim test required for children to jump off the diving board. Floating devices are not allowed in the diving well.

Programs

Instructional swimming classes, Children's gymnastics, Zumba for adults, Adult Swim Lessons, Children's Swim Lessons, Aqua Aerobics, Senior Aqua Aerobics, The Cambridge Program, Cambridge Artistic Swimming, Masters Swim, Sea Dawgs

Features

3 ADA-compliant swimming pools, Red Cross-certified lifeguards, Weight and Cardio Room, Gymnasium, Field House, Multi-purpose room

Pool rules

• For a child to use the facility's Lap Pool or diving tank (jump off the diving board), they must first pass a swim test. The test consists of swimming the length of the Lap Pool (30 yards) using the freestyle stroke, without stopping or touching the wall or lane line.
• Floaties are only allowed in the 3.5 ft. instructional pool and must be US Coast Guard-certified.
• Floating devices are not allowed in the diving well.
• Patrons must bring their own towels. Patrons who want or need to use goggles must bring their own.
• You must bring your own lock if you would like to use the lockers on site. Locks and belongings must be removed at the end of each visit.
• An adult must be present at the location of their child's program while their child is participating in a program.

Good to know

• Fall 2026 schedule (September 1 – December 22) applies to today's date.
• The building is not open weekday mornings; it is used by Cambridge Public Schools.
• Pool and Weight Room passes must be purchased in-person at the War Memorial Recreation Center.
• No off-street parking; patrons must park at nearby meters or have a residential parking pass to park on-street.
• Lap swim may be impacted by scheduled swim meets.
• The page lists a closure 'Saturday, September 5 – Monday, September 7'; September 5, 2026 is a Saturday, so the dates appear to be for 2026.
• The page also lists a closure 'Saturday, August 15 – Monday, August 31', which is before the Fall 2026 schedule period.

Hours this week

Prices

Child: Small Group (per lesson)

$40

Adult (per lesson)

$52

Barracuda (per month)

$225

Annual Family Registration Fee

$65

Swim schedule

Tue–Thu

Swim lessons · 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM · All ages, from babies to adults

The pool

Indoor pool

Warm, climate-controlled pool designed for comfortable learning in any season; family locker rooms adjacent to the pool.

Programs

Water Acclimation, Water Survival, Stroke Development, Barracuda (pre-swim team), Adaptive aquatics, Infant swim classes (from 3 months)

Features

Warm, climate-controlled indoor pool, Family locker rooms, Free dedicated parking

Pool rules

• All programs are non-transferable, and we require 30 days' advance, written notice to withdraw from any class.
• Annual membership fee of $65 per family will be assessed upon enrollment, and annually thereafter.
• First payment must be paid prior to attending your first lesson and will include the Annual membership fee plus the prorated first month's tuition.
• No trial lessons are offered.

Good to know

• This is a swim school operating in the YMCA pool at 135 Wells Ave, Newton; the published 'Pool Hours' are lesson times, not public/open swim hours.
• Office hours (Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) are not pool hours.
• The Spanish version of the location page lists all pool hours as 'Cerrado' (closed), which contradicts the English page; the English page was used.
• Lessons are 30 minutes long, except Barracuda (60 minutes).
• Class ratios: 4:1 SWIMBOREES, STARFISH, MINNOW, TURTLE 1; 4:1 YOUNG ADULT 1, 2, 3; 6:1 TADPOLES (under 3); 6:1 TURTLE 2, SHARK 1, SHARK 2; 10:1 BARRACUDA; 3:1 ADULT 1, 2, 3.
• Monthly tuition is typically $160 for 4-week months and $200 for 5-week months (child); $208 for 4-week months and $260 for 5-week months (adult).
• Contact: [email protected].

Hours on Google Maps (not confirmed with the pool)

Google's hours can be out of date, especially outside the pool season. Call before you go.

The pool

Lap Swimming Pool

Zero Entry Therapy Pool

Spa

Programs

Water Fitness, Youth Swimming Lessons, Youth Sports Programs, Summer Camps, Teen Center and Programs, Adaptive Fitness Program

Features

Lap Swimming Pool, Zero Entry Therapy Pool, Spa, Water Fitness, Water Fitness Classes, Youth Swimming Lessons & Sports Programs

Good to know

• The hours listed on the Oak Square YMCA page (MON–THU 6:00am-10:00pm, FRI 6:00am-7:00pm, SAT 7:00am-5:00pm, SUN 8:00am-4:00pm) are building hours of operation, not pool hours.
• Pool schedules are published separately at https://ymcaboston.org/healthy-living/healthy-living-swimming/indoor-pool-swimming/ and were not available on the pages fetched.
• The pool status updates page lists only the Roxbury pool as currently closed; no closure is stated for Oak Square.

