Here are 9 Fox Valley places to cool down as the year's first heat wave hits
Wisconsin is dipping its toes into the first heat wave of the year, as temperatures in the Fox Valley are expected to sit in the 90s over June's first weekend and dip into the 80s and mid-to-high 70s early next week, according to the National Weather Service.
As temperatures heat up, Fox Valley folks may be looking for a place to cool down.
Here's our list of pools, splash pads, a lake and an aquatics facility where residents can swim, or just splash about, in the area, along with details on hours, opening dates and amenities.
Appleton
Erb Pool, 1800 N. Morrison St., open for the season on June 2. Open swim hours are 1 to 5 p.m. weekdays; 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; and 1 to 6 p.m. weekends.
The Olympic sized pool is available for open and lap swimming, zero depth entry with spray features, two water slides, diving boards, shade, concession stand, and more. There is a supply of lifejackets that can be borrowed for non-swimmers.
Also open for the season on June 2 is Meade Pool, 1430 E. John St. Open swim hours are 1 to 5 p.m. weekdays; 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; and 1 to 6 p.m. weekends.
Some pool features include a water slide, diving boards, zero depth entry, snack bar and a sand vollyball court.
For rates and more information on Erb or Meade pool, visit appletonparkandrec.org.
Plamann Lake, 1375 E. Broadway Drive, opens for the season on June 3. Weather permitting, the lake and concession stand will be open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
Plamann Park boasts an inflatable water park that includes a trampoline and a climbing wall. Swimming lessons also are available.
For rates and more information, visit outagamie.org.
Menasha
Jefferson Park Swimming Pool, Menasha’s outdoor swimming pool is located at 915 Third St., and opens for the season on June 3. Open swim hours are 1 to 5 p.m. weekdays; 6 to 7:45 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; and 12:30 to 7 p.m. weekends.
Park amenities include a water slide, zero depth entry, kids fountain, drop slide, inflatable toy area, concessions, events and games.
For more information, visit menashawi.gov.
Neenah
The Neenah Pool, 600 S. Park Ave., will open for the 2023 season on June 3. Open swim hours are 1 to 8 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends.
Neenah’s outdoor pool features lap lanes, a tot sand play area, sand volleyball court, drop slide, concessions, lounge chairs and more.
Neenah’s free Splash Pad is located within Washington Park, 631 W. Winneconne Ave. It is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily now through Labor Day.
The pad can be activated by running your hand over the motion sensor on top of the red fire hydrant and will keep going for four minutes at a time.
For more information on the pool or splash pad, visit ci.neenah.wi.us.
Little Chute
Doyle Pool, an outdoor swimming pool, is located within Doyle Park, 100 Van Buren St. It opens for the season on June 4. Open swim hours are 1 to 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday.
There is a small children’s pool and a large pool that features diving boards and a water slide. There also is a concession stand.
For more information, visit littlechutewi.org.
Kimberly
The Sunset Beach Swimming Facility at 1010 Fulcer Ave., opens for the season on June 2. Hours are noon to 7 p.m. daily.
The beach is staffed by certified lifeguards. Other amenities include sand beach with shallow water slides, a diving well with a slide, playground, shelters, diving boards and a sand volleyball court.
For more information, visit vokimberly.org.
Kaukauna
Kaukauna Municipal Pool, 607 Dodge St., opens June 9. The pool will have special open swim hours 1 to 5 p.m. June 3 and 4. Regular open swim hours will be 1 to 4:45 p.m. and 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. weekdays, 1 to 6 p.m. Friday and 1 to 5 p.m. weekends.
The pool offers a water slide, lap lanes, sand volleyball court, concessions and more.
For more information, visit cityofkaukauna.com.
This article originally appeared on Appleton Post-Crescent: Appleton, Fox Valley pools, splash pads open for season
