Outdoor pool and free sports activities in the 20th arrondissement for Summer 2026

Published by Graziella de Sortiraparis, My de Sortiraparis · Updated on June 23, 2026 at 04:58 p.m.
The free swimming pool in the 20th arrondissement of Paris is back this summer, from July 4 to August 30, 2026, offering a wide range of sports activities. A refreshing outdoor option at the Louis Lumière Sports Center, on the Bagnolet side.

It's not said enough, but Paris is a treasure trove of bons plans for going out without breaking the bank and weighing down your wallet. If you want to swim or let your kids enjoy a free pool during the hottest days, beyond the famous bassins de la Villette and the opening of the Seine, various spots for free swimming welcome you this summer in Paris and the surrounding area.

We're heading for the 20th arrondissement, to the Centre sportif Louis Lumière at 30 rue Louis Lumière, to discover the free pool that's been opening every year since 2019 from now on, to the delight of the arrondissement's children. The pool is just a few steps from the Porte de Bagnolet metro station and the Marie de Miribel tramway.

As with many other pop-up swimming spaces opened across the capital, the venue centers on the bassin extérieur with changing rooms and shower cabins, a solarium area with sun loungers and parasols to soak up the sun and tan, and a sports zone featuring a range of activities to get the whole family moving and energized.

Hours-wise, you can enjoy it from Monday to Sunday, every day from 10:00 to 13:30 and from 14:30 to 21:00 du 4 juillet au 30 août 2026. A number of free sports activities are thus open to everyone without registration, including ball games (home ball, basketball, volleyball, roundnet), racket sports (pickleball, table tennis, badminton), not to mention inflatable play structures and a dedicated family area.

Other sports are offered from time to time, depending on what catches your interest: baseball, fencing, karate, dance, badminton, capoeira, Muay Thai, handball or gentle gym. Also check in advance the aquagym sessions and family swim times, knowing that the the pool isn't enormous and that, depending on crowd levels, there may not be room to move around in the water!

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Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From July 4, 2026 to August 30, 2026

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    2 rue Louis Lumière
    75020 Paris 20

    Route planner
    Accessibility info

    Prices
    Free

    Recommended age
    For all

    Official website
    mairie20.paris.fr

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