Jump Into the Outdoor Pool Season

For most area pools, Memorial Day weekend officially kicks off the outdoor swimming season. Most area public pools open Saturday, but there are some exceptions as noted below.

Be sure to pack plenty of sunscreen in your swim bag before you head for your favorite aquatic venue.

Please note before you go that special events, holidays, weather conditions and schedule changes may affect hours and dates of operation as well as pricing. Always check with the individual pool to confirm times and prices.

Kennedy Recreation Complex, 6050 Wells Road, 314-615-5572
Hours and days of operation: Open daily from noon- 6 p.m.
Cost: Ages 5-12, $3; Ages 13 and older, $4, ages 65 and older, $3; children & under are free.
Family packages and plans: Season passes for families (max 5 at the same address) are $150 and each additional member is $25. Individual adult (13-64 years, $60), senior ( 65+ years,$30) and child (5-12 years,$30) season passes are available.

Springdale Park & Pool, 2280 South Old Highway 141, Fenton, 636-343-2123
Hours and days of operation: (opens Saturday, June 4) Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Cost: Park admission is $7 per person.
Family packages and plans: No passes or pricing plans
Unique features: Shady picnic areas

The Lodge Aquatic Center, 1050 Des Peres Road, 314-835-6150
Hours and days of operation: Outdoor pool opens at noon on weekdays and closes at 8 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m-6 p.m. The complete schedule is on their website and includes open swim times and lap times. 
Cost: Daily cost for residents is $6 for adults and $5 for youth (3-17 years) and seniors. Non-residents pay $8 for adults and $7 for children and seniors.
Family packages and plans: Available for residents only.
Unique feature: Wave pool

RiverChase of Fenton, 990 Horan Drive, Fenton, 636-343-0067
Hours and days of operation: Monday-Friday, noon-8 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Cost: Daily cost for members is $4, youth to age 15, $5, ages 16-54, and $4 seniors, age 55+. Non-members pay $3 more at each level.
Family packages and plans: Available to residents
Unique features: A lazy river, water slides

Arnold Recreation Center, 1695 Mo State Road, Arnold, 636-282-2380
Hours and days of operation: Members, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Non-members noon-7 p.m.
Cost: Daily, non-members $6.
Family packages and plans: Outdoor pool pass for resident families begin at $140. Individual, resident passes, $80.
Unique features: Lazy river, pool slide and whirl feature

Raging Rivers, 100 Palisades Parkway, Grafton, IL, 618-786-2345
Hours and days of operation:
Cost: Guests over 48 inches pay $19.95 daily. Guests 48 inches and under pay 16.95 daily. Children age 2 and under are free.
Family packages and plans: Season passes are $75 each, or $70 when you purchase 3 or more.
Unique features: A wave pool and an amazing view of the Mississippi River

Hurricane Harbor at Six Flags St. Louis, Eureka, 636-938-5300
Hours and days of operation: Monday-Friday and Sunday 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Cost: Free with Six Flag’s admission (day passes $34.99 online, $44.99 at the gate)
Family packages and plans: $54.99 each when you buy 4 and $64.99 for an Individual Season Pass
Unique features: 12 acres of fun in the sun and a 560,000 gallon pool, a wave pool at Hurricane Bay.

Sunset Hills Aquatic Center, 12512 West Watson Road, 314-842-7265
Hours and days of operation: Daily pool hours Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday-Sunday 11a.m.-7 p.m.
Cost: Daily admission is adult, resident $6, non-resident $9; child (3-15 years) and seniors (60+), resident $4.50, non-resident $7.50
Family packages and plans: Resident family plan $200; non-resident family plan $360
Unique features: Plenty of water space for younger guests

North Pointe Family Aquatic Center in Ballwin, 335 Holloway Road
Hours and days of operation: Monday - Sunday 11:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Daily admission for youths (3-18 years) is $4, adults (18-61 years) and seniors 62 and over is $4, family packages and plans: resident family memberships are $175