When do Oklahoma City swimming pools, splash pads and waterparks open this summer?

Jana Hayes, Oklahoman
·3 min read

School is out, and the heat has already made its presence known as the month of May comes to an end.

Families across the metro area will be looking for ways to cool off this summer, and we've got you covered with this list of community pools and water parks. Many of these open Memorial Day weekend, while others will open in June.

Last summer, Oklahoma City-operated pools had delayed openings due to a staffing shortages. Robert Culverhouse, OKC parks spokesperson, said they are still short 10 to 15 lifeguards but that pools should open on time this summer.

Lifeguard applications can be found at okc.gov/aquatics.

Nicole Casada jumps as her brother, Robbie Casada, plays with a fountain of water Aug. 6, 2015, in the Barnett Splash Pad in Edmond,.
Nicole Casada jumps as her brother, Robbie Casada, plays with a fountain of water Aug. 6, 2015, in the Barnett Splash Pad in Edmond,.

Free swimming pools and splash pads in Oklahoma City

Northeast Pool

  • 1226 NE 33

  • Open June 14 through Aug. 7

  • 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday

  • Free admission for all

Woodson Pool

  • 3405 S May Ave.

  • Open June 14 through Aug. 7

  • 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday

  • Free admission for all

Foster Recreation Indoor Pool

  • 614 NE 4

  • Open year-round

  • 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday

  • Free admission for ages 3 to 17, all others $2 each

Spraygrounds 

  • located at parks throughout the city

  • Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily May 29 through Sept. 30

Families enjoy the final day of the 2012 season at Will Rogers Family Aquatic Center in Oklahoma City.
Families enjoy the final day of the 2012 season at Will Rogers Family Aquatic Center in Oklahoma City.

Pools and water parks that charge fees in Oklahoma City area

Earlywine Family Aquatic Center

  • SW 119 and May Avenue

  • Open Tuesday through Sunday May 28 through Aug. 7, weekends only Aug. 8-27, and Sept. 3-5

  • Hours can be found at okc.gov/aquatics

  • Closed on Mondays except Memorial Day

  • Closed May 31 through June 3

  • Admission varies between $4 to $6

  • Season passes are $45, or $145 for a family of four

Will Rogers Family Aquatic Center

  • 3201 N Grand Blvd.

  • Open Tuesday through Sunday May 28 through Aug. 7, weekends only Aug. 8-27, and Sept. 3-5

  • Hours can be found at okc.gov/aquatics

  • Closed on Mondays except Memorial Day

  • Closed May 31 through June 3

  • Admission varies between $4 to $6

  • Season passes are $45, or $145 for a family of four

YMCA pools

  • Found at YMCA locations across the metro area

  • YMCA memberships range from $10 to $40 per month depending on age

  • Day passes are available for $5 to $10, or $25 for a family pass

Pelican Bay Aquatic Center

  • 1034 S Bryant, Edmond

  • Opens May 28

  • Free for those 3 and under, $6 for youths and $9 per adult

  • Season passes are $65 per person, or $250 for a family pass

Midwest City Parks and Recreation Department ended the 2017 summer pool season with a Doggy Paddle at the city's municipal swimming pool, Reno Swim and Slide.
Midwest City Parks and Recreation Department ended the 2017 summer pool season with a Doggy Paddle at the city's municipal swimming pool, Reno Swim and Slide.

Reno Swim and Slide

  • 101 S Douglas Blvd., Midwest City

  • Opens at 11 a.m. May 28

  • Closed Tuesdays

  • Free for those 2 and under, admission ranging from $4 to $7 for others

  • Season passes are $50 per person

Hurricane Harbor

  • 3908 W Reno Ave., Oklahoma City

  • Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily May 28 through Aug. 5, and weekends only Aug. 6 through Labor Day

  • Admission as low as $25 per person, depending on the day of the week

  • A summer pass to Hurricane Harbor and Frontier City is $55 and includes parking

This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Hurricane Harbor, Pelican Bay and more to open near OKC this summer