Parks and Recreation Announces Summer Pool Schedule
Published on May 25, 2023
Lincoln Parks and Recreation today announced that seven outdoor public pools will open Monday, May 29. Belmont Pool will open Thursday, June 1 and Star City Shores will open Monday, June 5. All pools will close Sunday, August 13.
“Our Parks and Recreation team is proud to provide Lincoln with healthy, safe, and vibrant aquatic facilities. The staggered openings will allow us to certify and train newly hired lifeguards and staff to ensure a successful pool season,” said Maggie Stuckey-Ross, Parks and Recreation Director.
All pools are open seven days a week from 1 to 6 p.m. Locations are as follows:
Star City Shores Aquatic Center
- 4375 S. 33rd Court, 402-441-6670 (Opens June 5)
University Place Aquatic Center
- 2000 N. 48th, 402-441-7834
Highlands Aquatic Center
- 5511 NW. 12th, 402-441-7800
Neighborhood pools
- Arnold Pool, 4000 NW. 46th Street, 402-441-7829
- Ballard Pool, 3901 N. 66th Street, 402-441-7898
- Belmont Pool, 12th and Manatt streets, 402-441-7826 (Opens June 1, closed June 3 and 4)
- Eden Pool, 4400 Antelope Creek, 402-441-7827
- Irvingdale Pool, 1900 Van Dorn Street, 402-441-7828
- Woods Pool, 33rd and "J" streets, 402-441-7782
Family swim nights begin June 5 and are offered from 6 to 8 p.m. for $10 per family at the following pools:
- Monday: Belmont
- Tuesday: Eden
- Wednesday: Irvingdale
- Thursday: Ballard
- Friday: Arnold Heights and Woods
The free Trago Sprayground in Trago Park, 22nd and “U” streets, will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week, May 29 through Labor Day.
Applications for seasonal employment, including pool staff, are available at jobs.lincoln.ne.gov. Lifeguards must be at least 16 years of age and certified. Training and certification may be available for new employees. For more information contact the Aquatic Office at 402-441-7960, email pools@lincoln.ne.gov, or visit lincoln.ne.gov/pools.
Parks and Recreation programming information including swim lessons, free Adult Water Fitness Class, and Swim and Dive Leagues is available at lincoln.ne.gov/pools.