Hours on Google Maps (not confirmed with the pool)

Google's hours can be out of date, especially outside the pool season. Call before you go.

The pool

Lap Pool

Instruction Pool

Indoor Splash Pad

Programs

Swim Lessons, Private Swim Lessons, Lifeguard Courses, Swim Team, Master's Swim, Adaptive Swim Lessons, Parent/Child Swim, Preschool Swim, Youth Swim, Advanced Swim, Adult Swim, Diving, Water Safety Resources

Features

Family Aquatics Center with Lap Pool, Instruction Pool, and Indoor Splash Pad

Good to know

• Pool schedules page (https://www.ymcametronorth.org/pool-schedules/) contains no schedule content; hours are not published on the pages reviewed.
• Membership rates effective January 15, 2025; one-time joiner fee of $25 per adult.
• Daily passes available: Youth (13 and under) $5, Teen (14-18) $8, Young Adult (19-26) $15, Adult (27-64) $15, Senior (65+) $8, Adult Couple $20, Senior Couple $12, 1 Adult Family $20, 2 Adult Family $25, 3 Adult Family $30, 4 Adult Family $35.

Hours on Google Maps (not confirmed with the pool)

Google's hours can be out of date, especially outside the pool season. Call before you go.

The poolfeetmeters

Swimming pool

Length 25 yards. On-deck sauna

Programs

Swim lessons, Aquatics programs

Features

On-deck sauna, Pool parties

Good to know

• The pool schedule page (https://www.ymcametronorth.org/pool-schedules/) did not load any schedule content when fetched on 2026-10-07, so no facility hours could be extracted.
• Membership rates are from the 2026 rate sheet; the page notes rates effective January 15, 2025.
• Pool parties: 1 hour of supervised use of half the pool, all participants must be at least six years old, swimmers must pass a swim test to swim in the deep end, two adults must remain with the party group at all times.

Hours on Google Maps (not confirmed with the pool)

Google's hours can be out of date, especially outside the pool season. Call before you go.

The pool

Pool

Swim Lessons, Lap Swim, Family Swim

Programs

Swim Lessons, Lap Swim, Family Swim, Water Fitness

Features

Sauna & Steam Room

Good to know

• The hours listed on the center page (Mon-Thurs: 5:30am-8:30pm, Fri: 5:30am-7pm, Sat: 8am-2pm, Sun: 8am-2pm) are building hours of operation, not pool hours.
• Pool schedules are published separately at https://ymcaboston.org/healthy-living/healthy-living-swimming/indoor-pool-swimming/ and were not included in the fetched pages.
• The pool status updates page lists only the Roxbury pool as currently closed; no closure is stated for the Menino YMCA pool.

Hours on Google Maps (not confirmed with the pool)

Google's hours can be out of date, especially outside the pool season. Call before you go.

Prices

Adult Daily Swim (Residents)

$8

Adult Daily Swim (Non-residents)

$10

Reduced Rate Daily Swim (Residents)

$6

Reduced Rate Daily Swim (Non-residents)

$8

Under 24 months Daily Swim

Free

Adult Swipe Card (16 swims) (Residents)

$120

Adult Swipe Card (16 swims) (Non-residents)

$150

Reduced Rate Swipe Card (16 swims) (Residents)

$90

Reduced Rate Swipe Card (16 swims) (Non-residents)

$120

Yearly Family Pass (Residents)

$900

Yearly Adult Pass (Residents)

$640

Yearly Adult Pass (Non-residents)

$860

Yearly Reduced Rate Pass (Residents)

$462

Yearly Reduced Rate Pass (Non-residents)

$682

Swim for free

• Under 24 months Daily Swim is free.
• Reduced rate is available for seniors, students, US Military and persons with a disability.
• Eligible participants may receive free tuition for the following Aquatics programs: Guardian w/ Child Swim Programming (Aqua Babies, Water Tots, and Preschool w/ Guardian), Preschool Swim Lessons (Preschool Levels 1, 2, and 3), Youth Swim Lessons (Levels 1, 2, and 3), Dolphins Swim Team, Individual and Family Pool Passes, Adult Learn to Swim Program.

