Family Swimming Pools in North Dakota

4 pools in North Dakota 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.

BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center

Aquatic center · Bismarck, ND

1601 Canary Ave., Bismarck, ND

Indoor or outdoor
Indoor
Season
Year-round
Who can swim
  • Day pass for non-members
  • Members
Before you go
  • Diving boards and inflatable water toys are for ages 6 and up, and everyone must pass a lifeguard swim test first.
  • The pools close earlier than the rest of the building, and the schedule can change, so check the pool calendar before going.
  • Bring your own Coast Guard-approved life jacket; none are provided and water wings are not allowed.
Children
  • Children under 8, or anyone in a life jacket, must have a person 16 or older with them in the water.
  • There must be two people 16 or older in the water for every 10 children under 8 or in life jackets.
Offers
  • Swim lessons (who can join is not stated)
Sources, checked October 12, 2026

Hillside Aquatic Complex

Town or city pool · Bismarck, ND

1719 E. Boulevard Ave., Bismarck, ND

Indoor or outdoor
Outdoor
Season
Seasonal (not open all year)
Who can swim
  • Anyone can pay daily admission
Before you go
  • Outdoor summer pool; the 2026 season ended August 9.
  • Weather cancellations are posted on the website alert bar and Facebook, so check before going.
  • Children 6 and older must swim 25 yards for a lifeguard before using water 5 feet deep or more.
  • The waterslide requires riders to be at least 48 inches tall.
Children
  • Children under 8, or anyone in a life jacket, must have a person 16 or older with them in the water.
  • There must be two people 16 or older in the water for every 12 children under 8 or in life jackets.
Offers
  • Open swim (open to the public)
  • Lap swim (open to the public)
  • Swim lessons (who can join is not stated)
Sources, checked October 12, 2026

Island Park Pool

Town or city pool · Fargo, ND

502 1st Ave S, Fargo, ND

Indoor or outdoor
Outdoor
Season
Seasonal (not open all year)
Who can swim
  • Anyone can pay daily admission
Before you go
  • Outdoor summer pool; in 2026 regular hours ran through August 25, with extra weekend days through Labor Day.
  • A signed waiver is required to use the FlyTyme slide, and a parent or guardian must sign for anyone under 18.
  • Riders must be at least 48 inches tall for the large waterslides.
  • Non-swimmers must wear a life jacket in the main pool.
Children
  • Only children 9 and older may be at the pool without an adult; younger children need someone at least 16 with them.
  • Children who are not toilet trained must wear a waterproof swim diaper.
Offers
  • Open swim (open to the public)
  • Lap swim (open to the public)
Sources, checked October 12, 2026

Elks Pool

Town or city pool · Grand Forks, ND

1002 13th Avenue South, Grand Forks, ND

Indoor or outdoor
Outdoor
Season
Seasonal (not open all year)
Who can swim
  • Anyone can pay daily admission
Before you go
  • Outdoor summer pool only; it is closed for the season until next summer.
  • Large groups such as daycares must contact the park district before visiting because of pool capacity.
  • Flotation devices may be used only during the evening part of the weekday schedule.
Children
  • Children 4 and under are admitted only with an adult.
  • Swim diapers are required for little ones who need them.
Offers
  • Open swim (open to the public)
  • Lap swim (open to the public)
  • Swim lessons (who can join is not stated)
Sources, checked October 12, 2026

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

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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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