Summer’s on its way: Greet the season this weekend at select wading pools or a beach!
Posted on 26 May, 2022Wading Pools & Splash Pads
Saturday, May 28: dozens of locations open for the season
Saturday, June 25: additional “school-site” locations open (in parks adjacent to Minneapolis Public Schools properties)
- Daily hours at open locations from 10am to 9pm, through Monday September 5
- Free to use
- No lifeguards: please keep safety in mind while enjoying the wading pools
Real-time updates map: www.minneapolisparks.org/pools
Map shows open locations and temporary or seasonal closures for maintenance, repairs or construction
Beaches
General Hours at 12 Minneapolis beaches
6am to 10pm daily (same as park hours)
Lifeguard Services
Lifeguard Services at Lake Nokomis Main Beach and Wirth Lake Beach
Pre-season
Saturday-Monday May 28-30, 1pm to 7pm
Saturday-Sunday June 4-5, 11-12 and 18-19, 1pm to 7pm
Monday-Friday June 13-17 and 20-24, 4pm to 7pm
Note: Lifeguard hours and locations may change throughout the season.
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
Other Pools & Water Parks
Pre-season hours begin Saturday, June 11
1pm to 7pm on weekends; 4pm to 7pm weekdays
Webber Natural Swimming Pool
Jim Lupient Water Park
North Commons Water Park
Dive deep: info on lessons, open swim, sailing classes and more
MPRB’s Water Activities page offers dozens of options for recreation and exploration:
- Swim lessons – summer as well as year-round
- Open Swim Club, canoeing, sailing and other classes, lessons and clubs