The pool

Lap Pool

Feet first entries only; starting blocks prohibited; circle swim when three or more swimmers are in a lane.

Diving Well

Diving board available at management's discretion; one person at a time on the board; no flips, spins, backwards or inward dives; no goggles when entering from the diving board.

Programs

Masters' Swim Practice, Guardian w/ Child Swim Programming (Aqua Babies, Water Tots, and Preschool w/ Guardian), Preschool Swim Lessons (Preschool Levels 1, 2, and 3), Youth Swim Lessons (Levels 1, 2, and 3), Dolphins Swim Team, Adult Learn to Swim Program, Private swim lessons

Features

Diving well, Viewing gallery, Locker rooms, Unisex changing area

Pool rules

• All children age 5 and older must use their gender appropriate locker room or the unisex area.
• Any patron with shoulder length hair or longer must be tied back.
• All patrons shall wear a proper, clean bathing suit; cut off shorts, sweat shorts, t-shirts and undergarments are not allowed.
• All patrons swim under the supervision of an EKAC lifeguard on deck.
• All children under the age of 7 and any non-swimmer must be accompanied in the pool by a parent, legal guardian or other adult who is at least 18 years old.
• All children under the age of 11 must be accompanied in the facility by an adult, who must be in attendance at all times.
• Glass containers are not allowed in the building.
• Spectators may watch from the viewing gallery.
• No street shoes or street clothing allowed on deck.
• Food, drinks, and gum are not allowed into the locker rooms, viewing gallery or pool deck.
• Prolonged breath holding not permitted, including hypoxic training and “lung busters”.
• Refrain from running, rough housing and using inappropriate language in the facility.
• Brookline Recreation staff are the only people allowed to teach group and private swim lessons at the facility for a fee.
• We are not responsible for lost or stolen items; lock up all personal items in your locker.
• EKAC staff reserve the right to revoke pool use at any time.
• No person, knowingly having a communicable disease shall be employed or work at the pool.
• No bather shall enter the pool unless he or she first takes a cleansing shower.
• No bather shall wear a bathing suit that is not clean.
• Cloth diapers are prohibited; swim diapers should be fully intact and form fitting.
• No diaper changing shall be allowed in the pool or within 8 feet of the pool.
• No person suffering from a fever, cough, cold, inflammation of the eyes, nasal or ear discharges, or any communicable disease shall be allowed to use the pool.
• No person with open sores or other evidence of skin disease, or who is wearing a bandage or medical covering of any kind, shall be allowed to use the pool.
• No person shall spit or in any other way contaminate the pool, or its floors, walkways, aisles or dressing rooms.
• The Diving Well may be used only when there are enough EKAC Lifeguards on duty. EKAC Management has discretion on when to allow aqua-jogging or to open the diving board.
• All children must pass our “Deep End Test” and be wearing the wristband issued by the EKAC Lifeguard prior to using the diving well.
• Only one person at a time is allowed on the diving board.
• The diving board fulcrum must be kept in the forward position.
• Walk, don’t run, on the diving board.
• The diver is allowed only one bounce off the diving board.
• We do not allow flips, spins, backwards or inward dives.
• We do not allow side jumps or dives; enter the pool straight forward from the diving board.
• Once you have jumped off the board, swim directly to the nearest ladder and exit the diving well.
• We do not allow patrons to wear goggles when entering the Diving Well from the diving board.
• We only allow feet first entries only in the Lap Pool.
• Use of the starting blocks is prohibited.
• When entering the pool, place yourself in the appropriate lane according to your speed.
• When joining a lane with one or more swimmers, please announce your presence to avoid collision.
• If three or more swimmers are in a lane, circle swim by staying to your right at all times.
• Allow faster swimmers the opportunity to pass you if necessary, preferably at either end of the lane.
• Swimming in the lap lane is continuous; do not stop in the middle of the lane.
• Do not hang on the lane lines.
• For your safety, EKAC lifeguards may require any adult with questionable swim ability to take our "Deep End Test".

