Pool

The DCH outdoor pool is located at 225 Ames Street next to the soccer field. The facility includes the 30' by 75' pool that ranges from 3 1/2 to 5 feet deep, the pool house with locker rooms, and first aid station, a large pool deck with a grassy area, a covered pavilion to enjoy meals and snacks in the shade, and a parking area. Weekdays during most of the summer, the pool serves our summer camp. Outside of those hours, the pool serves the public through pool memberships and drop-ins, swim lessons (private and group), exercise classes, and private party rentals.
- Lifeguards are always on duty.
- You do not have to be a resident of Dedham to join or use the pool.

Note:

2025 Pool hours for members/drop in can be found on our website.


Every person must wear a clean bathing suit AND take a cleansing shower before entering the pool.
Children who are not toilet trained may enter the pool if they are wearing swim diapers. Please take children to the bathroom frequently and change swim diapers often. Swim diapers are available for sale in the concessions area.
All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times, regardless of swimming ability. Children who cannot swim must be accompanied by an adult at all times and be within arms length when in the water. The lifeguard is responsible for monitoring the pool area, but should not be viewed as a babysitter.
Glass bottles are not allowed within the pool fence. Food is also not allowed within the pool fence. Please use the pavilion area for picnicking purposes.
The pool has a limited capacity set by the Department of Health. Lifeguards will begin a rotation if capacity is reached.
No sick or infected bathers are allowed in the pool. No open cuts or wounds.
All children under age 12 must take and pass the deep end test in order to enter the deep end.
NO PLAYING WITH OR EXCESSIVE USE OF THE SHOWERS!! They are for rinsing off before and after swimming only, not for playing with. The shower bench is for handicap use only. It should remain in an upright position.
No climbing on the fence or otherwise using any of the facilities for uses other than they are intended.
If your children are playing on the stairs into the pool, please be courteous to those trying to enter and exit the pool.
All swimmers with shoulder length or longer hair must put it into an elastic or wear a swim cap.
No diving.
No spitting.
No rough play.
No dangerous objects.
No smoking.
No running.
The lifeguards are in complete authority of the pool and enforcement of the rules.
They are there for you and your child’s safety.

Facility Type Pool
Address Line One 225 Ames Street
Address Line Two
City, State, Zip Code Dedham, MA 02026
Capacity 45
Monday 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sunday 12:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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