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SWIMMING POOLS AND AQUATIC CENTERS


City of Des Moines Swimming Lesson Program

The 2008 swim season runs May 31 through August 17. We will be closed June 2 and 3 as these are the last days of school for elementary students. After August 17, Birdland Pool will remain open when the Des Moines Public Schools are not in session, through September 1.

Fees: Regular Rates
Resident Season Pass
   Individual $ 45.00
   First two in family $ 80.00
   Each additional family member $ 30.00
   Family Maximum $ 140.00
Non-Resident Season Pass
   Individual $ 90.00
   First two in family $ 160.00
   Each additional family member $ 60.00
   Family Maximum $ 280.00
Replacement Tags $3.00
Daily Admissions:
   Less than 3 years Free
   3 - 20 years $ 2.00
   21 and over $ 4.00

Monday through Thursday 1/2 price admission after 5:00 p.m.

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 237-1386 (press 1). After the pools open for the season, contact the pool manager at the facility to reserve your private party.

Click here for swimming pool and aquatic center
locations and hours of operation.

Parks and Recreation
602 Robert D. Ray Drive
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Phone: (515) 237-1386

E-Mail: actionctr@dmgov.org
Web Site: www.dmgov.org

 
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