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1 / 24#24. Edison Johnson Recreational Center
- Rating: 1.5/5 (3 reviews)
- Adress: 500 W Murray Ave Durham, NC 27704
- Categories: Swimming Pools, Playgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated swimming pools near Durham, according to Yelp
Pool season is upon us, and luckily there are options for swimming and lounging if you don't have a backyard pool or live in a community with a private pool.
If you're looking for a pool with public access, you can often look no further than your local city, county, or state governments. Many outdoor public pools tend to open on Memorial Day weekend when schools close for summer break and the weather is warm enough in much of the United States for outdoor fun. Indoor pools may operate year-round. Besides the dates, there are other factors to consider in the search for a good swimming pool to visit.
One of the most important things to know when choosing a public pool is whether or not lifeguards are on duty or if swimmers assume their own risk while in the water. Other things to consider include whether the pool has flotation devices nearby, adult swim breaks, and kiddie pools designed for the youngest water waders. Outside of the water, pool-goers may want to check for locker and shower availability. Those looking for more serious exercise may want to look for lap pools.
Whatever kind of public pool is right for you, get your swim gear ready and check out what Yelpers consider the best pools in Durham. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated swimming pools near Durham using data from Yelp. Places within 25 miles of Durham were considered. The rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific swimming pools listed.
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2 / 24#23. Southeast Pools
- Rating: 2.5/5 (3 reviews)
- Adress: Garner, NC 27529
- Categories: Swimming Pools
- Read more on Yelp
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3 / 24#22. Triangle Aquatic Center
- Rating: 2.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Adress: 275 Convention Dr Cary, NC 27511
- Categories: Swimming Pools
- Read more on Yelp
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4 / 24#21. Life Time
- Rating: 3.0/5 (84 reviews)
- Adress: 8515 Falls Of Neuse Rd Raleigh, NC 27615
- Categories: Gyms, Swimming Pools, Trainers
- Read more on Yelp
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5 / 24#20. Granite Falls Swim & Athletic Club
- Rating: 3.0/5 (17 reviews)
- Adress: 800 Granite Falls Blvd Rolesville, NC 27571
- Categories: Gyms, Swimming Pools
- Read more on Yelp
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6 / 24#19. Longview Pool
- Rating: 3.5/5 (4 reviews)
- Adress: Raleigh, NC 27610
- Categories: Swimming Pools
- Read more on Yelp
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7 / 24#18. Homestead Aquatic Center
- Rating: 3.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Adress: 300 Northern Park Dr Chapel Hill, NC 27516
- Categories: Swimming Pools
- Read more on Yelp
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8 / 24#17. Nc State University Club
- Rating: 3.5/5 (4 reviews)
- Adress: 4200 Hillsborough St Raleigh, NC 27606
- Categories: Swimming Pools, Sports Clubs, Tennis
- Read more on Yelp
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9 / 24#16. Millbrook Exchange Park
- Rating: 3.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Adress: 1905 Spring Forest Rd Raleigh, NC 27615
- Categories: Parks, Swimming Pools
- Read more on Yelp
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10 / 24#15. Pullen Aquatic Center
- Rating: 3.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Adress: 410 Ashe Ave Raleigh, NC 27606
- Categories: Swimming Pools
- Read more on Yelp
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11 / 24#14. Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center
- Rating: 3.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Adress: 5908 Buffaloe Rd Raleigh, NC 27616
- Categories: Swimming Pools
- Read more on Yelp
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12 / 24#13. Chapel Hill Tennis Club
- Rating: 3.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Adress: 403 Westbrook Dr Carrboro, NC 27510
- Categories: Tennis, Swimming Pools, Sports Clubs
- Read more on Yelp
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13 / 24#12. Wilson Recreation Center
- Rating: 3.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Adress: 330 Towerview Road Durham, NC 27705
- Categories: Swimming Pools, Recreation Centers
- Read more on Yelp
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14 / 24#11. Orange County Sportsplex
- Rating: 3.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Adress: 101 Meadowlands Dr Hillsborough, NC 27278
- Categories: Gyms, Skating Rinks, Swimming Pools
- Read more on Yelp
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15 / 24#10. Optimist Park and Pool
- Rating: 4.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Adress: 5902 Whittier Dr Raleigh, NC 27609
- Categories: Swimming Pools
- Read more on Yelp
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16 / 24#9. Duke Faculty Club
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3 reviews)
- Adress: 10 Faculty Club Dr Durham, NC 27708
- Categories: Swimming Pools, Gyms
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17 / 24#8. POOLE FAMILY YMCA
- Rating: 4.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Adress: 2302 Aversboro Rd Garner, NC 27529
- Categories: Gyms, Swimming Pools, Child Care & Day Care
- Read more on Yelp
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18 / 24#7. Holding Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4 reviews)
- Adress: 133 W Owen Ave Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Categories: Parks, Swimming Pools
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19 / 24#6. The FARM At UNC
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3 reviews)
- Adress: 1 Alice Ingram Cir Chapel Hill, NC 27517
- Categories: Tennis, Swimming Pools, Recreation Centers
- Read more on Yelp
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20 / 24#5. Raleigh Racquet Club
- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Adress: 5516 Falls Of Neuse Rd Raleigh, NC 27609
- Categories: Tennis, Swimming Pools, Fitness & Instruction
- Read more on Yelp
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21 / 24#4. New Millennium Fitness
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Adress: 3948 Forest Oaks Ln Mebane, NC 27302
- Categories: Gyms, Trainers, Swimming Pools
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22 / 24#3. UNC Wellness Center At Meadowmont
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Adress: 100 Sprunt St Chapel Hill, NC 27517
- Categories: Gyms, Swimming Pools, Recreation Centers
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23 / 24#2. Woodcroft Swim & Tennis Club
- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Adress: 1203 W Woodcroft Pkwy Durham, NC 27713
- Categories: Tennis, Swimming Pools, Summer Camps
- Read more on Yelp
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24 / 24#1. Exchange Swimming Pools
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Adress: 401 Umstead Dr Chapel Hill, NC 27516
- Categories: Swimming Pools
- Read more on Yelp
