Dozens of wading pools open and limited lifeguard hours begin at two beaches
Posted on 22 May, 2024Wading Pools & Splash Pads
Saturday, May 25: Dozens of locations open, with real-time updates available at the map below
Saturday, June 15: Additional “school-site” locations open in parks adjacent to Minneapolis Public Schools properties, following the last day of classroom instruction
- Daily hours at all open locations: 10am to 9pm
- Free to use
- No lifeguards: please keep safety in mind while enjoying the wading pools
- Final day of the season is Monday, September 2 (Labor Day holiday)
- Restrooms accessible outside recreation centers available during the same hours
Real-time updates map: www.minneapolisparks.org/pools
From May 25 through September 2, this interactive map shows open locations and temporary or seasonal closures for maintenance, repairs or construction.
Beaches & Lifeguard Services
General Hours are 6am to 10pm daily at all 12 Minneapolis beaches
Lifeguard Services at Lake Nokomis Main Beach and Wirth Lake Beach
Preseason
Saturday-Monday May 25-27, from 1pm to 7pm
Saturday-Sunday June 1-2 and June 8-9, from 1pm to 7pm
Regular season
Saturday, June 15 to Sunday, August 18, 1pm to 7pm daily
Note: Lifeguard hours and locations may change; updates at minneapolisparks.org/beaches
Get water-quality updates at bit.ly/mplsbeaches
From Memorial Day through Labor Day, this 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 aquatics facilities
Regular season begins Saturday, June 15 at
Reminder and updates to come!
Water activities: Dip into swim lessons, open swim, sailing classes and more
MPRB’s Water Activities page offers dozens of options for recreation and exploration, including:
- Swim lessons – summer as well as year-round
- Open Swim Club, canoeing, sailing and other classes, lessons and clubs