Great River Water Park

Swimming Lesson Registration 

Fall swimming lesson registration is now open.

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
• Designated eating areas
• Life jackets available
• Concessions
  • Note:  Concessions are temporarily closed while we put out a bid for a new vending contract. Until concession vending resumes, patrons may bring in snacks (no glass, peanuts, or alcohol) and consume them while at the tables on the pool deck.

Learn more about aquatics memberships:

Aquatics Memberships

Regular Open Swim Hours

• Children under the age of 10 must always be accompanied by an adult.
• Great River Water Park will be closed on the following days:
  • Nov. 23-26, 2023
  • Dec. 23-25, 2023
  • Dec. 30, 2023 - Jan. 1, 2024
  • May 27, 204

*Monday, Wednesday and Friday hours are "children's pool only" from 9am-10am.

Holiday and Special Hours

Great River Water Park hold open swim from 1:30pm-5:30pm on the following days:

• Dec. 27-29, 2023
• Jan. 3-5, 2024
• Jan. 15, 2024
• Feb. 19, 2024
• April 8-12, 2024

• 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.
• Great River Water Park will be closed on the following days:
  • Nov. 23-26, 2023
  • Dec. 23-25, 2023
  • Dec. 30, 2023 - Jan. 1, 2024
  • May 27, 2024

• 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.
• Great River Water Park will be closed on the following days:
  • Nov. 23-26, 2023
  • Dec. 23-25, 2023
  • Dec. 30, 2023 - Jan. 1, 2024
  • May 27, 2024

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
• Cost: Free
• Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 
• Time: 3:30pm-5:30pm

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:  Sundays, 9am-11am

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

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