Oshkosh, here's where to cool off this summer, from lakes to waterparks

Mara Wegner, Oshkosh Northwestern
Updated ·3 min read

OSHKOSH - The weather is heating up and you may be looking for ways to cool down.

Many pools and beaches are available in Winnebago County. Here's a rundown of the top spots.

Pollock Community Water Park, 1550 Taft Ave., Oshkosh, opens for the season June 7. Open swim hours are noon-7 p.m. daily. As a result of staff shortages, some areas may have to close early. For more information, visit ci.oshkosh.wi.us.

South Park splash pad, 1035 W. South Park Ave., Oshkosh, is open 7 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. The park also features a playground, basketball and tennis courts, shelter buildings and fishing opportunities in the lagoons.

Omro Family Aquatic Center, 1241 Kiwanis St., opens June 7. Open swim hours are noon-7 p.m. daily. Swim lessons and other programs are offered at the pool. For more information, visit “Omro Family Aquatic Center” on Facebook.

Menominee Park Beach, in the southern part of Menominee Park on Pratt Trail, is open for swimming. Benches and picnic tables are located throughout the park. Other park features include shelters, bathrooms, a playground and the Menominee Park Zoo. For more information, go to visitoshkosh.com.

Jefferson Park Swimming Pool: Menasha’s outdoor swimming pool is within Jefferson Park, 915 Third St., and opens for the season June 3. Open swim hours are 1-5 p.m. weekdays; 6-7:45 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; and 12:30-7 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.

The Neenah Pool, 600 S. Park Ave., will open for the 2023 season June 3. Open swim hours are 1-8 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m.-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. For more information, visit ci.neenah.wi.us.

The Washington Park Splash Pad, 631 W. Winneconne Ave., Neenah, is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily now through Labor Day. The pad is free to use and can be activated by running your hand over the motion sensor on top of the red fire hydrant and will keep going for 4 minutes at a time. For more information, visit ci.neenah.wi.us.

The swimming area at Arthur Marble Park Beach, 639 W. Main St., Winneconne, is open for the season June 7. Hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday; and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Sunday. The beach is staffed by certified lifeguards, and provides a shallow end for the youngsters to swim and build sand castles as well as a deep end with a diving platform. The park also includes shelters, a dog park and a channel for fishing. For more information, visit winneconnewi.gov.

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Contact Mara Wegner at mwegner@gannett.com or 920-996-7241.

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