Summer is heating up across southeast Michigan, and there’s no better way to keep cool than by visiting a local public swimming pool in metro Detroit or Ann Arbor. From spray fountains and water slides to lap lanes and tippy buckets, you’ll find plenty of ways to make a splash at these top-rated community pools in 2025.
🕒 Heads up: Pool hours and pricing may change without notice — and some locations have reduced schedules due to the ongoing nationwide lifeguard shortage. Many pools offer discounts for residents, so be sure to check the latest info before you go.
Looking for something gentler for younger swimmers? Consider trying a splash pad or spray ground for extra excitement.
Best public swimming pools in metro Detroit
Blue Heron Bay Spray Park at Independence Lake County Park
- Address: 3200 Jennings Road, Webster Township, Whitmore Lake
- Cost: $6 per vehicle/Washtenaw County residents, $10 per vehicle/non-County residents
Have a blast at the spray park soaking in the water and fun. Get your family together to slide down one of the two 24-foot water slides. When you want a break from swimming, grab a bite to eat and sit back and relax.
Botsford Park Pool
- Address: 19444 Lathers St., Livonia
- Hours: $5-$10, free for kids ages 3 and under
Swim around and cool off in the summer heat in this outdoor pool. No one swims alone, so swimmers must bring a swim buddy. Swim season passes available, too.
Buhr Park Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Address: 2751 Packard Road, Ann Arbor
- Cost: $5-$6, free for kids ages 3 and under
The outdoor pool offers a separate zero-depth entry children’s wading pool for the little ones.
Clements Circle Pool in Livonia
- Address: 9999 Harrison St., Livonia
- Cost: $5-$10, free for kids ages 3 and under
There’s ample space to dive and splash in this outdoor pool. Swim around the pool and splash the day away with your family. Swim season passes available, too.
Kennedy Outdoor Aquatic Center
- Address: 3101 West Road, Trenton
- Cost: $6-$12, free for kids age 4 and under
Come take a swim class or enjoy open swim. Check out their website for upcoming dates on summer pool parties!
Lake St. Clair Metropark Squirt Zone and Pool
- Address: 31300 Metropolitan Parkway, Harrison Township
- Cost: $5
Take a swim in the Olympic–sized pool at this Metropark. There are also waterslides, inflatable obstacle courses and a climbing wall to keep your family entertained. Check out the Squirt Zone Spray Ground filled with water cannons and ground sprays.
Red Oaks Waterpark
- Address: 1455 E. 13 Mile Road, Madison Heights
- Cost: $18-$28
The park features bubble jets, curtains, slides and a six–foot tipping bucket to excite the whole family. The kids can enjoy the “Spray Camp Play” zone, wave pool and more while you take photos to capture unforgettable memories.
Richmond Community Swimming Pool
- Address: 69310 Beebe St., Richmond
- Cost: $5, ages 2 and under are free
Splash around in the swimming pool to beat the summer heat. Make sure you pack a lunch so you can take advantage of one of the plenty of picnic tables in the area and share a meal with your loved ones.
Rolling Hills Water Park in Ypsilanti
- Address: 7660 Stony Creek Road, Ypsilanti
- Cost: $12-$16
From lazy rivers to wave pools, waterslides and more, there is something for everyone. There is also a zero–depth entry activity pool for the little ones in your family.
Splash ‘n’ Blast at Kensington Metropark in Milford
- Address: 2240 W. Buno Road, Milford
- Cost: $5-$7
Have a blast in this water park, which is known for its 250–foot twisted water slides. There are also spray grounds with palm trees, cannons and more to entertain the family. The last wristband sale of the day is 30 minutes before closing.
Troy Family Aquatic Center
- Address: 3425 Civic Center Drive, Troy
- Cost: $15-$25
With tube and body slides as well as a kiddie slide and splash pad, this location should guarantee a fun time. When you’re not in the water, get up and play sand volleyball.
Turtle Cove Family Aquatic Center at Lower Huron Metropark
- Address: 17845 Savage Road, Belleville
- Cost: $9-$12
Enjoy a drift down the lazy river or a thrill when sliding down the water slide. Children must be at least 48” or taller to ride the large water slides. Before you leave, challenge yourself to get soaked by the 300-gallon dumping bucket. Don’t forget there’s a zero-depth entry pool for the little ones.
Wayne County Family Aquatic Center
- Address: 12600 Chandler Park Drive, Detroit
- Cost: $2-$8
Your kids can enjoy the summer time in the city with the “Way Cool, Wave Pool” and “Splish-Splash Land.” If they’re up for the challenge, they can conquer the two 23-foot-long water slides.
Willow Metropark Swimming Pool
- Address: 23200 S. Huron Road, New Boston
- Cost: $3-$4
You can soak in the sun and fun at this park by going down the family slide or playing a game of water basketball. Get your toes wet and make this a trip to remember.
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