notKR23 t1_j3pux4z wrote on January 10, 2023 at 6:12 AM

New Haven Parks & Rec hosts free open swim at Hillhouse HS Wednesdays 5-8PM & Saturday 10-2PM. They’ll typically have 1-2 lanes for lap swimmers.

Summertime there are typically 3-5 pools (Hillhouse, Cross, Conte, Martinez, Career) open to the public, same deal but open M-S.

Source: me. was a guard for many years & teach w them on certain days. Come by and say hi!

Hexoplanet t1_j3qzqgn wrote on January 10, 2023 at 2:04 PM

Do you have to be a new haven resident?

notKR23 t1_j3r3krv wrote on January 10, 2023 at 2:32 PM

Nope! Open to anyone

Hexoplanet t1_j3rd567 wrote on January 10, 2023 at 3:37 PM

Awesome, thanks!!

brewski t1_j3rh7ya wrote on January 10, 2023 at 4:03 PM

I was going to post about the public schools. Several have pools. Conte West Hills and Career High both had open swim a few years back, maybe worth checking if these are closer to you. I would call the number below and ask which schools offer swimming and how you can get a schedule. They don't advertise widely.

https://www.newhavenct.gov/government/departments-divisions/youth-and-recreation-department/programs-initiatives/sports-recreation

Contact

Youth & Recreation

720 Edgewood Avenue

New Haven, CT 06515

(203) 946-8020

Hexoplanet t1_j3rr6rt wrote on January 10, 2023 at 5:05 PM

Thanks so much!

notKR23 t1_j454dx1 wrote on January 13, 2023 at 5:44 AM

Just an FYI - the hours I posted above are recent & accurate. I work directly with P&R throughout the winter, so that’s all that’s available atm

brewski t1_j46h1ii wrote on January 13, 2023 at 2:34 PM

Thank you. I thought there might be other schools open, but it makes sense to just have the one in the winter.