Jul 7, 2023 - Things to Do
Private pool passes for swimming in the Philly area
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Grab your swimsuit and beat the ever increasing heat at private pools in Philly this summer.
Why it matters: Private pools offer another option to cool off besides your neighborhood public pool.
State of play: You've got options in and outside of the city but they come with a bill to get in the door.
- Here are some offerings:
Family friendly: New York Sports Club in Society Hill.
- Enjoy the day at one of the largest private swim decks in the city.
- Location: 220-250 S. 5th St.
- Perks: Private cabanas and lounge chairs.
- Cost: Day passes are $20 Monday through Thursday, $25 Friday through Sunday. Day passes must be purchased in person the day of use.
Luxury: W Philadelphia's WET Bar.
- Treat yourself with a soak in the hotel's outdoor heated pool now through Sept. 25. But you'll have to rent a private cabana or book a spa treatment to access without reserving a room.
- Location: 1439 Chestnut St.
- Perk: An Instagram-ready spot in Center City with a fire pit and bar.
- Cost: Cabana rentals: $200 fee for up to eight people, plus a $1,000 food and drink minimum for up to three hours. Spa treatment: Costs vary.
Learn how to swim: Fitness Alive.
- The aquatic fitness center offers private swim lessons for adults and children, along with classes, and four-day skill intensives for kids.
- Locations: 1425 Arch St. in Center City and 714 Reed St. in South Philly.
- Perks: Heated indoor pools.
- Cost: Private lessons are $65, semi-private lessons (for 2 swimmers) $110, and swim skill intensives $160.
Outside the city: Neshaminy Swimming Pool.
- This pool offers a nearby getaway just north of the city.
- Location: Neshaminy State Park, 3401 State Road in Bensalem.
- Perks: Splash park, water slide and snack bar.
- Cost: $13 for adults and children; $175 for a season pass.