Summer 2027 in Madison: the city's Summer Day Camp, tennis and archery camps, Dublin Park's indoor and outdoor pools, swim lessons and Trash Pandas nights.
Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Summer 2027 camp dates and pool hours are not out yet; details marked 2026 are last summer’s, from the city’s own pages, and we update them when the city posts the new ones.
Summer in Madison runs from the last day of school, Tuesday, May 25, 2027, to the first day of the 2027-28 school year, Wednesday, Aug. 4, according to Madison City Schools’ 2027-28 calendar. City of Madison Parks and Recreation runs the town’s pools, at Dublin Park, and a full-day camp, and the Rocket City Trash Pandas have 69 home games at Toyota Field between April and September.
At a glance
- Last day of school: Tuesday, May 25, 2027 (half day)
- Pools: Dublin Park, 8324 Madison Pike: indoor pool year-round; outdoor pool in summer. Pool staff: 256-772-2560
- City day camp: K-6; the 2026 camp filled and closed its waitlist
- Parks and Recreation: 256-772-9300, and the Madison Parks and Recreation app for registration
- Pools closed: Memorial Day, Juneteenth and July 3-4 in 2026
Pools
Dublin Park, 8324 Madison Pike, has the city’s pools, according to its facility page:
- A heated, 25-yard, eight-lane indoor pool, open through the year on the posted indoor schedule.
- An outdoor pool with a diving well and a kiddie pool, open for summer open swim. It was “closed for season” for open swim when we checked in October.
A membership or the daily walk-in fee is needed to swim; the city’s fee schedule changed Oct. 1, 2026.
Holiday closures: in 2026 the indoor pool closed all day on Memorial Day, Juneteenth and July 3-4. The city posts pool closures on its Parks and Recreation page and through its Notify Me alerts.
Splash pads: City of Madison Parks and Recreation’s pages list no public splash pad of its own; the Dublin Park kiddie pool is the city’s shallow-water option for small children.
Pool rules, from the city: children under 11 need a parent in the pool area; children 11 to 14 need a signed waiver if no parent is with them; parents must stay with children in the baby pool; no floats except Coast Guard-approved life jackets and lifeguard-approved infant floats; no food, drink or gum.
Swim lessons
Dublin Park pool staff teach more than 250 lessons a year, with the largest registration in May, according to the city’s swim lesson page. Group classes run two or three days a week, daytime or evening, with up to 12 students, two instructors and a lifeguard; private lessons are also offered. Call 256-772-2560.
Camps
From the city’s youth camps page, with 2026 details:
| Camp | Who | Where | 2026 details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Day Camp | Kindergarten to 6th grade (no pre-K) | City program | Began in May; 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; $25 a day plus $150 registration covering field trips, snacks, Friday pizza, shirt and backpack; full, no waitlist |
| Tennis camps | Ages 4 to 18, beginner to advanced | Dublin Tennis Center, 8324 Madison Pike | June and July |
| Indoor Archery Camp | Rising 4th to rising 7th graders | Madison Sportsplex, 190 Graphics Drive | Summer 2027 dates not yet posted |
The day camp includes swimming, tennis, team games, arts and crafts and tentative field trips, according to the city. Register through the Madison Parks and Recreation app.
Madison Police Kids Camp is for Madison public, private and home school fifth graders moving up to sixth grade. It was held in June in 2025, with a $100 registration donation to the Madison Police Foundation, according to the Police Department. Children bring a sack lunch and water bottle each day.
Trash Pandas summer homestands
The Rocket City Trash Pandas’ 2027 schedule puts them at Toyota Field, 500 Trash Panda Way, for these summer series:
| Dates | Opponent |
|---|---|
| June 8-13 | Columbus Clingstones |
| June 22-27 | Birmingham Barons |
| July 6-11 | Montgomery Biscuits |
| July 27 to Aug. 1 | Pensacola Blue Wahoos |
| Aug. 10-15 | Knoxville Smokies |
| Aug. 24-29 | Biloxi Shuckers |
Game times and promotions will be announced later. The team is on the road for the Fourth of July; see our fireworks page for the city’s celebration.
What this means for you
- Day camp spots go fast: watch the Parks and Recreation app in early spring.
- Sign up for swim lessons in May, when the biggest session opens.
- Check the outdoor pool’s opening date on the city’s pool schedule page in May.
More guides: kids’ activities, Memorial Day and Father’s Day.
Frequently asked questions
Does Madison, Alabama have a public pool?
Yes. Dublin Park, 8324 Madison Pike, has a heated eight-lane indoor pool open through the year and an outdoor pool with a diving well and kiddie pool that opens for summer open swim. Call the pool staff at 256-772-2560.
How much is Madison’s city summer day camp?
In 2026 the City of Madison Summer Day Camp, for children in kindergarten through sixth grade, cost $25 a day plus a $150 registration fee and ran from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. It was full; 2027 details had not been posted as of Oct. 17, 2026.
When do Madison swim lessons sign up?
Dublin Park pool staff teach lessons through the year, with the largest registration in May, according to the city. Classes run two or three days a week, in the daytime or evening.
Can children swim alone at Dublin Park?
Children under 11 must have adult supervision in the pools at all times. Children 11 to 14 may swim without an adult if a parent has signed the liability swim waiver in front of recreation staff.
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