Aug 16, 2024 - Things to Do
Ochsner Fitness Center's day pass gets you access to 5 pools
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A day pass at Ochsner Fitness Center is about as close to a temporary country club membership in New Orleans metro as you can get.
Why it matters: It has five pools to get you through the summer.
The big picture: The Ochsner facility in Harahan sells day passes for $30/adult and $10/child.
- It gets you access to their campus for a day. The property has pools, indoor and outdoor pickleball courts, a cafe, sauna, playground and gym.
What to expect: We went for a family pool day on a hot Sunday.
- The outdoor area is massive, with a splash pad area, baby pool, family pool, mixed-use pool and adult-only pool for laps.
- There are lounging decks and chairs all around, dotted with colorful umbrellas.
- The outdoor cafe and bar sells food and drinks, but it wasn't open when we were there.
The vibe: It was a mix of people swimming laps and others keeping it more casual in the pool. Friendly but not rowdy.
- Every hour, there's a 10-minute swim for adults only.
- Lifeguards are on duty too.
💠Carlie's thought bubble: This space is one of the pricier options for family day passes, but I thought it had great amenities.
- Look into membership options if you plan to go regularly.
Go deeper:
- 12 New Orleans hotel pools you can dive into this summer.
- 13 public pools open in New Orleans for the summer.
- 5 splash pads to check out in New Orleans metro.
- Do drop in to the Dew Drop Inn's Haven Pool Club in Central City.
- Newly opened Iris Motel offers family-friendly day pool passes.
- Virgin Hotel in New Orleans has vibey drop-in pool.