Grab your favorite swimming gear — we’re showing you around to some local swimming holes + pools to cool down in.
Swimming holes
Big Soddy Creek Gulf | 11721 Back Valley Rd. | Take a trip along a five-mile out-and-back hiking trail, with multiple stopping points where you can take a dip.
Suck Creek | Suck Creek Road | With several access points, this spot offers a great area for hiking + swimming.
Rainbow Lake | Ohio Avenue | Take a hike from the Rainbow Lake Trailhead + spend time at the waterfall basking in the gorgeous views.
North Chick Blue Hole | 354 Montlake Rd. | This area is sure to cool you down with its vast creek that is perfect for swimming.
Chester Frost Park | 2277 Gold Point Cir. N. | Enjoy a day at the “beach” without having to drive farther than Hixson. Bonus: take the kiddos to play at NOOGA Splash, the floating playground + obstacle course.
Pools
Warner Park | 1254 E. 3rd St. | $3 | Enjoy this pool that features a “Spray and Play” splash pad + obstacle courses.
Carver Center | 600 N. Orchard Knob St. | Free | Beginning Wednesday, June 7, folks can splash around in this outdoor pool.
Red Bank | 3620 Tom Weathers Dr. | $0-$4 | This community pool has been open since 1962 + offers fun for the whole family.
Signal Mountain | 1100 Ridgeway Ave. | $7-$12 | Town Pool features a “500,000-gallon Olympic-size” pool with a separate baby pool.
South Cleveland Community Center | 1334 Church St. | $2-$3 | This spot has a wide range of amenities including two water slides.
Martha Denton | 406 Cotter St., Ringgold, GA | $0-$4 |Take a dip in this community pool that is open for the season until Labor Day weekend — season passes are also available.
Did we float over your favorite spot? Let us know.
