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

Summer Season Passes and Punch/Group Passes

Punch Pass

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 at the Parks & Recreation Department office in the City Services Center, the Northwest Recreation Center, or any outdoor pool when they are open. They cannot be purchased online.
20 Punches - $83 Non-refundable

Summer Swim Pass

May only be used by the pass holder for age appropriate Open Swim, Family Swim, Adult Swim, Lap Swim/Water Walking, and Water Exercise.
Pass is valid May 22, 2023, through September 4, 2023.
2023 Summer Swim Pass Form

Early Bird Fees: (Purchase on or before 5/20/23)

Family Non-resident $243 Resident $226	Individual Non-resident $126 Resident $118
Senior (60+) Non-resident $114 Resident $106	Nanny (16+) Non-resident $88 Resident $80

Fees: (5/21/23 or after)

Family Non-resident $285 Resident $269	Individual Non-resident $145 Resident $137
Senior (60+) Non-resident $133 Resident $124	Nanny (16+) Non-resident $88 Resident $80

Purchase Passes
Purchase summer season passes in person and get your photo taken at the NW Recreation Center, 1340 11th Street NW, or the Parks and Recreation office in the City Services Center, 500 15th Avenue SW, during regular business hours. Last year's passes (2022 only) may be renewed online.

RENEW A POOL 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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