Knoxville, TN has a lot of places to swim, which include outdoor public pools and indoor public pools. There are also many splash pads, so you can check those out too! Knoxville also has some other ways to swim, like lakes and quarries. Check out this list of pools so you can beat the summer heat and have a blast doing it, or beat the cold by swimming indoors!
If we missed a pool or the information is incorrect, please let us know at drowningfree@allknoxswim.com.
Leave a comment at the bottom with your regular pool for year round or summer swimming! You can even tell us what you like about that pool!
Since you are here, if you or your kids need to learn to swim, check us out! We would love to serve you and your family. Learning to swim is so important, especially if you plan to swim at any of these pools!
If you are thinking about joining a swim team, you can see a complete list of swim teams in Knox County here.
To keep you and your family safe while at the pool, read our pool safety article. It won’t all apply at a public pool, but it is well worth the read so we can make Knoxville “A Drowning-Free Knoxville”.
Pools Within Knoxville City Limits
Outdoor Pools within Knoxville City Limits
Alice Bell Pool
3535 Alice Bell Rd, Knoxville, TN 37917
East Knoxville
Outdoor community pool, but limited info online. If you know some info, let us know!
Arnstein Jewish Community Center Pool
6800 Deane Hill Dr SW Knoxville, TN 37919
Bearden Area
Large outdoor public pool with 25 yard lanes. They also have a baby pool.
Belmont West Neighborhood Association Pool
600 Chateaugay Rd NW, Knoxville, TN 37923
Cedar Bluff Area (Technically outside city limits, but very close)
HOA pool that is open to others outside of HOA. Large pool with deep end and small covered area. Lots of lawn chairs and some umbrellas.
Benington-Farrington Recreation Association Pool
8817 Colchester Ridge Road Knoxville, TN 37922
Northshore
Large 6 lane- 25 yard community pool with a baby pool. Lots of chairs and umbrellas.
Crestwood Hills Recreation Center Pool
8740 Fox Lonas Knoxville, TN 37923
Cedar Bluff (Technically outside city limits, but very close)
Community pool that is open to some membership outside the neighborhood. 25 yard pool with diving boards. They even offer some food and drinks for sale!
Cumberland Estates Recreation Club Pool
5315 Conway Cir, Knoxville, TN 37921
North Knoxville- Close to Victor Ashe Park
Small community pool with a deep end and small covered area.
Ed Cothren Pool
1737 Reynolds St. Knoxville, TN 37921
Near Mechanicsville
Medium sized government-run pool with two covered areas and a baby pool.
Fort Sanders Health and Fitness Center
270 Fort Sanders West Blvd. Knoxville, TN 37922
Near Pellissippi Parkway (Technically outside the city limits, but very close)
Outdoor public pool is 25 yards with 6 lanes. There is also a baby pool and seating.
Gulf Park Recreation Association Pool
528 Pensacola Road, Knoxville, TN 37923
Cedar Bluff (Technically outside the city limits, but very close)
Large community pool with 25 yard lap area. There is a covered area and lots of seating.
Inskip Pool
4204 Bruhin Road Knoxville, TN 37912
Inskip
Medium sized government-run pool with a baby pool. There is also a small covered area.
Knoxville Racquet Club Pool
5535 Lonas Dr, Knoxville, TN 37909
A little north of Bearden
Large public pool with 25 yard swimming area and 2 baby pools. There is a large covered area and lots of seating.
National Fitness- North Knoxville Merchant Drive
5621 Merchants Center Blvd Knoxville, TN 37912
Between Norwood and Inskip
Outdoor pool, no pictures of the pool online
National Fitness- West Knoxville
8511 Walbrook Dr Knoxville, TN 37923
Cedar Bluff
Outdoor pool isn’t quite 25 yards, but a medium sized pool.
Norwood Heights Swimming Pool
5622 Melstone Rd, Knoxville, TN 37912
North Knoxville- Close to Victor Ashe Park
Not much info online about pool
Peninsula Club Pool
2222 Houser Rd, Knoxville, TN 37919
Deep West Knoxville (Technically outside the city limits, but very close)
Outdoor community lap pool
Pilot Family YMCA
400 North Winston Road Knoxville, TN 37909
West Hills
Outdoor public pool with 10- 25 yard lanes
Robindale Woods Pool
4623 Robindale Rd. Knoxville, TN 37921
North Knoxville- Close to Victor Ashe Park
Small community pool with a small covered area.
