- You must be at least 12 years old to enter the pool and/or deck alone during open swim. Anyone under the age of 12 must have an adult present at all times.
- Regardless of age, children needing assistance or unable to swim must have an adult in the pool within arm’s reach at all times.
- Guests must be at least 48" tall to use the water slides.
Pools and Splashpads
Visit a City Pool
Dive into summer at Grand Rapids' three outdoor pools — Briggs Park Pool, Martin Luther King Park Pool, and Richmond Park Pool. From swim lessons to lap swim and open swim, our pools provide safe, affordable recreation in convenient neighborhood locations. With trained lifeguards and accessible amenities, our City pools help families and friends stay cool, active, and connected all season long.
2026 Season: June 6 - August 15
Briggs Park Pool
MLK Park Pool
Richmond Park Pool
Pool Hours
The 2026 outdoor pool season runs June 6 through August 15.
City pools are open six days a week and are closed on Mondays for routine maintenance and cleaning. Pool closures will be posted to the department's Facebook page and to the closure hotline at 616.456.3699.
Mondays CLOSED
Tuesdays 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Wednesdays 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Thursdays 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Fridays 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturdays 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Sundays 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Pool Admission
All pool visitors are required to check-in and have a season pass to enter the pool deck area. No day or guest passes are available.
Passes may be purchased in advance through our recreation software or purchased at a pool. An adult (18+) is required to purchase a pass and create an account for a child.
A resident is any individual who resides with Grand Rapids City limits. A non-resident is an individual who resides outside of city boundaries, even if they reside in the larger metro area.
Cash and credit are accepted at all pools. Replacement pool pass cards are $5.
Resident Child Season Pass $5.00
Resident Adult Season Pass $10.00
Non-Resident Child Season Pass $10.00
Non-Resident Adult Season Pass $20.00
City Pool Rules & Regulations
For your safety and health we have implemented the following rules and regulations. Pool Managers are authorized by City Ordinance to expel anyone from the pool area who has violated these regulations or exhibits inappropriate behavior
Visit Grand Rapids Splash Pads
With 15 locations around the city, splash pads are a great way to cool off in Grand Rapids during the hot days of summer. To activate splash pads, please use a bare hand or foot on the sensors.
Admission: Free
Dates of Operation: June 6 through September 13
Hours of Operation: Open daily from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm during the summer season.
Note: Lincoln Park Splash Pad operates 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Lincoln Park Splash Pad
231 Marion Ave NW
Operating Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Report a Facility Issue at a Pool or Splashpad
We take pride in maintaining safe, pools and splash pads across Grand Rapids. If you see an issue, we want to know about it! For assistance at a pool, please inform pool staff. Additional issues for pools and splash pads may be submitted electronically through the form button below.
We use a reporting platform to track and monitor maintenance requests. For help using the platform, please read the Maintenance Request Guide.
Contact Us
Outdoor City pools and splash pads are owned and managed by the Department of Parks and Recreation
Our Office: 1500 Scribner Ave, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Office Hours: Monday - Fridays: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closures: Major pool closures will be posted to Facebook and to our closure hotline 616-456-3699
Call or Fax Our Office
To reach the office, please call 616.456.3000 or 311. For fax, please send it to 616.456.4561.
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