Dive into Fun: North Shore Pool and Swimming Guide
The outdoor pool at Elite in Mequon
Milwaukee’s North Shore offers aquatic adventures for families, fitness enthusiasts, and water lovers alike. Here’s your guide to the best options in the area, perfect for planning ahead for warmer days or finding indoor spots.
Pools in the North Shore
The Mequon Community Pool opens for the season starting in early June
Mequon Community Pool
11335 N Cedarburg Rd, Mequon
With a shallow end starting at 3 feet, a 12-foot deep well with diving boards, and a separate zero-depth wading pool for little ones, it’s ideal for all ages. Certified lifeguards ensure safety, and food trucks often roll up in the summer for a tasty bonus.
Elite Sports Clubs (Mequon and Glendale)
Mequon: 11616 N Port Washington Rd, Mequon
River Glen (Glendale): 2001 Good Hope Rd, Glendale
North Shore (Glendale): 5750 N Glen Park Rd, Glendale, WI
These membership-based athletic clubs boast both indoor and outdoor pools—two of each at Mequon and one outdoor plus two indoor at River Glen. Perfect for year-round swimming, they cater to lap swimmers and casual dippers alike. Membership is required, but it’s worth exploring if you’re seeking consistent access.
JCC Milwaukee Peck Aquatic Center (Whitefish Bay)
JCC Indoor Water pool
6255 N Santa Monica Blvd, Whitefish Bay
This indoor facility features a state-of-the-art UV-filtered pool, including a teaching pool (2’6”–3’6” deep) for beginners and deeper areas for advanced swimmers. Open year-round, it’s a fantastic option for winter swims. Community access is available, though some programs require membership.
North Shore Country Club (Mequon)
3100 W Country Club Dr, Mequon
A private club with an Olympic-sized outdoor pool and a children’s pool featuring enclosed slides. Open to members only, it’s a luxurious spot for summer swimming with a family-friendly vibe. Contact the club for membership details if you’re in the area.
Shorewood Community Fitness Center Pool (Shorewood)
Shorewood High School, 1701 E Capitol Dr, Shorewood
This indoor pool offers community swim times, included with a Fitness Center membership or available via affordable visit passes. It’s a great year-round option, especially in winter. Check the Shorewood Recreation Department for current schedules.
Swimming Lessons in the North Shore
Learning to swim or refining your skills is easy with these North Shore programs, offering options for kids and adults alike:
Goldfish Swim School (Glendale)
Location: 540 W Silver Spring Dr, Glendale
Specializing in kids’ swim lessons (ages 4 months to 12 years), Goldfish offers small class sizes in a warm, indoor pool. Their curriculum focuses on safety and skill-building, with evaluations to match swimmers to the right level. Open year-round—perfect for winter training!
JCC Milwaukee Peck Aquatic Center (Whitefish Bay)
Location: 6255 N Santa Monica Blvd, Whitefish Bay
Offering the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program, the JCC provides group and private lessons for all ages. From water comfort for beginners to stroke refinement for advanced swimmers, sessions run throughout the year in their indoor facility.
Elite Sports Clubs (Mequon and Glendale)
Locations: See above
Members can access swim lessons for kids and adults, with experienced instructors tailoring sessions to individual needs. Check with each location for seasonal schedules and availability.
SPLASH Swim Lessons (Mequon)
Location: 10636 N Commerce St, Mequon
This indoor, heated (90-degree) pool offers small-group lessons for infants through competitive swimmers. With a focus on drowning prevention and water safety, it’s a cozy spot for year-round learning. Visit splashmequon.com for details.
River Club of Mequon (Mequon)
Location: 12400 N Ville Du Parc Dr, Mequon
This private club offers swim lessons and a swim team for members’ children during the summer. The outdoor pool setting makes it a seasonal standout for families in Mequon and nearby River Hills.
Swim Teams in the North Shore
Fox Point Fintastics
The Fox Point Fintastics is a summer swim team in the Rappahannock Swim League, open to Fox Point residents aged 18 and under, with limited spots for non-residents. The team’s goals are to instill in our swimmers a love for the sport of swimming, a strong sense of pride in the team and in the community, good sportsmanship, and to provide the opportunity for our swimmers to develop and improve their personal swim skills.
