Municipal Pools

Parks and Recreation

The Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Department operates two outdoor aquatic centers, three outdoor pools and one indoor pool. The five outdoor aquatic centers and pools operate seasonally, generally from the last day of school until the first day of school in the fall. Pre-season (Memorial Day) and post-season (Labor Day) swimming is available at some of the pools. Year-round swimming is available at the indoor pool. Schedules are available on the pool pages.

Bender Pool

Indoor Swimming Pool

Bever Pool
Outdoor Swimming Pool

An overview of people swimming at Noelridge Aquatic Center. Cherry Hill Aquatic Center
Outdoor Aquatic Center

Ellis Pool
Outdoor Swimming Pool

Jones Pool
Outdoor Swimming Pool
A swimming instructor teaches a group of children how to swim.
Noelridge Aquatic Center
Outdoor Aquatic Center

Season Passes and Punch/Group Passes

Punch Pass

Punch passes may be used by an individual, a group, transferred to another person, or used by a family or group for any age appropriate public swims and water exercise classes. No photo required.
Purchase passes online, by phone, or in person at the Parks & Recreation Department office in the City Services Center, the Northwest Recreation Center, or at any of the outdoor pools once they open.
Passes purchased online can be mailed for an additional $3.00 fee.
20 Punches - $87 Non-refundable

2024 Swim Passes

*NEW* The base price for a family pass is for two people; one must be a parent or guardian. For each additional family member, the price is $30 more. All family members are required to live in the same household.
Season swim passes are non-transferable and require a photo. Photos can be taken at the Parks & Recreation Department office in the City Services Center, the Northwest Recreation Center, or at any of the outdoor pools once they open.
They may only be used by the pass holder for age appropriate Open Swim, Adult Swim, Lap Swim/Water Walking, and Water Exercise.
Last year's passes (2023) may be renewed and all other passes may now be purchased online and mailed to you for an additional $3.00.
Passes may be purchased online, by phone, or in person at the Parks & Recreation Department office in the City Services Center, the Northwest Recreation Center, or at any of the outdoor pools once they open.
The pass is valid May 20, 2024, through September 2, 2024.

Early Bird Fees (For passes purchased on or before May 18, 2024):

Family (2 People) Non-resident $185 Resident $170	Family Member Non-resident $30 Resident $30
Individual Non-resident $136 Resident $126	Senior 60+ Non-resident $123 Resident $113
Nanny Non-resident $94 Resident $85

Standard Fees (For passes purchased May 19, 2024 or after):

Family (2 People) Non-resident $235 Resident $220	Family Member Non-resident $30 Resident $30
Individual Non-resident $156 Resident $146	Senior 60+ Non-resident $142 Resident $132
Nanny Non-resident $94 Resident $85

Purchase a PASS

RecAssist
Low-Income Assistance Program The Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department offers a discount for swim passes and programs to individuals and families with financial need. To qualify for reduced fees, the individual or family must meet the annual income guidelines.

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