This guide is sponsored by City of Rochester Parks & Recreation
Welcome, summer! Swimming is such a great way to cool off on a warm summer day. There are many swimming options in and around Rochester and we hope this guide will help you compare the locations quickly. The pools on this list range from basic to waterpark-style, so click the website links to get more detailed information on each pool’s offerings. For all Rochester area beaches, see our guide here! There are also a few indoor pool options.
ROCHESTER PARKS & RECREATION
Summer starts at the pool! Rochester Parks & Recreation offers outdoor water fun for every age — from thrilling waterslides and splash features at Soldiers Field Aquatic Center to relaxing beaches, neighborhood splash pads and family-friendly pool experiences across the city.
Cool off at Cascade Lake and Foster Arend beaches, make a splash at Lincolnshire, McQuillan and Silver Lake splash pads, or spend the day swimming and relaxing at Silver Lake Pool. Whether you’re chasing adventure, entertaining the kids or just looking for the perfect sunny-day activity, Rochester’s aquatic facilities are ready for summer fun.
Grab your sunscreen, towel and friends — we’ll see you at the water!
ROCHESTER MN POOLS
Soldiers Field Aquatics Center
The Soldiers Field Aquatics Center opens June 5, 2026! This incredible facility has been a community favorite since it opened in 2024, and it’s easy to see why. Here’s what’s waiting for you:
- Lazy river with zero-depth entry
- Three-story waterslide tower with two body slides and one tube slide
- 50-meter lap and activity pool with a climbing wall, drop slide, basketball hoop, and zip line
- Splash pad with spray features, fountains, and a multi-level play structure
Opening: June 5, 2026
Location: 244 Soldiers Field Drive SW, Rochester
Hours: Daily, Noon – 8 PM
Pool Closing Date: Late August 2026
Daily Admission:
- Adult (18+): $11
- Child (3-17): $9
- Age 2 & Under: $2
- Evenings (6 p.m. – Close): $8 adult / $6 child
- Splash Pad Only (Ages 2-6): $5 per child
- Splash Pad Supervising/Non-Swimming Adult: $2
- Lap Swim Only: $5
- Toddler Time (Splash Pad – 10 -11:30 AM): $5 per child
- Supervising adult is $2; Children 2 & Under: $2
- Lazy River Walk Time (10 – 11:30 AM; 8 – 9 PM): $5 per person
10 Visit Punch Pass: $75
Silver Lake Pool
Silver Lake Pool is brand new for summer 2026! This outdoor pool just got a complete makeover, and it’s packed with features your family will love:
- 25-yard lap and activity pool with a zero-entry ramp
- Climbing wall, aqua zip line, and basketball hoop
- All-new pool house
- On-site splash pad, with FREE admission (The pool has an entrance fee)
Opening: June 8, 2026
Location: 840 7th St NE, Rochester
Hours: M-W-F, Saturday and Sunday – Noon to 8 PM, Tuesday and Thursday, Noon – 5 PM
Pool Closing Date: Early August 2026
Daily Admission:
- Adult (18+): $5
- Child (3-17): $3
- Age 2 & Under: $2
- Supervising/Non-Swimming Adult: $2
- Splash Pad: FREE
10 Visit Punch Pass: $25
Lincolnshire Splash Pad
Tucked into the Lincolnshire neighborhood in northwest Rochester, the Lincolnshire Splash Pad is a favorite warm-weather hangout for families. Located at 5276 Members Parkway NW, it’s free to use and open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Labor Day. It’s got 10 fun water features, a grassy lawn for lounging, shady spots for grown-ups, and nearby restrooms—basically everything you’d want for a low-key summer outing. It’s an easy, no-cost way to keep kids cool and active while adults relax nearby.
Opening: May 23, 2026
Admission: FREE
Location: 5276 Members Pkwy NW, Rochester
Hours: Daily, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Splash Pad Closing Date: Labor Day
No lifeguards on duty
This amenity is FREE to use for the public in Rochester and features 10 water features, shaded areas, a public restroom, and grassy areas.
McQuillan Splash Pad
Opening: Summer 2026
Admission: FREE
Location: 1655 Marion Rd SE, Rochester
Hours: Daily, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Splash Pad Closing Date: Labor Day
No lifeguards on duty
Silver Lake Splash Pad
Opening: June 8, 2026
Admission: FREE
Location: 840 7th St NE, Rochester
Hours: Daily, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Splash Pad Closing Date: Labor Day
Rochester Recreation Center
The warm-water pool is a 25-yard, four-lane leisure pool maintained at 88°F, with depths ranging from 3.6 to 4.6 ft. A ramp and railing provide easy access. It’s used for recreational swimming and warm-up/cool-down during competition.
The 50 Meter Pool is an Olympic-length Myrtha-designed competition pool meeting all AAU and FINA standards. It features 8 or 16 lanes, two movable bulkheads for flexible configurations, two 1-meter and two 3-meter diving boards, and seating for 1,294. Water temperature is maintained at 81–82°F, with depths ranging from 3.5 to 13.8 ft.
