City Pools and Spray Parks

The City of Wilmington Department of Parks and Recreation operates four public swimming pools. Refer to the schedule below for locations and days the pools are open.

The City pool season runs from July 1 - August 13. Pool hours are 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (public swim hours).

City pools are staffed by Red Cross-certified lifeguards, and feature changing facilities and showers. There is no cost to use the pools during public swim hours. While the pools are open to everyone, patrons under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

For information about the City’s public swimming pools and spray parks, please contact the Department of Parks and Recreation at (302) 576-3810.


Foster Brown Pool


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7th and Lombard Streets
Phone: 571-4265
Open Sunday - Friday
1:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Closed Saturdays and July 4

Prices Run Pool (Brown, Burton, Winchester Park)


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26th Street and Speakman Place
Phone: 571-4293
Open Tuesday - Sunday
1:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Closed Mondays*

*NOTE: On Monday, July 4, only the Prices Run Pool will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

William "Hicks" Anderson Community Center Pool (indoor pool)


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501 N. Madison Street
Phone: 571-4266
Open Monday - Saturday
1:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Closed Sundays and July 4

Eden Park Pool


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Intersection of New Castle and Terminal Avenues
Phone: 573-5560
Open Sundays only
1:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Spray Parks

The City of Wilmington also operates water spray parks from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at:

  • Father Tucker Field at 9th and Lincoln Streets
  • Woodlawn Park at 4th and Ferris Streets
  • Helen Chambers Park at 6th and Madison Streets
  • Michael’s Playground at Wright and Stroud Streets
  • Judy Johnson Park at 3rd and Clayton Streets
  • Eastlake Playground at 30th and Madison Streets

For information about the City’s public swimming pools, please contact Parks and Recreation at 576-3810.


Contact Parks & Rec

Mailing Address

Department of Parks & Recreation
City of Wilmington Municipal Services Complex
500 Wilmington Avenue
Wilmington DE 19801

Phone: (302) 576-3810

Fax: (302) 573-5790

Parks Maintenance: (302) 576-3820

Contact William "Hicks" Anderson Community Center

Mailing Address

501 N. Madison Street
Wilmington, DE 19801

Phone: (302) 571-4266