TOPEKA, KAN. – Dornwood Spray Park and Jackson Spray Park will open May 13 and Shawnee County Parks + Recreation aquatic centers and pools will open May 27 for Memorial Day Weekend. The Lake Shawnee Adventure Cove also opens May 27. Dornwood Spray Park is located at 2500 E. Highland and Jackson Spray Park is located at SE 8th and Lake.
Regular aquatic center and pool hours and admission rates include:
Facility | Hours | Admission | Cooler |
Blaisdell Family Aquatic Center* | Noon-7 p.m. daily | Age 2-12: $6 Adults: $7 Under age 2: Free | $10 |
Midwest Health Aquatic Center** | Noon-7 p.m. daily | Age 2-12: $6 Adults: $7 Under age 2: Free | $10 |
Shawnee North Family Aquatic Center | Noon-7 p.m. daily | Age 2-12: $6 Adults: $7 Under age 2: Free | $10 |
Garfield Pool | Noon-5 p.m. daily | Age 2-12: $2 Adults: $2 Under age 2: Free | $10 |
Hillcrest Pool | Noon-5 p.m. daily | Age 2-12: $2 Adults: $2 Under age 2: Free | $10 |
Oakland Pool | Noon-5 p.m. daily | Age 2-12: $2 Adults: $2 Under age 2: Free | $10 |
Rossville Community Pool` | Noon-5 p.m. daily | Age 2-12: $2 Adults: $3 Under age 2: Free | $10 |
New this year is that patrons will be allowed to bring in their own cooler for a $10 charge. Alcohol is still prohibited. Common at public aquatic centers and pools in other communities, this enables families to bring their own food and drink rather than purchasing food and drink at concession stands.
There are two special situations as pools open May 27:
*Due to a lifeguard training session, the diving area will not be available at Hillcrest Pool May 27-28. Admission is being discounted to $1 and the pool will remain open two hours longer until 7 p.m.
**Due to a leak, the bow tie wave pool at Midwest Health Aquatic Center will not be available until repairs can be made. Admission to the aquatic center will be discounted to $3 for youth and $4 for adults until repairs can be made.
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Shawnee County Parks + Recreation includes nearly 60 miles of trails, 2,696 acres of parks and 320 annual days of sporting activities. In addition, the department offers recreation programs, educational programs and golf. A combination of tax dollars, user fees and private donations enables Shawnee County Parks and Recreation to offer parks, sporting and aquatic facilities with state-of-the art features, and beautiful, nationally recognized gardens.