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Watertown Family Aquatic Center
The pool is now Closed for the 2023 season
The Watertown Family Aquatic Center features a bath house with concessions, family change rooms and a three-pool complex including:
- Main pool with zero depth entry
- Lazy River
- Lap area
- Floatables
- Basketball goal
- ¾ meter diving board
- Drop slide, water walk
- Frog slide
- In-water playground
- Four interactive play features
No matter what level of fun you are looking for, you will find it at the Watertown Family Aquatic Center. It is truly focused on being a family experience that you will want to experience over and over.
General Rules:
- No outside food or beverage allowed to be brought into pool area.
- Water slide riders must be at least 48” tall.
- Complete list of facility rules can be seen at facility
Open Swims:
Full facility is available for usage by all ages seven days a week.
1:00–7:00 p.m.
Adventure Open Swims:
Includes Adventure Pool and Sand Play Area only Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays.
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Swimming Lessons:
Taught in main pool area Monday – Friday
9:00 am – 11:55 am & 7:15 pm – 8:40 pm
Water Fitness:
Non-structured time community members may utilize the Aquatic Center for lap swimming, water walking, resistance walking against lazy river and more. This program is staffed by lifeguards and has no formal instruction. Saturdays:
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Small Group Rentals:
Don’t fight the crowds – rent out the Adventure Pool and Sand Play area for yourself. A great idea for smaller day cares, play groups, birthday parties and more.
Tuesdays: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & Thursdays: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Full Facility Rentals:
Looking for that great corporate party location, or do you have a large family in need of a great place for a reunion event or large celebration? Rent the entire family aquatic center!
Saturdays: 7:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. & Sundays: 7:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Shelter Reservation:
Have a group getting together at the Aquatic Center? Why not reserve one of our eight sun shelters for your group. The shelters are 18’ x 24’ and are outfitted with dining table and chairs, along with chaise lounges. Reserve at least 24 hours in advance. Daily reservations limited to two of the eight shelters.
Birthday Parties:
Looking for a great way to spend your child’s birthday? Spend it with us at the Family Aquatic Center! Your child will thank you for making their party a huge hit. When you book your party with us you will receive: 8 admissions to the water park, pizza, 8 beverages and a private shelter, with tables and chairs. For booked birthday parties only, we will allow a birthday cake to be brought into the facility. Additional guests may be invited for regular admission rates.
Open Swims:
Unlimited usage of Waterslides and Lazy River including tubes. All patrons entering Aquatics Center will pay usage fees.
Season Passes:
(4/11 – 5/31) Pre – Season
- Individual – $65.00
- Family up to 5 – $180.00
- Each addl. after 5 – $25.00
- Replacement ID – $5.00
(6/1 – End of Season)In – Season
- Individual – $75.00
- Family up to 5 – $200.00
- Each addl. after 5 – $30.00
- Replacement ID – $5.00
Daily Admissions:
Individual – $7.00
Twilight rate after 4:00pm - $5.00
*Ticket Books – 10 for $60.00
*Tickets may be purchased in books of 10, and are transferable and good for all open swim sessions*
Adventure Open Swims:
Adventure Pool and Sand Play at designated times. Season passes may be used.
Individual (all ages) – $5.00
Water Fitness:
$5.00/Time (Season Passes may be used)
Looking for a great way to spend your child’s birthday? Spend it with us at the Family Aquatic Center!
Package A:
$125 up to 8 people, daily admission for each additional after 8. Includes one pizza, 8 beverages and a private shelter, with tables and chairs.
Package B:
$150 up to 12 people, daily admission for each additional after 8. Includes two pizzas, 12 beverages and a private shelter, with tables and chairs.
Small Group Rentals:
Adventure Pool and Sand Play at designated times. Season passes may not be used or deducted off cost. $50.00 up to ten individuals + $5.00 each, after ten.
Full Facility Rentals:
Includes entire complex including Waterslides. $500.00/ rental spot up to 100 individuals. $4.00 each, after 100 7:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Shelter Reservations:
$30.00 for a 3 hour block or $50 for the whole day (Must reserve at least 24 hours in advance).
(For booked birthday parties only, we will allow a birthday cake to be brought into the facility.)
Swimming Lessons:
Parent/Child Aquatics, Prep 1 and Level 1 – $40.00
Levels 2 – 6 – $45.00
Group Discounts:
25+ – $6.00 per/person
50+ – $5.00 per/person
*Groups must give 24 hour notice prior to arrival to get group rates.
Red Cross Swimming Lessons
The Family Aquatics Center provides American Red Cross swimming instruction programs. All sessions are held Monday – Friday throughout the summer. For specific classes and more information contact our office.
CONTACT
For more information or rentals and reservations:
Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department
Phone: 605-882-6260
Fax: 605-882-5204
Jodi Hemiller
Recreation Programs Coordinator
Phone: 605-882-6250
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Family Aquatic Center
Physical Address
825 3rd St SW
Watertown, SD 57201
Phone: 605-882-6267
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Parks, Recreation & Forestry
Physical Address
1900 W Kemp
PO Box 910
Watertown, SD 57201
Phone: 605-882-6260Fax: 605-882-5204