As a heat dome settles across the East Coast, bringing extreme heat to Maryland, public pools in the Baltimore area will be available to help residents cool down.
Due to dangerous heat and humidity expected across the state, WJZ’s First Alert Weather Team has issued Alert Days from Wednesday, July 1, to Saturday, July 4.
Several jurisdictions will open cooling centers depending on the forecasted heat index. Find your nearest cooling center here.
Public pools in Maryland
The following counties have public pools available for residents:
Anne Arundel County
Anne Arundel County offers two indoor aquatics facilities for residents and non-residents who purchase a daily pass.
- North Arundel Aquatic Center at 7888 Crain Highway South in Glen Burnie
- Arundel Olympic Swim Center at 2690 Riva Road in Annapolis
Baltimore City
Baltimore’s 22 indoor and outdoor pools are free, but advanced registration is encouraged. Residents must create an account through CivicRec to access any city pools…