Pools & Aquatics

FCPR pools opened for the swim season on Memorial Day, Mon. May 26.
FCPR pools will close for the swim season on Labor Day, Mon., Sept. 1.
With the exception of Memorial Day (Mon., May 26) and Labor Day (Mon., Sept. 1), the pools will be open Tues.-Sun.

Hours of Operation:
Tues.-Sat.: 10 am-6 pm
Sun.: 1-6 pm

Fayetteville Cumberland Parks and Recreation Pools will operate with adjusted schedules beginning Mon., Aug. 25 as Cumberland County traditional schools return to the classroom. Pools will be closed Mon., Aug. 25-Fri., Aug. 29. Pools will operate on the weekend, Aug. 30-Sept. 1.  

Adjusted Pool Hours of Operation:
• Sat., Aug. 30; 10 am-6 pm
• Sun., Aug. 31; 1-6 pm
• Mon., Sept. 1 (Labor Day - Final Day of Swim Season); 10 am-6 pm 

Cost:
Resident: $3 for ages 12 and under; $4 for ages 13+
Non-resident: $6 for ages 12 and under; $8 for ages 13+

All flotation devices must be “Coast Guard Approved”. Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: water wings, inner tubes, rafts, noodles, flotation suits or other non-coast guard approved devices. 

Keith A. Bates, Sr. Pool

• 4945 Rosehill Road
• (910) 433-1382

This facility features a kiddie pool, larger lap pool with six lanes and a 24 foot enclosed water slide.

Ronnie "Chase" Chalmers Pool

• 1520 Slater Avenue
• (910) 433-11137

The facility features a 6-lane lap pool which depth range of 4 feet to 5 feet and a wading pool with a zero entry and a maximum depth of 3.5 feet depth with a water playground area.

Lake Rim Aquatic Center

• 2265 Tar Kiln Drive
• (910) 433-1456

This facility features a wading pool complete with an in-water playground, competitive pool with six lanes and an 18-foot-high water slide.

Westover Aquatic Center

• 266 Bonanza Drive
• (910) 433-1383

The facility features an 8 lane competition pool with a depth range of 4 feet to 6 feet and a wading pool with a zero entry and a maximum depth of 3.5 feet depth which includes a 12 foot high water slide.

FCPR splash pads open for the season on Thurs., May 1.
FCPR splash pads close for the season on Tues., Sept. 30.

Hours of Operation:
Mon.-Sat.: 10 am-7 pm (3-7 pm when school is in session at Gray's Creek, Lake Rim and Spivey; 3:30-7 pm when school is in session at E. Melvin Honeycutt and Massey Hill)
Sun.: 2-7 pm

Cost:
Free!

Infrequently, FCPR splash pads may be purposely turned off to prevent damage to filtration systems. These mechanical issues arise when large amounts of debris, such as grass clippings and pine needles, accumulate in the system due to heavy rains. For planning purposes, please be sure to check the weather forecast prior to visiting a splash pad.

Splash Pad Locations

Splash Pad at Eastover Community Park
2721 Ball Park Road, 910-323-0707

Splash Pad at E. Melvin Honeycutt Elementary School
4665 Lakewood Drive, 910-433-1435

Splash Pad at Gilmore Therapeutic Recreation Center
1600 Purdue Drive, 910-433-1569

Splash Pad at Gray's Creek Park
5151 Celebration Drive, 910-433-1015

Splash Pad at J.S. Spivey Recreation Center 
500 Fisher Street, 910-433-1572

Splash Pad at Kiwanis Recreation Center
352 Devers Street, 910-433-1568

Splash Pad at Lake Rim Recreation Center 
1455 Hoke Loop Road, 910-433-1175

Splash Pad at Linden Little River Community Park
5010 Loop Road, 910-980-0119

Splash Pad at Mable C. Smith Park
1367 Shadbush Lane, 910-433-1547

Splash Pad at Massey Hill Recreation Center
1612 Camden Road, 910-433-1569

Splash Pad at Myers Recreation Center
1018 Rochester Drive, 910-433-1570

Splash Pad at Spring Lake Recreation Center
245 Ruth Street, 910-433-1350

Splash Pad at Wade Community Park
4060 Church Street, 910-485-3502

Splash Pad at Willie J. Burnette Park (Godwin)
4924 Markham Street, 910-980-1000

Splash Pad Wheelchair Checkout

FCPR will have aquatic wheelchairs available for checkout at the Massey Hill Recreation Center Splash Pad (1612 Camden Road). Participants with the need for a wheelchair will be able to check one out during center operating hours for onsite usage. Funding for this project was provided by the Community/Emerging Opportunity Fund of Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc.

Certified Lifeguards

Fayetteville Cumberland Parks and Recreation is preparing to reopen pools this summer and is looking for certified lifeguards. Lifeguards need to be 15 years old or older by their last day of training. Applicants also need to pass an American Red Cross pre-qualification assessment for shallow water lifeguards. The test includes being able to smoothly swim 300 yards, tread water for 2 minutes without using hands and retrieve a 10-pound weight from the pool within a set time. 

Lifeguards employed by FCPR may be eligible for reimbursement of the course fee for lifeguard certification.

Are you already certified? Click here to apply for the lifeguard position or visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fayetteville.  Email katiesmart@fayettevillenc.gov for more information.

Lifeguard Certification Courses

Courses are held throughout the year and are generally a blended learning format (online and in person sessions required). Must be able to pass a pre-qualifying assessment to take the course (listed above). Successful candidates will be eligible to apply for employment with the City of Fayetteville.
15+; Free for Cumberland County Schools students

Swim League

Registration is March 1-May 1. League runs May-July. League age is the age attained by a player prior to August 1 of the current playing year. Swimmer must be able to swim (front crawl/freestyle) the length of the pool and will need goggles, swim cap and one-piece swimsuit. Volunteer swim coaches are needed. Call 910-433-1395 for coaching information.
7-17 yrs; $40 residents; $80 non-residents; $5 late fee

Swim Camp

Several swim camps throughout the summer will focus on the basic swimming strokes and increasing competency with water skills and provide a fun learning environment. Camps will be separated by age (5-10 yrs and 11-17 yrs). Swim caps are required.
5-17 yrs; Tues.-Fri.; June-Aug.; 8:30-10:30 am; $120/camp resident; $240/camp non-resident