This weekend: Preseason opener at Minneapolis wading pools and beaches!

Select wading pools open Saturday, along with limited lifeguard services at two beaches.

Wading Pools & Splash Pads

Saturday, May 27: Dozens of locations open for the season

Friday, June 16: Additional “school-site” locations open (in parks adjacent to Minneapolis Public Schools properties)

• Daily hours at open locations: 10am to 7pm*
• Free to use
• No lifeguards: please keep safety in mind while enjoying the wading pools
• Final day of the season is Monday, September 4 (Labor Day holiday)

* Evening hours are reduced due to staffing shortages. MPRB needs temporary summer employees to join the Bathroom Lockup team! Visit www.minneapolisparks.org/jobs to apply.

Real-time updates map: www.minneapolisparks.org/pools

Map shows open locations and temporary or seasonal closures for maintenance, repairs or construction. Currently it shows all locations closed; it will update beginning this Saturday.

Beaches & Lifeguard Services

General Hours at 12 Minneapolis beaches: 6am to 10pm daily

Lifeguard Services at Lake Nokomis Main Beach and Wirth Lake Beach

Preseason
Saturday-Monday May 27-29, 1pm to 7pm
Saturday-Sunday June 3-4 and June 10-11, 1pm to 7pm

Regular season
Saturday June 17 to Sunday August 20, 1pm to 7pm daily

Note: Lifeguard hours and locations may change; updates at minneapolisparks.org/beaches

Water-quality updates map: bit.ly/mplsbeaches

Map shows water quality testing dates and results; beach closures and re-openings based on water-quality tests; and temporary or seasonal closures for maintenance, repairs or construction.
Long-term stormwater management is one key to keeping lake water quality suitable for recreation and for sustaining plants and wildlife. MPRB is seeking dedicated funding to invest in stormwater management and protect Minneapolis lakes.

Lake Harriet water quality advisory

The blue-green algae bloom at Lake Harriet announced on May 11 has not dispersed. Signs are posted at the lake’s two beaches and advisories are posted on the water quality updates map. Testing for water quality at this location begins June 5; during the aquatics preseason, testing is limited to lakes and beach locations with lifeguards – see above. MPRB will make announcements as updated information is confirmed.

Other aquatics facilities

Regular season begins Saturday, June 17 at Webber Natural Swimming Pool , Jim Lupient Water Park and North Commons Water Park

Dip into water activities

Visit MPRB’s Water Activities page for dozens of options for recreation and exploration, including swim lessons (summer and year-round), Open Swim Club, canoeing, sailing and other classes, lessons and clubs.