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Milwaukee County's mission is to provide high-quality, responsive services that enhance self-sufficiency, personal safety, economic opportunity and quality of life for its entire people.
Milwaukee County is home to over 950,000 people living in one of 19 communities, which range in size from the City of Milwaukee, with 595,000 residents, to the Village of River Hills, with roughly 1,600 residents.
Still a manufacturing stronghold, the region features 16 Fortune 1000 companies and thousands of others in the financial services, medical device, hospitality and retailing industries.
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Dive into summer at the outdoor pools or swim year-round at the indoor pools.
8235 W. Good Hope Rd. Milwaukee (414) 353-2433 • 24-hour Hotline (414) 257-8098
Noyes Pool is a heated, indoor pool, available for private rentals. Birthday party packages using the party room are also available. The pool ranges in depth from 3 feet to 12 feet and has diving boards.
2701 S. 16th St., Milwaukee (414) 645-2328 • 24-hour Hotline (414) 257-8098
Pulaski Pool is a heated, indoor pool, available for private rentals. Birthday party packages using the party room are also available. The pool ranges in depth from 3 feet to 12 feet and has diving boards.
Milwaukee County Parks lifeguards teach all levels of swimmers. Adults must accompany children, from 6 months of age through toddlers, for the entire class. Sign up at the pool.
Aqua Zumba, or the Zumba® pool party, gives new meaning to working out. Splashing, stretching, twisting and shouting are all part of the workout.
Aqua Zumba classes bring together traditional aqua fitness disciplines with the Zumba formula and philosophy — using a party-like atmosphere for an exhilarating workout with exotic rhythms set to Latin and international beats.
Each pool has a lobby, indoor pool deck area, a concessions area and soda machine. The pools range in depth from 3 feet to 12 feet and have diving boards. Water volleyball or basketball equipment is available for added water fun.
Deep-well pools are open in the summer months from mid-June to mid-August. Purchase a summer season pass for unlimited entry to all deep-well pools or pay per visit. All outdoor pools below, except for Wilson pool, are cash only.
Advance-Purchase Recreation Provider Rate: $2 per child
Available to licensed daycare providers and organizations with a state tax-exempt number (copy of certificate required). Recreation provider advance-purchase tickets, for all facilities, are available at the Aquatics Office and must be booked one week in advance. Call (414) 257-8098.
Get the most for your money with an annual or summer swim pass.
Buy a family waterpark season pass for unlimited entry to Cool Waters and Schulz Aquatic Park.
$65
Season passes are available at both locations during the swimming season.
Buy a Deep-Well Pool Pass for unmlimited entry to all eight outdoor swimming pools and Pelican Cove during the summer season. You'll also get reduced admission ($5) for each visit to Cool Waters or Schulz Aquatic Park.
$50
Season passes are available to purchase at any outdoor pool. Pass does not include lap swim or Zumba at Wilson Pool.
Get an annual pass for unlimited entry to Pulaksi and Noyes Indoor Pools as well as all eight outdoor pools, plus Pelican Cove. This pass also includes open swim, lap swim and water exercise classes at any indoor or outdoor pool. You'll also get reduced admission ($5) for each visit to Cool Waters and Schulz Aquatic Park.
$260
The annual pass is good for 13 months from date of purchase. Purchase your pass at Pulaski or Noyes pools. Each pass requires a photo ID.
*Children age 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult 18 years old or older.
5765 S. New Berlin Rd., Milwaukee
(414) 529-4919
The Hales Corners Park Pool is a 50-yard, deep-water pool with swim lanes, a diving well and stair-step entry. Open mid-June through mid-August.
5151 S. 6th St., Milwaukee
(414) 481-7160
Holler Park Pool is a small, heated swimming pool. Open mid-June through mid-August.
2500 15th Ave., South Milwaukee
(414) 762-4919
Grobschmidt Pool features diving boards. Open mid-June through mid-August.
3500 W. Forest Home Ave., Milwaukee
(414) 384-2028
Jackson Park Pool is a large, figure-eight shape pool with diving boards. No lap swim lanes are available at this pool. Open mid-June through mid-August.
2657 S. 79th St., Milwaukee
(414) 327-2519
McCarty Park Pool is a traditional, deep-well pool with a giant water slide. Open mid-June through mid-August.
4800 S. Lake Dr., Milwaukee
(414) 481-4731
Sherdian Park Pool features a large swimming pool, flume slides, a water mushroom and a wading pool. Open mid-June through mid-August.
1859 N. 40th St., Milwaukee
(414) 344-5400
Washington Park Pool is perfect for a pool party and includes a grassy area with a bit of shade on a hot summer's day. Open mid-June through mid-August.
4001 S. 20th St., Milwaukee
(414) 281-4498
Wilson Park Pool is a heated, 50-meter, deep-well pool with a separate dive pool. Wilson is ideal for lap swim. Open mid-June through mid-August. Credit cards are accepted at Wilson.
*Aqua Zumba
Learn to swim! Milwaukee County Parks lifeguards teach all levels of swimmers. Adults must accompany children, from 6 months of age through toddlers, for the entire class. Each pool is limited participants and some limited levels:
Sign up at the pool where you or your child will be taking lessons.
9480 Watertown Road Wauwatosa, WI 53226 (414) 257-PARK (7275)