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Rochester MN Area Guide to Summer Swimming

This guide is sponsored by City of Rochester Parks & Recreation

Soldiers Field Aquatic Center | photo by Rochester Local

 

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

Make a splash this summer at Rochester’s outdoor pools and beaches! With thrilling slides, a climbing wall, lazy river, and ample space to soak up the sun, Soldiers Field Aquatic Center is the perfect place to unwind. For a serene escape, visit Cascade Lake and Foster Arend Beaches, complete with picnic areas and breathtaking lakeside views. But the fun doesn’t stop there—head to the Lincolnshire Splash Pad in northwest Rochester for a water-filled adventure! This family-friendly splash pad is perfect for younger children to cool off and enjoy interactive water features. Whether you’re looking to relax or make a splash, Rochester’s premier water attractions offer something for everyone.

ROCHESTER MN POOLS

Soldiers Field Aquatics Center

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Soldiers Field Aquatics Center | photo by Rochester Local

 

  • Lazy River with zero depth entry
  • 3 Waterslide Tower (2 body slides and 1 tube slide)
  • 50-meter activity and lap pool with a climbing wall, drop slide, basketball hoop, and zip line
  • Splash Pad with spray features, fountains, and multi-level play structure

Opening: Monday, June 5, 2025

Location: 244 Soldiers Field Drive SW, Rochester, MN 55902

Hours: Monday – Friday 12 – 8 PM, Saturday & Sunday 11 AM – 3:15 PM & 3:45 – 8 PM

Pool Closing Date: TBD August 2025

Daily Admission

Adults (18+) $10 ($8 Saturday & Sunday)

Children (3-17) $8 ($6 Saturday & Sunday)

Ages 2 & Under FREE

10 Punch Pass is available for $75

Special Programming w/ Pricing

Evening (4:30 PM – close): $7 adults, $5 children

Splash Pad Only (ages 2-6): $5/child, supervising guardian FREE

Lap Swim Only: $4/person

Toddler Time/Quiet Time: Monday – Friday 10 – 11:30 AM, $10/family

Lazy River Adult Water Walk: $4/person,  Monday – Friday 10 – 11:30 AM, Monday – Thursday 8 PM – 9 PM, Sunday 7 AM – 10 AM

Adult Lap Swim:

$75 Annual Pass or $4/person

Monday – Friday: Lap Lane available during open swim 12 – 8 PM

Monday – Thursday: 8 PM – 9 PM

Sunday: 7 AM – 10 AM


Lincolnshire Splash Pad

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 ten fun water features, a grassy lawn for lounging, shady spots for grown-ups, and restrooms nearby—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 can relax close by.

Opening: Saturday, May 30, 2025

Location: 5276 Members Parkway NW, Rochester, MN 55901

Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Labor Day

Pool Closing Date: Labor Day 2025

 


Rochester Recreation Center

The smaller pool (“warm water pool”) is a 25-yard, four-lane leisure pool. This pool is used for recreational swimming, warm-up, and cool-down when racing dual-pool or long course in the competition pool.  The temperature is kept at 88°F.  The pool has a depth range of 3.6ft to 4.6ft.  The pool has a ramp and railing, which allows easy access.

The competition pool (“50 Meter Pool”) is an Olympic-length swimming pool designed by Myrtha that meets all AAU and FINA standards with a pool size of 50 meters in length and eight or 16 swimming lanes.  Included in this area are two 1-meter and two 3-meter diving boards. The pool has two movable bulkheads that allow for numerous pool setups.  The pool area has seating for 1,294.  The temperature is kept between 81°F – 82°F.    The pool has a depth range of 3.5ft to 13.8ft.

Location: 21 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901

Hours: Daily, 8 AM – 8 PM

Daily Admission

Adults & Children $6/person

Family passes are available per household. More information can be found here.

 


Silver Lake Public Pool 

Silver Lake Pool is closed for the 2025 season for renovations! Will reopen for the 2026 summer season. 

 


 

In addition to the public pools, the following clubs 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 24, 2025 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.

  Website


Foster Arend Beach

Foster Arend Beach will be open daily from May 24, 2025 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.

  Website


Chester Woods Park

Beach Opens: Memorial Day – Labor Day

Park Entrance Fee (per car): FREE

Open Swim: 10 AM – 6 PM, daily

  Website


Hok-si-la Park (Lake City)

Park open for day use 8 AM – 10 PM. No lifeguard on duty.

  Website

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.

  WEBSITE


 

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

 

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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

  Website


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

  Website


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

  Website


 

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

  Website


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

  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

  Website


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

  Website


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.

  Website

If you have information about any local pool that we should add, please email info@rochesterlocal.com.

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