1444 Hillsdale Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
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Dormont Pool

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Daily Entry Rate: $8. Children under 3 are free.
*Please note there is only one daily rate; there are no daily rate discounts based on residency, age or time of entry. There are no rainchecks or refunds. Please check the weather forecast prior to purchasing your daily admission pass. We will not make any exceptions to this rule.*

School Groups/Summer Camps/Organizations: $5 entry per guest; 2 week advanced notice is required, please email Kohl Neagoy at KNeagoy@boro.dormont.pa.us to schedule your group’s visit!


Pool Opens Saturday, May 23, 2026 through Monday, September 7, 2026

School Season Hours of Operation (May 26 – June 5 and August 17 – August 31)
Weekends (Sat-Sun): Noon (12 pm) until 8:00pm
Weekdays (Mon-Fri): 4:30pm until 7:30pm – slide closed during school season weekdays.
Summer Season Hours of Operation (June 6 – August 16)
Weekends (Sat-Sun): Noon (12 pm) until 8:00pm
Weekdays (Mon-Fri): Noon (12 pm) until 7:30pm 
July Weekdays (Mon-Fri): Noon (12 pm) until 8:00pm

Waterslide Open 1:00-6:00pm Daily (excluding school season weekdays)

HOLIDAY HOURS: 

Memorial Day: 12PM – 6PM **Free Entry for Keystone Oaks School District residents (proof of residency required) 

Presented by: Dormont Historical Society

4th of July: 12:00PM – 5:00PM **Dormont Day Celebrations to follow

Labor Day: 12:00PM – 3:00PM **Doggie Dip to follow

Scheduled Early Closures

Sunday, July 18: Closing at 4:00PM for Lifeguard Appreciation Party 

Friday, August 7: Closing at 4:00PM for Borough Event


Dormont Pool Policies and Guidelines:

Dormont Pool Management reserves the right to refuse admittance or take disciplinary action, including the ejection of guests from the Dormont Pool, if necessary, without refund. Management reserves the right to change or add a rule at any time. By purchasing a pool membership, paying the daily admission fee, or renting the party area, you agree to follow our policies, guidelines, and rules:

  1. Always obey the lifeguards.
  2. Running, rough play (chicken fights), offensive language, fighting, property damage, or theft will not be tolerated.
  3. Diving into shallow water, flipping into the pool, climbing onto railings, or throwing people into the pool is not allowed.
  4. Smoking, including vaping, and alcohol are strictly prohibited. This includes the parking lot.
  5. Children under 5 must be within arm’s reach of a parent/guardian in the water. All children who are not potty-trained must wear a swim diaper.
  6. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a responsible adult (18+).
  7. Food is not permitted in the pool or on the concrete deck surrounding it. Please be tidy when eating in the concession area or grass.
  8. Single-person inflatables are welcome, but should the pool become too crowded, inflatables may be temporarily suspended.
  9. No glass or ceramic items are allowed on pool premises.
  10. The Dormont Pool and its employees are not responsible for any articles lost or stolen. Found items will be held in the Lost & Found bin by the water fountain.

For your safety, our lifeguards are randomly audited. Audits include surveillance video taping, and submersion of manikins on swimming pool bottom for Vigilance Awareness Testing (VAT).


WEATHER AND CLOSURE POLICIES
The Dormont Pool may close due to inclement weather, accidental contamination, low outdoor temperatures, low attendance, or maintenance issues. There are no rainchecks or refunds for closures due to these reasons. We will not make any exceptions to this rule.

  • The Dormont Pool may close early, delay opening, or fail to open if the outdoor temperature is 68 degrees or below.
  • The Dormont Pool adheres to PA Department of Health Operation and Biological Contamination Protocol Recommendations for your safety. This includes adhering to required closures and decontamination processes in the event of an accidental fecal release.
  • Lightning: the Dormont Pool staff will clear the pool in the case of lightning within a 5-mile radius. The Dormont Pool will remain clear for 30 minutes after the latest lightning strike within this radius. Every subsequent lightning strike within the 5- mile radius will restart the 30-minute clock.
  • If there is a lightning strike after 7:00pm, the Dormont Pool will close for the evening.
  • Rain: if the bottom of the pool cannot be seen due to the rain, the pool will be cleared until the rain subsides and visibility is restored.
  • It is up to management’s discretion to assess the radar and forecast when deciding to reopen or close for the day.
  • At management’s discretion, the Dormont Pool may close early if fewer than 10 guests are in attendance for 120 consecutive minutes.
  • The Dormont Pool may close due to the loss of power or maintenance issues that need to be addressed.
  • No refunds will be issued for inclement weather, contamination incidents, low temperature, low-attendance or maintenance-related closures.

WATERSLIDE RULES

  • REQUIRED height is 54 inches.
  • Only one rider at a time is permitted down the slide. Guests must not wait in front of the slide exit.
  • Guests must ride the slide feet FIRST in a sitting position or lying on back.
  • Diving, running, stopping, kneeling, and rotating while on the slide is prohibited.
  • At the end of the slide, swim immediately to the exit point and obey any lifeguard instructions.
  • Pregnant people, people with heart conditions and/or back trouble should not ride the slide.
  • NO swimming or standing in slide exit area.
  • Guests are not permitted in the buoyed off area around and under the slide.
  • Horseplay on or around this attraction is strictly prohibited.
  • Failure to abide by these rules may result in removal from the facility, with no refund given.

DUCK SLIDE RULES

  • This attraction is meant for small children, large children or adults may be asked to leave the area if they are negatively impacting the ability of small children to use the area safely.
  • Only one slider at a time is permitted down the slide. Guests must not wait directly in front of the slide exit unless their child is using the slide.
  • Guests must ride the slide feet FIRST in a sitting position or lying on back.
  • NO swimming or standing in slide exit area.
  • Horseplay on or around this attraction is strictly prohibited.
  • Failure to abide by these rules may result in removal from the facility, with no refund given.

The Borough of Dormont would like to thank the following Dormont Pool sponsors:

 

 

McManus Heating and Cooling
A.B. Orthodontics 

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you open? 

Check out the Dormont Pool’s Social Media for any closure information.
Facebook: facebook.com/DormontPool
Instagram: instagram.com/DormontPool

What is the daily rate?

$8 per person for daily entry. Children aged 3 and under are free.

Do you take credit/debit cards?

We do take credit and debit cards! Please note there is a 2.9% fee (minimum $1) on all credit/debit card transactions. We are now accepting Apple Pay!

Do you take Apple Pay?

We DO take Apple Pay! We also take cash and credit/debit cards! Please note there is a 2.9% fee (minimum $1) on all credit/debit card transactions.

Is it Dormont residents only?

No, the Dormont Pool is open to everyone!

What are the hours?

Pool is open May 23–September 1, 2026.
Weekends: Noon–8 pm.
Weekdays: Noon–7:30 pm, except May 26–June 5 and August 17–31 for school days (4:30–7:30 pm, no slide).
July weekdays: Noon–8 pm.
Closed first Monday of June, July, and August.
The slide is open 1–6 pm on all non-school days.

Access Dormont is transitioning to a new online system.Learn more here.