From swanky spas and hotels to public pools, here are all the best places to splash around in Philly this summer.
Summertime in Philly is the everlasting combination of humid , rotten , and beautiful . Because we live in a concrete jungle , a quick dip to cool off border on necessary at multiplication , but sometimes atrip to the beach , lake , or river just is n’t in the calling card .
If you ’re looking to get a minuscule loaded and uncivilized without paying for a pricey kitty rank , you have some options both in the metropolis proper and out in the suburb where you may dive in . From fancy hotel pools to waterslides in the suburbs , all you have to do is pop in , bear for a day pas , and enjoy some splish - splashing — just do n’t forget your SPF and a towel .
WET Deck at W Philadelphia
Center City WestEven if you are n’t a guest at the newW Philadelphia , just a Lucy Stone ’s throw away from City Hall , you’re able to spend an afternoon at WET Deck . The outdoor heated puddle is open year round and non - guests can book a private cabana for up to 12 guests for $ 100-$200 . If you do n’t have a elbow room , it ’s the only way to get access code to the sparkling waters , fresh juice and other delights on the pool menu , and fire quarry , all above the flurry of the metropolis .
Philadelphia Sports Clubs Society Hill
Society HillWhile everyone else pumps iron inside , you may gazump up the Sunday at the gym ’s outdoor pool . There may be people doing lap even after lap swimming - only windowpane from 6 to 10 am and flock of families will be hanging out , but it ’s still a big option for chill times . You do n’t even have to be a extremity : $ 15 start you in for the day .
The Rittenhouse Spa & Club
David Rittenhouse SquareOne direction to get into The Rittenhouse Hotel ’s pool ? reserve a service at the ritzy hotel ’s in - house resort hotel . After your facial nerve or massage , visit the sun - filled atrium and record hop into the indoor lap pool or seawater pool , all over with poolside food and beverage service of process to experience the ultimate luxury . There ’s also an outside patio for lounging , sweat room , and steam elbow room that make out along with your day pass .
Lombard Swim Club
RittenhouseThis pool club may have a 12 - year postponement leaning , but if you ’re lucky enough to know a current fellow member , you may score a day pass for $ 20 - 30 per person . So grab your fancy ally and retard out the reeking oasis tucked forth in a busy neighborhood , concluded with a bar and tasty food uncommitted for purchase .
Neshaminy Swimming Pool
Bensalem , PennsylvaniaLocated within Neshaminy State Park , this wide , 4.5 - feet mysterious outside pool comes equip with two slides , a splash park for kid , and a collation bar with ice ointment , refreshing beverages , and more . Since the syndicate does n’t offer memberships , technically everyone is a guest and you have to compensate $ 12 to accede .
Oxford Valley Pool
Fairless Hills , PennsylvaniaOne of the larger pools in the area , this 50 - meter drainage basin also has a water slide and a kiddie pool . Day passes are cheaper if you ’re a Bucks County occupant ( $ 7 - 8) , but non - residents are also welcome to hang out and cool off for $ 14 - 18 per Clarence Day .
Marsh Creek Swimming Pool
Downingtown , PennsylvaniaThis half - acre - sized pocket billiards housed in Marsh Creek Park offers plenty of space for sunning and float . The pee stretch out 5.5 feet at its deep , and there ’s also a kids ’ splash zone for those relegated to shallower water supply . Day passes are $ 11 , and there ’s also a pavilion available to rent for events and a collation bar for fueling up after a Clarence Shepard Day Jr. in the water .
Hatfield Aquatic Center
Hatfield , PennsylvaniaIn addition to a lap pool , Hatfield Aquatic Center has a number of jampack pools , a lazy river , a water castle , slide , and a sprayground , name it the one - size - fits - all option for groups of all sizes and interest . Daily pass are available for both Montgomery County residents ( $ 15 - 20 ) and non - resident ( $ 25 - 30 ) . Just take down : Day pass holder ca n’t get access to the center of attention until 1 pm , before that , it ’s members only .
Crystal Lake Pool
Haddon Township , New JerseyOver in South Jersey , the master lap puddle sits among manicured lawns that make lot of room for picnicking and sunbathing , plus there ’s a kiddie pond for the tots . Haddon Township residents get discounted $ 10 day go , but non - resident are welcome for $ 25 .
Philadelphia Public Pools
Various locationsOf the 63 free public pond in the Philly area,50 will be unresolved this summer . So hold in your pool of selection for hours of operation and to be certain you ’re not showing up with the family during adult swim hours , for example . Some of our fave public pool include theJohn B. Kelly Pool , Athletic Recreation Center , Bridesburg Recreation Center , andPleasant Playground , but with so many options , there ’s sure to be a spot to cool off in your neighborhood .
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The Rittenhouse Spa & Club
Neshaminy State Park Pool
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