DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs runs neighborhood outdoor pools and a splash pad each summer, with open swim, swim lessons and aquatic programs for all ages. For 2026 the county swim season runs from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
- 2026 seasonMemorial Day weekend (May 23–25) through Labor Day weekend
- WeekdaysDaily from May 30 to Aug. 2
- Weekends onlyAugust weekends after Aug. 2
- Free dayJuly 4, for DeKalb County residents
Children under 12 must be with an adult. Schedules change each year, so check the county’s parks page before you go.
DeKalb County Pools
| Pool | Address | Open | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gresham Pool | 3113 Gresham Rd., Atlanta | Tue to Sun, noon to 6 p.m. | 404-244-4937 |
| Lithonia Pool | 2501 Park Dr., Lithonia | Tue to Sun, noon to 6 p.m. | 770-484-3051 |
| Medlock Pool | 874 Gaylemont Circle, Decatur | Tue to Sun, noon to 6 p.m. | 404-679-5926 |
| Tobie Grant Pool | 644 Parkdale Dr., Scottdale | Mon, Wed to Sun, noon to 6 p.m. | 404-508-7616 |
| N.H. Scott Pool | 2230 Tilson Rd., Decatur | Mon, Wed to Sun, noon to 6 p.m. | |
| Midway Pool | 3181 Midway Rd., Decatur | Mon, Wed to Sun, noon to 6 p.m. | 404-286-3313 |
| Kittredge Pool | 2535 N. Druid Hills Rd., Atlanta | Mon, Wed to Sun, noon to 6 p.m. | 404-679-5925 |
Exchange Park Splash Pad
2771 Columbia Dr., Decatur. Open daily in season: Monday and Wednesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesday and Sunday noon to 7 p.m.
Year-Round Lap Swimming
The East Central DeKalb Community & Senior Center has a 30-by-75-foot saltwater lap pool with water aerobics and fitness programs. 4885 Elam Rd., Stone Mountain. 770-322-2970.
Nearby Pools Run by Cities
Several pools that were once DeKalb County pools now belong to the cities around them:
Browns Mill Aquatic Center
A family aquatic center with pools and water slides, now run by the City of Stonecrest. The 2026 season runs May 23 to Sept. 7, noon to 7 p.m. (Sundays from 1 p.m.), and it closes on days DeKalb County schools are in session. 4929 Browns Mill Rd. Tickets and season passes.
Kelley C. Cofer Park Pool
Now a City of Tucker pool. 4259 N. Park Dr., Tucker.
Murphey Candler & Lynwood Pools
Now City of Brookhaven pools, at Murphey Candler Park and Lynwood Park in Brookhaven.
Swim Lessons & Programs
DeKalb County pools offer swim lessons, water aerobics and other aquatic programs during the season. Sign up and fees vary by program; ask at the pool or check the county parks page. Pools can also be rented for private parties before or after public swim hours.
Sources we checked
Facts in this guide were checked in September 2026 against the agencies and operators that run these places:
- DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs, parks and facilities – 2026 pool list and hours
- Browns Mill Aquatic Center (City of Stonecrest) – 2026 season
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