Rock Hill's two city pools, Boyd Hill and Emmett Scott, plus the free Lake Wylie beach at Rock Hill Lake Park and the city's summer camps, from last year's schedule.

Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Pool details come from the city’s Public Pools page; camps from its Summer Programs page and the Parks, Recreation and Tourism calendar. The 2027 season had not been posted, so details below are from summer 2026.

Rock Hill Schools lets out Friday, May 28, 2027. The city runs two outdoor pools, at Boyd Hill and Emmett Scott recreation centers, plus a free beach and swim area on Lake Wylie at Rock Hill Lake Park. Camps and pool hours for 2027 come out in spring; this page shows how summer 2026 worked so you can plan.

What this means for you

  • Pools: Boyd Hill and Emmett Scott, summer only; 75 cents for kids, $2 for adults last year
  • Free lake swimming: Rock Hill Lake Park, 4037 India Hook Road, dawn to dusk
  • Camps: registration through the city’s Summer Programs page in spring
  • Closures: posted on the city’s Park Status page
  • Questions: Rock Hill Parks, Recreation and Tourism, 803-329-5620

City pools

Pool Address Summer 2026 hours
Boyd Hill Recreation Center 1165 Constitution Blvd. 2 to 6 p.m. weekdays; noon to 5 p.m. Saturday
Emmett Scott Recreation Center 801 Crawford Road 1 to 6 p.m. weekdays; noon to 5 p.m. Saturday

Last year each visit cost 75 cents for ages 17 and under and $2 for ages 18 and up, and the pools took cash. The city says hours can change during the season and posts temporary closures on its Park Status page. Both pools have closed for 2026; the city’s pools page will carry 2027 dates.

Lake swimming

Rock Hill Lake Park, 4037 India Hook Road, is a 21-acre city park on a quiet cove of Lake Wylie with a beach and swim area, five fishing stations, a kayak and canoe launch and a 1-mile natural trail. It is open dawn to dusk and free except during events. Pets are not allowed on the beach or in the swim area, and parking is in marked spaces only, according to the city.

The city’s Twilight Kayak Trips for ages 12 and up launch from the park, with kayaks, paddles, life jackets and instruction provided. The 2027 schedule is due in March or April, the city’s outdoor recreation page says.

Splash pads: the city’s parks directory does not list a splash pad at any city park.

City camps, summer 2026

From the city’s Summer Programs page:

  • Fewell Park Explorers, ages 9 to 12, weeklong outdoor camps 9 a.m. to noon, each ending in an Adventure Day of kayaking, rock climbing or cycling. 2026 weeks ran June 1-5, June 15-19, July 13-17 and July 27-31.
  • Tennis clinics at the Rock Hill Tennis Center, 897 Maplewood Lane: ages 8 to 13 and ages 4 to 8, Monday to Thursday mornings, with weekly sessions from June into July. Call 803-326-3842.
  • BMX camps at the Rock Hill BMX Supercross Track, 1307 Riverwalk Parkway, for ages 6 to 12: one-day beginner camps and three-day racers camps. The city says they do not teach children to ride a bike.
  • Soccer camps at city fields, run by the city’s partner, Independence Soccer.

The city’s calendar also listed REC in a Box camps, SPROUTS for Toddlers, weekly Playground Passport sessions from late May through June and monthly Rock Hill Rides learn-to-ride sessions through the summer. Registration is through the city’s online catalog, linked from each program.

Free summer evenings

  • Movies in the Park at Fountain Park, 300 E. Main St., starting at dusk. 2026 dates were June 12, July 10 (at McGirt Auditorium), Aug. 14, Sept. 11 and Oct. 9, according to Visit Rock Hill.
  • Red, White & Boom on July 4 in Old Town; see our Fourth of July fireworks page.
  • Concerts in the Garden at Glencairn Garden, 6 to 8 p.m., listed on the Old Town events calendar for Sept. 3 and Oct. 1, 2026.

More ideas for keeping children busy are on our kids’ activities guide, and trails for early-morning walks before the heat are on our walking and biking trails guide.

Related: Memorial Day, Father’s Day, Labor Day and free things to do.

Frequently asked questions

Where are the public pools in Rock Hill?

The city runs two outdoor pools, open in summer only: Boyd Hill Recreation Center, 1165 Constitution Blvd., and Emmett Scott Recreation Center, 801 Crawford Road. Last summer each charged 75 cents a visit for ages 17 and under and $2 for adults, cash accepted.

What were the Rock Hill pool hours?

In summer 2026, Boyd Hill was open 2 to 6 p.m. weekdays and noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays, and Emmett Scott 1 to 6 p.m. weekdays and noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays. The city says hours can change during the season.

Where can you swim in a lake in Rock Hill?

Rock Hill Lake Park, 4037 India Hook Road, has a beach and swim area on a cove of Lake Wylie. Admission is free except for events, and pets are not allowed on the beach or in the swim area.

Is there a splash pad in Rock Hill?

The city’s parks directory does not list a splash pad at any city park. For water play, the city points families to its two pools and to Rock Hill Lake Park.

When do Rock Hill summer camp registrations open?

The city posts its summer camps on its Summer Programs page in spring. The 2027 programs had not been posted as of Oct. 12; last year’s ran from June 1 into late July.