Dive into Summer: The Best Swimming Pools to Visit in Metro Detroit
Story by Michele Maleszyk
Discover the best family-friendly swimming pools in the Detroit metro area. From community aquatic centers to picturesque parks, these are the top spots where you can cool off and enjoy a splashing good time.
Botsford Pool
Cool off at one of several City of Livonia outdoor pools. Swim around and enjoy the outdoor pool. The City of Livonia offers several outdoor pools and splash pad to choose from.
Address: 19444 Lathers St
Livonia MI 48152
Phone Number: (248) 476-9700
Admission Fees: Range from $5-$10, season pass available
Child 3 and under Free (with paying adult)
Child (4-17) $5 resident, $8 non-resident
Adult 18-61, $6 resident, $10 non-resident
Senior 62 + $5 resident and $8 non-resident
Red Oaks Wave Pool
Dive into summer at Red Oaks Wave Pool. Red Oaks wave pool offers a heated wave pool, triple-flume waterslide, lazy river, and children’s splash pad area. The children’s splash pad area includes 52 interactive water features, including a water climber, and dump bucket. You will also find picnic areas with grills, concession stand, lockers, bath house with shows, and lounge chairs.
Address: 1455 E Thirteen Mile Rd
Madison Heights, MI 48071
Phone Number (248) 858-0918
Admission Fees: Range from $18-$26
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday-Oakland County Residents $20, $26 for non-residents, children ages 0-1 are free with paid adult admission.
Monday thru Thursday-Oakland County Residents $18, non-residents, $18, children ages 0-1 are free with paid adult admission.
Troy Family Aquatic Center
Beat the heat at the Troy Family Aquatic Center is open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. The Troy Family Aquatic Center features a zero-depth entry pool, two water slides, kiddie water play area with fountains, waterfall, and interactive features. You will also find a sandy kids playground area and volleyball court. Children under 3 are free!
Address: 3425 Civic Center Dr
Troy MI 48084
Phone Number: (248) 524-3514
Admission Fees: Range from $12 to $20, season pass available
Day Pass: $12 for Troy resident, $20 for non-resident
Individual Pass: $84 for Troy resident, $140 for non-resident
Family (4) Season Pass: $ 276 Troy resident, $540 non-resident
Turtle Cove Family Aquatic Center
Have buckets of fun at Turtle Cove Family Aquatic Center, which is located inside of the Lower Huron Metropark. The huge aquatic center features a zero-entry pool, two waterslides, lazy river, and lap lanes. Get soaked under the 300-gallon dump bucket or drift down the lazy driver. There is something for everyone at this huge aquatic center.
Address: 40151 E Huron River Dr
Belleville, MI 48111
Phone Number: (734) 697-9181
Admission Fees: Range from $9 to $12, season pass available
Adult 48” and above $11 per person weekday
Adult 48” and above $12 per person weekend and holidays
Children under 48” $9 per person weekday
Children under 48” $10 per person weekends and holidays
Children under 30” are free
Weekday twilight hours (5pm-7pm ) $8 per person
Weekend and holiday twilight hours (6pm-8pm) $8 per person
Waterford Oaks Waterpark
Cool off at Waterford Oaks wave pool, where you can ride the waves. You will feel like you escaped to a tropical island with the palm trees and waves. There is also an interactive children’s water playground area. Concessions are available for purchase or throw something on one of the grilles! It’s important to note they are only open Thursday through Sunday.
Address: 1702 Scott Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
Phone Number: (248) 858-0918
Admission Fees: Thursday and Friday, $15, children ages 0-1 are free with paid adult admission.
Weekends $21 for non-residents, residents $16, children ages 0-1 are free with paid adult admission.
Wayne County Family Aquatic Center
Find relief from the hot summer days at the Wayne County Family Aquatic Center. The Wayne County Family Aquatic Center features a wave pool, kids splish splash land, and two 23 ft high water slides. Zoom and slide down the water slides! The slides reach speeds of up to nearly 15 mph.
Address: 12600 Chandler Park
Detroit, MI 48213
Phone Number: (313) 822-POOL
Admission Fees: Range from $2 to $8, season pass available
Adults 13+ Wayne County Residents $7, non-residents $8
Children 3-12 Wayne County Residents $5, non-residents $6
Toddlers 2 and under $2 for both residents and non-residents
Season passes are available $70 for residents, and $90 for non-residents
