Sioux Falls city pools open on June 2. Here's where and when you can swim this summer

Symmone Gauer, Sioux Falls Argus Leader
Updated ·2 min read
People enjoy the water at the Terrace Park Family Aquatic Center on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022. Tuesday had the hottest temperatures recorded since 1995 with the mercury reaching 105 degrees at the Sioux Falls Airport.
People enjoy the water at the Terrace Park Family Aquatic Center on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022. Tuesday had the hottest temperatures recorded since 1995 with the mercury reaching 105 degrees at the Sioux Falls Airport.

Get ready to cool off with a splash at the Sioux Falls city pools this summer.

The city's outdoor aquatic facilities—which include three aquatic centers, two traditional pools, two spray parks and one wading pool — will open for the season on Friday, June 2.

Hayward Spray Park is the newest addition to the city's aquatic lineup. Its grand opening was May 19.

As of the end of April, the city was on pace to be fully staffed with lifeguards, which means the facilities are able to open on time. In 2021, a staffing shortage meant some facilities opened late or not at all that season.

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All outdoor pools and waterparks will be open for open swim from 1-5 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. each day. The spray parks are open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation also operates the Midco Aquatic Center at 1601 S. Western Avenue, which is open year-round with varying hours each day of the week.

Here's where you can soak up the sun this summer:

Outdoor aquatic locations

  • Drake Springs Family Aquatic Center: 301 S. Fairfax Avenue

    • Waterpark with lazy river and slides

  • Frank Olson Pool: 4101 E. 16th St

    • Traditional pool

  • Hayward Park: 400 N. Valley View Road

    • Splash pad

  • Kuehn Pool: 2309 Kuehn Park Road

    • Traditional pool

  • Laurel Oak: 3401 E. 49th Street

    • Waterpark with slide and kid’s splash area

  • McKennan Wading Pool: 1500 S. Third Avenue in McKennan Park

    • Free wading pool with spray fountain and walking bridge

  • Pioneer Spray Park: Pine Street and Jessica Avenue

    • Spray nozzles and dinosaur design

  • Terrace Park: 1001 W. Madison Avenue

    • Waterpark with slides and sand play area

For more information on the city's aquatics centers or how to purchase a swim pass, visit the city's website.

This article originally appeared on Sioux Falls Argus Leader: Sioux Falls pools, splash parks hours and locations for summer 2023