Aquatics
Des Moines Parks and Recreation swimming pools, aquatic centers, and splash pools will be opening for the season on June 5. We look forward to you joining us this season!
Now Hiring for the 2021 Summer Season!
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In order to comply with emergency proclamations by the Governor or Mayor, as such may be amended from time to time, and as public health guidelines evolve, for the safety of staff and the public, the Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel Facility Use permits or registrations at any time. In the event of a cancellation, the City’s sole liability will be to refund the permit or registration fees. In addition, the Department reserves the right to change the Facility Use permit or registration requirements at any time. The Department will contact applicant, user, or registrants as soon as reasonably possible with such cancellation or changes.
2021 Season Information
Season Pool Passes and Punch Cards can be purchased here, starting April 1, 2021, or at the Pools starting June 5, 2021.
Season Pool Pass - Early Bird Pricing (April 1-30th)
1 Person - $40
2 Person - $75
3 Person - $100
4 Person - $125
Additional Family over 4 - $10
Season Pool Pass Pricing
1 Person - $45
2 Person - $80
3 Person - $110
4 Person - $140
Additional Family over 4 - $10
Punch Cards
*Savings of $.50 per admission
Youth
5 Punches - $7.50
20 Punches - $30.00
Adult
5 Punches - $17.50
20 Punches - 17.50
2021 Pool Season
June 5 – August 15*
Pools- Ashworth & Birdland
Monday-Friday from 1 - 6:30 p.m.
Saturday from 1 - 6 p.m.
Sunday from 1 - 5 p.m.
Aquatic Centers
Nahas, Northwest, & Teachout 6/5 - 7/18
Monday-Friday from 1 - 6:30 p.m.
Saturday from 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday from 1 - 5 p.m.
Nahas, Northwest, & Teachout 7/19 - 8/15
Monday-Friday from 1 - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday from 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday from 1 - 5 p.m.
*Dates may adjust based on Des Moines Public Schools schedule. Teachout Family Aquatic Center open Memorial Day Weekend; Nahas Family Aquatic Center open weekends after season and Labor Day Weekend
Daily Admission
2 and under - Free
Ages 3 - 20 - $2
Ages 21+ - $4
*1/2 price admission Monday - Thursday after 5 p.m.
Rent one of our aquatic facilities for your next event. Rentals are available to all persons, organizations, clubs and youth groups.
Reservations are arranged on a first-come, first-serve basis and depends on the availability of staff. Rates are set according to the number of people in your group.
|
RENTAL FEES |
|
|
# of People |
Hourly Rate |
|
1-50 |
$110 |
|
51-100 |
$160 |
|
101-150 |
$210 |
|
151-200 |
$260 |
|
201-250 |
$310 |
|
251-300 |
$360 |
- Rental requests must be made online at least 10 days prior to the date of facility use
- All facilities are available for private rental from June - August
- Private pool rental are for events with no admission charge
- Program Times:
- Before or after regular hours (mornings or evenings; dependent on programming)
- Registration Begins:
- April 1, 2021
- Registration Ends:
- July 22, 2021
- Cost:
- Rates set according to number of people in your group
- Ages:
- All Ages
- Locations:
- All Pools
Aquatic Locations
2021 POOL SEASON June 5 – August 15*
****April 28 Update: Pools and Aquatic Centers will open at a 60% capacity. View COVID-19 protocols here
Teachout Aquatic Center will be open Saturday, May 29 - Monday, May 31 for Memorial Day Weekend.
Pools- Ashworth & Birdland
Monday-Friday from 1 - 6:30 p.m.
Saturday from 1 - 6 p.m.
Sunday from 1 - 5 p.m.
Aquatic Centers Nahas, Northwest, & Teachout 6/5 - 7/18
Monday-Friday from 1 - 6:30 p.m.
Saturday from 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday from 1 - 5 p.m.
Nahas, Northwest, & Teachout 7/19 - 8/15
Monday-Friday from 1 - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday from 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday from 1 - 5 p.m.
Pool & Aquatic Center Locations (find details in our Parks Directory):
- Ashworth Swimming Pool
- Birdland Swimming Pool
- Nahas Family Aquatic Center
- Northwest Family Aquatic Center
- Teachout Family Aquatic Center
The days and hours of operation vary by facility. There are four splash pools operated across Des Moines. A splash pool is a splash pad with standing water and spray features; offering water play specifically aimed at children ages 10 and under. City of Des Moines splash pools are staffed; however, parental supervision is strongly encouraged.
There are 12 spraygrounds operating daily 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. from May 1 through September 30, free of charge.
A sprayground is a splash pad with spray features without standing water. Spraygrounds offer unsupervised water play. Staff is not provided at spraygrounds, so parental supervision is required.
