The Baltimore County-owned indoor pools in Randallstown and Dundalk will reopen in October and offer open swim, discounted monthly memberships and daily admission during an initial pilot period. The pilot period will run through at least the end of 2026 as the Department Recreation and Parks continues hiring staff, performing maintenance and develops additional programming, including water fitness classes.
County Executive Kathy Klausmeier and Recreation and Parks announced the updates in an Oct. 1 press release. Before the pools open, community members can literally test the waters at an open house. Attendees can swim, sign up for memberships and learn about the aquatics pilot program.
The Randallstown Swim Center will host an open house on Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. before reopening Monday, Oct. 19. The Dundalk pool will host an open house on Saturday, Oct. 10, before reopening Wednesday, Oct. 14.
Both the Randallstown and Dundalk swim centers feature 25-yard, six-lane indoor pools with depths ranging from four to 10 feet, along with men’s, women’s and family changing facilities. The rates for each will be the same but the hours of operation will differ.
In response to community members who advocated for early hours at the Department of Recreation and Parks’ Aug. 18 listening session at the Randallstown Community Center, the Randallstown pool will open at 6 a.m. It is closed on Tuesdays and Sundays.
Residents may purchase monthly memberships or pay for daily admission. One monthly membership provides access to both pools. Fees, which discounted for adults 60 and older and children 12 years and younger, range from $3 for the daily drop-in rate and go up to $27 for a monthly pass for a family of up to four people.
“We heard clearly from residents that they want these pools open, affordable and available to their communities,” Klausmeier said in a statement. “We’ll keep listening as we build on these services and develop additional programming.”
Councilman Julian Jones, in whose district the Randallstown pool is located, stated, “Baltimore County residents of all ages deserve amenities that contribute to enhancing their health and quality of life.”
Bryan Sheppard, acting director of the Department of Recreation and Parks Acting Director, said he looks forward to reopening the pools. “We’re excited to work with the Dundalk and Randallstown communities to reopen these pools and develop aquatics programming that meets residents’ needs,” he said.
The swim center opened at the Randallstown Community Center in 2009 under the operation of the Y of Central Maryland. Y management notified county officials in April that it would not renew its lease to operate the county-owned pools in Randallstown or Dundalk. Baltimore County Recreation and Parks assumed management of the pools effective Aug. 31.
For pool hours, locations, pricing and membership information and programming updates, visit the county’s Aquatic Centers and Programs webpage.
