Wading, Swimming Pool, and Aquatic Center Information
Aquatic Centers

 Please note the Ashworth Pool will remain Open August 20, 21 and weekends through Labor Day, September 3.

TitleLocationDays of OperationHours of OperationBegin Date through End Date
Nahas Aquatic Center1101 Porter AvenueMonday - Thursday
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays
12:30 PM - 7:00 PM
12:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Saturday, May 26th through Sunday, August 19th
Northwest Aquatic Center4915 Madison AvenueMonday - Thursday
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays		12:30 PM - 7:00 PM
12:30 PM - 6:30 PM		Saturday, June 2nd through Sunday August 19th
Teachout Aquatic Center2601 Hubbell AvenueMonday - Thursday
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays		12:30 PM - 7:00 PM
12:30 PM - 6:30 PM		Saturday, June 2nd through Sunday August 19th
Swimming Pools
TitleLocationDays of OperationHours of OperationBegin Date through End Date
Ashworth Pool101 SW 45th StreetMonday - Thursday
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays		12:30 PM - 7:00 PM
12:30 PM - 6:30 PM		Saturday, June 2nd through Monday, September 3rd
Birdland Pool300 HolcombMonday - Thursday
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays		12:30 PM - 7:00 PM
12:30 PM - 6:30 PM		Saturday, June 2nd through Sunday August 19th
Wading Pool Program 

The City of Des Moines wading pools, located throughout the City, offer supervised water play specifically aimed at children ages 10 and under. It is a great opportunity for children to meet other children, have fun, and build water confidence. Parental supervision is strongly encouraged.

 

Wading Pool Rentals 

All wading pools may be rented before or after operating hours, Monday through Friday, and all day Saturday and Sunday. Rentals are available during the regular wading pool season. For cost information or to make a reservation, please call (515) 237-1386.

 

Wading Pools
TitleLocationDays of OperationHours of OperationBegin Date through End Date
Ashby Park3200 38th StreetMonday - Friday
Saturday - Sunday		10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM		Saturday, May 26th through Tuesday, August 21st
Ashfield Park720 East 19th Street Monday - Friday10:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday, June 4th through Friday, July 13th
Bates Park330 Clark Street Monday - Friday10:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday, June 4th through Friday, July 13th
Burke Park601 East University Avenue Monday - Friday10:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday, June 4th through Wednesday, August 8th
Chesterfield Park2719 Scott Avenue Monday - Friday10:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday, June 4th through Wednesday, August 8th
Columbus Park1921 Southeast 1st Street Monday - Friday10:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday, June 4th through Wednesday, August 8th
Drake Park2300 Drake Park Avenue Monday - Friday10:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday, June 4th through Wednesday, August 8th
Grandview Park2410 East 33rd Street Monday - Friday10:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday, June 4th through Wednesday, August 8th
Greenwood Park4500 Grand Avenue Monday - Friday10:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday, June 4th through Wednesday, August 8th
Jordan Park600 East Wall Avenue Monday - Friday10:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday, June 4th through Wednesday, August 8th
McHenry Park1012 Oak Park Road Monday - Friday10:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday, June 4th through Wednesday, August 8th
ML King Park1650 Garfield AvenueMonday - Friday
Saturday - Sunday		10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM		Saturday, May 26th through Tuesday, August 21st
Pete Crivaro Park1012 East 14th Street Monday - Friday
Saturday - Sunday		10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM		Saturday, May 26th through Tuesday, August 21st
Sayers Park1300 Linden LaneMonday - Friday10:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday, June 4th through Wednesday, August 8th
Sheridan Park4000 Hull Avenue Monday - Friday10:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday, June 4th through Wednesday, August 8th
Stone Park2100 Southeast 5th Monday - Friday10:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday, June 4th through Wednesday, August 8th
Tower Park4900 Hickman RoadMonday - Friday10:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday, June 4th through Wednesday, August 8th
Union Park725 Thompson Avenue Monday - Friday
Saturday - Sunday		10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM		Saturday, May 26th through Tuesday, August 21st