Family Swimming Pools in Iowa

4 pools in Iowa checked on each operator's official website. Filter by indoor, year-round, lessons and who can swim.

Find indoor and outdoor swimming options for your family. Check each pool's official website for current hours, seasonal opening dates, fees and admission requirements before you visit. Some pools require membership, residency or a guest pass; access details are shown in each listing. "Not stated by the operator" means a detail has not been confirmed.

Pools open to the public (4)

Anyone can pay to swim at these pools. Some have limits, such as dates, hours, ticket rules or age rules, shown on each card. Where a venue has more than one pool, the card says which pool is open to the public.

Prairie Meadows Pool at Reichardt Community Recreation Center

Community center · Des Moines, IA

915 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

Indoor or outdoor
Indoor
Season
Seasonal (not open all year)
Who can swim
  • Anyone can pay daily admission
  • Day pass for non-members
Before you go
  • The indoor season runs from early September through late May.
Children
  • Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Offers
  • Open swim (open to the public)
    • Open swim is posted for weekdays only (Monday to Friday).
    • Some lanes and pool areas may be unavailable during lessons and other programs.
  • Lap swim (open to the public)
  • Swim lessons (who can join is not stated)

Official pool page · Current hours and fees

Sources, checked October 12, 2026

Teachout Family Aquatic Center

Aquatic center · Des Moines, IA

2601 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Indoor or outdoor
Outdoor
Season
Seasonal (not open all year)
Who can swim
  • Anyone can pay daily admission
Before you go
  • Summer-only; the 2026 season ran June 6 to August 9 and all outdoor pools are now closed.
  • In 2026 Teachout was closed one weekday each week (Fridays) under the city's rotating closure schedule.
  • The city may close pools at its discretion for cool temperatures, low attendance or severe weather.
Children

The operator page we checked lists no child age or supervision rules. Ask before you go.

Offers
  • Open swim (open to the public)

Official pool page · Current hours and fees

Sources, checked October 12, 2026

Mercer Park Aquatic Center

Aquatic center · Iowa City, IA

2701 Bradford Drive, Iowa City, IA

Indoor or outdoor
Indoor and outdoor pools
Season
Not stated by the operator
Who can swim

Indoor pool: open to the public
Outdoor wading pool: public access not confirmed

  • Anyone can pay daily admission
  • Day pass for non-members
Before you go
  • Additional closures and schedule changes are possible, so check for posted updates before going.
  • Children 11 and younger must pass a water competency test to use the deep end.
  • Groups of 10 or more must call ahead to reserve space.
Children
  • Children 11 and younger must be accompanied by an adult 16 or older.
  • Children 5 and younger must be within arm's reach of an adult 16 or older.
  • Children in the outside wading pool area need adult supervision.
Offers
  • Open swim (open to the public)
  • Lap swim (open to the public)

Official pool page · Current hours and fees

Sources, checked October 12, 2026

Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center Pool

Community center · Iowa City, IA

220 S. Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA

Indoor or outdoor
Not stated by the operator
Season
Year-round
Who can swim
  • Anyone can pay daily admission
  • Day pass for non-members
Before you go
  • Children 11 and younger must pass a water competency test to use the deep end.
Children
  • Children 11 and younger must be accompanied by an adult 16 or older.
  • Children 5 and younger must be within arm's reach of an adult 16 or older.
  • Children in the wading pool area need adult supervision.
Offers
  • Open swim (open to the public)
    • Some evening blocks are reserved for swim lessons, so open swim runs only at posted times.
  • Lap swim (open to the public)
  • Swim lessons (who can join is not stated)
    • Iowa City residents get priority lesson registration; non-residents register afterwards.

Official pool page · Current hours and fees

Sources, checked October 12, 2026

Need lessons? See swim lessons in Iowa or the winter swimming guide.

Spot something out of date?

Pools change hours, prices and rules every season. If a detail here no longer matches the operator's own page, email [email protected] with the pool name and a link to the official page, or use our contact page. Pool operators can send corrections the same way.

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