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Beat the Heat: Best Spots to Swim, Splash, and Cool Off in Concord

Need to cool off on a hot day in Concord? Here's where to go!

June 19, 2025

Looking for the perfect spot in the Concord area to help your kids beat the heat? If you're unsure where to go, we've got you covered! Check out our comprehensive list of pools, splash pads, creeks, and lakes around {Town}, all ideal for cooling off on those scorching summer days.

We advise always checking with the venue when possible before heading out, as hours and availability can change due to various factors, ranging from weather to staffing issues.

Public pools in Concord


All public pools in Concord are free to Concord residents. For non-residents a season pass for a family is $175 or a 48-hour pass for a family is $25. 


Rollins Pool

  • Address: 33 Bow St 
  • Hours
    • Monday - Friday: 12:30 to 4:30 PM and 6:00 to 7:30 PM
    • Saturday and Sunday: 12:30 to 4:30 PM

Keach Pool

  • Address: 2 Newton Ave
  • Hours
    • Monday - Friday: 12:30 to 4:30 PM and 6:00 to 7:30 PM
    • Saturday and Sunday: 12:30 to 4:30 PM

Merrill Pool

  • Address: 27 Eastman St
  • Hours
    • Monday - Friday: 12:30 to 4:30 PM and 6:00 to 7:30 PM
    • Saturday and Sunday: 12:30 to 4:30 PM

Kimball Pool

  • Address: 171 North State St
  • Hours
    • Monday - Friday: 12:30 to 4:30 PM and 6:00 to 7:30 PM
    • Saturday and Sunday: 12:30 to 4:30 PM

Rolfe Pool

  • Address: 79 Community Dr, Penacook
  • Hours
    • Monday - Friday: 12:30 to 4:30 PM and 6:00 to 7:30 PM
    • Saturday and Sunday: 12:30 to 4:30 PM

Garrison Pool

  • Address: 31 Hutchins St



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Splash pads & fountains in Concord

Splash Pad at White Park

  • Location: 1 White St
  • Details: Concord residents are free. Nonresidents can get a season family pass for $175 or a 48-hour pass for $25 for family.  



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Rivers and Lakes Where You Can Splash in Concord Area

Contoocook River at Contoocook Village

  • Details: You are able to swim, fish and boat. 

Lake Massasecum 

  • Location: 36 Massasecum Lake Rd, Bradford
  • Details: The beach is open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily. There is a bathroom and a spot where you can get food. 
  • Price: $8 per adult, $6 children under 12, Free children under 3.

Closest Water Parks 

Castaway Island at Canobie Lake Park

Whale's Tale

Make the most of summer in Concord with these great spots to stay cool and have fun!