Aquatics: Facilities & Schedules
Aquatic Facilities
Middle School Indoor Pool - Unavailable during the Summer season
777 Burnside Ave (School Address). Pool entrance located on Scotland Road. Indoor pool located in the back of the school. Typically used for swim lessons, swim, and other scheduled programs throughout the year.
East Hartford High School Indoor Pool - Unavailable during the Summer season
869 Forbes Street. Indoor Pool located inside the school.
Terry Pool (Outdoor/Seasonal Facility) - Opens June 20
Hockanum Park, 320 High St. Located by Hockanum School. Features a 50 meter pool with two diving boards, and a ramp for accessible entry. Olympic Size!
Open Swim
Monday - Friday
1:00 - 4:00 PM
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Saturday and Sunday
1:00 - 5:00 PM
Adult Lap Swim (Ages 16+):
Monday - Friday
4:00 - 5:00 PM
5:00 - 6:30 PM (2 lanes)
Martin Pool (Outdoor/Seasonal Facility) - Closed for the season
Martin Park, 307 Burnside Ave. Located in Martin Park. This is a historic pool dating back to 1938, rectangular with a separate wading pool.
After extensive evaluation, the Town has determined that the facility cannot safely operate. The pool’s aging infrastructure requires repairs that are more extensive than routine maintenance and cannot be completed in time for summer operations. The Parks and Recreation team are actively exploring aquatics solutions for the neighborhood and wider community, and will provide updates as they become available.
Drennan Pool (Outdoor/Seasonal Facility) - Opens June 20
McAuliffe Park, 30 Remington Rd. Located next to Anna Norris School. Features a rectangular pool with a ramp for accessible entry.
Open Swim
Monday - Friday
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Senior Swim (Ages 55+)
Monday - Friday
4:00 - 5:00 PM
*EXTENDED EVENING HOURS: June 22–26, 2026 (Monday–Friday) and August 10–14, 2026 (Monday–Friday) 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Lord Pool (Outdoor/Seasonal Facility) - Opens June 20
Gorman Park, 258 May Rd. Located behind O’Connell School. Features a ramp for accessible entry, water slide, and separate wading pool.
Open Swim
Monday - Friday
1:00 - 4:00 PM
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday
1:00 - 5:00 PM
Senior Swim (Ages 55+)
Monday - Thursday
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Monday - Friday
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Goldstar Pool (Outdoor/Seasonal Facility) - Opens June 20
Goodwin Park, 1235 Forbes St. Located behind Goodwin Elementary School. Features a family friendly pool with a mushroom water feature.
Open Swim
Monday - Friday
1:00 - 4:00 PM
6:15 - 7:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday
1:00 - 5:00 PM
Admission to Town of East Hartford Aquatic Facilities is free for residents.
Proof of residency is required for all persons ages 7 and older.
East Hartford Resident Adult (Ages 16+) - Acceptable forms of ID are Driver’s License/permit or State Issued ID Card.
East Hartford Resident Child (Ages 7-15) - Acceptable forms of ID are East Hartford Public School ID (current year) or Parks and Recreation Youth Photo ID. Parks and Recreation Youth ID cards are available for residents ages 7-15 from East Hartford Parks and Recreation. The cost is $10.00 and are valid for three years. Children 11 and under must be accompanied by a responsible swimmer age 16 or older. The application for a Youth Photo ID is available here.
East Hartford Resident Child (Ages 6 and under) - Must be accompanied by a responsible swimmer age 16 or older and must remain within arms reach of that person at all times when in the water.
All Non-Residents or Those Without Proof of Residency - The daily admission fee for non-residents and individuals, who cannot provide acceptable proof of East Hartford residency, is $15.00 per person, including children. Non-residents may purchase a summer pool pass for $45.00 per person through the Parks & Recreation Office (50 Chapman Place, Lower Level). Monthly pool passes are also available for $15.00 per person per month. An annual pool pass may be purchased for $125.00 per person. Daily admission fees are non-refundable and cannot be applied toward the purchase of a summer, monthly, or annual pool pass.
