Welcome warmer temps! Here is a list of pools and aquatic centers in the Des Moines area. I have included hours, prices, and special swim times. Please always make sure to double-check before going. Happy swimming!
Adel Family Aquatic Center
Address: 1800 South 15th Street Adel, IA 50003
For specifics about water check here.
Daily Admission Fees
Ages 0-2: $2.00
Ages 3-54: $6.00
Ages 55+: $5.00
Family Pass: $20.00
Evening Family Pass (After 5 pm): $12.00
Park Hours: 12:30pm-5:00 pm & 6:00 pm-8:00 pm daily
Family Swim/Lap Swim5:00 pm: -6:00 pm daily *Family swim is specifically for families. Children MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian to remain at the pool during family swim. The slides are not open during family swim.*
Twilight Tuesdays: Swim under the lights with us as we stay open late to enjoy an evening under the stars.Second Tuesday of every month (June 15, July 20) from 8:00 pm-10:00 pm.
Altoona Aquatics Park
Address: 1200 Venbury Drive, Altoona, Iowa 50009
For specifics about water park check here.
Day Pass Fees: Resident Day Pass – $7; Non-Resident Day Pass – $10
Hours: Monday – Friday: 12:00pm – 6:00pm; Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am – 6:00pm
Adventure Bay Water Park
Address: 3200 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA 50009
Phone Number: 266-2121
Single Day: Ages 10-64: $50; Ages 4-9 or 65+: $45. **This is admission into the entire park.
Learn how you can get discounted tickets!
Park Hours: Hours vary depending on the day, holidays, etc. check their calendar for complete hours.
Cascade Falls Aquatic Center: Ankeny
Address: 2350 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy Ankeny, IA 50023
For specifics about water park check here.
General: $8 ; 60+ $5 Ages 2 and under: $1 ; Lap Swim/Water Walking: $3
Memorial Day through Labor Day: Noon to 7 p.m.
Prairie Ridge Aquatic Center: Ankeny
Address: 1220 NW Prairie Ridge Dr. Ankeny, IA 50023
For specifics about water park check here.
General: $4 60+ $3 ; Ages 2 and under: $1; Lap Swim/Water Walking: $3
Memorial Day through Start of Ankeny School Year: Noon to 6 p.m.
Clive Aquatic Center
Address: 1801 NW 114th Street Clive, IA 50325
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2 and younger: Free; 3-12 years: $6; 13 years and older: $9; 55+ years/Military with ID: $7
Hours: Monday – Thursday 11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Friday 11:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. ; Saturday – Sunday 11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Toddler Swim Time: Friday’s 11 to 11:30 a.m. Swim time designated for toddlers to experience and work on water acclimation. Adult/caregiver who is at least 16 years of age is required to be in the water with their swimmer to help facility safety with a 1:2 adult to child ratio. Sorry, no siblings or children over 5 are allowed during toddler Time. Families may stay after when the facility opens fully for the day. Ages 6 months – 4 years.
Lena Moser Memorial Swimming Pool: Dallas Center
For specifics about water park check here.
Daily admission: Two-hour swimming session=$2/per person
Open Swim Session Times: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm or 2:15 pm – 4:15 pm or 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Nahas Aquatic Center: DSM
Address: 1101 Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
For specifics about water park check here.
Hours: Monday – Saturday; 1 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday; 1 to 5 p.m.
Ages 2 and Under – Free
Ages 3-20 – $2
Ages 21 and Over – $4
1/2 price after 5 pm Monday – Thursday
Punch cards + Season passes available.
Northwest Aquatic Center: DSM
Address: 4915 Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
For specifics about water park check here.
Hours: Monday – Saturday; 1 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday; 1 to 5 p.m.
Ages 2 and Under – Free
Ages 3-20 – $2
Ages 21 and Over – $4
1/2 price after 5 pm Monday – Thursday
Punch cards + Season passes available.
Teachout Aquatic Center: DSM
Address: 2601 Hubbell Avenue
For specifics about water park check here.
Hours: Monday – Saturday; 1 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday; 1 to 5 p.m.
Ages 2 and Under – Free
Ages 3-20 – $2
Ages 21 and Over – $4
1/2 price after 5 pm Monday – Thursday
Punch cards + Season passes available.
Ashworth Pool: DSM
Address: 102 45th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
For specifics about water park check here.
Hours: Monday-Friday from 1 – 6:30 p.m.; Saturday from 1 – 6 p.m.; Sunday from 1 – 5 p.m.
2 and under – Free
Ages 3 – 20 – $2
Ages 21+ – $4
1/2 price admission Monday – Thursday after 5 p.m.
Punch cards + Season passes available.
Birdland Pool: DSM
Address: 300 Holcomb Avenue
For specifics about water park check here.
Hours: Monday – Saturday; 1 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday; 1 to 5 p.m.
Ages 2 and Under – Free
Ages 3-20 – $2
Ages 21 and Over – $4
1/2 price after 5 pm Monday – Thursday
Punch cards + Season passes available.
Indianola Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center
Address: 714 W. Detroit Avenue, Indianola, Iowa 50125
Cost: $6 general admission; Ages 2 and under free with paid adult; Half-price admission after 5 p.m.
Hours: Tues/Thurs 1 to 6 p.m. ; M/W/F/Sat/Sun 1 to 7 p.m.
Tot Swim: Mon/Weds/Fri/Sat 10:30 to 11:50 a.m. May 31 – Aug 21 for ages 6 and under. $2.50
Holiday Aquatic Center: WDM
Address: 1701 Railroad Avenue West Des Moines, IA 50265
For specifics about water park check here.
Hours: Weekdays: 11:30 am -7:00 pm; Saturdays: 11:30 am – 6:00 pm; Sundays: 12:00 pm – 5:45 pm
Prices: 13 years and older: $9; 3-12 years: $6; Under 3 years old: Free
Family Nights ($12 per family admission): Wednesdays and Sundays; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
SPLASH STIMULUS (Half Price Admission): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Valley View Aquatic Center: WDM
Address: 255 81st Street West Des Moines, IA 50265
For specifics about water park check here.
Sunday- Friday: 12:00 pm – 5:30 pm and 6:30-8:30 pm; Saturday: Noon to 6 pm
Prices: 13 years and older: $9; 3-12 years: $6; Under 3 years old: Free
Family Nights ($12 per family admission): Wednesdays and Sundays; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
SPLASH STIMULUS (Half Price Admission): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Adventure Bay is NOT Free ages 4-9!! I WISH!
Thank you for letting me know! Updating now.
Trying to find out any info on the Mermaid party at Northwest this weekend? We are wanting to come down and swim but its looks like there is a delay in closing time to start time of the Mermaid event? And it said registration is required but I’m seeing anywhere to register.