Pools and splash pads open in the City of Columbia

Greenview Pool
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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The heat is on, and the City of Columbia has several options to help you cool off.

If you want to take a dive in the pool, there are two now open in Columbia.

• Maxcy Gregg Pool
  • 1655 Park Circle
  • Hours
    • Monday-Thursday 1-6 p.m.
    • Closed Friday for maintenance
    • Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
    • Sunday 2-6 p.m.
• Greenview Pool
  • 6700 David Street
  • Hours
    • Closed Monday for maintenance
    • Tuesday-Friday 1-6 p.m.
    • Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
    • Sunday 2-6 p.m.

The cost to visit the pools is $3 for ages 12 and under and $4 for anyone 13 and over. Season passes are available for $80 for kids 12 and under $120 for others.

If you want to cool off for free, the city says there are several splash pads throughout the city.

• Lorick Park
  • 1600 Lorickk Park
  • Hours
    • Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 4-6 p.m.
    • Closed Sundays
• Pinehurst Park
  • 2300 Pinehurst Road
  • Hours
    • Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 4-6 p.m.
    • Closed Sundays
• Edisto Discovery Park
  • 1914 Wiley Street
  • Hours
    • Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 4-6 p.m.
    • Closed Saturdays and Sundays
• Emily Douglas Park
  • 2500 Wheat Street
  • Hours
    • Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 4-6 p.m.
    • Closed Saturdays and Sundays
• Heathwood Park
  • 800 Abelia Road
  • Hours
    • Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 4-6 p.m.
    • Closed Saturdays and Sundays
• Melrose Park
  • 1500 Fairview Road
  • Hours
    • Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 4-6 p.m.
    • Closed Saturdays and Sundays
• Sims Park
  • 3500 Duncan Street
  • Hours
    • Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 4-6 p.m.
    • Closed Saturdays and Sundays
• St. Anna’s Park
  • 1315 Liberty Hill Avenue
  • Hours
    • Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 4-6 p.m.
    • Closed Saturdays and Sundays
• Drew Park
  • 2101 Walker Solomon Way
  • Hours
    • Monday-Saturday 12-8 p.m.
    • Closed Sundays