Summer in Brookhaven 2027: camps, pools and splash pads

Last checked Oct. 5, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Pool details come from the city’s aquatics page; 2027 dates are added as the city posts them.

Brookhaven runs three outdoor pools and two splash pads. The 2027 season and summer camp lineup had not been posted as of Oct. 5, 2026. DeKalb County schools let out on Thursday, May 27, 2027, per the district’s 2026-27 calendar. Here is how the city’s pools and programs work, from its own pages.

Who to call

• Pool closures, delayed openings, weather: 470-704-4774 (option 3), or the RainoutLine app (“Brookhaven Parks and Recreation”)
• Camps, memberships, registration: Brookhaven Parks and Recreation catalog
• City Hall: 404-637-0500

Pool rules worth knowing

From the city’s aquatics page:

• Swim diapers: children 3 and under must wear a city-issued reusable swim diaper on top of a disposable swim diaper. The reusable ones are sold at every city pool.
• Coolers and bags are allowed up to 24 inches long, 15 inches wide and 18 inches high.
• Payment: card is strongly encouraged; cash is accepted.
• Concessions: a limited selection of drinks and snacks.
• Admission has child (4 to 17), adult (18 to 54) and senior (55 and up) rates, and the city sells season memberships for children, adults, seniors and a family of four in the same household through its online catalog. Fees are on the aquatics page.
• Weather: the city posts live weather widgets for the Lynwood and Briarwood pools.
• Groups and camps reserve pool time by email through the aquatics office; private pool rentals use the application at the bottom of the aquatics page.

How the 2026 season ran

In 2026 the swim season ended on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, with a reduced-admission “one last splash” day at all pools. From Aug. 3 to Sept. 6, after school started, the pools were open weekends only; the Ashford Park splash pad stayed open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and closed for the year after Sept. 30. Murphey Candler’s pool hosted Doggy Dip Day on Sept. 12, with proceeds to the Lifeline Animal Project.

Summer camps

The city lists its summer camps, sports camps and classes in the Parks and Recreation catalog. The city’s youth athletics division runs sports camps and clinics alongside baseball, softball, soccer, football, cheerleading and basketball, per its youth athletics page. Camps for 2027 had not been posted as of Oct. 5.

Free summer events in 2026

The city’s calendar listed these in summer 2026; we will add 2027 dates when they are out.

• Food Truck Fridays at Blackburn Park, 6 to 9 p.m. (April 10, May 8 and June 12, 2026)
• Popsicle Pop-Up at Briarwood Park Pool (July 21, 2026, 1 to 2 p.m.)
• Storytimes Across Brookhaven at Georgian Hills Park (July 22) and the Peachtree Creek Greenway (July 29), 10 to 11 a.m.
• Community Movie Night on the Lynwood Park turf field (July 24, 2026, 8 to 10 p.m.)

Source: City of Brookhaven events calendar and special events page.

Frequently asked questions

Where are the public pools in Brookhaven? Lynwood Park, 3360 Osborne Road; Briarwood Park, 1496 Briarwood Road; and Murphey Candler Park, 4051 Candler Lake West, plus splash pads at Lynwood Park and Ashford Park.

When do Brookhaven pools open for 2027? The city had not posted its 2027 season as of Oct. 5, 2026. The 2026 season ended Sept. 7.

Do toddlers need swim diapers at Brookhaven pools? Yes. Children 3 and under must wear a city-issued reusable swim diaper over a disposable one.

Can I bring a cooler to a Brookhaven pool? Yes, up to 24 by 15 by 18 inches.

How do I sign up for summer camp in Brookhaven? Through Brookhaven Parks and Recreation’s online catalog on Rec1.

What this means for you

• Set up a Rec1 account now; memberships and camps are sold there.
• Pack the swim diapers: the city’s rule applies at every pool.
• Save the rainout line, 470-704-4774, for storm closures.

Related: kids’ activities, Memorial Day, Father’s Day and Labor Day.