Summer is here, and there's no better way to cool off than with a swim! Greater Binghamton is home to many swimming spots, including both lakes and pools, and is just a short drive from incredible waterfalls.
Here's your guide to public pools, beaches, and splash pads for Summer 2025 in Binghamton and beyond!
We have listed the hours that each spot is open, but you'll want to use the provided phone numbers, websites, or Facebook pages for each location to confirm there aren't any updates due to weather, staffing, water quality, etc.
LAST UPDATED: 6/24/25
| BINGHAMTON |
| JOHNSON CITY |
| VESTAL | |
| ENDWELL / ENDICOTT |
| CHENANGO FORKS | |
| LISLE |
| WHITNEY POINT |
| HARPURSVILLE / BAINBRIDGE |
| DEPOSIT |
| OWEGO |
| NICHOLS |
2384 W. River Road, Nichols, NY 13812 🕐 Water Slide with Plunge Pool Open Fridays, 4pm-8pm, Saturdays, 12pm-8pm & Sundays, 12pm-5pm Call 1-888-946-8464 to confirm 💰 Free to the public ⭐ More Info |
| A BIT BEYOND GREATER BINGHAMTON |
105 Enfield Falls Rd. Ithaca, NY 14850 June 27 - Sept. 1: 🕐 Swimming Open Daily 11am-7pm Call 607-273-3440 to confirm 💰 $10/vehicle ⭐ More Info |
| 🏞 Buttermilk Falls State Park 112 E. Buttermilk Falls Rd. (Off Rt. 13 S) Ithaca, NY 14850 July 4-August 18: 🕐 Swimming Open Weekends 11am-7pm and select weekdays when Lifeguard staffing permits Call 607-273-5761 to confirm 💰 $10/vehicle ⭐ More Info |
| 🏞 Taughannock Falls State Park 1740 Taughannock Blvd. Trumansburg, NY 14886 June 29-Sept. 1: 🕐 Swimming Open Daily 11am-7pm Call 607-387-6739 to confirm 💰 $10/vehicle ⭐ More Info |
| 🏞 Fillmore Glen State Park 1686 St. Rte. 38 Moravia, NY 13118 June 21 - Sept. 1: 🕐 Swimming Open Daily 11am-7pm Call 315-497-0130 to confirm 💰 $8/vehicle ⭐ More Info |
| 🏞 Gilbert Lake State Park 18 CCC Rd, Laurens, NY 13796 May 24 - Sept 1: 🕐 TBA Call 607-432-2114 to confirm 💰 $7/vehicle ⭐ More Info |
Did we miss something? Do you know of a swim spot we should include on this list? Let us know!
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