What Buffalo Pools Are Open This Summer

The arrival of summer in Buffalo and Western New York was greeted with tons of fanfare by thousands of students as school came to a conclusion towards the end of June. With that, there are people all over the 716 region who are now seeking to find ways to keep cool during the dog days of summer.

Being that the region sits along one of the biggest bodies of fresh water in the world, the Great Lakes of Erie and Niagara, there are tons of folks who will head to the beach over the next few months. However, not everyone will go to the water's edge, and some folks are going to seek out a pool or splash pad to enjoy the water.

Residents of Buffalo are blessed to have several pools to choose from around town. Now, while several pools have closed over the last few years for various reasons, there are still many options in Buffalo, and if you head to the pool, there are some things you need to know.

New Rules In Effect For Buffalo Pools

With city pools scheduled to be open from Wednesday, July 1 through Monday, September 7, 2026, there are several new rules that city officials have put into effect for folks.

In order to use city pools in 2026 and beyond, people will need to obtain a new, free Buffalo pool ID in order to check in and out of the pools. The new Digital ID will be available to all residents of Buffalo who want to use pools. Registration can be done online or onsite at city pools.

Our goal was simple: open as many pools as possible and make them destinations for families throughout the summer... We’re not just opening pools. We’re creating safe, welcoming spaces where residents can swim, learn, exercise, and spend time together in their neighborhoods.
-Sean Ryan, Mayor of Buffalo, New York

People under the age of 18 must be registered by a parent or guardian.

What City Pools Are Open This Summer?

There are six city pools that are open for the summer; five are outdoor, and one is indoor:

• Centennial Outdoor Pool, 5 Porter Ave, Buffalo, 14201
• Houghton Outdoor Pool, 1675 Clinton St, Buffalo, 14206
• JFK Outdoor Pool, 114 Hickory St, Buffalo, 14204
• Kensington Outdoor Pool, 665 Kensington Ave, Buffalo, 14215
• Riverside Outdoor Pool, 2607 Niagara St, Buffalo, 14207
• Cazenovia Pool / Connors, Kait, Harrity Memorial Pool, 626 Abbott Road, Buffalo, 14220

The cities outdoor pools are open 5 days a week from 11 am to 7 pm, which different pools closed on separate days throughout the week, the indoor pool at Cazenovia Park is open Monday-thru-Friday with various hours from 8 am to 6 pm.