There's no doubt about it, summers get hot down here in Tuscaloosa. That's one of the things our real estate agents love about life in Alabama, and it's why we're always on the hunt for a fun place to cool off. 

If you're looking for a place to swim, splash, and enjoy some all-around water-based fun in Tuscaloosa this summer, then you're in luck. These are some of the best pools, parks, and beaches in Tuscaloosa County.

• Alabama Outdoor Pool Complex - 401 Peter Bryce Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
  You just can't beat the Alabama Outdoor Pool Complex when you need a place to cool off close to home in Tuscaloosa. Located on the University of Alabama Campus just minutes from many Tuscaloosa homes for sale, the pool complex is open until 6 pm daily during the warmer months and includes a kiddie pool, lazy river, water slide, and splash pad in addition to the main pool area. Guest passes are just $10 per person, and use of the pool is free with Student Recreation Center Memberships.
  
  
• Palmore Park - 3701 Fosters Ferry Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
  A charming suburban park in West Tuscaloosa, Palmore Park, attracts folks from all over the city who want to relax and take a dip. Palmore Park is best known as the home of the Harrison Taylor Splash Pad, which is a perfect family-friendly place where kids can play and splash around while parents chill under the shady beach umbrellas nearby. Use of the splash pad is $6 per day (kids 3 and under are free). Palmore Park also includes a skate park and disc golf course. 
  
  
• Rocky Branch Day Use Area - 13711 Rocky Branch Rd, Brookwood, AL 35444
  Rocky Branch Day Use Area is a beautiful wooded area crisscrossed by hiking trails, with picnic areas, a roped-off swimming beach, and a shady campground nearby. The beach is located at the point where Rocky Branch Creek meets Holt Lake, a long, meandering reservoir on the Black Warrior River. It's just 25 minutes from Downtown Tuscaloosa, and it's a popular place to swim from Memorial Day to Labor Day. 
  
  
• Freeman Pool - 3025 18th St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
  One of the best indoor pools in Tuscaloosa, Freeman Pool is a welcoming public pool in Freeman Park. Though the pool is used for various swim groups and events most days of the week, it is open for free public use every Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm during summer. The pool can also be booked for private events and groups by reservation. 
  
  
• Harris Lake - Lake Harris Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
  The wooded shoreline of 220-acre Harris Lake is almost entirely undeveloped, making this picturesque man-made lake a beautiful place to enjoy some water-based recreation in a natural setting. The lake offers fishing, kayaking, and stand-up paddle boarding, and there is a small public beach on its east side for swimming. 
  
  
• Hurricane Creek Park - 7005 Old Birmingham Hwy, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
  Surrounding the banks of its namesake creek, Hurricane Creek Park is a favorite place for locals to cool off on hot summer days. Hurricane Creek includes a small waterfall, with lots of room for swimming and wading. Other amenities in the park include restrooms, picnic tables, and walking paths.

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