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Make a splash this summer with the 2026 Aquatics Season at DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultrual Affairs. From Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day, DeKalb County pools and splash pads are ready to provide fun, fitness, and family-friendly recreation for residents of all ages. Guests can enjoy open swim, aquatic programming, swim lessons, and exciting opportunities to cool off all summer long. Select pools will open for Memorial Day Weekend, with the full season running May 24 – September 1, 2026. Join us for a summer filled with community, wellness, and unforgettable memories in DeKalb County Parks

 

 

Memorial Day Weekend:    May 23- May 25,2026

Pool Season with weekdays and weekends :   May 30- August 2
Weekends Only 
August 8 -9

August 15-16, 2026

August 22- 23, 2026
August 29- 30, 2026

Labor Day Weekend: September 5, 6,7, 2026

 

Pool Location and Hours

Closed on Mondays ( Open Tuesday-Sunday 12:00pm-6:00pm)

Gresham Pool- 3113 Gresham Rd. Atlanta, Ga 30319,  (404)244-4937

Lithonia Pool- 2501 Park Dr. Lithonia, Ga 30058, (770)484-3051

Medlock Pool - 874 Gaylemont Circle Decatur, Ga 30033, (404)679-5926

 

Closed on Tuesdays ( Open Mondays, Wednesdays-Sunday 12:00pm-6:00pm)

Tobie Grant Pool- 644 Parkdale Dr. Scottdale, Ga, 30079, (404)508-7616

NH Scott Pool 2230 Tilson Rd . Decatur, GA 30032

Midway Pool - 3181 Midway Rd. Decatur, Ga 30032, (404)286-3313

Kittredge Pool- 2535 North Druid Hill Rd. Atlanta, 30329, (404) 679-5925

 

Exchange Splash Pad- 2771 Columbia Dr. Decatur, Ga 30034

Open Daily (Monday, Wednesdays-Saturdays 10:00am-7:00pm) (Tuesdays & Sundays 12:00pm-7:00pm)

July Parks and Recreation Calendar with date, times and locations for programs

Celebrate Park and Recreation Month This July!

This July, DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs proudly celebrates Park and Recreation Month, joining communities nationwide in recognizing The Power Of parks, recreation, and the people who make them possible.

Parks and recreation play a vital role in enhancing our quality of life by promoting health and wellness, protecting natural spaces, fostering community connections, and providing opportunities for learning, creativity, and fun. Whether you're enjoying a walk on one of our trails, cooling off at a pool, participating in a fitness or arts program, or attending a community event, you're experiencing the power of parks and recreation firsthand.

We invite you to celebrate with us all month long by exploring DeKalb County's parks, facilities, and programs. Discover new activities, connect with your community, and experience The Power Of Parks and Recreation.

Together, we're creating healthier people, stronger communities, and a brighter future—one park, one program, and one experience at a time.

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