City of Philadelphia
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Eight pools across the city have designated timeframes that are quieter and less crowded.
In July, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation announced that it was offering sensory-friendly hours at eight public pools. These open-swim hours are reserved for those with autism and neurodivergence and their families to enjoy the pools in a less-crowded environment.
“If you’ve ever been to a Philadelphia pool, you know that the pool can get very busy and sometimes crowded,” said Gwendolyn Vilade, director of inclusion at Philadelphia Parks and Recreation.
“We want to make sure that people with disabilities are always feeling welcome in our parks and our pools and our facilities.”