We’ve compiled a big list of area pools and splash grounds.
So grab your flip-flops, swim trunks, sunscreen, beach towel and head to one of these favorite wet spots in Omaha and elsewhere.
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Omaha area pools
Elmwood Leisure Pool, 606 S. Happy Hollow Blvd.: Open through Aug. 14
Gallagher Leisure Pool, 2936 N. 52nd St.: Open through Aug. 14
Hanscom Leisure Pool, 3110 Ed Creighton Blvd.: Open through Aug. 7
Hitchcock Traditional Pool, 5025 S. 45th St.: Open through Aug. 14
Karen Pool, 6288 H St.: Open through Aug. 7
Lee Valley Pool, 10605 Charles St.: Open through Aug. 7
Miller Water Park, 6275 N. 30th St.: Open through Aug. 14
Oak Heights Leisure Pool, 10205 U St.: Open through Aug. 14
Roanoke Pool, 4747 N. 113th St.: Open through Aug. 14
Spring Lake Pool, 4020 Hoctor Blvd.: Open through Aug. 7
Zorinsky Aquatic Center, 3808 S. 156th St.: Open through Aug. 7
Camelot Pool, 9270 Cady Ave.: Open through Aug. 7
Cryer Pool, 11783 Cryer Ave.: Open through Aug. 7
Deer Ridge Leisure Pool, 585 S. 126th St.: Open through Aug. 14
Elkhorn Pool, 3200 N. 207th Plaza: Open through Aug. 7
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Sprayground
Also called splash pads, open through Labor Day, Sept. 1
Fontenelle Park, 4405 Fontenelle Blvd.
Kountze, 1920 Pinkney St.
Orchard Park, North 66th Street and Hartman Avenue
Seymour Smith, 6802 Harrison St.
Upland, 3104 Jefferson St.
Morton Park, 42nd and V Streets
Westwood Heights, 12334 Seldin Drive
Shadow Lake Towne Center, near 72 Street and Hwy 370
Elk Creek Park, near N. 163rd Street and Butler Avenue
Stinson Park at Aksarben Village, near 67th and Center Streets
Cimarron Woods, near 108th and Harrison Streets
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, 705 Riverfront Drive
Schwer Park, 800 West Centennial Road, Papillion
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Bellevue
Pools open Monday and be open through the second week of August.
Cascio Pool, 1500 Lawrence Lane
Dowding Pool, 1400 Washington St.
Jerry Gilbert Pool, 29th Avenue and Jackson Street
Sun Valley Pool in Aspen Park, 53rd and Arrow Rock Road
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Blair, Neb.
Now open until around the second week in August.
Blair Swimming Pool, 1601 Butler St.
Papillion
Papio Bay Aquatic Park, 815 E. Halleck St.: Open through Labor Day, Sept. 1
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La Vista
La Vista Municipal Pool, 7529 S. 85th St.: Open through Labor Day, Sept. 1
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Gretna
Gretna Municipal Pool, 300 Angus St.
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Council Bluffs
Katelman Water Park, 1230 16th Ave.
Pirate Cove Water Park, 915 N. 21st St.
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Fremont
Fremont Splash Station, a full aquatic park at 3809 E. Fremont Drive.
Ronin Swimming Pool, 1703 N. Somers Ave.
Fremont Splash pads
Miller Park on South M Street at West Jackson Street: Open through Labor Day
Ronin Park, 1703 N. Somers Ave.: Open through Labor Day
Ruwe Park, Fifth and Howard Streets: Open through Labor Day
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Missouri Valley, Iowa
Missouri Valley Aquatics Center, 700 W. Huron St.
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Plattsmouth, Neb.
Twin Rivers Water Park, 414 S. 18th St.
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Platte River State Park, Louisville, Neb.
Swimming pool: Open through Labor Day
Mahoney State Park, Ashland, Neb.
Family Aquatic Center: Open through Labor
*** Please double-check your listing as details might have changed since last verified.
