The Cove Aquatic Center at Fretz
The Cove Aquatic Center at Fretz is a public swimming pool in Dallas, Texas.

| Address | 14778 Hillcrest Rd, Dallas, TX 75254, USA |
| Rating | 4.2★ (159 Google reviews) |
| Phone | (214) 670-6464 |
| Type | public |
Best for: ["families", "casual recreation", "summer cooldown"]
About The Cove Aquatic Center at Fretz
If you're looking for a public pool in Dallas, The Cove Aquatic Center at Fretz is probably one of the first places to check out. It's in North Dallas, pretty easy to get to on Hillcrest Road, I think. Folks seem to like it, the Google rating sits at a 4.2 out of 5 from quite a few reviews, 159 to be exact. It's closed on Wednesdays, which is good to know, but open every other day from 12:30 PM to 7:00 PM. That's a good chunk of the afternoon and evening. Dallas is a big city, over a million people, so having a solid public option like this is a big deal. For more details, or if you want to check for any schedule changes, their website is dallasaquatics.org.
What are The Cove Aquatic Center at Fretz's hours?
The Cove Aquatic Center at Fretz posts these weekly hours. Call ahead to confirm holiday and seasonal changes.
| Monday | 12:30 – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 12:30 – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12:30 – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:30 – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:30 – 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:30 – 7:00 PM |
Frequently asked questions
What are the operating hours for The Cove at Fretz?
They're open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12:30 PM to 7:00 PM. The facility is closed all day on Wednesdays. It's always best to call ahead at (214) 670-6464 or check their website for any last-minute changes.
Is this a good pool for families and kids?
With 'The Cove' in the name, it sounds like it's designed to be family-friendly and good for kids looking to cool off or just play. A lot of public aquatic centers like this one have features that appeal to different ages. Give them a call at (214) 670-6464 to hear about specific amenities.
Are there other public pools in Dallas that are similar?
Dallas has a good number of public aquatic centers and pools, especially for a city its size. If The Cove doesn't work out, you could check the Dallas Aquatics website at dallasaquatics.org. They usually list all their public facilities there, often with hours and contact info.
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