Public Pools
Aquatics Office
1225 F Street, Second Floor (inside F Street Community Center) 402-441-7960 (year round).
Pool Links and Locations
Pool Location |
Address |
Phone |
Regular Hours* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Heights Pool | 4000 NW 46th | 402 441-7829 | 1-6p* Everyday |
| Ballard Pool | 3901 N 66th | 402 441-7898 | 1-6p* Everyday |
| Belmont Pool | 12th & Manatt | 402 441-7826 | 1-6p* Everyday |
| Eden Pool | 4400 Antelope Creek | 402 441-7827 | 1-6p* Everyday |
| Highlands Aquatic Center |
5511 NW 12th | 402 441-7800 | M-F: 1-8p Sat-Sun: 1-6p |
| Irvingdale Pool | 1900 Van Dorn | 402 441-7828 | 1-6p* Everyday |
| Star City Shores Aquatic Center |
4375 S. 33rd Ct. | 402 441-6670 | 12:30-8p Everyday |
| University Place Aquatic Center |
2000 N 48th | 402 441-7834 | M-F: 1-8p Sat-Sun: 1-6p |
| Woods Pool | 33rd & J | 402 441-7782 | 1-6p* Everyday |
**$1 per Guest over 100
Sprayground Locations
- Trago Park, N. 22nd & U St. (Free admission, open Memorial Day through Labor Day, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Woods Sprayground, S. 33rd & J St., 402-441-7782. See Neighborhood Pool fees for admission cost.
Fees, passes, coupons and rentals
Admission Fees, Season Passes and Coupons
- Neighborhood Pools Arnold Heights, Ballard, Belmont, Eden, Irvingdale and Woods Pool.
| General Admission | Low Income | Passes | Coupon Books | Coupon Books | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | FREE | FREE | $193/Family | - | - |
| 3-17 yrs | $4.00 | $2.00 | $68 | $81 | - |
| 18+ yrs | $5.25 | $2.65 | $91 | - | $36 |
| 62+ yrs | $4.75 | - | - | - | - |
- Aquatic Centers Pools Highlands Aquatic Center and University Place Aquatic Center.
| General Admission | Low Income | Passes | Coupon Books | Coupon Books | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | FREE | FREE | $216/Family | - | - |
| 3-17 yrs | $4.50 | $2.25 | $77 | $95 | - |
| 18+ yrs | $5.75 | $2.90 | $101 | - | $41 |
| 62+ yrs | $5.20 | - | - | - | - |
Star City Shores Aquatic Center
| General Admission | Low Income | Passes | Coupon Books | Coupon Books | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | FREE | FREE | $228/Family | - | - |
| 3-17 yrs | $4.75 | $2.40 | $83 | $95 | - |
| 18+ | $6.00 | $3.00 | $105 | - | $41 |
| 62+ yrs | $5.40 | - | - | - | - |
Low Income* - Identified by case worker.
Passes** - No discounts for season passes. Purchase at pool or online. Family pass includes up to two adults and four youth (ages 3-17) in the same family/household. Add $25 for each additional youth over first four youth. Additional fees are required per visit when neighborhood season passes are used at Highlands, University Place Pools ($.25) and Star City Shores ($.50). Highlands and University Place pass holders need to pay an additional $.25 per visit at Star City Shores.
2018 Public Swim Season
Arnold, Ballard, Belmont, Eden, Irving, Woods Pools- May 26 - August 12 Everyday: 1:00-6:00 p.m.
- May 26 - August 12
- Monday-Friday: 1:00-8:00 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: 1:00-6:00 p.m.
- Regular Season
May 26 - August 12:
Everyday 12:30-8:00 p.m. - Extended Season
August 13-17 (Monday-Friday): 3:30-7:00 p.m. August 18-19 (Saturday-Sunday): 12:30-6:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 4th (all pool locations): 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Summer Programming
Register for leagues, lessons, classes or trainings online!We have a lot of fun events planned for this season: Pool rentals, family swim nights, night splash, water fitness and water exploration classes to name a few! Visit the Pool Programs page or download the full Program Guide for contact information, hours and fees for all department areas.
Is your child interested in Swim & Diving League? The neighborhood based teams, great exercise and skill building are just some of the benefits. Visit the Swim and Dive Team page for more information.
We offer Swim Lessons for youth, adults and individuals with special needs. We use the American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program. For general information visit the Swim Lessons page, or for schedules and to register click on the "Register Online" button located at the top of the sidebar.
Recently, our department has expanded many free summer wellness programs including Canoeing at Holmes Lake, as well as Wacky Water Sports and Water Fitness at various pool locations. To view the entire schedule of free wellness programming, visit the PLAY in the Parks page.
Pool Rules
- Kids under 7 must be accompanied by a person 16 or older
- If a diaper is worn, it must be a swim diaper.
- Street clothes and cutoffs are not allowed.
- Floating apparatus allowed in baby pool only.
- Inner tubes, air mattresses and water wings are not allowed.
- Water toys are generally not allowed.
- US Coast Guard or Red Cross life jacket is allowed.
- No smoking in any pool area.
- Air temperature must reach 70 degrees by 3p or pool may close. Once closed, it will not reopen.
- Hours may be altered during inclement weather.
- Additional rules are posted at the entrance of the pool.
