r/triangle • u/DrSucculentOrchid • 5d ago

Indoor pool to relax/float, 8 months pregnant.

Does anyone know of an indoor pool that I could go to relax and float in? I'm 8 months pregnant and kinda feeling miserable. I don't want to do exercise classes or swim laps. Just want to feel weightless for a bit.

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u/Emergency_Map7542 5d ago

There’s a float spa in Cary.

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u/Star_shine2001 4d ago

North Raleigh has one too.

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u/plusharmadillo 5d ago

Sportsplex is cheap and the non-lap pool is warm—can get chaotic with kids tho

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u/ChiPekiePoo 4d ago

I just went to Optimist Pool for the first time. Only $5 and it was clean and pretty empty at 12pm. Also, the water was a decent temp and the rest of the building warm. 

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u/FavoriteAuntL 4d ago

Area hotels are really slow over holidays. Some allow visitors to use the pool for a nominal fee

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u/IridiumViper 5d ago

Triangle aquatic center. They have open swim hours every day (unless there’s a swim meet). It’s a $7 entrance fee. You can look at the open swim schedule on their website.

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u/BabaOFry-ley 4d ago

Thank you for asking this. I’m 7 months pregnant laying in bed with swollen feet/legs trying to think of anything that would help. Sounds like a grand idea!

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u/KnotDone-Yet 5d ago

Therapy pool at the Pullen Aquatic center - look at the "Teaching Pool for Recreation" hours

https://raleighnc.gov/parks-and-recreation/places/pullen-aquatic-center

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u/Bad_DNA 5d ago

I think the county pool off of Buffaloe might fit the bill. Maybe not the vortex, 'though...

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u/Lazrkittten 4d ago

Not a pool but for relaxing, weightless vibes I’d recommend a float spa as another option

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u/Lazy-Cabinet-5613 3d ago

I hear Pullen Park has indoor pools.

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u/bmullan 1d ago

The YMCAs

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u/Informal-Trifle7576 4d ago

Durham county pools are open to non residents as well for a small fee

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u/Wildcat1286 4d ago

Morrisville Aquatic and Fitness center, can drop in for a small fee or buy a 10-pack. They have a lap pool and a smaller pool that they use for aqua aerobics but you could use to float. I went there a lot when pregnant!

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u/Agreeable-Can-7841 4d ago

I bet you One Green American Dollar that if you walk into the Hampton Inn and ask to speak to the MOD, and tell that person what your situation is, they'll walk you right into the pool area.

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u/Brooke9000 4d ago

Float spa in Holly Springs.

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u/Rabbit_Song 4d ago

I just googled that one since it's close to me. It says Permanently Closed. Boo. ☹️

But thanks to this thread, I know float spas are a thing!

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u/Brooke9000 4d ago

Dang! Sorry.

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u/This_Cauliflower1986 4d ago

Homestead pool in chapel hill. Fee structure based on residence.