The Kernersville Family YMCA outdoor pools will open up on Saturday, May 23, 2026!
2026 OUTDOOR POOLS HOURS
Opening Weekend (May 23-25):
Monday-Friday 11:00am-7:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-5:30pm
Sunday 1:00-5:30pm
Closed May 26-27
Summer Hours (May 28 - August 9)
Monday-Friday: 11:00am-7:00pm
Saturdays: 10:00am-5:30pm
Sundays: 1:00-5:30pm
School Hours (Mon. Aug 10 - Mon. September 7)
Saturday 10:00am-5:30pm
Sunday 1:00-5:30pm
Holiday Hours
Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day
10:00am-3:30pm
Outdoor Pool Guest Policies
We welcome guests of members at our outdoor pools. YMCA guest fees and general policies can be found HERE.
- We highly encourage guest passes to be purchased online (click here) or purchased at our main Membership Desk at the Kernersville Family YMCA during normal operating hours.
- All guests, 18 years and older, must present a valid ID at the pool, and sign our liability waivers and Code of Conduct.
- All guest fees & pre-paid guest passes are non-refundable.
- Rainchecks will not be issued for guest passes.
Swim Band Policy
We use swim bands to easily identify swimmers of different skill levels. If children in grades 8 and younger want to use designated areas of the pool and ride the slides, they need to earn a Green swim band. Specific swim assessment proficiencies can be found HERE.
Inclement Weather Procedures
All YMCA indoor and outdoor pools will close during inclement weather and remain closed for 30 minutes after the last occurrence of thunder or lightning. All members and guests must leave the pool deck. Outdoor pool members and guests must leave the pool deck and wait in vehicles when an outdoor pool is closed for thunder or lightning.
For updated communication on our outdoor pools, please follow us on our Kernersville Family YMCA Facebook and Instagram pages. We encourage you to check those pages if you are concerned about the weather prior to coming out.
Safety Guidelines
Please observe all rules posted at YMCA pools. The top seven rules to know before you come are:
- We will have pool breaks the last 10 minutes of every hour - no swimmers allowed in the pools during this time.
- Leave all glass, alcohol, tobacco/nicotine products, and pets at home.
- Inflatable items are prohibited. NO outside sports equipment allowed in the pool area. Only coast guard-approved flotation devices may be used as a means of support for non-swimmers.
- Children who have not completed Middle School Orientation must be supervised by an adult age 18 and older at all times.
- The Y reserves the right to deny access to anyone at any time for reasonable causes. The lifeguard is in charge of all pool activities.
POOL RENTALS
Large gatherings and celebrations such as birthday parties are not permitted at the outdoor pools. Pool rentals may be available during limited hours. For more information please contact Aquatics Director, Katie Searles at k.searles@ymcanwnc.org
