Swimming Pools and Aquatic Centers
The 2009 swim season is Friday, June 5 through Sunday, August 23. After August 23, Birdland Family Aquatic Facility will remain open when the Des Moines Public Schools are not in session, through Monday, September 7.
Season swim tags will go on sale April 1 at the City Hall Information Center, 400 Robert D Ray Drive. During the month of April you can purchase your season tags at the Early-Bird rates. Season swim tags can be purchased at City Hall throughout the summer season and also at the pools and aquatic centers when they open to the public on June 5 at the regular rates. So, save yourself some money and stop in to see us at City Hall during the month of April!
Private Party Rentals:
The fee for private reservations is $110 per hour and includes admission for 50 people. After 50 people, add $1.00 per person. You can reserve your party after April 1 and prior to the opening date of the swim season by calling (515) 237-1386 (press 1). After the pools open for the season, contact the pool manager at the facility to reserve your private party.
| Fees | Early Bird Rates | Regular Rates |
| Season Pass | ||
| Individual | $40.00 | $45.00 |
| First two in family | $75.00 | $80.00 |
| Each additional family member | $25.00 | $30.00 |
| Family Maximum | $120.00 | $140.00 |
| Replacement Tags | $3.00 | $3.00 |
| Daily Admission | ||
| Less than 3 years | Free | Free |
| 3 - 20 years | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| 21 and over | $4.00 | $4.00 |
Lap Swim Program
June 20 – August 23
Want to just hop in the pool and swim laps? We have just the program for you. Beginning Saturday, June 20, lap lanes will be available for the purpose of doing just that! Come on in – the water’s fine and the price is just right!
| $2.00 | Ages 3-20 |
| $4.00 | Ages 21 and Over |
| $45.00 | Single Season Pass |
- Lap Swim Schedule
- City of Des Moines Swimming Lesson Program
- Swimming Pool and Aquatic Center locations and hours
City of Des Moines, Iowa
Parks and Recreation
- Capitol Center I, Suite 200
- 600 East Court Avenue
- Des Moines, Iowa 50309
- Phone: (515) 237-1386
- E-mail: Information Center
- Web Site: http://www.dmgov.org