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Pools, Splash Pads, & Lakes In and Around Wilkes-Barre and Scranton

Your local guide on where to swim, splash, and cool off!

April 4, 2024

The weather is warming up, so it's time to hit the water again! We've got a list of splash pads, pools, and lakes in Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, and the surrounding areas where you can beat the heat! Click on each facility for more information. 

Notice: We advise always checking with the facility before heading out as hours can change due to many factors such as weather, maintenance, swim meets, or holidays.

POOLS


Baer Memorial Pool

1101 Bridge Street
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-1292

*Carbon County residents only

Dates and Hours: Opening Memorial Day weekend. Open every day from 12 - 7 pm. 

Admission Price: Price not listed

What to Expect: A zero-depth entry pool with slides and a kiddie pool with play features. Food court available on site. 


Ber-Vaughn Pool

6084 Park Road
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 764-3697

Dates and Hours: Memorial Day through Labor Day. Open every day from 11 am - 7 pm. 

Admission Price: Click here to view a full list of daily rates. Season passes are available. 

What to Expect: Large outdoor pool


Dallas Middle School Pool

2000 Conyngham Avenue
Dallas, PA 18612
(570) 675-5201

Dates and Hours: Dates for summer 2024 TBA. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 4 - 6 pm. 

Admission Price: $2 per swimmer

What to Expect: Indoor pool with a lifeguard on duty. 


Dansbury Pool

15 Day Street
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 421-6591

Dates and Hours: Tentative season opening is June 15th. Open every day from 12 - 6 pm. 

Admission Price: Click here to view a full list of daily rates. Season passes are available (dual passes to both Dansbury and Stroudsburg Borough Pools).

What to Expect: A zero-depth entry heated pool with a large slide, 3 small slides, a splash pad, and a lap swimming area. 


Forty Fort Community Pool

1271 Wyoming Avenue
Forty Fort, PA
(570) 287-8586

Dates and Hours: Opening for summer 2024 TBA (expected opening of June 10th). Open Monday through Thursday 12 - 7 pm, Friday and Saturday 12 - 8 pm, and Sunday 12 - 6 pm. 

Admission Price: Season passes are available. 

What to Expect: This popular pool features changing rooms and a snack stand. Beetty Mascellia Park has a playground and community pavilion. Be on the lookout for events held at the pool!


Frances Slocum State Park Pool

565 Mount Olivet Road
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 696-3525

Dates and Hours: Open Memorial Day weekend and closes Labor Day. Open daily from 11 am - 7 pm, unless posted otherwise. 

Admission Price: The daily rate is $7 per person, or free for children under 42 inches. Season passes are available. Click here to view a full list of rates. 

What to Expect: A large pool with a slide. A seasonal snack bar has fast food and beverages. 


Kalahari Resort Waterpark

250 Kalahari Blvd. 
Pocono Manor, PA 18349

Dates and Hours: Open daily from 10 am - 8 pm, open until 9 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. 

Admission Price: Locals can enjoy discounted day passes for $39.99 on Local Leisure Days in April and May. View special offers on the website for more details. The waterpark is included with your stay at the resort. 

What to Expect: Indoor waterpark with slides, FlowRider, indoor and outdoor spas, and a zero depth entry play area for littles.  


Kingston Pool

500 Wyoming Avenue
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 288-0554

Dates and Hours: Opens Memorial Day and closes Labor Day. Open Monday through Saturday 12 - 8 pm and Sunday 1 - 7 pm. 

Admission Price: Daily guest rates range from $7 to $13 per person. Season passes are available. Click here to view a full list of rates. 

What to Expect: It features a splash area, a shallow-end slide, a large twisty slide, and two diving boards. 


McDade Park Pool

1 Bald Mountain Road
Scranton, PA 18507
(570) 963-6764

Dates and Hours: Summer 2024 opening date TBA. Open daily from 11 am - 7 pm. 

Admission Price: Free

What to Expect: Zero-depth entry outdoor swimming pool with a large splash pad. 


Minersville Community Pool

200 Edgar Lewis Street
Minersville, PA 17954
(570) 544-2660

Dates and Hours: Opening for summer 2024 TBA. Open daily from 12 - 7 pm. 

Admission Price: 3 and under and senior citizens $3, ages 4 - 17 $4, adults $6, evening admission from 5 - 7 pm is half off. Season passes are available. 

What to Expect: Large outdoor pool with slides and a splash pad area. Concession stand on site. 


Misericordia University Anderson Center Pool

301 Lake Street
Dallas, PA 18612
(570) 674-6374

Dates and Hours: Pool hours are posted here

Admission Price: Pool access for Misericordia students, staff, and faculty is free. The public must purchase a daily pass for $5 cash or a Fun & Fitness Pass

What to Expect: Indoor pool with a lifeguard on duty. 


Palmerton Memorial Park Pool

1255 3rd Street 
Palmerton, PA 18071

Dates and Hours: Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Times not listed. 

Admission Price: Daily rates for PA residents are $8 for children and senior citizens and $12 for adults. Season passes are available. 

What to Expect: Large outdoor pool with a large grassy area. Features include a large waterslide, three 1-meter diving boards,  a small wading pool for children a rain tree, 8 swimming lanes, and a sand volleyball court. There is a refreshment stand on site. 


Stroudsburg Borough Pool 

209 Stadium Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 421-5918

Dates and Hours: Tentative season open date is June 15th. Open daily from 12 - 6 pm. 

Admission Price: Click here to view a full list of daily rates. Season passes are available (dual passes to both Dansbury and Stroudsburg Borough Pools).

