No backyard pool? No problem.
Brevard County is home to several public pools that are perfect for cooling off during the summer months, and aquatic centers offer open swimming, lap swimming, and swim lessons and also host special events.
Depending on where you live in the county, you may have access to a municipal pool. Costs vary based on residency and age.
Here are six summer swimming spots around Brevard County.
Sherwood Pool, 2479 Post Road, Melbourne 321-608-7479
Public Swimming Hours
- Monday to Thursday: 1pm to 5pm
- Friday to Sunday: 12pm to 5pm
Public swimming fees
- Under 17: Melbourne residents $1.50 / non-Melbourne residents $2.00
- 18+ Melbourne residents $2.50 / non-Melbourne residents $3.00
Fee Pool, 114 E. Fee Ave., Melbourne, 321-608-7444
Public Swimming Hours
- Monday to Thursday: 1pm to 5pm
- Friday to Sunday: 12pm to 5pm
Public swimming fees
- Under 17: Melbourne residents $2.00 / non-Melbourne residents $2.50
- 18+ Melbourne Residents $3.00 / Non-Residents $3.50
Eddie Lee Taylor, Senior Pool, 3400 Monroe St., Melbourne, 321-608-7459
Public Swimming Hours
- Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 12pm – 5pm
Public swimming fees
- Under 17: Melbourne residents $1.00 / non-Melbourne residents $1.50
- 18+: Melbourne residents $2.00 / non-Melbourne residents $2.50
Palm Bay Aquatic Center420 Community College Parkway SE, Palm Bay 321-952-2833
General swimming times:
- Mon-Fri 1pm-5pm
- Saturday and Sunday – 1pm to 6pm
Public swimming fees
- $4 per person
- Veterans: $1.50
- Seniors: $2
Indian Harbour Beach Swimming Pool, 1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach, 321-773-0552.
Public swimming hours will begin on June 3rd.
- Monday and Wednesday: 1pm – 4:30pm
- Tuesday, Thursday to Sunday: 1pm to 5pm/7pm to 8pm
Public swimming pool fees
- Children ages 2-17: $1.50 for Indian Harbour Beach residents, $3 for non-residents
- Adults: $2.50 for Indian Harbour Beach residents, $4 for non-residents
- Seniors: $2 for Indian Harbour Beach residents, $3.50 for non-residents
Cocoa Beach Aquatic Center, 4800 Tom Warriner Blvd., Cocoa Beach, 321-868-3240
Public Swimming Hours
- Monday/Tuesday/Thursday: 12pm – 6pm
- Wednesday: No open swimming
- Friday: 12pm – 3pm
- Saturday: 11am – 2pm
- Sunday: Closed
Public swimming pool fees
- Cocoa Beach Residents – $3 for children, $4 for adults
- Non-Cocoa Beach residents – $5.50 for children, $8.50 for adults
Please call ahead: *Aquatic Center hours and play zones (kids, spray park, diving board, deep end) are subject to change or closure based on rentals, staff availability, weather, water temperature, etc.*
*Children under 12 must take a swim test and adult supervision is required.
Spitzer is a trends reporter and can be reached at MSpitzer@Floridatoday.com.
