More options for water fun open this weekend

Webber Natural Swimming Pool, Jim Lupient and North Commons water parks will all operate on a pre-season schedule through Friday, June 24

Webber Natural Swimming Pool, Jim Lupient Water Park and North Commons Water Park open for the season on Saturday, June 11! Hours are below:

Webber Natural Swimming Pool

Pre-Season (June 11-24)

Saturday-Sunday: 1-7 pm
Tuesday-Friday: 4-7 pm
Closed Mondays

Regular Season (June 25-August 21)

Tuesday-Sunday: 1-7 pm
Closed Mondays EXCEPT July 4

Post-Season (August 23-September 5)

Saturday-Sunday: 1-7 pm
Tuesday-Friday: 4-7 pm
Closed Mondays EXCEPT September 5 (Labor Day)

Jim Lupient Water Park and North Commons Water Park

Pre-Season (June 11-24)

Saturday-Sunday: 1-7 pm
Monday-Friday: 4-7 pm

Regular Season (June 25-August 21)

Daily: 1-7 pm

Post-Season (August 22-September 5)

Monday-Friday: 4-7 pm
Saturday-Sunday: 1-7 pm


Wading Pools & Splash Pads

Already opendozens of locations

Saturday, June 25: additional “school-site” wading pools open (adjacent to Minneapolis Public Schools buildings)

  • Open locations operate from 10am to 9pm daily, through Monday September 5 (Labor Day)
  • Free to use
  • No lifeguards: please keep safety in mind while enjoying the pools

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

  • Temporary or seasonal closures for maintenance, repairs or construction
    (short-term closures due to illness or pool capacity are NOT shown)

Beaches & Lifeguard Services

General Beach hours
6 am-10 pm daily (same as park hours)

Lifeguard Services at Lake Nokomis Main Beach and Wirth Lake Beach

Pre-Season (June 11-24)

Saturday-Sunday: 1-7 pm
Monday-Friday: 4-7 pm

Regular Season (June 25-August 21)

Daily: 11 am-7 pm

Post-Season (August 22-September 5)

Monday-Friday: 4-7 pm
Saturday-Sunday: 1-7 pm

Note: Lifeguard hours and locations may change throughout the season.
Updates at minneapolisparks.org/beaches

Beach fans, know before you go! Check the bit.ly/mplsbeaches map for updates:

  • Water quality testing dates and results for Minneapolis lakes
  • Beach closures and re-openings based on water-quality tests
  • Temporary or seasonal closures for maintenance, repairs or construction

Dive deep for more info on lessons, open swim, sailing classes and more 

MPRB’s Water Activities page offers dozens of options for recreation and exploration:

Park Board Announcements

There are no announcements at this time. Please check back soon.