Good to know

• Pool schedule is published as a Google Sheets document linked from the official page; hours are not listed on the website itself.
• Rentals are available Saturdays, 3-5pm OR 4-6pm; Sundays, times TBD.
• Swim Passes are non-refundable and valid for 1 year from the date of purchase (NO EXCEPTIONS).
• As of 2025, the funding for Brookline Recreation's scholarship and "Equity Initiative" programs previously supported by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), has come to an end. To ensure the sustainability of these offerings, limits will be placed on the type and amount of programming available.
• Tuition assistance is not available for private swim lessons.

Hours on Google Maps (not confirmed with the pool)

Google's hours can be out of date, especially outside the pool season. Call before you go.

The poolfeetmeters

Big Pool

Length 25 yards. 6 lanes. Ideal for lap swimming; also used for adult lap swim, youth lap swim, adult recreation swim, and family swim.

Small Pool

Used for swim lessons and family swim.

Programs

Swim lessons for all ages, Adaptive swim programs, Blue Waves Swim Team, Water polo (youth and adults), Water aerobics / aqua fitness classes, Lifeguard training

Features

Indoor pool, Whirlpool in men's locker room, Steam shower, sauna and showers in women's locker room, Private changing rooms with showers, Pool deck shower at the Big Pool, Life jackets available for non-swimmers, Kickboards, pull buoys and aqua jogging belts available for member use

Pool rules

• Please do not enter pool area without a Lifeguard on Duty.
• 3 Whistle blasts = Please Evacuate the pool. There is an Emergency.
• Any non-swimmer and swimmers under the age of 7, MUST be one-on-one with an adult.
• Non-swimmers MUST remain in the shallow end of the pool.
• Swimmers may use YMCA approved bubbles or a US Coast Guard approved life jacket.
• In order to use the Deep End, you must be free of flotation devices, and pass the Deep End Test.
• Absolutely NO: Running, Horseplay, Diving, Eating or Glass on deck, Gum Chewing, Hanging on Lane Lines, Band-Aids or Bandages, Shoes (please use shoe covers).
• All swimmers MUST shower prior to entering the pool. (Per Board of Health)
• Must wear proper swim attire.
• Outside pool toys or equipment cannot be brought in. Kick boards, pull buoys and aqua jogging belts are available for member use.
• Weights and equipment from the fitness center cannot be brought in to the pool area.
• All participants that attend Family Swim must be current and active WSYMCA members. Exceptions: youth under the age of 7.
• Children under 7 must be one-on-one with an adult (age 16+) within arm's reach of accompanying adult.
• Any non-swimmer regardless of age will always require one parent/guardian (age 16+) in the water.

Good to know

• The Church St Y's whirlpool in the men's locker room is closed for weekly maintenance on Mondays from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
• The women's steam room is closed for maintenance.
• The pool schedule is published as a downloadable October Schedule PDF and a Google calendar for Family Swim; specific pool hours are not listed on the web pages.
• Branch hours (not pool hours): Mon–Thu 5:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri 5:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Sat–Sun 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
• Holiday hours 2026: New Year's Day 10 AM–5 PM; MLK Day regular hours; President's Day regular hours; Easter closed; Patriot's Day regular hours; Memorial Day 7 AM–1 PM; Juneteenth regular hours (subject to change); Independence Day closed; Labor Day 7 AM–1 PM; Indigenous People's Day regular hours; Veteran's Day regular hours; Thanksgiving 7 AM–1 PM; Christmas Eve 5:30 AM–3 PM (subject to change); Christmas closed; New Year's Eve 5:30 AM–5 PM; New Year's Day 2027 10 AM–9 PM.
• The West Suburban YMCA will be open with normal operating hours on Monday, October 12 (Indigenous Peoples' Day).
• Members have access to both branches: 276 Church St and 135 Wells Ave in Newton, MA.
• Non-member day pass rates: Youth (0 months–19 years) $15; Adult (20–64 years) $30; Senior (65+ years) $20; College Student (with college ID) $20; Adult Guest with Member $25; Nationwide Membership, after 4 free visits in calendar month $25; Active Military (with ID) Free.
• Membership monthly rates: Youth (age 0-12) $24.50; Teen (age 13-19) $35.00; Young Adult (age 20-26) $47.50; Young Professional (age 27-35) $62.00; Adult (age 36-64) $75.00; Senior (age 65+) $67.00; Couple (no children) $117.50; Senior Couple (both age 65+, no children) $105.00; One-Adult Household (includes all children under 27) $110.00; Two-Adult Household (includes all children under 27) $132.00.
• Financial assistance is available based on household income and household size.
• The WSYMCA offers youth memberships at no cost to children in foster care and 50% off Adult or Household Memberships to households with foster children.
• Active-duty military receive free memberships; military households receive a 25% discount.
• City of Newton, Watertown, Wellesley, Weston and Belmont employees receive a 25% discount.
• Tufts Senior Whole Health members receive a free West Suburban YMCA membership.
• Everyone aged 18 or older must present a valid photo ID before using the facility.

