Portsmouth NH opens Peirce Island outdoor pool for 2022: times, prices

PORTSMOUTH – The city’s recreation department will open the Peirce Island outdoor swimming pool for the season on Saturday June 25. The swimming pool will be open until August 26th.

The schedule is as follows:

Monday Wednesday Friday: Adult lap swim from 12 p.m. to 12:55 p.m., free swim from 1 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Tuesday Thursday: Adult lap swimming from 12 p.m. to 12:55 p.m., free swimming from 1 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

Saturday Sunday: Open swim from 11 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Lifeguard breaks: Every day at 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m., seven days a week.

Fees for Portsmouth residents: $2 per adult (18 and over) and free for children under 18.

Non-resident admission: $4 per adult (18 and over) and $2 each for under 18s.

Thanks to a new City Council decision, admission for non-resident active duty military and family members is $2 per adult and free for children. The Recreation Department is also accepting registrations for swimming lessons at the Peirce Island outdoor pool. Classes are free for residents and $60 for non-residents. Non-resident military members receive a 50% discount. Access more information.

City Manager Karen Conard released the following statement: “The opening of the Peirce Island Outdoor Pool is a signal that the summer season is upon us. The City is proud to make this equipment available to residents for a very nominal fee (free for those under 18) and at low cost for non-residents. We are especially pleased to provide a discount to active duty military personnel and their families as a small gesture of appreciation for their service and for the important contribution they make to our community.