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boy holding his nose going down a slide before hitting the pool inside the Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center

This is one of two waterslides at the Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center.

Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center

Updated: Nov 7, 2024

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Water Features Hours Lap Lane Availability Programs

We have not resumed birthday party reservations at this time. We will reevaluate our ability to begin accepting parties in the spring.

Note: The admission fees for this facility are different from the other City of Raleigh pools. Learn more about the cost of admission and passes to the pool.

Waterslide, Vortex, Current Channel
Note: Due to recent staffing shortages, these attractions may be closed or the schedule may be adjusted. Please call the facility at 919-996-5600 the day you plan to visit to inquire about adjustments to the schedule for these attractions.

Contact

 

919-996-5600

Priscilla Holcomb Facility Director
priscilla.holcomb@raleighnc.gov

Lindsey Dobbs Assistant Facility Director
lindsey.dobbs@raleighnc.gov

Tyler Winston Assistant Facility Director
tyler.winston@raleighnc.gov 

Address

Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center
5908 Buffaloe Road
Raleigh, NC 27616

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  1. Aquatics

Water Features

  • 3-story waterslide: Riders must be at least 48” tall to use the waterslide.
  • Lazy river
  • Water vortex
  • 3 lap lanes (no back stroke flags): lap lanes available for exercise during certain times of the day (please call for availability)
  • Zero-depth entry with tot-size play area including water tumble buckets, a water curtain, and tot-size slide
  • Admission fees for this facility vary from that of other City Pools

Hours

Facility hours and capacity vary due to staff availability and/or programming. Please call the facility on the day you plan to visit to inquire about changes in operating hours, availability of attractions and lap lanes or facility capacity.

We welcome all swimmers on a first-come, first-served basis as capacity limits allow. If the facility has reached capacity when you arrive, a waiting list will be available.

  Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat.
Public Open Swim 1 to 5 p.m. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Water Slide, Vortex & Current Channel* 1 to 5 p.m. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Lap Swim Not Available 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Not Available

Closures/Modified Hours:
Nov. 25-27 – Closed for Maintenance
Nov. 28-29 - Closed for Thanksgiving
Dec. 24-26 - Closed for Holiday
Dec. 31 - Closed for New Year's Eve
Jan. 1 - Closed for New Year's Day

Lap Lane Availability

Swimmer in lap pool with arm raised mid breastroke at Pullen Park

Lap lanes are available for exercise during certain times of the day. 

Buffaloe Road has 3 lap lanes with no backstroke flags.

Lap swimming rules and etiquette

Programs

Instructor and two children in pool during swim lesson

Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center offers a variety of programs including the city swim league, swim clinics, swim lessons, and more.

Browse programs and classes at Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center on RecLink.