Deep in the West Bank, you’ll find this beautiful state park and wave pool, which can rock up to 400 swimmers. Open through August 1, the pool has a $13 admission fee for adults and a $10 fee for kids.

Geared toward children, this "splash park" in Audubon Zoo has jumping water spouts, a huge alligator water slide, a spider monkey soaker, and water-spitting snakes. The Gator Run is a 750-feet "lazy river" where you can float past the animals. Admission is $12, but $10 for Audubon members, in addition to zoo admission.

Also known as the Audubon Pool (it's across the street from Audubon Park), this public pool is operated by the New Orleans Recreation Department. Through September 2, it's open seven days a week, and swimming lessons and adult water aerobic classes are available.

NORDC-run swimming pool has swimming lessons for children and adults, a "learn to lifeguard" program, and water aerobics. The pool is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

This indoor pool right off the Lafitte Greenway in Treme pool is open through August 4. Fun fact: The public pool has murals wrapped around all of its four corners created by local youth and the Arts Council of New Orleans.

The pool is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday from 9:15 a.m. to 10 a.m. for water aerobics.

NOPSI Hotel’s rooftop pool and bar, Above the Grid, invites locals to swim every Sunday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. There’s no admission fee, and highlights include cocktail specials, games, and a DJ.

The pool here is open to the public, but you have to rent a cabana, and it's not cheap: prices range from $175 to $350 a day, but the cabanas accommodate up to eight guests and come with a bunch of amenities, including bottled water and fresh fruit.

At the Le Meridien New Orleans, the rooftop pool deck is open to locals. A $20 day pass gets you pool and gym access, plus wi-fi, and cabanas are available for an additional $200.

Featuring a swanky courtyard, the hotel sells daily passes to non-guests for $20. Passes include pool access and a $20 food and beverage credit 

Open seven days a week, the University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena Aquatic Center has an eight-lane indoor pool and an outdoor pool with a deck and seating. The Aquatic Center sells day passes for $10 and monthly passes starting at $15/month.

This Italianate mansion has a saltwater pool, hot tub, sauna, bar, restaurant, and a weekend "Drag Brunch." Admission is $15. It might also be worth taking a look at the redesigned interior, too.

Yes, it’s on the Northshore, but this white sand beach on Lake Pontchartrain merits the drive. Admission is $3, and people ages 62 and over get in free.