As summer temperatures soar, swimming offers the perfect escape. Here are seven standout pools in Baoshan district where you can dive in and stay refreshed.

 

Baoshan Sports Center

Baoshan Sports Center is the largest comprehensive sports facility in northern Shanghai, and is a top pick for swimmers. Its swimming center features a 50m Olympic pool and a children's pool, with water maintained at a comfortable 28 C year-round.

If you go:

Address: No 700 Yongqing Road

Check the WeChat account of "上海宝山体育中心" (Shanghai Baoshan Sports Center) for hours/fees.

 

Ledongli Yanghang Sports Center

The facility features an advanced AI drowning prevention system that uses smart imaging to detect distress, combining AI-powered alerts with professional rescue for enhanced safety.

If you go

Address: No 2121 Pangu Road

Opening hours: 10 am–10 pm

Book via "乐动力体育中心"(Ledongli Sports Center) mini-program.

 

Huile Swimming Pool

Located inside the Miaohang Sports Center, this swimming facility features a 25m standard pool with six lanes, accommodating up to 160 swimmers simultaneously. The pool is divided into three zones:

• Shallow area (1.1m depth): Ideal for beginners
• Deep area (max 1.8m depth): Designed for advanced and professional swimmers
• Instruction area: Dedicated space for swimming lessons

If you go

Address: Miaohang Sports Center, No 320 Kangwen Road

Opening hours: 10:30 am–9:30 pm

Fee: 58 yuan ($8) per adult, 38 yuan per child

 

Yongkang Swimming Club

The swimming area offers a spacious, well-lit environment with water consistently maintained at 30 C, warmer than most standard pools. Crystal-clear water and meticulous upkeep ensure excellent hygiene standards.

If you go

Address: No 500 Yangtai Road, inside the Baoshan campus of the Second Affiliated High School of East China Normal University

Opening hours: 8:30 am–9 pm (summer vacation)

Fee: 68 yuan per person

 

Dachang Sports Center

The venue features a 25m standard indoor heated pool. The shower area is equipped with advanced facilities.

If you go

Address: No 2010 Hutai Road

Opening hours: 9 am–9 pm

Fee: 30 to 40 yuan per adult, 20 yuan per child

 

Shanghai University Swimming Center

The renovated swimming facility features a specialized heat pump dehumidification system to ensure precise air temperature and rapid humidity reduction to keep the pool clean.

If you go

Address: No 99 Shangda Road

Opening hours: 1 pm–8:30 pm

Fee: 50 yuan per adult, 25 yuan per child

Remember to bring ID for campus entry

 

Ledongli Gucun Gymnasium

This multi-venue complex features a 25m heated swimming pool with five lanes, and other sports facilities such as badminton, table tennis, and basketball.

If you go

Address: No 377 Panjing Road

Opening hours: 10 am–10 pm

Book via "乐动力体育中心" (Ledongli Sports Center) mini-program.

 

Check official channels for holiday hours and discounts. Dive in!

 

Source: Shanghai Baoshan Media Center