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York Area Pool & Splash Pad Guide

By Sarah Frane Macaroni Kid York April 17, 2026

Summers in York County can get HOT—like “run through the sprinkler and immediately need a snack” hot 😅 Luckily, we’ve got plenty of ways to help your family cool off all season long!

⚠️ Due to staffing and seasonal changes, hours, pricing, and rules can shift. Please check each location’s Facebook page or website before heading out.

🏊‍♀️ Local Pools & Swim Spots

Graham Aquatic Center-YMCA

📍 543 N Newberry St, York, PA 17401

📞 (717) 718-1968

💳 Access: YMCA membership or guest pass required

💦 Indoor & outdoor aquatics (seasonal outdoor availability varies)


Green Valley Swimming Pool 

📍 1725 Poplars Rd, York, PA 17408

📞 (717) 764-2037

💳 Access: Private swim club — membership required


Jewish Community Center

📍 2000 Hollywood Dr, York, PA 17403

📞 (717) 843-0918

💳 Access: Membership required (programs & pool use included with membership tiers)

🏊 Swim lessons also offered


Kids First Swim School 

📍 2559 E Market St, East York, PA

📞 (717) 893-2356

💦 Public Swim Times: Check website for the most up to date times 

🏊 Swim lessons also offered


Lincolnway Swimming Pool & Sportsclub Inc 

📍 4321 Zimmerman Dr, York, PA 17408
📞 (717) 850-0270
💳 Access: Membership swim club required


Penn Park Splash Pad

📍 100 W College Ave, York, PA 17401

Hours (2026 season):

Daily: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (7 days/week)

💲 Cost: Free

💦 Public splash pad (no membership required!) 


🏊 Pine Ridge Swim Club

📍 2454 Pleasant View Dr, York, PA 17406

📞 (717) 755-9577

💳 Access: Membership swim club required


🏊 Outdoor Country Club of York

📍 1157 Detwiler Dr, York, PA 17404

📞 (717) 764-1188

💳 Access: Private membership club required 


🏊 Wisehaven Swimming Pool

📍 2989 E Prospect Rd, York, PA 17402

📞 (717) 755-4327

💦 Private membership club (seasonal pool access)


🏊 YMCA York Branch 

📍 90 N Newberry St, York, PA 17401

📞 (717) 843-7884

💳 Access: YMCA membership or guest pass required

💦 Indoor aquatics + seasonal programming


💦 More Ways to Cool Off

Looking for even more splash-worthy fun? Check out  our Macaroni KID South York Pool Guide for more water play fun across York County!

📩 Know a pool we missed or an update for 2026?
Send it to: sarahfrane@macaronikid.com

☀️ Stay cool, stay hydrated, and makea splash this summer in York County!