Welcome, summer! Swimming is such a great way to cool off on a warm summer day. There are many swimming options in and around Rochester and we hope this guide will help you compare the locations quickly. The pools on this list range from basic to waterpark-style, so click the website links to get more detailed information on each pool’s offerings. For all Rochester area beaches, see our guide here! There are also a few indoor pool options.
There are some pools that offer Free Swim Days, so if you have small children who only want to swim for an hour at a time, those are low-cost way to try out some of these pools. Open swim times were current as of the writing of this article, but be sure to check the pool’s website or call ahead to make sure they have not altered their hours.
This post was last updated on May 27, 2023
Rochester Pools
Rochester Recreation Center
Click below for more information on available open swim times.
Daily Admission: $6
Rec Center Website
Silver Lake Public Pool
Opening: Silver Lake Pool is scheduled to open on Monday, June 5, 2023, and will be open for the season until mid-August.
Location: 840 7th Street NE, Rochester MN, 55906
Hours: 12 PM – 5 PM (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun); 12 PM – 8 PM (Tuesday and Thursday)
Pool Closing Date: mid-August (TBD)
Daily Admission:
- Youth (2-17) – $5.00
- Adult (18+) – $6.00
- Under Age 2 – FREE
Pool Pass: Outdoor Pools Season Pass (on sale TBD)
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- Individual – $50
- Family – $200
- More Info and Purchase on Rochester Swim Club Website
Soldiers Field Public Pool
CLOSED FOR 2023 — ALL NEW AQUATICS CENTER COMING SUMMER 2024!
In addition to the public pools, the following clubs have pools:
Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center
Rochester Athletic Club
Rochester Golf & Country Club
Pools in surrounding towns, in alphabetical order:
Austin Public Pool
Hours: Adult lap swim Monday- Saturday 11 am -1 pm | Monday thru Friday 1-4:30 pm | Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 7:00-8:30 pm | Saturday 1-7:00 pm | Sunday 1-7:00 pm
Admission: Day Swim: $4 a person
Night Swim $2/person
Pool Pass: $40/Person
Pool passes can be bought at the Park and Recreation offices or at the pool.
WEBSITE
Byron Public Pool
Opening Date: TBD
General Admission: $5
Family pass: $130 resident and $150 non-resident
Open Swim: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Dodge Center | Natalie Webb Family Aquatic Center
Opens June 5th
General Admission: $6
Family pass: $140
Open Swim: 12:00-8:30 p.m. daily
Free Swim day(s): TBD Website
Kasson Aquatic Center
Opens May 28th
General Admission: $4/pp over the age of 3, Lap swim is $3 per person, Parent Tot Hour is $3 per child
Daily Open Swim: 12:00-4 PM and 5:15 to 8 pm, Daily (excluding the weeks of June 26-30 and July 17-21), Parent/Tot hour 11-11:45 am M-F, Lap swim 7-8 am
Pool Closing Date: August 20th Website
Pine Island Swimming Pool
Pool Opening Date: June 5th
General Admission: $4
Family pass: $150
Open Swim: Monday – Thursday: 12:00 PM -5:00 PM, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM |Friday – Sunday: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM Website
Plainview Swimming Pool
Pool Opening Date: June 5th
General Admission: $3 anyone 1 and over $2 for the evening
Family pass: $130
Open Swim: Sunday – Friday: 1:00 PM -5:00 PM, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Saturday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Website
Red Wing Swimming Pool
Pool Opening Date: June 7th
General Admission: $7
Family pass: $210 (for a family of 4)
Open Swim: TBD Website
Saint Charles Mel Brownell Aquatic Center
Pool Opening Date: June 3rd
General Admission: $4 for 18 and under $5 for Adults
Family pass: $160
Hours: 1 – 5 PM, 7 – 9 PM, Daily
Stewartville Swimming Pool
Pool Opening Date: June 75th
General Admission: $4, punch cards available
Family Membership: $165
Open Swim Hours: Monday – Sunday: 1 PM – 4 PM, Family Swim: 5:00pm -6:30pm (Adult must accompany child), Open swim: 6:30pm-8:00pm Website
West Concord Swimming Pool
Pool Opening Date: June 6th
General Admission: $5
Family Membership: $150
Open Swim Hours: Everyday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM, 6:30 – 8:30 PM Website
Zumbrota Shades of Sherwood Campground
Opens: June 9
Wristband admission: $15 – ages 2 & under are free (holiday and weekend wristband rates are higher). Wristband includes Waterpark, Tubing, Jumping Pillow, Pedal Carts, Space Ball, & Mini Golf. Website
Zumbrota Swimming Pool
Pool Opening Date: June 65th
General Admission: $2.50, punch cards available. Cash or check only
Family Membership: $85 for residents, $95 for non-residents
Open Swim Hours: 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm Monday – Sunday Website
Natural Water Swimming
Cascade Lake Park
Cascade Lake Beach Hours: will be open daily from May 27, 2023 through Labor Day (September 4, 2023). The beach is open during daylight hours, 6 AM – Dusk.
Cascade Lake Beach has no lifeguards on duty. The Park and Recreation Department encourages the “buddy” system when enjoying the beach. Parents are responsible for their children.
The following regulations will be enforced at Cascade Lake Beach this swimming season:
– No swimming outside designated swimming area.
– No alcoholic beverages allowed in the beach area.
– No smoking in beach area.
– No glass containers in beach area.
– No dogs in beach area.
– The park and beach are open during daylight hours.
Website
Foster Arend Beach
Foster Arend Beach will be open daily from May 27, 2023 through Labor Day (September 4, 2023)
Open 7 Days a Week: 12 PM – 8 PM (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Foster Arend Beach has no lifeguards on duty. The Park and Recreation Department encourages the “buddy” system when enjoying the beach. Parents are responsible for their children.
Waterparks of Minnesota offers an inflatable waterpark at Foster Arend Beach. There is an admission fee for this amenity. More info can be found on Waterparks of Minnesota’s Facebook Page. Website
Chester Woods Park
Beach Opens: Memorial Day – Labor Day
Park Entrance Fee (per car): FREE
Open Swim: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Sunday- Thursday. 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Friday and Saturday. No lifeguard on duty. Website
Hok-si-la Park (Lake City)
Park open for day use 8 a.m. till 10 p.m. No lifeguard on duty. Website
If you have information about any local pool that we should add, please comment below!
