Summer Splash Guide: Rochester’s Public Pools, Beaches & More

Once school is out for the summer, there is only one thing on kids' minds.  Ok...maybe three things on their mind. 

1. Snacks
2. Fortnite and
3. Swimming!  

If you need help figuring out where to cool off once that hot air hits, check out the pools and beaches below for the best swimming spots in Southeast Minnesota.

List of Pools and Beaches in the Rochester, Minnesota Area

All New Soldiers Field Aquatics Center

• Address: 244 Soldiers Field Drive SW, Rochester
• Opening Date: TBD - planning on being completed and open for the 2024 summer.
• Closing Date: TBD
• Amenities:
  • 50 meter activity and lap pool with a climbing wall, drop slide, basketball hoop, and zip line
  • Lazy river
  • 3 waterslide towers
  • Splash pad
• Hours, Fees, and More Info Here

READ MORE: Pool with 3 Slides Getting Closer to Opening in Rochester, Minnesota

Silver Lake Pool

• Address: 840 7th Street NE, Rochester
• Opening Date: June 3rd, 2024
• Closing Date:  August 2024, exact date TBD
• Amenities:
  • 50 meter pool for lap swimming
  • Drop slide into the large pool
  • Kiddie wading pool
• Hours, Fees, and More Info Here

Foster Arend Beach

• Address: 4051 E. River Road NE, Rochester
• Opening Date: May 25th, 2024
• Closing Date:  September 2nd, 2024
• Amenities:
  • Waterparks of Minnesota offers an inflatable waterpark at Foster Arend Beach.  A fee is required for this amenity.
• Hours, Fees, and More Info Here

Cascade Lake Beach

• Address: 88 23rd Ave. SW, Rochester
• Opening Date: May 25th, 2024
• Closing Date:  September 2nd, 2024
• Hours, Fees, and More Info Here

Lincolnshire Splash Pad

• Address: 5276 Members Parkway NW, Rochester
• Opening Date: Rumor is that the splash pad has already opened for the 2024 season.  As of writing this story, official dates were not provided on the City of Rochester website.
• Closing Date:  TBD
• Hours, Fees, and More Info Here

Rochester Recreation Center

• Address: 21 Elton Hills Drive NW, Rochester
• See Hours, Fees, and More Info Here

Best Western Rochester

• Address: 1517 16th Street SW, Rochester
• Contact the hotel at (507)-289-8866 for availability and prices.

Rochester Athletic Club

• Address: 3100 19th Street NW, Rochester
• You must be a member or a local area guest.  See membership prices and more information here.

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