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On May 22 we made the tough decision to keep all our deep-well pools, two indoor pools and three of our aquatic parks closed for the season. (The closed aquatic parks are Cool Waters, Schulz Aquatic Center and Pelican Cove. The Hoyt Park Pool, operated by the non-profit Friends of Hoyt Park, is currently planning to open for the summer of 2020.)
This was an incredibly difficult choice to make because we know what our pools mean to the community. Factors contributing to this decision were physical distancing recommendations, limits on group sizes, the shortage of available lifeguards, the drastic toll the pandemic has had on the county budget and significantly reduced parks staffing levels.
We are hopeful that we will be able to open a good number of our wading pools and splash pads to provide relief from the summer heat. We are looking at options that will offer opportunities equitably distributed across the park system.
8235 W. Good Hope Rd. Milwaukee (414) 353-2433 • 24-hour Hotline (414) 257-8098
Closed for the 2020 Summer Season
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.
Advance-Purchase Recreation Provider Rate: N/A 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.
$ N/A
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.
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.
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 Road, Hales Corners (414) 529-3622
The Hales Corners Park Pool is a 50-yard, deep-water pool with swim lanes, a diving well and stair-step entry.
2500 15th Ave., South Milwaukee (414) 762-4919
Grobschmidt Pool features diving boards.
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.
2657 S. 79th St., West Allis (414) 327-2519
McCarty Park Pool is a traditional, deep-well pool with a giant water slide.
4800 S. Lake Drive, Cudahy (414) 481-4731
Sherdian Park Pool features a large swimming pool, flume slides, a water mushroom and a wading pool.
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.
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.
5151 S. 6th St., Milwaukee (414) 481-7160
Holler Park Pool is a small, heated swimming pool.
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)