Pools

Seasonal Pool Passes

Pool Passes are available and are good for use at all three pool locations. The passes are valid for sixth month increments. Northeast Pool and Westside Pool have year round hours.  Mickle Pool is open Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day weekend (weather permitting). You can purchase a pass by calling our Administrative Office at 352-334-5067, Monday–Friday, 9:00am–3:00pm.

Dwight H. Hunter Pool

Fall 2021 beginning August 9: The diving boards and splash pad will be open; the slide is currently closed for repairs. The City of Gainesville is committed to restoring operations for all recreational activities in a safe, incremental approach for all neighbors.

Advance reservations are required as pool capacity is limited at this time. Neighbors may register as early as 3 p.m. for the next day and weekend slots will be available on Friday at 3 p.m.

Fall Hours: August 9 – November 14, 2021

Monday-Friday:

  • 6 a.m.-1 p.m. lap swim
  • 1 p.m.-3 p.m. lap/open swim

Saturday: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; 1-3 p.m.; 4-6 p.m. lap/open swim
Sunday: 12-2 p.m.; 3-5 p.m. lap/open swim

Monday Labor Day Holiday Hours:

  • 6-10 a.m. lap swim only
  • 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; 1-3 p.m.; 4-6 p.m. lap/open swim

Guidelines and Hours for Fall


 Address: 1100 NE 14th Street, 32601 (click on address for map)

Telephone: 352-334-2191

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H. Spurgeon Cherry Pool

Just a reminder, Cherry Pool is only open for lap swimming and program use at this time. 

Due to an issue with the pool liner, H. Spurgeon Cherry Pool will remain lap swim and program use only. The city expects the repair to begin this fall.

Temporary Schedule (Aug. 28-Sept. 6): 

Please note, Cherry Pool has the following temporary schedule:

  • Aug. 28-29, 2021: Closed
  • Monday, Aug. 30: Lap swim available 6-10 a.m.
  • Tuesday, Aug. 31: Closed
  • Wednesday, Sept. 1: Lap swim available 6-10 a.m.
  • Thursday, Sept. 2: Closed
  • Friday, Sept. 3: Lap swim available 6-10 a.m.
  • Saturday, Sept. 4-Monday, Sept. 6: Closed

During these dates, the Hunter Pool will have lap swim lanes available Monday-Friday from 6 a.m.-3 p.m., and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday.


Fall Schedule (Sept. 7–Nov. 14, 2021)

Monday-Friday: 6-10 a.m. lap swim only

Saturday: 12-5 p.m. lap swim only

Sunday: Closed

Labor Day: Closed

The H. Spurgeon Cherry Pool is part of the Albert "Ray" Massey Recreation Center.

Address: 1001 NW 31st Drive, 32605 (click on address for map)

Telephone: 352-334-2187 

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Andrew R. Mickle, Sr. Pool

Fall 2021 beginning Sept. 7:  The City of Gainesville is committed to restoring operations for all recreational activities in a safe, incremental approach for all neighbors.

The diving boards and rock wall are open. Mickle Pool is open for family swim during the week; however, advance reservations are required, as pool capacity is limited at this time. Neighbors may register as early as 3 p.m. for the next day.

Sept. 7–Nov. 14, 2021

Monday-Friday: 5-7 p.m. lap/open swim

Saturday/ Sunday: Closed

Guidelines and Hours for Fall

The Andrew R. Mickle, Sr. Pool is part of the T.B. McPherson Recreation Center. 

Address: 1717 SE 15th Street, 32641 (click on address for map) 

Telephone: 352-334-2190 

We'd like to hear your feedback about our pool

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