City of Tallahassee summer camps, the PlayCamp lottery April 5, 2027, neighborhood pools reopening in spring and Cascades Park's Imagination Fountain.
Last checked 2026-10-10. This page is updated each year. Facts come from the City of Tallahassee’s camps page and aquatics page. Where the city still shows 2026 dates, the page says so; 2027 dates are added as the city posts them.
Summer 2027 starts after Leon County Schools’ last day, Thursday, May 27. The City of Tallahassee’s first summer date is already set: the PlayCamp at The Sue lottery, Monday, April 5, 2027, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., in person at the center. Online registration for the city’s other camps opened in early April in 2026. The neighborhood pools are closed for the season and reopen in spring 2027.
Who to call
- Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs: 850-891-3866
- PlayCamp at The Sue: 850-891-3946
- Lafayette Arts and Crafts Camp: 850-891-3524
- Pool lane reservations: 850-891-4903
City summer camps
| Camp | Ages | Dates | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlayCamp at The Sue, Lafayette Park | 5 to 12, after kindergarten | 2027: May 31 to July 30, five sessions | In-person lottery, Monday, April 5, 2027, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| Summer Playground Camps: Jack McLean, Jake Gaither, Lawrence-Gregory, LeVerne Payne, Walker-Ford | 5 to 12 | 2026: June 1 to July 24, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | 2026: online from April 1, or by phone at a center |
| Half-day teen camp, Palmer Munroe Teen Center | 13 to 16 | 2026: June 2 to July 25, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Same as above |
| Lafayette Arts and Crafts Camp, Optimist Park, 1806 E. Indianhead Drive | 6 to 12 | 2026: June 1 to July 31, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | 2026: online from April 6 at noon |
| Tennis and swim camp | 6 to 14, beginners | 2026: eight one-week sessions, June 1 to July 31 | 2026: online from April 1 |
PlayCamp, started in 1966, is the city’s oldest fee-based camp, near Midtown in the Lafayette Park area. Its 2027 sessions: May 31 to June 11; June 14-25; June 28 to July 9 (closed July 5); July 12-24; and July 27-30. Because it is a lottery, arrival time on April 5 does not affect your chances; results come the next day.
Summer Playground Camps have limited space at each site and are paid week by week; a spot is not held until the week is paid. Families using the public assistance discount must register through a community center, not online: Jack McLean 850-891-2505, Jake Gaither 850-891-3940, Lawrence-Gregory 850-891-3910, LeVerne Payne 850-891-3930, Palmer Munroe 850-891-2569, Walker-Ford 850-891-3970.
Fees for every camp are on the city’s camps page.
Pools
From the city’s aquatics page:
| Pool | Address | Phone | Status as of Oct. 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trousdell Aquatics Center | 298 John Knox Road | 850-891-4901 | Open; 50-meter lap pool year-round |
| Wade Wehunt Pool | 1206 Myers Park Drive | 850-891-3985 | Open; lap and open swim |
| Jack McLean Aquatics Center | 700 Paul Russell Road | 850-891-2500 | Closed for public swimming |
| Forestmeadows Pool | 4750 N. Meridian Road | 850-891-3922 | Reopens spring 2027 |
| Robinson-Trueblood Pool | 1115 Dade St. | 850-891-3911 | Reopens spring 2027 |
| Walker-Ford Pool (free) | 2301 Pasco Street | 850-891-3973 | Reopens spring 2027 |
| Levy Pool | 625 W. Tharpe St. | 850-891-3950 | Reopens spring 2027 |
In summer 2026 the neighborhood pools ran mostly noon to 5 p.m., the city’s schedule shows. The city says schedules depend on staffing. Young children and non-swimmers must have a parent or guardian in the water with them. Swim lessons and lifeguard classes are on the same page.
Splash pads
Imagination Fountain, Cascades Park, 1001 S. Gadsden St., has 73 jets that shoot water at random, with public changing rooms next to it. The city lists interactive play from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily and says the fountain can be out of service for maintenance; see the Cascades Park features page.
More playgrounds and indoor options are in our kids’ activities guide.
What this means for you
- PlayCamp’s lottery is Monday, April 5, 2027; it is in person only.
- Other city camps opened online in early April last year; have your account ready.
- Free swim: Walker-Ford Pool, once it reopens in spring.
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Frequently asked questions
When does City of Tallahassee summer camp registration open?
For summer 2026, online registration for the Summer Playground Camps and tennis camp opened April 1 and the Lafayette Arts and Crafts camp April 6. PlayCamp at The Sue uses an in-person lottery, set for Monday, April 5, 2027, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
When do Tallahassee city pools open for summer?
The neighborhood pools at Forestmeadows, Robinson-Trueblood, Walker-Ford and Levy are closed for the season and reopen in spring 2027, the city says. Trousdell Aquatics Center and Wade Wehunt Pool have year-round lap swimming.
Is there a free pool in Tallahassee?
Yes. The city lists Walker-Ford Pool, 2301 Pasco Street, as free. It reopens in spring 2027.
Where is the splash pad in Tallahassee?
Imagination Fountain in Cascades Park, 1001 S. Gadsden St., has 73 water jets, and the city lists interactive play from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, with changing rooms next to it.
What ages are City of Tallahassee summer camps for?
The Summer Playground Camps take ages 5 to 12 who have finished kindergarten, and the half-day teen camp at Palmer Munroe takes 13 to 16. PlayCamp is for 5 to 12, and the arts and crafts camp for 6 to 12.
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