Optimist Park and Pool

Raleigh, United States

3.7

Open now

7 reviews

Does not accept credit cards

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Telephone:
+1 919-870-2882
Address:
5902 Whittier Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27609
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
1.4 miCarlos Dr at Falls of Neuse Rd
2.5 miSix Forks Road at Forum Drive
2.6 miCAT 4, 6, 16, 23c
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Accepts Credit Cards
No
Good for Kids
Yes
By Appointment Only
No

Today

Today 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Raleigh) 12:06 Friday, 23 May 2025

Business hours

Monday 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday 12:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm

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7 reviews of Optimist Park and Pool

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Place rating: 4
Raleigh, NC
I went to the tennis courts only. They are nestled behind Sanderson High School (took forever to find!). The courts were very well maintained and clean. I’ll definitely play here again.
Place rating: 4
Raleigh, NC
Because of my training schedule, I am usually paddling in the Optimist Pool two or three times a week. I like coming to Optimist, even though it’s a bit of a commute for me every morning.
I like Optimist because the facility is clean, and its door opens promptly at 5 A.M. during season, perfect for those of us amateur athletes that needed to get a session in before heading to work.
I also like Optimist because of its lane swimming hours. Even with swimming classes and swim meet, there would at least be a few lanes left for the rest of us.
Place rating: 1
Raleigh, NC
I wish they didn’t keep the Dome on during the summer! When I was younger I remember them putting it on in the winter! It’s ugly and I want the sun in the summer!
Place rating: 3
Raleigh, NC
Nice place but wish the «regular «pool…just for swimming and such was outside.
Place rating: 5
Pittsboro, NC
What a great park. Not only do you have all the park features, ball diamonds, tennis courts, playground, walking areas, but a domed indoor pool. The pool is open all year !
They have many functions for the pool, for kids, seniors, and all ages. You can change and shower after your swim.
The tennis courts are excellent, they are putting up a new fence around them now. You have many groups that meet on regular days for tennis.
They have a nice children’s playground and walking trails.
Enjoy this park all year long.
Place rating: 5
Benbrook, TX
Optimist Park was the one thing my friends and I would look forward to every summer when we were growing up. We all learned how to swim in Optimist Pool, and we made lifelong friendships from there.
Place rating: 4
San Francisco, CA
When I was growing up I would always look forward to when the pool at optimist park opened up. The park has kiddie pool, adult pool, and a pool with a high dive available for local residents. You can pay for a membership to the pool, or you can just pay per visit you make.
In recent years they’ve added a dome lid to the top of the pools so you can visit them during the winter months as well. The pool is located near Sanderson High School so it tends to get overrun with teenagers after school, if you’re like me and don’t want to deal with that it’s best to visit either early in the morning or later on in the evening.