Fuller Park Outdoor Pool

Last updated: 2025‑08‑16

Welcome to your definitive, resident‑friendly guide to Fuller Park Outdoor Pool in Ann Arbor. This page combines official facts with on‑the‑ground tips so it’s useful for locals, visitors, and search engines alike.

Quick Facts (At‑a‑Glance)

• Location: 1519 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
• Phone: 734‑794‑6236
• Season: Open daily May 11 – Sept 14, 2025
• Pool Specs: 50‑meter lap pool • 12‑foot diving well • shallow ramp entry • waterslide
• Amenities: Lounge chairs, open deck space, music “Tunes at 2” (2–4 p.m.)
• Accessibility: Slope/ramp entry to shallow area; accessible paths from parking

Tip: Fuller is next to U‑M Hospital and athletic fields; allow a few minutes for parking on weekdays.

Admission & Passes

Category	Price
Ages 3 and under	Free with a paid adult
Youth (4–17)	$5
Adult (18+)	$6
Senior (60+)	$5

Pool Punch Pass (valid 1 year at all city pools): 10 visits $40 • 25 visits $100 • 50 visits $187.50 • 100 visits $350

Hours (2025 Season)

Program	Dates	Days	Hours
Lap Swim	May 11 – Sept 14	Mon–Fri	7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
		Sat–Sun	9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Open Swim	Jun 12 – Aug 24	Mon–Fri	11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
		Sat–Sun	11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
	Aug 25 – Sept 14	Mon–Fri	4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
		Sat–Sun	11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Waterslide	Jun 16 – Aug 24	Mon–Fri	1:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
		Sat–Sun	11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
	Aug 25 – Sept 14	Mon–Fri	4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
		Sat–Sun	11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Note: Lane 7 is reserved for private lessons daily 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

Programs & Special Activities

• Ann Arbor Masters Swim Team (adult, year‑round; practices at Mack Pool during school year and Fuller in summer)
• Youth Group Swim Lessons (ages 6 months+; small classes, seven 30‑minute lessons per session)
• Adult Lessons (beginner & intermediate; seven 60‑minute lessons per session)
• Drop‑In Water Polo (ages 18+, Tue/Thu 7:30–9:00 p.m. during summer)

Lessons and team programs require registration; private lessons available (fee per 30‑min session).

Parking & Getting There

• Primary Lot: U‑M lot M78 (Fuller Pool) at 1519 Fuller Rd. Typical enforcement 5:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Mon–Fri (check signs on arrival). Evenings and weekends are generally less restricted.
• Transit/Bike: Border‑to‑Border Trail runs through Fuller Park; bike racks near the pool. The area is served by TheRide routes to the Medical Center.

Game days & weekday afternoons can be busier due to hospital/field activity. Plan a little extra time.

House Rules & Weather

• Pools close for thunder/lightning and reopen when safe; no refunds for weather.
• Circle swim in lap lanes; match lane by speed; pass with care; keep interactions civil.
• Standard city pool rules apply (clean suits, no glass, minors with guardian, deep‑end tests, etc.).

What Makes Fuller Different

• 50‑meter lanes (rare for outdoor municipal pools): ideal for distance sets and triathletes.
• Shallow‑end ramp and large deck space: good for families and multi‑age groups.
• Late season: typically the first to open and last to close among city outdoor pools.

Nearby “Make a Day of It”

• Huron River & Island Park (pedestrian bridge from Fuller)
• Border‑to‑Border Trail segments
• Gallup Park Canoe Livery (rent kayaks/canoes; accessible kayak launch)