Hours listed by the pool (season not confirmed)

Swim for free

• Swimming is free at BCYF for Boston residents.

The pool

Pool

Programs

Swim lessons, Water fitness classes, BCYF Citywide Swim League, Adaptive Swim, Adaptive Open Swim, Structured Adaptive Lessons, Lifeguard training

Features

Chair lift

Good to know

• The hours shown are the school-year hours listed on the pool page: 'School-year hours Tuesday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Our hours may vary during the summer and school vacations.'
• The page does not state whether the pool is open or closed on Sundays and Mondays; those days are omitted.
• The page does not give separate pool hours; the listed hours are the facility hours.
• Adaptive Open Swim is available at BCYF Mason Pool.

Hours on Google Maps (not confirmed with the pool)

Google's hours can be out of date, especially outside the pool season. Call before you go.

Good to know

• The BCYF Paris Street community center page only links to the pool page (Boston.gov/BCYF-Paris-Street-Pool) for pool hours and other information; no pool hours, prices, or schedule are stated on the fetched pages.
• The hours shown on the community center page (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) are community center hours, not pool hours.
• The pool is across the street from the BCYF Paris Street community center (112 Paris Street).
• The community center phone is 617-635-5125; the pool phone is 617-635-1409. Google Maps lists +1 617-635-1410.

Hours on Google Maps (not confirmed with the pool)

Google's hours can be out of date, especially outside the pool season. Call before you go.

Swim for free

• Swimming is free at BCYF for Boston residents.

The pool

Pool

All swimming pools have a chair lift.

Programs

Swim lessons, Water fitness classes, BCYF Citywide Swim League, Adaptive Open Swim, Structured Adaptive Lessons, Lifeguard training

Features

Chair lift

Pool rules

• Due to high volume, membership is currently limited to Boston residents, and proof of residency is required.
• Visitors must register for a swim time slot through the registration system.
• Registration will go live 24 hours before the following day's sessions and will remain open until all spots are taken or until the session begins, whichever comes first.
• Sessions will be time-limited and visitors are asked to register for and attend one session per day.
• Visitors are asked to arrive not more than 10 minutes before the start of their session.
• Three children under 12 are allowed per adult. Children under 8 need an adult in the water with them.

Good to know

• The hours shown on the page (Tuesday through Friday 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) are building/center hours, not confirmed pool swim hours; no pool-specific swim schedule is published on the official page.
• No pool hours are listed for Sunday or Monday.
• The page states membership is currently limited to Boston residents due to high volume.
• The BCYF program and registration page was last updated July 24, 2025.

Hours listed by the pool (season not confirmed)

Swim for free

• Swimming is free at BCYF for Boston residents.

The pool

Indoor pool

Programs

Swim lessons, Water fitness classes, BCYF Citywide Swim League

Features

Chair lift

Good to know

• The hours listed are the community center's building hours, not confirmed pool swim times. The page states: 'Our hours may vary during the summer and school vacations.'
• Summer hours (Monday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) are also listed; the regular hours above are used because today (2026-10-07) is outside the summer period.
• Visitors must register for a swim time slot through the BCYF registration system due to capacity limits.
• Children under 8 need an adult in the water with them; three children under 12 are allowed per adult.

Hours on Google Maps (not confirmed with the pool)

Google's hours can be out of date, especially outside the pool season. Call before you go.

Good to know

• The official pages fetched on 2026-10-07 contained no readable pool content (only site navigation and app-install notices), so no hours, prices, or season status could be extracted.

The pool

Indoor Pool

Programs

Youth Swimming Lessons & Sports Programs, Water Fitness

Features

Swimming Pool, Water Fitness, Men’s & Women’s Steam rooms & Sauna

Good to know

• The pool is currently closed; the page does not state a reopening date.
• The hours listed on the page are building hours, not pool hours.
• The page does not list pool-specific hours or schedules.