Pools Around Westfield: Where To Swim This Summer 2024

WESTFIELD, NJ — Summer kicked off this week with a bang. High temperatures, an Excessive Heat Watch, and an air quality alert lingers in Westfield.

An obvious way to stay cool is at the local pool. So where near Westfield can you take a dip? We've compiled this guide of local pools to help you and your family stay cool this summer.

The Westfield Memorial Pool and Aquatic Complex, 713 Cumberland St. in Westfield, is open to both Westfield and non-Westfield residents. The Pool Complex offers a large main 50-meter pool that is 165' x 75', a diving pool with two diving boards, an eight-lane competitive lap pool, two large water slides, a two-foot children's pool, a zero-entry children's training pool, a splash pad, a snack bar, a picnic area, a private playground, and large grass areas. Click here for information and registration(Memberships for 2024 are sold out).

Westfield Area YMCA, 1220 Clark St. in Westfield, offers group and individual instructional swim, lifeguard training, water fitness and the Devilfish Swim Team. Click here for more information.

Summit Family Aquatic Center, 100 Ashwood Ave., Summit, is open to all Summit residents and non-residents. According to the website, "The Summit Family Aquatic Center boasts an award-winning facility, recognized for both design and programming by the New Jersey Recreation and Parks Association as well as Aquatics International." Click here for information.

JCC of Central New Jersey, 1391 Martine Ave. in Scotch Plains, the Aquatics program offers a swim team, lessons and classes. Click here for more information.

Highland Swim Club, 1235 Martine Ave. in Scotch Plains, is a private, members-only club that provides fun, recreational swimming activities for families in Union County. Click here for more information.

Willow Grove Swim Club, 1 Evelyn St. in Scotch Plains, offers a 25-meter "L" shaped pool, separate and gated baby pool, swim lessons, sandbox, basketball, ping-pong, volleyball, tether ball, children's play structure, and a large picnic area. Click here for more information.

Life Time, 25 Connell Dr. in Berkeley Heights, is a luxury gym with indoor and outdoor lap and leisure pools. Click here for more information.

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