Cool Down this Summer in Idaho's Pools!

Idaho's warm Summer weather permits daily visits to local pools for those without the luxury of one in their own backyard.  Community Pools and Centers provide community favorite sources of entertainment, fitness, and fun.  Located in numerous cities across the state, these public pool facilities can be a deal breaker when deciding where to choose your new Idaho home, or just where to play for a day.  

All public pools must follow a number of rules, regulations, and inspections.  These are put in effect in order to ensure the safety and well-being of all guests, both residents and non-residents of the city. The following list will give a detailed analysis of some of the best pool centers in the state and some of their unique functions.  All pools listed have public lap times and private and/or group lessons for most ages.

Ammon, 2135 S. Ammon Rd Ammon, ID  83406. Located near the Eastern edge of the state.
-   Six eleven day Summer sessions
-   Aerobics
-   Inner-tube water polo

Boise Pools- In the Western heart of Idaho, this capital city is home to the majority of Idaho's population.   

Borah Pool, 801 Aurora, Boise ID, 83705
-   Daily-1:30 to 5:30 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. *Closed July 4
-   Sprayground area
-   Outdoor swimming lessons
-   Lifeguard courses
-   Competitive swim team

Boise Water Sports, 2404 S Orchard St Suite 600
-   Large, indoor pool. 
-   Dive and swim lessons available.

Downtown Family YMCA, 1050 W. State St.
-   Many aquatic programs available. 
-   Individual child, adult, and parent and child swim lessons available.
-   Special "No Brain No Gain Sunday Sessions"

Fairmont Pool, 7929 Northview
-   Daily-1:30 to 5:30 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
-   Private rentals
-   Outdoor pools 
-   Competitive swim team

Ivywild Pool, 2250 Leadville Ave
-   Daily-1:30 to 5:30 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
-   Slides
-   American Red Cross Guard Start program
-   Concessions
-   Competitive swim team

Lowell Pool, 1601 N. 28th Street
-   M-Sat, 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
-   Sunday: 1:30 to 5:00 p.m
-   Parent and preschool child open swim
-   Diving board
-   Competitive swim team

Natatorium Pool and Hydrotube, 1811 Warm Springs Ave
-   Mon-Sat.1:30 to 5:30 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m
-   Sunday, 1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
-   Hydrotube & Splashdown pool-separate admissions
-   Diving boards
-   Concessions
-   Competitive swim team

South Pool, 921 S Shoshone St
-   Open  June 3, 2011 - August 12, 2011, M-Sat, 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m
-   Diving board
-   Youth outdoor pool swim lessons

West Family YMCA/Boise City Aquatic Center
-   Open year-round
-  Three separate pools
-  Slide and Diving Board
-  Gated Kiddie Pool
-  Swimming Lessons
-  Water Polo
-  Many other aquatic programs available

Idaho Falls, Aquatic Center, 149 7th St, Idaho Falls, 83401
-   Open May 31st- August 26th
-   Wading pool
-   Water fitness class

Meridian, FLOW Aquatics 1233 Main St. Meridian, ID--A few miles west of Boise
-   Mon.-Thur. & Sat. Morning lessons 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
-   Evening lessons from 4:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
-   The creators of many fundamental aquatic programs exercised throughout many Idaho cities.
-   Stroke School, private lessons 
-   Kamiah City Pool, 807 Idaho St, Kamiah ID 83536
-   Registration available from June 7-June 11 and June 13-June 17 from 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
-   Aerobics
-   Family swim
-   Night swim-from 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Whether you choose a Boise home, Meridian property, or to live anywhere in Idaho, there will be water to cool you and your family down in those hot summer months!