You may already know this, but our Daily Sun newspaper has a "Recreational News" pullout section (issued on Thursdays.)
Have your contact here save you one if you can do that.
This will list all the pools (and lots more) and their locations.
The Recreation centers have pools with buoyed lap lanes laid out (if that appeals to you) for certain periods of time during the day.
First come, first served.
The paper will tell you the various times per locale.
At other times, (in the sport pools) there will be classes or games scheduled and swimming will not be allowed while other activities happen.
Neighborhood pools don't seem to be overcrowded, per say, but sometimes people kind of 'hold court' in the middle of the water with loud, intrusive conversation. We tend to exit and find a quieter pool nearby. Never hard to find a quieter one.
Pool water temperature will vary, depending on the sun. Although the pools are modestly heated in the winter, a cloudy day will make the water feel cooler.
If the air temperature at least 61 degrees, it is tolerable. Getting out of the water at that temperature can be a bit chilly, bring warm towels.
Some people will wear wet suit type gear in winter. They swear by it.
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