Best Public Pools Milwaukee Near Me

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4worldlovers: Two deep-well pools will open for the summer of 2023, from mid-June to mid-August. Purchase a summer season pass for unlimited entry to all deep-well pools or pay per visit.

Sherdian Park Pool features a large swimming pool, flume slides, a water mushroom, wading pool and adjacent play area.

Wilson Park Pool is a heated, 50-meter, deep-well pool with a separate dive pool. Wilson is ideal for lap swim.

See the "Season Passes" tab for great rates on unlimited visits!

Wading pools and splash pads throughout Milwaukee County will open for the summer of 2023, on a staggered schedule, from mid-June to mid-August. For locations and hours, select the "Open Status Updates" tab at the top of this page.

To use deep areas, diving wells, lap lanes or the drop slides, youths must demonstrate their swimming ability to a lifeguard.

4worldlovers: Noyes Indoor Pool is a heated, 25-meter pool open year-round. Lap swim is available in the morning; open swim, in the afternoon. Water fitness, swim lessons and pool parties are also available. The pool ranges in depth from 3 feet to 12 feet and has diving boards. Credit cards are accepted at Noyes. Children under 3 years are admitted free.

Noyes Indoor Pool will be closed for the summer of 2023. Join us at our outdoor pools!

Admission is good for Lap Swim, Water Exercise or Open Swim

Purchase passes at Noyes or Pulaski Pool. Credit cards and Milwaukee County Parks gift cards accepted.

Swim year-round in the heated, 25-meter pool. Hours change seasonally, with lap-swim hours typically in the morning and open-swim hours in the afternoon.

During open-swim hours, you'll be able to use the diving boards and basketball hoops. Noyes Pool also features a zero-depth entry ramp and accessible restrooms and locker rooms.

Join us for a one-hour, low-impact workout in the pool! Preregistration is not needed for a water exersise class; simply arrive 15 minutes before class and sign up.

Perfect For: Those who want a full-body, low-impact workout. Work at your own pace.

How It Works: Class begins with a warm-up and stretching before moving to cardio and strength training. All equipment needed for the class is provided, but participants can bring their own work-out weights if desired. Each class is an hour long, with most classes starting at the top of the hour.

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 allows a limited number of participants and some limits on skill levels. Swim sessions include eight, 45-minute lessons. Sign up at the Noyes Pool welcome desk.

Have a splash bash! Parties include use of the party room and shared use of the pool and locker rooms during open-swim hours.

Fee: $80 for up to 10 guests. Fee to be paid at time of booking.

Take up to 75 friends and family to your private pool rental! You'll get private use of the pool and diving boards, on-duty lifeguards, use of the party room and lobby area, and use of water volleyball and water basketball equipment. We require at least three weeks advance notice to make a reservation.

Private rentals are available from 6 – 10 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.