Parks With Swimming Pools in Jacksonville, Florida

Parks With Swimming Pools in Jacksonville, Florida
With beaches, waterways, nature areas and parks all within easy reach, outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty of activities to fill their days in Jacksonville, Florida. Visitors searching for a place to get wet can enjoy a dip in one of Jacksonville's 33 public pools. Several of these pools are within Jacksonville's city parks, offering a full day of outdoor recreation for visitors to enjoy.

Warrington Park 


Warrington Park, in the Arlington area of Jacksonville, has 6 acres of greenspace for visitors to enjoy. The park is home to a swimming pool and a range of other activities including a basketball court, four playgrounds, a softball field, tennis courts and shuffleboard courts. This small community park also features picnic tables and shelters, barbecue grills, a paved walking and jogging trail, and a health center. The swimming pool is open May through September. Hours vary, so call for details.

Warrington Park 

325 Bowlan St.

Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 630-3570

Emmett Reed Center, Gymnasium & Playground

Emmett Reed Center is in downtown Jacksonville and features a community center, a gymnasium and a swimming pool. Visitors can enjoy a game of basketball, pool, or ping-pong, or work out in the weight room. The park also features tennis courts, a lighted baseball field, several picnic tables, and a playground. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Emmett Reed Center, Gymnasium & Playground
1093 West 6th St.
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-0958

Clanzel T. Brown Park

Originally named Golfair Park, the park's name was changed in 1983 to honor civil servant and civil rights advocate Clanzel T. Brown. This 21-acre community park offers a range of family friendly outdoor activities, including two basketball courts, a lighted softball field, tennis courts, play structures, a community center, and a swimming pool. Picnic tables and benches are also sprinkled through the park. The swimming pool is open May through September. Hours vary, so call for details.

Clanzel T. Brown Park
4515 Moncrief Road
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 768-1330

Harts Road Park and Pool

Established in 2003, Harts Road Park is one of the newer parks in the Jacksonville area. This stunning park offers a variety of activities for outdoor enthusiasts, including shaded walking and biking paths and a half-acre of natural wetland area inhabited by abundant wildlife. Located in the north-side area of Jacksonville, Harts Road Park features a basketball court, a play structure, picnic tables, barbecue grills and a large swimming pool. The swimming pool is open May through September. Hours vary, so call for details.

Harts Road Park and Pool
15597 Harts Road 

Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 630-3570

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