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
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Daily Admission Fees
Ages (3–54) $6.00
Child (0–2) $2.00
Ages (55+) $5.00
Family Pass $20.00
P.M. Session Only
Ages (3-54) $4.00
Child (0-2) No charge
Ages (55+) $3.00
Park Hours: Daily from 12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Family Swim & Adult Lap Swimming 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (unless during a swim lesson)
Altoona Aquatics Park

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Day Pass Fees:
SEP Resident Day Pass – $7
Non-Resident Day Pass – $9
Punch Cards:
SEP Resident (12 punches) – $72
Non Resident (12 punches) – $96
Monday – Friday: 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Storytime Swim: Wednesday’s 11 to 11:45 a.m. There is no admission to attend the storytime and no registration required. Begins June 12 – August 7.
Adventure Bay Water Park
Phone Number: 266-2121
Single Day:
Ages 10-64: $45
Ages 4-9 or 65+: $40
**This is admission into the entire park.
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Park Hours: Hours vary depending on the day, holidays, etc. check their calendar for complete hours.
Cascade Falls Aquatic Center: Ankeny
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General: $8
60+ $5
Ages 2 and under: $1
Lap Swim/Water Walking: $3
May 25-27; May 31 – September 2: Noon to 7 p.m.
Summerfest Splash Dance: Friday, June 12; 7:15 to 9:15 p.m.; $8 per student
Prairie Ridge Aquatic Center: Ankeny
General: $4
60+ $3
Ages 2 and under: $1
Lap Swim/Water Walking: $3
May 25-27; May 31 – TBD: Noon to 6 p.m.
Splash Park Only: Free Monday through Friday, 10 to 11:45 a.m.
Family Fun Night: Sunday, June 9 and 23; Sunday, July 14 and 28; 4 to 6 p.m.; $10 per family
Clive Aquatic Center
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2 and younger: Free
3-12 years: $5.00
13 years and older: $8.00
55+ years/Military with ID: $6.00
Hours:
Monday, Wednesday
11:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 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 Time: Friday, June 7 – Friday, August 9; 11-11:30 a.m. $5 per person (children 2 and under are free).
Friday Night Float + Flick: Friday, June 21; 6 to 10:30 p.m. Family Night swim and movie under the stars!
Water Tales: July 1 and July 30; 10:50 to 11:15 a.m. Must register through Clive Parks & Recreation
Lena Moser Memorial Swimming Pool: Dallas Center
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Daily admission: $3/per person no minimum age F
Family pass: $100
Single pass: $40
Punch card: $30 for 15 punches
June 1st and 2nd Hours: 12:30 – 8:00 p.m.
June 3rd, 4th & 5th Hours: 4:00 pm – 8:00 p.m.
June 6th and on Open daily: 12:30 to 8 p.m.
Nahas Aquatic Center: DSM
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Hours: Monday – Saturday; 1 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday; 1 to 5 p.m.
June 1 – August 18
Punch cards + Season passes available.
Doggie Dive: August 18; 3 to 5 p.m.
Half Price Admission Nights: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday’s; 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Northwest Aquatic Center: DSM
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Hours: Monday – Saturday; 1 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday; 1 to 5 p.m.
Will be open Memorial Day weekend. Will close May 25 – 27 and reopen June 1 – August 18.
Punch cards + Season passes available.
Doggie Dive: August 18; 3 to 5 p.m.
Teachout Aquatic Center: DSM
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Hours: Monday – Saturday; 1 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday; 1 to 5 p.m.
June 1 – August 18. Will remain open on Saturdays and Sundays and Labor Day Weekend.
Punch cards + Season passes available.
Doggie Dive: September 2; 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Half Price Admission Nights: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday’s; 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Ashworth Pool: DSM
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Hours: Monday – Saturday; 1 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday; 1 to 5 p.m.
June 1 – August 18
Punch cards + Season passes available.
Doggie Dive: August 18; 3 to 5 p.m.
Half Price Admission Nights: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday’s; 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Birdland Pool: DSM
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Hours: Monday – Saturday; 1 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday; 1 to 5 p.m.
June 1 – August 18
Punch cards + Season passes available.
Doggie Dive: August 18; 3 to 5 p.m.
Half Price Admission Nights: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday’s; 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Indianola Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center
Address: 714 W. Detroit Avenue, Indianola, Iowa 50125
Phone Number: 961-9422
Cost: $5 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.
June 1 – August 25
Tot Swim: Mon/Weds/Fri/Sat 10:40 to 11:50 a.m. June 10 – August 24 for ages 6 and under. $2
Holiday Aquatic Center: WDM

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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: $8
3-12 years: $5
Under 3 years old: Free
Senior Citizens: $6
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 5:00-7: 00 pm
Valley View Aquatic Center: WDM
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Hours
Sunday- Friday: 12:00 pm – 5:30 pm, (5:30 – 6:30 p.m. adult swim and current walking), and 6:30-8:30 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Prices
13 years and older: $8
3-12 years: $5
Under 3 years old: Free
Senior Citizens: $6
Family Nights ($12 per family admission):
Wednesday and Sunday: 6:30-8: 30 pm
SPLASH STIMULUS (Half Price Admission):
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 6:30-8: 30 pm
Adult Lap Swim and Current Walking ($4 per person):
Sunday through Friday: 5:45pm – 6:30pm
Adventure Bay is NOT Free ages 4-9!! I WISH!
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