(952) 924-2540
Aquatic Park
About the Aquatic Park
updated: Friday, May 31, 2013St. Louis Park's Outdoor Aquatic Park, located at 3700 Monterey Drive, is a favorite among local families, providing a number of fun water activities. The Aquatic Park is scheduled to open Friday, June 7, 2013.
St. Louis Park's Outdoor Aquatic Park features:
- 20,000 square feet of water
- Water playground with geysers and splash toys
- 25-meter lap pool
- Zero-depth entry to allow visitors to wade into the water
- Two drop slides
- Two winding water slides that are nearly four-stories high
- Wet sand playground
- Picnic gazebo
- Concession stand
- Aqua Obstacle Course
Outdoor Aquatic Park
2013 Dates & Hours of Operation
- June 7 - Aug. 2
- Monday - Friday...................................... 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday................................ 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Aquatic Park will close at 7 p.m. on July 4 - Aug. 3 - Aug. 25
- Monday - Sunday................................... 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Daily Entrance Rates
A daily pass offers entrance to the water park for the entire day.
| Age | Rates |
| Under 1 year old | Free |
| 1 to 5 years old | $5 |
| 6 to 54 years old | $9 |
| 55+ years old | $5 |
| Twilight (after 4:30 p.m.) | $5 |
Aqua Obstacle Course
updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013Our Aqua Obstacle Course is guaranteed to provide hours of fun! The Aqua feature includes a ramp, bridge, a balance pond, slide, cliff and a corner base. Three great activities in one area, the diving board, the drop slides and the Aqua Obstacle Course!
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays:
1:15 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays:
5:15 p.m. - close
Aquatic Park Group Reservations
updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013Group reservations
Groups of 20 or more may reserve admission to the Aquatic Park Tuesdays through Fridays during regular hours for $1 off the general admission price. For details, call The Rec Center at (952) 924-2540.
Aquatic Park reservation application
Children First Splash Night at the Pool
updated: Monday, March 25, 2013Come to the pool for a twilight evening of splashing family fun. There will be swimming, sliding, splashing, the obstacle course, music, and concessions all under the stars. The event is sponsored by Children First and all proceeds will go toward Children First initiative.
Saturday, June 22, 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
$3 per person / $7 per family (season passes not accepted)
Lions Fun Night at the Pool
All ages
Join your neighbors and friends for an evening of family swimming, sliding, splashing, music, the new obstacle course, concessions and all under the stars. The event is sponsored by the Lions Club and all proceeds will go toward park improvements in St. Louis Park.
Saturday, July 13, 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
$3 per person / $7 per family (season passes not accepted)
Aquatic Park Season Passes
A season pass is a great value! Passes offer unlimited entrance to the Aquatic Park. Prices will go up after June 3rd.
Note: Season passes are not mailed. Passes will be available for pick-up at The Rec Center 10 business days after your application has been received.
| Residents* | Rates after June 3 | Act. # |
| Under 1 year old | Free | N/A |
| 1 to 5 years old | $47 | 7058 |
| 6 to 54 years old | $52 | 7058 |
| 55+ years old | $37 | 7058 |
| Twilight (after 4:30 p.m.) | $37 | 7059 |
| Caretaker/Nanny | $52 | 7058 |
| Non-residents | Rates after June 3 | Act. # |
| Under 1 year old | Free | N/A |
| 1 to 5 years old | $57 | 7058 |
| 6 to 54 years old | $62 | 7058 |
| 55+ years old | $47 | 7058 |
| Twilight (after 4:30 p.m.) | $47 | 7059 |
| Caretaker/Nanny | $62 | 7058 |
* Residents of Golden Valley and Minnetonka are eligible for St. Louis Park resident rates thanks to reciprocity agreements with these municipalities.
55+ season pass holders will be required to show ID when picking up pass
Aquatic Park Closings
The pool will always be closed in the event of inclement or severe weather. If the temperature/wind chill falls below 70 degrees and/or there is less than 20 customers in the pool for a one-hour time period, the pool will also close. In case of questionable weather, please call the Aquatic Park weather line at (952) 924-2567.
Adult Lap Swim
Ages 18 and up
Work out daily in our 25 meter lanes. Individuals under 18 are not allowed in the adult swim lanes during lap swim times. There is no evening adult lap swimming on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Monday - Sunday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. (five lanes)
Mondays, Wenesdays, 5 p.m. - close (five lanes)
Fridays and Sundays, 5 p.m. - close (two lanes)
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays (no evening lap swim)
Fee daily admission or season pass
Senior Lap Swimming
Ages 55 and up
Five 25 meter lanes are reserved for lap swimming during this time.
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Fee: daily admission or season pass
Parents and Tot Time
Ages 6 and under (must be accompanied by an adult)
The shallow area of the pool is reserved for exclusive use by tots. Families participating in Tot Time must arrive before 10:45 a.m.
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Fee: daily admission or season pass
Tuesday Night Special
Ages 15 and under
Every Tuesday beginning at 4:30 p.m., one child will be admitted free with an adult purchasing a daily twilight admission.
All-Female Swim
All ages - Females only
Females of all ages are invited to come and enjoy an evening swim at the pool. The pool will be in full operation, music will be playing, the concession stand will be open and the entire staff will be female. No males allowed!
Sunday, June 16, 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday, July 21, 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 4, 7:30 p.n. - 10 p.m.
$3 per person or season passes
All-Male Swim
All ages - Males Only
Males of all ages are invited to come and enjoy an evening swim at the pool. The pool will be in full operation, music will be playing, the concession stand will be open and the entire staff will be male. No females allowed!
Sunday, June 23, 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday, July 28, 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 11, 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
$3 per person or season pass
Pool Crashers
Ages 12 - 16
The Pool has been reserved exclusively for you! The pool lights will be on, music playing, obstacle course will be up and the concession stand will be open. See you at the pool! (Canceled in the event of inclement weather)
Saturday, June 29, 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
$3 per person or season pass
Last Day Pandemonium!
Bring a non-perishable food donation for the St. Louis Park STEP food shelf and pool entrance is just $1.00! All season pass holders who bring a food donation will receive a coupon for one free small fountain beverage choice at the concession stand. Cash donations will also be accepted for STEP. The concession stand will...
Aquatic Park Rental
Outdoor Aquatic Park Gazebo Party
Groups up to 24 people may reserve the gazebo, near the pool, for an event. In addition to the gazebo rental fee, daily admission (discounted $1 per person) or a season pass is required.
- June 7 through Aug. 25, 2013
- Monday through Sunday
- 3700 Monterey Drive
- (952) 924-2540
- Time choices: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., 2 - 4:30 p.m., or 5 p.m. to closing
- $40 rental fee (resident) / $50 (non-resident)
- Gazebo Application
Outdoor Aquatic Park Private Rental
Rent the Aquatic Park after-hours for private after-hours company gatherings, special events, athletic teams, scout groups and birthday parties.
- June 7 through Aug. 25, 2013
- Monday through Friday: 8:30 to 10 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday: 7:30 to 10 p.m.
- 3700 Monterey Drive
- (952) 924-2540
- $375 per hour
- Aqua Obstacle Course (Wibit): additional $75 per hour
(Must request at time of application.) - Private rental application
Reciprocal Agreements
St. Louis Park residents may join the Williston Fitness Center at the Minnetonka resident rate. Williston offers an indoor pool, indoor tennis, indoor baseball/softball practice facilities, a party room, basketball, volleyball and other gym activities. Williston also has a full complement of cardiovascular and strength conditioning equipment. For details...
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