Both the Lochwood and Highlands Pool facilities can be used for pool-side parties.  This is a great opportunity for Lochmere residents to celebrate birthdays, play groups, and family outings to name just a few.

These must be done during regular pool hours and cannot disrupt normal operations and peak attendance hours. Times on suggested at Lochwood are: 11:30 AM-1:00 PM and 1:30 PM-3:00PM on Saturdays, 12:30PM-2:00PM and 2:30 PM-4:00PM on Sundays through Fridays and 6:00 PM-7:30PM (every day).  Suggested times at Highlands are: 12:30-2:00PM, 2:30-4:00 PM, and 6:00-7:30 PM.  Please check pool hours before submitting a reservation.

The maximum number of guests swimming is 15 non-members.  The member booking the party must be present for the entire event.

The Highlands Clubhouse cannot be rented in conjunction with a pool-side birthday party.  Reservation forms must be submitted two weeks in advance to secure a time.

The base charge is $20 per party.  Fees of $4.00 per each non-resident attendee will be charged (A guest is any non-member entering the pool facilities whether swimming or not).  

All fees must be paid at the conclusion of the party.  Checks should be made payable to Lochmere Association. The time limit for each party is 90 minutes.

Please see the Registration Form and Guidelines below for all details.  

All questions should be directed to and reservations must be made with Gail Lewis, Program Manager, (email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone: 919-233-7640).

2026 Pool Hours 

The Lochwood Pools open for the 2026 Pool Season on Mothers' Day, May 10. The Highlands Pool opens for the 2026 Pool Season on Saturday, May 23, with week-end hours until Wake County traditional schools break for the summer on June 12.

Please click on the attachments below for this season's  Pool hours.

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2026 May Pool Hours	[ ]
2026 June Pool Hours	[ ]
2026 July Pool Hours	[ ]
2026 August Pool Hours	[ ]

2026 Summer Season

Time spent around our pools is a fun time for all Lochmere residents.  To make sure that everyone is safe, Lochmere offers a variety of swim lessons.  For those really little ones who can't walk by themselves, we offer complimentary classes close to Fathers' Day.  As they become toddlers, residents have the opportunity to enroll their children group lessons.  As they become more proficient and want to be a member of the swim team or just improve their strokes, instructors are available to ensure that children receive proper training.

This is a great opportunity for grandparents to have their grandchildren learn to swim also.  Grandchildren are allowed to take lessons at Lochmere.  However, the resident grandparent must be at the pool for the entire swim lesson.  Swim lessons are not available to non-residents.

 COMPLIMENTARY INFANT TODDLER CLASS

This level of class is for children under the age of 2 and their parents. Parents must attend and participate. The class emphasizes skills, games, and fun in the water. It develops a child’s comfort level in and around the water. No previous experience is necessary.   A swimming diaper and rubber pants are required by any infant/child not toilet trained.

This class is offered on a complimentary basis during the season.  This year's class will be held on Saturday, June 14.   For more information and to register, please visit HERE.

PRIVATE LESSONS

Does your child want to learn how to swim better?  Are you looking to perfect your own strokes?

Lochmere offers private swim lessons to residents (grandchildren are included).

We currently have 7 certified instructors.   Our instructors are:

•  Madeleine Hemmer
• Logan Kelly
• Melissa Morales
  
• Lillian Pavlick
• Jackson Scheiber 
• Ruby Senko
• Anna Slee 

Only Lochmere certified instructors can teach lessons at Lochmere.  All lessons are taught at the Lochwod facility (500 Lochood Drive). 

To make sure that you swimmers have a posiitive experience, lessons will start on Tuesday, May 26.

The cost is $25 per 1/2 hour.  Checks should be made payable to Lochmere Swim Team.

 All questions should be directed to Gail Lewis, Program Manager, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..