- Columbus Park Sprayground
- Drake Park Sprayground - Opening in June
- Evelyn K. Davis Park Sprayground
- Fairmont Park Sprayground
- Good Park Sprayground
- Grandview Park Sprayground
- Greenwood Park Sprayground
- McHenry Park Sprayground
- Sargent Park Sprayground
- Woodlawn Park Sprayground
- Tower Park Sprayground
- Sheridan Park Sprayground
Our wading pool season extends from June 5 through August 11. The days and hours of operation vary by facility. These water facilities are specifically aimed at children ages 10 and under. The wading pools are dispersed throughout the city and offer supervised water play. It is a great opportunity for children to meet other children, have fun, and build water confidence. Parental supervision is required.
Aquatic Events
Fitness Hour welcomes patrons to participate in a variety of activities including lap swim, water walking, and utilization of the Aqua Bike/Treadmill. *Lanes are limited during scheduled aqua fitness classes.
- Program Times:
- Monday - Friday 8 - 9 a.m. and 12 - 1 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday 12 - 1 p.m. - Cost:
- Regular admission applies
- Ages:
- Adult
- Locations:
- Ashworth and Birdland Swimming Pool
What is Total Body Aqua?
Total Body Aqua is a class that combines cardiovascular exercise with core, strength, and stretching to give students of all fitness levels a total body workout.
Ashworth: Tuesday/Thursday: 12 - 12:45 p.m.
What is Aqua Zumba?
Aqua Zumba blends the Zumba philosophy with water resistance, for one pool party you shouldn’t miss!
Birdland: Monday/Wednesday: 12 - 12:45 p.m.
Aqua Zumba
Location: Birdland
Days: Monday/Wednesday
Time: 12 - 12:45 p.m.
Cost: $4 - Drop-in
Total Body Aqua
Location: Ashworth
Days: Tuesday/Thursday
Time: 12 - 12:45 p.m.
Cost: $4 - Drop- in
What is Total Body Aqua?
Make a splash at the pool Monday – Thursday after 5 p.m. throughout the summer. Half-price of daily admission applies.
- When:
- Monday – Thursday in June, July, and August
- Program Times:
- 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- Cost:
- Half-price of daily admission
- Ages:
- All Ages
- Locations:
- All Pools
Grab the family and jump into the pool. Enjoy Family Day at all City of Des Moines aquatic facilities.
- When:
- Second Friday of each month in June, July and August
- Program Times:
- Regular Hours
- Cost:
- $5 per family
- Ages:
- All Ages
- Location:
- All Pools
Make a splash on Father's Day, as we honor fathers and celebrate fatherhood with complimentary admission for fathers.
- When:
- Sunday, June 20
- Program Times:
- Regular Hours
- Cost:
- Free admission for fathers (adult) with paid youth admission
- Ages:
- All Ages
- Location:
- All Pools
will be creating a giant Slip N’ Slide on the north hill at Nahas
from 1 - 3 p.m. Participants will need to fill out a wavier before
participating, anyone under 18 will need to have a parent/
guardian sign their waiver.
When: Tuesday, July 6
Program Times: 1 - 3 p.m.
Cost: Daily Admission
Location: Nahas Aquatic Center
The waiver will be available here shortly.
Grab your goggles and jump into one of the aquatic facilities and swim a lap or two. Celebrate the sport of swimming with the City of Des Moines.
- When:
- Wednesday, June 24
- Program Times:
- Regular hours
- Cost:
- Half-price admission all day
- Ages:
- All Ages
- Location:
- All Pools
Celebrate our nation's independence with the City of Des Moines. For those who serve or have served our country, receive free admission to our aquatic facilities.
Thank you for your service!
- Program Times:
- Regular Hours
- Cost:
- • Free admission for active duty, retired and veteran military with military identification card
• Immediate family members with military personnel receive half-price admission - Ages:
- All Ages
- Location:
- All Pools
Des Moines is a Home Base Iowa community. Learn more about available benefits
Join us for this "Royal" event. Meet and Greet with Princesses and Mermaids throughout the aquatic center while swimming. Each paying participant will get to enjoy an ice cream sundae and make a sand art necklace. Characters will depend on availability. Pre-registration is required. Each participant must be accompanied by one adult 18+.
- When:
- Tuesday, July 6
- Program Times:
- 6:30 - 8 p.m.
- Cost:
- $15
- Ages:
- 0 - 12
- Location:
- Northwest Family Aquatic Center
National Parents' Day is a day to honor all parents. Stop by the aquatic centers and make a splash with your kids.
- When:
- Sunday, July 25
- Program Times:
- Regular hours
- Cost:
- Free admission for parents (adult admission) with a paid youth admission
- Ages:
- All Ages
- Location:
- All Pools
