Jacobs Playground & Pool

We will be offering a chess program starting in late November over at Torresdale Playground, 9550 Frankford Avenue. This inaugural program will capped, so sign up soon.

Until further notice, here is our pool schedule, and please scroll through to view our rules and pool etiquette. Thanks you and have a safe summer.

When the pool opens on June 25th at 11am, the staff at the gate will take registrations for swim lessons. Swimming lessons will not actually begin until the following week.

As all city pools are experiencing lifeguard shortages, we will be limited in the number of lessons we can offer. We would love to accommodate everyone but we will likely have smaller groups due to the number of available guards and the hours they are allowed to work per week.

Thanks in advance for your understanding.

Jacobs Pool is tentatively slated to open 6/25. More information such as hours will posted in the days leading up to our opening. In the meantime here’s some safety advice to consider when purchasing swimwear for the pool.

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Congratulation, Lifeguard Nick!!!!!!

Please join us in congratulating our newest Diocesan Scholars. These seven Crusaders are among Juniors across the Archdiocese selected for the Diocesan Scholars program sponsored by the Office of Catholic Education and local Catholic colleges and universities. Diocesan Scholars take two courses (free of charge) per semester at a local college or university during their Senior year. Congrats to these and their families! 🔴🔵

Join our team and make a difference this summer as a lifeguard! Apply by April 15 and receive a $1000 end-of-season bonus. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Apply now: https://bit.ly/BecomeLifeguard

Please contact Art McQuoid at Torresdale Plgd (9550 Frankford Ave -our office is actually around the corner from Jacobs Pool) at 215.685.9392 if interested in working at the pool this summer.

Join our team and make a difference this summer as a lifeguard! Apply by April 15 and receive a $1000 end-of-season bonus. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Apply now: https://bit.ly/BecomeLifeguard

Become a lifeguard | Services Information about becoming a Philadelphia Parks & Recreation lifeguard.

Polar Plunge, Philly Style!

The Philly Phreeze Fundraiser is back!

What's the ? It's a COOL way to show your support for Philly Lifeguards! The fundraiser is returning after its successful introduction last year saw more than 800 donors raise $70,000 in support of Philly’s public pools, and 150 enthusiastic Philadelphians show their support by jumping into a frigid Kelly Pool.

Raise money and take the plunge in Kelly Pool on February 24, sign up today!

https://parksrecheroes.org/philly-phreeze?mc_cid=97fc056d00&mc_eid=9a3e87c090

Test your mettle and help support your local pool at the same time!

Philly Phreeze returns to Kelly Pool on February 24 | Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Grab your swimsuit. The Philly Phreeze returns to Kelly Pool on February 24, 2024. The fundraiser supports Philadelphia public pools.