North Commons Water Park Closed for construction in 2026; find alternative locations and activities below.

About the Closure
Construction of a new North Commons Water Park is part of major project to expand and transform facilities at North Commons Park. Get information and updates on this project, the largest neighborhood park investment in Minneapolis Parks history.
Daily Status Map
Check map for updates at pools and water parks: Know before you go! Temporary closures at aquatics facilities may range from a few days to several weeks, depending on the types of repairs needed.
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Water Park Features
- Drinking Fountain
- Restroom Facility
- Loop Slides
- Shallow Water Pool
- Water Playground Features (Water Features for the Shallow Pool will not be operated, but the swim area is open)
- Geysers and Funbrellas
- Wading Pool
Good to Know
Youth Swimming Lessons offered at Jim Lupient Water Park, Lake Nokomis Main Beach, Webber Natural Swimming Pool, and Wirth Beach. Parents/guardians will be notified of swim lesson cancellations through email.
Park Rules & Tips
Water Park Rules
- You must wear appropriate swim attire in the water; see dress code information below.
- United States Coast Guard approved life jackets are the only flotation devices allowed in the water park. The water park does provide life jackets.
- No life jackets allowed on any water slide.
- No water toys, sand toys, noodles, water wings or balls allowed in the water park.
- Only guests 42 inches and taller may ride the water slides.
- Only one rider may go down the slide at a time. Adults may not ride with children.
- Guests who are not toilet trained must wear an appropriate swim diaper or plastic pants (with no disposable/cloth diapers underneath).
- Youth ages 9-12 must be accompanied by an adult age 18 or older in the facility.
- Youth 8 years and younger are required to have an adult with them in the water at all times at arm’s length.
- We require a 1 adult to 4 children ratio for groups with children ages 12 and younger.
- Water park staff will not hold personal belongings for guests. You may rent lockers to secure valuables. Must come with your own lock.
- No tobacco allowed in North Commons Water Park.
Dress Code
Appropriate swimwear helps keep the water clean and is important to the health and water safety of all users.
Fabrics Allowed:
- Nylon
- Lycra
- Polyester
- Silicone
- Latex
- Swim Diapers
- White Cotton
Fabrics NOT Allowed:
- Colored Cotton
- Denim (Jeans)
- Leather
- Wool
- Corduroy
- Undergarments
- Disposable or Cloth Diapers
Examples of What to Wear in the Water

Admission Rates
Daily Admissions
$5 adults
$3 adult non-swimming adult chaperones
No fee for any youth under 18*
*Anyone aged 12 years of younger must be accompanied by an adult (18 and older)
North Commons Water Park in North Commons Park
North Commons Water Park Loop Water Slide
North Commons Water Park
Children Enjoying the Shade at North Commons Water Park
Water Playground at North Commons Water Park
Children Enjoying the Water at North Commons Water Park
Geysers at North Commons Water Park
Shallow Water Pool at North Commons Water Park
North Commons Water Park Water Slide
Youth Swimming Lessons at North Commons Water Park
Park Board Announcements
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