Ready, set, swim: Here’s when pools open in the St. Louis area

ST. LOUIS – As summer approaches, many families and individuals look forward to spending time at local pools and aquatic centers. This year, several pools in the St. Louis area and surrounding regions are set to open on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Whether you’re seeking thrilling water slides, relaxing lazy rivers, or interactive play areas for kids, there are numerous options to choose from.

Here is a list of pools opening on this date, complete with locations and opening times:

1. Alligator’s Creek Aquatic Center
   • Location: 403 Civic Park Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63366
   • Time: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
   • Details: Features water slides, diving board, lazy river, splash pad, floating bridge, interactive water playground, family whirlpool, modern bathhouse, large concession stand, swimming pool with multiple lap lanes.
2. AquaPort
   • Location: 2344 McKelvey Road, Maryland Heights, MO
   • Time: 11 a.m. for pass holders, noon for the public
   • Details: Season pass and Privilege Card holders get early entry.
3. Bridgeton Crossing Family Aquatic Park
   • Location: 16365 Lydia Hill Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017
   • Time: noon – 6 p.m.
4. Carondelet Park Rec Complex Outdoor Aquatic Center
   • Location: 930 Holly Hills Ave, St. Louis, MO 63111
   • Time: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
5. Chesterfield Family Aquatic Center
   • Location: 6365 Lydia Hill Drive, Chesterfield, MO
   • Time: noon. – 6:30 p.m.
   • Details: Features water slides, lazy river, competition pool, and more.
6. Dunn-Marquette Recreation Center
   • Location: Marquette Park, 4025 Minnesota Ave, St. Louis, MO 63118
7. EDGE Aquatic Center
   • Location: Bluebird Park, 225 Kiefer Creek Road, Ellisville, MO 63021
   • Phone: 636-591-2398
8. Fairgrounds Park Swimming Pool
   • Location: 3801 Natural Bridge Ave, St. Louis, MO 63107
9. Hurricane Harbor in St. Louis Six Flags
   • Location: 4900 Six Flags Rd, Eureka, MO 63025
10. Kennedy Recreation Complex Pool
    • Location: 6050 Wells Rd, St. Louis, MO 63128
    • Time: noon – 6 p.m.
11. Koch Park Pool
    • Location: 305 Howdershell Rd
    • Time: Saturday & Sunday: 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
12. Manchester Aquatic Center
    • Location: 359 Old Meramec Station Rd, Manchester, MO 63021
    • Time: 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
    • Phone: (636) 391-6326 ext. 405
13. Maplewood Family Aquatic Center
    • Location: 7550 Lohmeyer Avenue, Maplewood MO 63143
14. Marquette Park Pool
    • Location: Marquette Park, 4000 S Compton Ave, St. Louis, MO 63118
15. North County Recreation Complex Aquatic Center
    • Location: 2577 Redman Rd, St. Louis, MO 63136
    • Time: noon – 6 p.m.
    • Details: Features tot pool, play structure, family otter slide, basketball/volleyball area, three lap lanes, diving board, lazy river, drop slide, water slide.
16. North Pointe Aquatic Center
    • Location: 335 Holloway Road, Ballwin, MO 63011
17. Pavilion at Lemay Water Park
    • Location: 305 Gregg Rd, St. Louis, MO 63125 in Jefferson Barracks Park
    • Time: noon. – 6 p.m.
18. Raging Rivers WaterPark
    • Location: Grafton, IL
    • Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Details: Celebrating the 35th anniversary with various water rides, wave pool, special promotions, free admission for educators from May 25-27.
19. RiverChase YMCA Outdoor Aquatic Center
    • Location: 990 Horan Dr, Fenton, MO 63026
20. Shrewsbury Pool
    • Location: Shrewsbury, MO
    • Time: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Details: Open for the season, with various pass options available.
21. Sunset Hills Aquatic Facility
    • Phone: 314.842.7946
    • Time: Daily noon – 7 p.m.
22. The Timbers of Eureka Outdoor Pool
    • Location: 1 Coffey Park Lane, Eureka, MO 63025
    • Details: Monday – Thursday; Noon – 7 p.m., Friday & Saturday; Noon – 6:30 p.m., Sunday; Noon – 5:30 p.m.
    • Phone: 636-938-6775
23. Wapelhorst Aquatic Facility
    • Location: 1875 Muegge Road, St. Charles, MO 63303
    • Time: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
24. White Birch Bay Aquatic Center
    • Location: 1186 Teson Road, Hazelwood, MO 63042
    • Time: noon – 6 p.m.

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