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City Leaders Celebrate Opening of Chamberlain Pool at Chamberlain Park
7/3/2025
The City of Tulsa and Tulsa Parks are proud to announce the opening of a brand-new public pool at Chamberlain Park, bringing a major new recreational amenity to Tulsa.
City officials, Tulsa Parks leadership, and community members celebrated the pool's official debut with a ribbon-cutting ceremony earlier this morning.
The $3.4 million project, funded through the third installment of Improve Our Tulsa (IOT), marks a historic day for the Chamberlain Park neighborhood and is Tulsa’s first new public pool to be constructed in decades.
"This pool is a clear statement from the City of Tulsa and community about how we can invest in our neighborhoods and invest in our kids," Mayor Monroe Nichols said. "For too long, North Tulsa went without these kinds of investments, and the pool at Chamberlain Park represents a new chapter where we prioritize Tulsa youth and provide additional opportunities for our children and families in Tulsa.”
The new pool includes:
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A full-size community pool with modern design features
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A bathhouse with restrooms and changing rooms
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Equipment and mechanical buildings
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Security lighting and accessible walkways
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Shade structures and seating areas for families
"On a hot summer day, nothing beats having a neighborhood pool," said Anna America, Director of Parks of Recreation. "It's more than just a place to cool off - it's where memories are made, friendships are formed, and communities come together. We're so excited to offer that experience to the Chamberlain Park community for the first time in decades.”
Chamberlain Pool is part of a broader citywide effort to revitalize and expand public aquatic facilities. In the past eight years, Tulsa Parks has invested millions in pool upgrades and new water features:
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Lacy Park - $7.1 million for a new playground, water playground, pool, parking lot, pavilion, and restrooms
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Whiteside Park - $1.7 million for full pool reconstruction and plumbing upgrades
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McClure Park - $5 million for pool and playground reconstruction
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Reed Park - $2.9 million for new pool and splash play area
Updated pool hours for all of Tulsa’s pools are as follows:
Pool hours are subject to change based on staffing and maintenance
McClure Pool: Closed on Sundays & Mondays
Open Tuesday – Saturday, Noon – 6 p.m.
Lacy Pool: Closed on Sundays & Mondays
Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Whiteside Pool: Closed on Tuesdays & Wednesdays
(Currently closed through Sunday, July 6, due to maintenance. Will reopen Monday, July 7)
Open Thursday – Monday, Noon – 6 p.m.
Reed Pool: Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays
Open Wednesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Chamberlain Pool: Closed on Fridays & Saturdays (includes July 4 and July 5)
Grand Opening on Thursday, July 3 – Free Entry on opening day and on Sunday, July 6
Open Sunday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Pool Admissions Costs
$3 per person, children under 4 years old are allowed free admission.
Lifeguards Needed
Due to staffing constraints, Tulsa Parks is currently operating on a staggered pool schedule. The City actively recruits lifeguards and offers paid training for qualified applicants.
For updates and event info, follow @TulsaParks on social media.
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