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About Us
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base offers 3 opportunities for swimming on and near the base. There are two outdoor pools – Patterson Pool and Prairies Pool – and one indoor pool.
Patterson Pool is located next to Dodge Fitness Center and the Wright-Patt Club, while the Prairies Pool is located in the Prairies Housing Complex. The outdoor pools are open seasonally from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
2024 Pool Prices
Daily Pass: $5
Season Pass:
Family Season Pass - $275
Individual Season Pass - $85
FAMILY SEASON PASSES INCLUDE UP TO 6 PEOPLE. EVERY ADDITIONAL PERSON IS $10
Monthly Pass:
Family Monthly Pass - $150
Individual Monthly Pass - $60
FAMILY MONTHLY PASSES INCLUDE UP TO 6 PEOPLE. EVERY ADDITIONAL PERSON IS $5
Pool Rules
- Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult over 18.
- Children 11-13 must pass a swim test before coming to the pool unaccompanied.
- No children under 18 years of age in the pool during 15 min rest period. (Exception: Mothers of fathers holding babies)
- No alcohol or drugs.
- No tobacco use within 50 feet of the facility.
- No profanity or obscene gestures.
- No food or drinks within 10 feet of the pool.
- No glass containers or glass dive masks.
- Only Coast Guard approved flotation devices permitted. Lifejackets are only permitted when accompanied by an adult.
- No inflatables (noodles, water wings, etc.) or mermaid tails.
- Diving is only permitted in the deep end – No flipping into pool.
- No running, pushing, or horseplay of any kind. This includes grabbing around the neck, sitting on top of shoulders, or anything the Lifeguard deems unsafe.
- No hard throwing objects.
- No hanging on the lane lines or life lines.
- No playing in the lap lanes, these are for continuous swimming.
- No playing on the ladders.
- Personal music playing devices must be used with headphones.
- No animals except service animals.
Base Identification & Guest Information
Outdoor Recreation facilities are only open to those with base access including Active Duty military, retired military, DOD civilians, DOD contractors and dependents with DD Form 1173.
Guest are not permitted to purchase multiple visit passes. Base ID holders can sponsor up to 10 guests per ID.
If you have questions regarding base access or proper identification cards (IDs), please call Security Forces (937) 257-6516.
Contact & Locations
Dodge Indoor Pool
Hours
Monday, Wednesday - Friday:
6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Address
4719 Lahm Circle, Area A
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433
Inside Dodge Fitness Center
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Patterson Outdoor Pool
Hours
Lap Swim:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday:
6 - 11 a.m.
Rec Swim:
Sunday - Tuesday, & Thursday - Saturday:
12 - 7 p.m.
Closed Wednesdays
Address
4771 Lahm Circle, Area A
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433
Behind the Wright-Patt Club
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Prairies Outdoor Pool
Hours
Lap Swim:
Monday, Wednesday - Friday:
6 - 11 a.m.
Rec Swim:
Sunday, Monday & Wednesday - Saturday:
12 - 7 p.m.
Closed Tuesdays
Address
Bldg 240, Chapel Road
Riverside, OH 45431