Great River Water Park

Swimming Lesson Registration 

Register for Swimming Lessons 

NOTICE: Some amenities and features may not be available at all times. Call 651-642-0650 for updates. 

• 25-yard, 6-lane lap pool 
• Children's activity pool
• One-meter diving board 
• Large water slides 
• Large floats (Snappy the Turtle and his log)
• Men's, women's, and family locker rooms
• Sauna
• Concessions
• Designated eating areas
• Life jackets available

Learn more about aquatics memberships:

Aquatics Memberships

Open Swim Hours

• Monday, Wednesday and Friday hours are "children's pool only" from 9am-10am.
• Children under the age of 10 must always be accompanied by an adult.
• Temporary Closures: Great River Water Park will be closed May 7, May 26-29 and June 2-4. There will be no open swim on May 31 or June 7. 
• Summer Season Closure: Great River Water Park will close for the 2023 summer season June 9 - September 10.  Please visit Como Regional Park Pool, Highland Park Aquatic Center, or Phalen Beach for summertime swimming and aquatics programs.

Lap Swim Hours

• 25-yard, 6-lane lap pool.
• Max of 4 people per lap lane, first come first serve.
• Fee is $8/person or included with all-access aquatics memberships.
• Temporary Closures: Great River Water Park will be closed May 7, May 26-29 and June 2-4. There will be no open swim on May 31 or June 7. 
• Summer Season Closure: Great River Water Park will close for the 2023 summer season June 9 - September 10.  Please visit Como Regional Park Pool, Highland Park Aquatic Center, or Phalen Beach for summertime swimming and aquatics programs.

Water Aerobics Hours

• Open to all ages. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Class is most effective when a participant is able to stand with their head above water in the shallow end of the pool.
• Fee is $8/person or included with all-access aquatics memberships.
• Temporary Closures: Great River Water Park will be closed May 7, May 26-29 and June 2-4. There will be no open swim on May 31 or June 7. 
• Summer Season Closure: Great River Water Park will close for the 2023 summer season June 9 - September 10.  Please visit Como Regional Park Pool, Highland Park Aquatic Center, or Phalen Beach for summertime swimming and aquatics programs.

Aquatic Teen Fitness

Youth will participate in a supportive community, increase physical fitness, learn lifeguarding skills, and have fun. This drop-in program consists of swimming, sauna, slides, music, healthy snacks, games, drills, community mentors, guest speakers and service projects. No pre-registration necessary.

• Ages: 14-18
• Free

Check back for fall 2023 schedule.

This all-ages open swim time is for self-identified individuals with sensory sensitives, scheduled when the facility is typically quieter and less occupied. No background music, announcements, slides, water features, hair-dryer or swim suit dryers allowed. Staff will only use whistles in an emergency. Quiet room available. No registration is necessary. 

Cost: $7/person or $25 for groups of up to five. Free for one caregiver per participant. Ages two and under are free.

Date/Time:  Check back for fall 2023 schedule.

Great River Water Park
270 N. Lexington Parkway
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Ph: 651-642-0650
greatriverwaterpark@ci.stpaul.mn.us