Salem Opens Forest River Pool Ahead Of Dangerous Heat Wave

SALEM, MA — The city of Salem has opened the updated Forest River Pool to residents ahead of this week's impending extreme heat wave.

Seasonal and daily passes are available for residents. Pre-registration is required for July 4.

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The 2026 season will run for nine weeks, ending on Aug. 29.

Membership rates and daily passes are as follows:

Individual Pass (18+) - $50.00
Youth Pass (ages 3-17) - $25.00
Senior Pass (ages 60+) - $40.00
Family Pass - $125.00

Daily passes and guest passes are available for purchase at the pool.

Proof of residency is required. Only cash is accepted for daily passes.

Resident Adults - $5.00
Children - $5.00
Non-resident Adults accompanied by a resident - $10.00
Non-resident Children accompanied by a resident - $5.00

The Forest River pool is open for Salem Residents and their guests, non-residents cannot enter without being a guest of a Salem resident.

No walk-ins will be accepted on July 4. Sign up for a spot that day here.