Great River Water Park
About Great River Water Park
PLEASE NOTE: We will be closed Memorial Day weekend (May 24-27) and Saturday, June 1 for staff training.
Great River Water Park, located inside Oxford Community Center, is Saint Paul's premier indoor aquatics facility, offering swimming lessons, water aerobics, lap swim, party packages and more.
Swimming Lessons
Register for Summer Swimming Lessons
Amenities and Features
- 25-yard, eight-lane lap pool
- Equipment for lap swim
- Water aerobics (no pre-registration needed)
- Life jackets available to rent for free
- 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
- Party room
- Swimming lessons
- Water Aerobics
Admission Fees
Admission fees include open swim, water aerobics and lap swim.
| Daily Fees | |
| Under 48" | $6 |
| Over 48" | $7 |
| Family (up to 5 members) | $24 |
| *Each Additional Member | $4 |
| Deck Fee (non-swimming) | $4 |
| Infant (Under 1 year old) | Free |
| Daily Group Rates (10+ people)* | |
| Under 48" | $5 |
| Over 48" | $6 |
| *Groups of 25+ can get an additional $.50 off per ticket if they call ahead. | |
Spring Discount Days
- Family Fun & Fitness Fridays: $2/person every 3rd Friday of the month
- 1/2 Price Days: 1/2 price admission every Monday & Wednesday
- $4 Sundays: $4/person every Sunday
Hours: Spring 2019
Spring hours end June 7. Closed Saturday, June 1 for a training.
| Activity | Lap Swim | Water Aerobics | Swim Lessons | Open Swim | Adaptive Rec |
| Sunday | 11am-12:30pm1 | 9:30-10:30am | 11am-4:30pm1 | ||
| Monday | 6:30-9:30am, 5:30-7pm2 | 9:30-10:30am | 10:30am-12:30pm, 4-8pm2 | ||
| Tuesday | 7-9:30am | 9:30-10:30am, 5:30-6:30pm | 4:30-7:20pm | ||
| Wednesday | 6:30-9:30am, 5:30-7pm2 | 9:30-10:30am | 9:30-10:20am | 10:30am-12:30pm, 4-8pm2 | |
| Thursday | 7-9:30am, 5:30-6:30pm | 9:30-10:30am, 5:30-6:30pm3 | 6:45-8pm | ||
| Friday | 6:30-9:30am, 5:30-7pm2 | 9:30-10:30am | 10:30am-12:30pm, 4-8pm2 | ||
| Saturday | 11am-12:30pm | 8-9am | 9am-12pm | 12:30-6:30pm |
- On Sundays lap swim uses the lap pool from 11am-12:30pm, while the children’s activity pool, and large slides are used for open swim. Open swim in the lap pool begins at 12:30pm.
- M/W/F from 4:00-7:00pm only the children’s activity pool and large slides are available for open swim. Open swim will resume in the lap pool at 7:00pm.
- Thursdays from 5:30-6:30pm is Deep Water Conditioning class, a more intense workout than regular water aerobics classes.
Winter/Spring 2019 Holiday & Special Hours
Hours: Summer 2019
June 8 - August 25*
| Activity | Lap Swim | Water Aerobics | Swim Lessons | Open Swim | Adaptive Rec |
| Sunday | 11am-12:30pm1 | 9:30-10:30am3 | 11am-4:30pm1 | ||
| Monday | 6:30-9am, 5-6:30pm2 | 9-10am | 9am-12pm | 12-8pm2 | |
| Tuesday | 6:30-9am | 9-10am, 5-6pm | 9am-12pm, 5-8pm | 12-5pm | |
| Wednesday | 6:30-9am, 5-6:30pm2 | 9-10am | 9am-12pm | 12-8pm2 | |
| Thursday | 6:30-9am | 9-10am, 5-6pm | 9am-12pm, 5-7pm | 12-5pm | 7-8pm |
| Friday | 6:30-9am, 5-6:30pm2 | 9-10am | 12-8pm2 | ||
| Saturday | 11am-12:30pm | 10-11am | 9am-12pm | 12:30-6:30pm |
*Closed July 4. Closed for maintenance August 26 –September 2. Re-opens September 3.
- On Sundays lap swim uses the lap pool from 11am-12:30pm, while the children’s activity pool, and large slides are used for open swim. Open swim in the lap pool begins at 12:30pm.
- M/W/F from 5-6:30pm only the children’s activity pool and large slides are available for open swim. Open swim will resume in the lap pool at 6:30pm.
- Water Aerobics on Sunday morning from 9:30am-10:30am is Deep Water Conditioning class, a more intense workout than regular water aerobics classes.
Family Fun & Fitness Fridays
Admission is just $2 on June 21, July 19 & August 16!
Memberships & Punch Cards
Do you love Como Regional Park Pool, Great River Water Park, and Highland Park Aquatic Center? Consider purchasing a membership or punch card for discounted admission rates!
Rentals & Parties
Interested in birthday party packages, party room rentals, private parties, or other special reservations? Visit our Rentals & Parties page.
