21/06/2025
Summer Swim program opening in July at Forest Park and Gerena Pools
Splash into summer with the City of Springfield’s Summer Aquatics Program! City residents will have an opportunity to swim all summer-long for free at Forest Park pool and Gerena Elementary School pool.
The Forest Park pool will be open every day of the week from 11:00 am – 6:30 pm starting Tuesday, July 1.
The Gerena pool will be open to the public Monday – Friday from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm, also starting Tuesday, July 1.
City residents who wish to participate in free summer public swimming at the Springfield pools, and do not have a valid pool pass, must pre-register and then obtain a free photo ID. Each member of the family must have an ID card to swim. If you have access to a computer, go to www.springfield-ma.gov/secure/pools_reg.0.html and register.
Registration is open now! If you don’t have access to a computer, you can register to receive your pool pass, starting July 1, at the John Shea Bright Nights Building, by the entrance to Forest Park, from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. This is also where you can come in to take your photo and receive your pass. We have to accommodate all of our residents, so waiting lines might be curtailed early to ensure that we finish registration on time.
Mayor Sarno states, “Summer is almost here and Forest Park and Gerena pools will be open all summer long for our Springfield families. I want to thank PBRM Director Tom Ashe, Aquatics Director Joe Federico, all our dedicated lifeguards, and all our aquatics and parks staff, as well as our public safety professionals from our Springfield Police Department and the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department for their dedication and hard work to keep our pools a safe and enjoyable environment for all. From our splash pads and aquatics programs, to our Concerts and Movies in the Park, and the return of paddle boats – we hope residents will take advantage and have some summer fun in the city!” Springfield’s Aquatics Director, Joe Federico states: “We are very proud to not only offer a safe and fun environment for the entire family, but also dozens of jobs to young professionals right from our own backyard. I grew up swimming in Springfield pools, and I am so grateful to be part of the team that offers these aquatics opportunities to our residents. After all, why just float through life, when you can swim!” We look forward to seeing you at the pool this summer!
For more information, please call the Aquatics Office, at (413) 787-6298.
https://www.springfield-ma.gov/park/reg-process