City Pool and Splash Pad Information

Briggs Park Pool 

350 Knapp St NE View map

Season Information and Open/Lap Swim Hours:

2024 Season:

June 7 through August 17

2024 Open Swim Hours:

• Mondays, 12:00 - 7:00 pm
• Tuesdays, 12:00 - 5:00 pm
• Wednesdays, 12:00 - 7:00 pm
• Thursdays, 12:00 - 7:00 pm
• Fridays, 12:00 - 7:00 pm
• Saturdays,12:00 - 7:00 pm
• Sundays, 12:00 - 4:00 pm

2024 Lap Swim Hours:

TBA

Admission (cash or credit card):

Residents

Youth (17 and under): $1

Adults (over 17): $3

Nonresidents

Youth (17 and under): $3

Adults (over 17): $5

Features:

• Restrooms/Locker rooms
• Waterslide
• Concession stand
• Accessible lift
• Lawn area
• Picnic tables

Pool Rules 

Age Guidelines

• Regardless of age, children who need assistance or can't swim must have an adult in the pool within arm's reach at all times
• You must be 10 years old to enter the pool and/or deck alone during open swim. Anyone under the age of 10 must have an adult

Pool Guidelines

• Non-swimmers and weak swimmers must stay on the shallow end of the pool
• Swimmers must wear clean and appropriate swimsuits. Cotton clothing or toddler suits with flotation inserts are not allowed
• No food, gum, drinks, alcoholic beverages, or glass containers in the pool area or locker rooms
• Diapers must be designed for swimming
• Diving is only allowed in the designated diving areas. No back dives or back flips allowed. Only one bounce is allowed
• Flotation devices must be US Coast Guard approved
• Small toys and pool noodles are allowed. Inflatables, water guns, balloons, etc. are not allowed
• If you have an open sore you are not allowed to enter the pool
• Swimmers must take a soap shower before entering the pool
• Running, horseplay, swimming while intoxicated and other dangerous activities are not allowed

Facility Guidelines

• Smoking/vaping is not allowed within the pool enclosure or bathhouse
• Swimmers must clear the water immediately when the signal is sounded. They cannot return until the all-clear is given by the pool manager
• Weather conditions may change pool hours. Thunder and/or lightning will close the pools
• No refunds will be given if weather closes the pool

Pool managers are authorized by City Ordinance to expel anyone from the pool area who has violated these rules or behaves inappropriately.

Martin Luther King Park Pool

1200 MLK Jr. St SE View Map

Season Information and Open Swim Hours:

2024 Season:

June 7 through August 17

2024 Open Swim Hours:

• Mondays, 12:00 - 7:00 pm
• Tuesdays, 12:00 - 7:00 pm
• Wednesdays, 12:00 - 5:00 pm
• Thursdays, 12:00 - 7:00 pm
• Fridays, 12:00 - 7:00 pm
• Saturdays,12:00 - 7:00 pm
• Sundays, 12:00 - 4:00 pm

2024 Lap Swim Hours:

TBA

Admission (cash or credit card):

RESIDENTS

Youth (17 and under): $1

Adults (over 17): $3

NONRESIDENTS

Youth (17 and under): $3

Adults (over 17): $5

Features:

• Restrooms/Locker rooms
• Waterslide
• Concession stand
• Accessible lift
• Lawn area
• Picnic tables

Pool Rules 

Age Guidelines

• Regardless of age, children who need assistance or can't swim must have an adult in the pool within arm's reach at all times
• You must be 10 years old to enter the pool and/or deck alone during open swim. Anyone under the age of 10 must have an adult

Pool Guidelines

• Non-swimmers and weak swimmers must stay on the shallow end of the pool
• Swimmers must wear clean and appropriate swimsuits. Cotton clothing or toddler suits with flotation inserts are not allowed
• No food, gum, drinks, alcoholic beverages, or glass containers in the pool area or locker rooms
• Diapers must be designed for swimming
• Diving is only allowed in the designated diving areas. No back dives or back flips allowed. Only one bounce is allowed
• Flotation devices must be US Coast Guard approved
• Small toys and pool noodles are allowed. Inflatables, water guns, balloons, etc. are not allowed
• If you have an open sore you are not allowed to enter the pool
• Swimmers must take a soap shower before entering the pool
• Running, horseplay, swimming while intoxicated and other dangerous activities are not allowed

Facility Guidelines

• Smoking/vaping is not allowed within the pool enclosure or bathhouse
• Swimmers must clear the water immediately when the signal is sounded. They cannot return until the all-clear is given by the pool manager
• Weather conditions may change pool hours. Thunder and/or lightning will close the pools
• No refunds will be given if weather closes the pool

Pool managers are authorized by City Ordinance to expel anyone from the pool area who has violated these rules or behaves inappropriately.

