Northern Regional Recreation Center
Northern Regional Recreation Center is a public swimming pool in Charlotte, North Carolina.
| Address | 18121 Old Statesville Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031, USA |
| Rating | 4.5★ (331 Google reviews) |
| Phone | (980) 314-6772 |
| Type | public |
Best for: ["families", "lap swimmers", "fitness swimmers", "year-round swimming"]
About Northern Regional Recreation Center
It's nice to see a public pool with solid hours, especially in a city the size of Charlotte. The Northern Regional Recreation Center is open pretty early on weekdays, like 5:30 AM, and stays open late too. That gives you a lot of flexibility if you want to get some laps in before work or after. They've also pulled in a 4.5 star rating on Google from over 300 reviews, which tells me people generally have a good experience there. For a public spot, that's a good sign. Weekends are a bit shorter, closing earlier on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, but still decent options for a swim. Finding a spot like this in Cornelius, a pretty quick drive from Charlotte, is handy.
What are Northern Regional Recreation Center's hours?
Northern Regional Recreation Center posts these weekly hours. Call ahead to confirm holiday and seasonal changes.
| Monday | 5:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Sunday | 1:00 – 6:30 PM |
Frequently asked questions
What are the operating hours for the pool?
The pool is open Monday through Thursday from 5:30 AM to 9:30 PM. Fridays they close an hour earlier at 8:30 PM. On weekends, it's 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM on Saturday and 1:00 PM to 6:30 PM on Sunday.
How much does it cost to use the pool?
The information I have doesn't list admission prices. Public pools often have different rates for residents versus non-residents, and sometimes punch cards or memberships. Your best bet is to call (980) 314-6772 or check their website.
Is there parking available or any accessibility info?
The address is 18121 Old Statesville Rd, which suggests it's a dedicated facility, so I'd expect on-site parking. For specific accessibility details like ramps or lifts, I'd recommend calling the center directly at (980) 314-6772.
Are there other public swimming options nearby in Charlotte?
Charlotte, with a population of over 870,000, definitely has other public pools. I'd suggest checking the Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation website, parkandrec.mecknc.gov, for a full list of their facilities and pool locations.
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