Public | Private
1120 Park Avenue, 21217; 410-523-6110
Bolton Hill & Tennis is a private member-owned facility in Bolton Hill, offering city residents a six-lane, 25-meter swimming pool, separate children’s wading pool, and a swim team for children and youth. (See Sports > Sports Programming) The facility also includes four tennis courts, a play field with swings and a jungle gym, picnic tables and grills, a shady poolside terrace and dining area, and a bathhouse with showers.
655 President Street, 21202; 410-625-5000
The MAC Harbor East has a large indoor aquatic facility that includes two large warm salt-water therapy pools for water exercise, swimming, and group exercise classes, in addition to a small 10-meter family splash pool. Swimming lessons for children as young at 6 months old are available year-round for members and non-members of the MAC. The facility also includes a co-ed whirlpool for adults.
824 Sharp Street, 21230; 410-837-7946
The Otterbein Swim Club is a members-only swimming facility located in the Otterbein neighborhood near the Federal Hill, Riverside, and Locust Point neighborhoods. Local community members enjoy family swim in this large pool, and children can take free introductory swimming lessons or be a part of the swim team. Water aerobics, evening swims, and various social events are also available for adults. In addition to the pool, the facility includes a picnic area with gas grills and a grassy play area for the kids. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, the club is open on weekdays 7 a.m.–9 p.m. and weekends 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
3401 Boston Street, 21224; 410-563-0225
210 E. Centre Street, 21202; 410-332-0906
921 E. Fort Avenue, 21230; 410-576-2004
The Merritt Athletic Clubs include pools at most locations, although the family Canton branch offers children’s swim programs and maintains a 25-meter outdoor salt water pool that is enclosed during the winter. Beginner classes for 3–8 year olds teach floating, kicking, and the back and front crawl, while intermediate classes for 6–12 year olds improve ability to front and back crawl and introduce the breaststroke. Private lessons and competitive teams are also offered.