Richmond Park Pool 

1101 Richmond St NW View Map

Season Information and Open/Lap Swim Hours:

2024 Season:

June 7 through August 17

2024 Open Swim Hours:

• Mondays, 12:00 - 7:00 pm
• Tuesdays, 12:00 - 7:00 pm
• Wednesdays, 12:00 - 7:00 pm
• Thursdays, 12:00 - 5:00 pm
• Fridays, 12:00 - 7:00 pm
• Saturdays, 12:00 - 7:00 pm
• Sundays, 12:00 - 4:00 pm

2024 Lap Swim Hours:

TBA

Admission (cash or credit card):

RESIDENTS

Youth (17 and under): $1

Adults (over 17): $3

NONRESIDENTS

Youth (17 and under): $3

Adults (over 17): $5

Features:

• Restrooms/Locker rooms
• Waterslide
• Spray features
• Zero-depth entry
• Concession stand
• Accessible lift
• Lawn area
• Picnic tables

Pool Rules 

Age Guidelines

• Regardless of age, children who need assistance or can't swim must have an adult in the pool within arm's reach at all times
• You must be 10 years old to enter the pool and/or deck alone during open swim. Anyone under the age of 10 must have an adult

Pool Guidelines

• Non-swimmers and weak swimmers must stay on the shallow end of the pool
• Swimmers must wear clean and appropriate swimsuits. Cotton clothing or toddler suits with flotation inserts are not allowed
• No food, gum, drinks, alcoholic beverages, or glass containers in the pool area or locker rooms
• Diapers must be designed for swimming
• Diving is only allowed in the designated diving areas. No back dives or back flips allowed. Only one bounce is allowed
• Flotation devices must be US Coast Guard approved
• Small toys and pool noodles are allowed. Inflatables, water guns, balloons, etc. are not allowed
• If you have an open sore you are not allowed to enter the pool
• Swimmers must take a soap shower before entering the pool
• Running, horseplay, swimming while intoxicated and other dangerous activities are not allowed

Facility Guidelines

• Smoking/vaping is not allowed within the pool enclosure or bathhouse
• Swimmers must clear the water immediately when the signal is sounded. They cannot return until the all-clear is given by the pool manager
• Weather conditions may change pool hours. Thunder and/or lightning will close the pools
• No refunds will be given if weather closes the pool

Pool managers are authorized by City Ordinance to expel anyone from the pool area who has violated these rules or behaves inappropriately.

Splash pads are a great way to cool off in Grand Rapids during the hot days of summer. We have 15 splash pads across the city that are free to use and open daily from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm during the summer season.

Aberdeen Park Splash Pad

2230 Eastern Ave NE View Map

Status: Open daily, 10 am - 9 pm June 7 through September 8

Alger Park Splash Pad 

921 Alger St SE View Map

Status: Open daily, 10 am - 9 pm June 7 through September 8

Campau Park Splash Pad

50 Antoine St SW View Map

Status: Open daily, 10 am - 9 pm June 7 through September 8

Cherry Park Splash Pad

725 Cherry St SE View Map

Status: Open daily, 10 am - 9 pm June 7 through September 8

Fuller Park Splash Pad

300 Fuller Ave NE View Map

Status: Open daily, 10 am - 9 pm June 7 through September 8

Garfield Park Splash Pad

2111 Madison Ave SE View Map

Status: Open daily, 10 am - 9 pm June 7 through September 8

Gerald R. Ford Academic Center Splash Pad

851 Madison Ave SE View Map

Status: Open daily, 10 am - 9 pm June 7 through September 8

Heartside Park Splash Pad 

301 Ionia Ave SW View Map

Status: Open daily, 10 am - 9 pm June 7 through September 8

Highland Park Splash Pad

700 College Ave NE View Map

Status: Open daily, 10 am - 9 pm June 7 through September 8

Joe Taylor Park Splash Pad

1038 Bemis St SE View Map

Status: Open daily, 10 am - 9 pm June 7 through September 8

Lincoln Park Splash Pad 

1120 Bridge St NW View Map

Status: Open daily, 10 am - 9 pm June 7 through September 8

Mary Water Park Splash Pad

1042 Lafayette Ave NE View Map

Status: Open daily, 10 am - 9 pm June 7 through September 8

Mulick Park Splash Pad 

1632 Sylvan Ave SE View Map

Status: Open daily, 10 am - 9 pm June 7 through September 8

Roosevelt Park Splash Pad 

739 Van Raalte Dr SW View Map

Status: Open daily, 10 am - 9 pm June 7 through September 8

Wilcox Park Splash Pad 

100 Youell Ave SE View Map

Status: Open daily, 10 am - 9 pm June 7 through September 8