Timbercrest Neighborhood Pool
5247 Lance Dr. Knoxville, TN 37909
A little north of Bearden
Community pool with a large, almost 25 yard pool with a covered area.
University of TN Student Aquatics Center Outdoor Pool
2106 Andy Holt Ave, Knoxville, TN 37996
UT Campus
50 meter Olympic-sized pool with diving boards
Indoor Pools within Knoxville City Limits
Allen Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center
2200 Andy Holt Avenue Knoxville, TN, 37996
UT Campus
Competitive college swimming pool that is 50 meters by 25 yards along with competitive diving well.
Cansler Family YMCA
616 Jessamine Street Knoxville, TN 37917
East Knoxville Near Park Ridge
Indoor public pool with zero-entry and 3- 25 yard lanes.
Elmer Brine City Pool
522 Maryville Pike Knoxville, TN 37920
South Knoxville
Indoor government-run 25 yard pool with some lanes.
Fort Sanders Health and Fitness Center
270 Fort Sanders West Blvd. Knoxville, TN 37922
Near Pellissippi Parkway (Technically outside the city limits, but very close)
Indoor public pool is large and has lap swim available.
Lindsay Young Downtown YMCA
605 West Clinch Avenue Knoxville, TN 37902
Downtown
Indoor public pool with 4- 20 yard lanes
National Fitness- North Knoxville Tazewell Pike
3030 Tazewell Pike Knoxville, TN 37918
Fountain City
Smaller 25 yard public pool (also not Olympic sized like advertised) as well as a hot tub.
National Fitness- West Knoxville
8511 Walbrook Dr Knoxville, TN 37923
Cedar Bluff
Online it says Olympic sized pool (50 meters), but that isn’t accurate. It is a 25 yard pool. They also have a therapy pool and hot tub.
Pilot Family YMCA
400 North Winston Road Knoxville, TN 37909
West Hills
Large 6 lane- 25 yard pool along with a baby pool and water feature.
University of TN Student Aquatics Center Indoor Pool
2106 Andy Holt Ave, Knoxville, TN 37996
UT Campus
Indoor pool that is 50 meters by 25 yards along with a diving well
Williams Creek Community Center & Pool
2351 Dandridge Avenue Knoxville, TN 37915
East Knoxville
Small indoor government-run pool primarily used for water aerobics classes
Outdoor Pool within Knox County Limits, Outside City Limits
Broadacres Pool
7700 Cranley Rd, Powell, TN 37849
Powell
Not much info online, but looks like a small community pool on their Facebook Page
Carter Community Pool
9218 Carter Mill Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37924
Carter
25 yard community pool with a covered area
Concord Hills Pool
10731 Farragut Hills Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37934
Farragut
Large 25 yard HOA pool that is open to non-residence with some covered areas
Karns Lions Club Pool
6618 Beaver Ridge Rd, Knoxville, TN 37931
Karns
Large community pool within 2 diving boards and a baby pool area. Also has a medium sized covered area.
Sugarwood HOA Pool
12137 Butternut Circle Knoxville, TN 37934
Farragut
HOA pool with a 25 yard swimming area and a baby pool. Appears to only be for HOA members or those on summer swim team.
Village Green HOA Pool
4 Seasons Lane, Farragut, TN
Farragut
HOA pool that is open to non-residents with 25 yard swimming area.
Woodvale-Murphy Hills Swim Club
4410 Felty Dr. Knoxville, TN 37918
Halls
Small community pool with a small covered area
Indoor Pool within Knox County Limits, Outside City Limits
Davis Family YMCA
12133 South Northshore Drive Knoxville, TN 37922
Farragut
Indoor public pool with 6- 25 yard lanes
Tennova Family YMCA
7540 Dannaher Dr. Powell, TN 37849
Powell
Indoor public pool with 6- 25 yard lanes
2 thoughts on “A Complete List Of Pools In Knoxville, TN”
Our family has been very pleased with Gulf Park Recreation’s membership plan. We have a family of six and utilize the pool very often during the warm months. Also can serve as host for parties for church youth or scouting organizations.
Thanks for leaving that comment. That is helpful info for others to know, especially that they let you host parties!