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Pools in Des Moines: Find A Fun Pool or Aquatic Center Near You

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It’s almost summer, and you know what that means!? It’s time to cool off at the local swimming pool! So whether you want a dip in the water, lounge chair in the shade, or water slides and lazy rivers, you’ll find what you’re looking for at pools in Des Moines.

Below is a map and list of area pools to help you find a pool or aquatic center near you. Click the links to learn more about each pool or aquatic center.

Map of pools in Des Moines

Use our map of swimming pools in Des Moines to find a pool near you!

Pools in Des Moines and Surrounding Areas

Discover which pools and aquatic centers in the Des Moines area are near you – or visit them all! Below are Des Moines area pools, organized by city. 

Most outdoor swimming pools open on or after Memorial Day weekend. Check the links listed for specific dates, hours, locations, and pricing.

Des Moines Pools

Ashworth Swimming Pool
102 45th St, Des Moines, IA 50312

  • 50-meter pool
  • Swimming lanes
  • Water basketball hoops
  • Diving boards
  • Baby pool (depth 1’-2’5”)
  • Find more info here

Birdland Swimming Pool
300 E Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

  • 50-meter pool
  • Swimming lanes
  • Water basketball hoops
  • Diving boards
  • Baby pool (depth 1’-2’5”)
  • Find more info here

Northwest Aquatic Center
4915 Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

  • Zero depth entry (to 5’deep)
  • Waterslide
  • Water curtain/Raindrop structure
  • Find more info here

Teachout Aquatic Center
2601 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

  • Zero depth entry (to 5’deep)
  • Two waterslides
  • Water curtain/Raindrop structure
  • Find more info here

Nahas Aquatic Center
1101 Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

  • Zero depth entry (to 5’deep)
  • Two waterslides
  • Water curtain/Raindrop structure
  • Find more info here

Wading & Splash Pools in Des Moines

Wading and splash pools are designed for children under the age of 10. Splash pools have some standing water with spray features. 

Wading Pools

  • Ashfield Park, 720 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
  • Burke Park, 601 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
  • Jordan Park, 600 E Wall Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
  • Sayers Park, 1300 Linden Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315
  • Stone Park, 2100 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Splash Pools

  • Ashby Park, 3200 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
  • Martin Luther King Park, 1650 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
  • Pete Crivaro Park, 1105 E Railroad Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Union Park, 715 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

See the City of Des Moines Aquatics webpage for more information on the pools, including hours and pricing.

West Des Moines & Clive Pools

Holiday Aquatic Center
1701 Railroad Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265

  • Waterslides
  • Diving board
  • Zero-depth area with spray features
  • Swimming lanes
  • Find more info here

Valley View Aquatic Center
255 S 81st St, West Des Moines, IA 50266

  • Waterslides
  • Lazy river
  • Zero-depth area with spray features
  • Swimming lanes
  • Find more info here

Clive Aquatic Center
1801 NW 114th St, Clive, IA 50325

  • Waterslides
  • Lazy river
  • Zero-depth area with spray features
  • Swimming lanes
  • Find more info here

Wading Pool in Clive

Linnan Park Wading Pool, 8500 Alice Ave, Clive, IA 50325

Ankeny Pools

Cascade Falls Aquatic Center
2350 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023

  • Surf machine
  • Waterslides
  • Lazy river
  • Diving boards
  • Lap pool
  • Zero-depth entry with water features
  • Find more info here

Prairie Ridge Aquatic Center
1220 NW Prairie Ridge Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023

  • Zero-depth entry with water features
  • Waterslides
  • Lily pad walking features
  • Lap swimming
  • Splash park
  • Find more info here

Altoona Pools

Adventure Bay Waterpark at Adventureland Park
3200 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA 50009

  • Wave pool
  • Lazy river
  • Zero-depth area with water features and playground
  • 20 waterslides
  • Swim-up bar & cabana rentals
  • Find more info here

Altoona Aquatics Park
1200 Venbury Dr, Altoona, IA 50009

  • Zero-depth area with water features
  • Waterslides
  • Swimming lanes
  • Diving board
  • Find more info here

Pools and aquatic centers just outside of Des Moines Metro

Below are aquatic centers and pools just outside of Des Moines.

Carlisle Pool

Carlisle Family Aquatic Center
1230 S 5th St, Carlisle, IA 50047

  • Zero-depth area with water play features
  • Waterslides
  • Diving board
  • Swimming lanes
  • Find more info here

Norwalk Pool

Norwalk Aquatic Center
1112 E 18th St, Norwalk, IA 50211

  • Waterslide
  • Zero-depth area
  • Diving board
  • Find more info here

Dallas Center Pool

Dallas Center Pool
1108 Vine St, Dallas Center, IA 50063

  • Diving board
  • Small Slide
  • Find more info here

Adel Pool

Adel Family Aquatic Center
1800 S 15th St, Adel, IA 50003

  • Zero-depth area with water play features
  • Lily pad/ropes walk
  • Waterslides
  • Diving boards
  • Find more info here

Indianola Pool

Indianola Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center
714 W Detroit Ave, Indianola, IA 50125

  • Two zero-depth areas with water play features
  • Waterslides
  • Water basketball hoop
  • Diving board
  • Swimming lanes
  • Find more info here

Winterset Pool

Winterset Aquatic Center
1201 W Jefferson St, Winterset, IA 50273

  • Waterslides
  • Zero-depth area with water play features
  • Find more info here

Ames Pool

Furman Aquatic Center
1635 13th St, Ames, IA 50010

  • Waterslides
  • Zero-depth area with water play features
  • Lazy river
  • 50-meter pool
  • Diving board & platform
  • Find more info here

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