Location: 21 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901
Open Swim: Saturday and Sunday, 1:00 – 2:45 PM
Open Lap Swim:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:30 – 11:45 AM and 12:00 – 1:15 PM
Tuesday, Thursday: 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM and 12:30 – 1:15 PM
Admission: $6 per person (all ages). Click here to view the schedule.
In addition to the public pools, the following private facilities have pools:
Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center
Rochester Athletic Club
Rochester Golf & Country Club
OPEN WATER SWIMMING
Cascade Lake Park
Cascade Lake Beach Hours: will be open daily from May 25, 2026 through Labor Day. The beach is open 12 PM – 8 PM.
Cascade Lake Beach has no lifeguards on duty. The Park and Recreation Department encourages the “buddy” system when enjoying the beach. Parents are responsible for their children.
The following regulations will be enforced at Cascade Lake Beach this swimming season:
– No swimming outside designated swimming area.
– No alcoholic beverages allowed in the beach area.
– No smoking in beach area.
– No glass containers in beach area.
– No dogs in beach area.
– The park and beach are open during daylight hours.
Foster Arend Beach
Foster Arend Beach will be open daily from May 25, 2026 through Labor Day.
Open 7 Days a Week: 12 PM – 8 PM
Foster Arend Beach has no lifeguards on duty. The Park and Recreation Department encourages the “buddy” system when enjoying the beach. Parents are responsible for their children.
Waterparks of Minnesota offers an inflatable waterpark at Foster Arend Beach. There is an admission fee for this amenity. More info can be found on Waterparks of Minnesota’s Facebook Page.
Chester Woods Park
Beach Opens: Memorial Day – Labor Day
Park Entrance Fee (per car): FREE
Open Swim: 10 AM – 6 PM, daily
Hok-si-la Park (Lake City)
Park open for day use 8 AM – 10 PM. No lifeguard on duty.
SURROUNDING AREA
Pools in surrounding towns, in alphabetical order:
Austin Public Pool
Hours: Adult lap swim Monday- Saturday 12 pm -1 pm | Monday thru Friday 1-4:30 pm | Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 7:00-8:30 pm | Saturday 1-7:00 pm | Sunday 1-7:00 pm
Admission: Day Swim: $4 a person
Night Swim $2/person
Pool Pass: $40/Person
Pool passes can be bought at the Park and Recreation offices or at the pool.
Byron Public Pool
Opening Date: TBD
General Admission: $5
Family pass: $130 resident and $150 non-resident
Open Swim: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Dodge Center | Natalie Webb Family Aquatic Center
Opening Date: June 6, 2025
General Admission: $6
Family pass: $145
Open Swim: 12:00-7:00 PM, daily
Free Swim day(s): June 14, July 8, Aug 5
Kasson Aquatic Center
Opening Date: May 24, 2025
General Admission: 12-4 PM Swim Time $8/pp over the age of 3 | Evening swim time $4/pp over the age of 3 | Lap swim is $3 per person | Parent Tot Hour is $3 per child
Daily Open Swim: 12:00-4 PM and 5:15 to 8 pm, Daily (excluding the weeks of June 26-30 and July 17-21), Parent/Tot hour 11-11:45 AM M-F, Lap swim 7-8 AM
Pool Closing Date: August 17, 2025
Pine Island Aquatic Center
Opening Date: June 11, 2025
General Admission: $4
Family pass: $160
Open Swim: Monday – Thursday: 12:00 PM -5:00 PM, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Friday – Sunday: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Plainview Swimming Pool
Pool Opening Date: June 2025
General Admission: $3 for anyone 1 and over, $2 for the evening
Family pass: $130
Open Swim: Sunday – Friday: 1:00 PM -5:00 PM, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Saturday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Red Wing Swimming Pool
Opening Date: June 4, 2025
General Admission: $8
Family pass: $235 (for a family of 4), more options on their website
St Charles Mel Brownell Aquatic Center
Opening Date: June 2, 2025
General Admission: $5
Family pass: $190
Hours: 1 – 5 PM, 7 – 9 PM, Daily
Stewartville Swimming Pool
Opening Date: June 9, 2025
General Admission: $5, punch cards available
Family Membership: $165
Open Swim Hours: Monday – Sunday: 1 PM – 4 PM, Family Swim: 5:00 PM -6:30 PM (Adult must accompany child), Open swim: 6:30 PM-8:00 PM
West Concord Swimming Pool
Opening Date: Last week in May 2025
General Admission: $5
Family Membership: $160
Open Swim Hours: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM, 6:30 – 8:30 PM, daily
Zumbrota Shades of Sherwood Campground
Opens: TBD
Wristband admission: $15 – ages 2 & under are free (holiday and weekend wristband rates are higher). The wristband includes Waterpark, Tubing, Jumping Pillow, Pedal Carts, Space Ball, & Mini Golf.