What to Expect: Large outdoor heated pool with waterslides and a splash area with 2 water trees. 


Memberships are available to the Wilkes-Barre YMCA, Pittston YMCA, and Newberry in Dallas for pool use.

SPLASH PADS

The pools listed above have splash pad areas: Baer Pool, Dansbury Pool, Kingston Pool, McDade Pool, Minersville Pool,  Palmerton Pool, and Stroudsburg Borough Pool

Airport Park

701 Avenue Q
Matamoras, PA 18336

Admission Price: Free

What to Expect: Sprinklers and fountains on a concrete surface with benches under shade coverings. Playground in the same recreation area.


Coal St Park in Wilkes-Barre

Coal Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

Admission Price: Free

What to Expect: Fountains on a concrete surface. Playground in the same recreation area. 


Novembrino Park Splash Pad

South 10th Avenue and Washburn Street
Scranton, PA 18504

Admission Price: Free

What to Expect: Fountains on a concrete surface. 


Sherwood Park Splash Pad

450 Barnard Street
Dunmore, PA 18512
(570) 947-6047

Admission Price: Free


South Abington Community Park Splash Pad

642 Northern Blvd
South Abington Township, PA 18411

Dates and Hours: Opens Memorial Day weekend. Open dawn to dusk. 

Admission Price: Free

What to Expect: Fountains on a colorful surface. 


St. Anthony's Memorial Park Splash Pad

Dunmore, PA 18512

Admission Price: Free


Wright Township Recreation Park 

321 South Mountain Blvd
Mountain Top, PA 18707

Admission Price: Free

LAKES 


Click here to see a list of state park prices and services. 

Beltzville State Park Lake 

2950 Pohopoco Drive
Lehighton, PA 18235

Dates and Hours: The 525-foot sand beach is open from late May to mid-September, 8 am until sunset. 

Admission Price: Free

What to Expect: A popular spot for swimming, with a sandy beach and picnic areas to enjoy. A concession stand is open daily during the summer, as well as a bathhouse with showers. 


Eurana Park Lake

560 3rd Street
Weatherly, PA 18255

Dates and Hours: TBA

Admission Price: $2/day

What to Expect: Swimming area with features such as a dock, diving board, and slide. Concession stand available. Disc golf course and playground on site. Indoor pavilion available to rent as well as outdoor shelters (free to borough residents). 


Gouldsboro State Park Lake 

Pennsylvania 507 at State Park Road
Gouldsboro, PA 18424

Dates and Hours: Saturday of Memorial Day weekend to mid-September from 8 am to sunset. 

Admission Price: Free

What to Expect: A lake with a small beach area. 


Harveys Lake 

Route 415
Harveys Lake, PA 18618

What to Expect: Pennsylvania's largest lake. Enjoy swimming, fishing, boating, and more. 


Hickory Run State Park 

3613 PA-534
White Haven, PA 18661

Dates and Hours: The beach is open for swimming from late May to mid-September, 8:00 A.M. to sunset.

Admission Price: Free

What to Expect: Swimming is permitted only at the designated swimming area of Sand Spring Lake, which also features a sand beach. A snack bar is available. 


Kennedy Park 

Dundaff Street
Forest City, PA 18421


Locust Lake State Park 

Locust Lake Road
Barnesville, PA 18214

Dates and Hours: Open from late May to mid-September from 8 am to sunset. 

Admission Price: Free

What to Expect: There is a sand beach, and swimming areas are marked with buoys and have a maximum depth of 5.5 feet. Food and snacks are available for purchase at the camp store. 


Mauch Chunk Lake Park

625 Lentz Trail 
Jim Thrope, PA 18229

Dates and Hours: Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day from 11 am - 7 pm. 

Admission Price: Adults are $3/day for county residents and $10 for non-residents, children are $2/day for county residents and $7/day for non-county residents. Children under 3 are free. Membership available. 

What to Expect: Beach area which includes play equipment, a concession stand, and a beach pavilion. 


Palmyra Township Public Beach 

2512 Route 6
Hawley, PA 18428

Dates and Hours: TBA

Admission Price: Adults $5, Children 11 & under $2, season passes available. Seniors and infants are free. Palmyra Township/Pike County residents are half-price. 

What to Expect: Beach area with picnic tables. 


Promised Land State Park 

100 Lower Lake Road
Greentown PA, 18426

Dates and Hours: Open Memorial Day to mid-September from 8 am until sunset. 

Admission Price: Free

What to Expect: There are 2 sand beaches. The main beach is located in the Day Use Picnic Area, which has a concession stand. The second beach is Pickerel Point Beach at the end of Pickerel Point. There are no lifeguards. 


Ricketts Glen State Park (Lake Jean)

695 PA-487
Benton, PA 17814

Dates and Hours: Open from late May to mid-September, from 8:00 am until sunset.

Admission Price: Free

What to Expect: 600-foot beach with a concession stand, boat rental, and picnic facilities. 


Tobyhanna State Park 

114 Campground Road
Toybhanna, PA 18466

Dates and Hours: Open the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend to mid-September from 8 am until sunset. 

Admission Price: Free

What to Expect: There is a bathhouse with flush toilets and changing areas. Showers are available fore a fee. 


Tuscarora State Park 

687 Tuscarora Park Road
Barnesville, PA 18214 

Dates and Hours: Open late May to mid-September from 8 am until sunset. 

Admission Price: Free

What to Expect: Swimming areas are marked with buoys and have a maximum depth of 5.5 feet. There is a sand beach and an ADA-accessible fishing pier. There is also a seasonal food concession stand available. 


Seven Tubs Recreation Area

Bear Creek Blvd
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702