Summer Splash Guide: Rochester's Public Pools, Beaches & More

Once school is out for the summer, there is only one thing on kids' minds. Ok...maybe three things on their mind.

Snacks
Fortnite and
Swimming!

If you need help figuring out where to cool off once that hot air hits, check out the pools and beaches below for the best swimming spots in Southeast Minnesota.

List of Pools and Beaches in the Rochester, Minnesota Area

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All New Soldiers Field Aquatics Center

Address: 244 Soldiers Field Drive SW, Rochester
Opening Date: TBD - planning on being completed and open for the 2024 summer.
Closing Date: TBD
Amenities:
- 50 meter activity and lap pool with a climbing wall, drop slide, basketball hoop, and zip line
- Lazy river
- 3 waterslide towers
- Splash pad
Hours, Fees, and More Info Here

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Silver Lake Pool

Address: 840 7th Street NE, Rochester
Opening Date: June 3rd, 2024
Closing Date: August 2024, exact date TBD
Amenities:
- 50 meter pool for lap swimming
- Drop slide into the large pool
- Kiddie wading pool
Hours, Fees, and More Info Here

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Foster Arend Beach

Address: 4051 E. River Road NE, Rochester
Opening Date: May 25th, 2024
Closing Date: September 2nd, 2024
Amenities:
- Waterparks of Minnesota offers an inflatable waterpark at Foster Arend Beach. A fee is required for this amenity.
Hours, Fees, and More Info Here

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Cascade Lake Beach

Address: 88 23rd Ave. SW, Rochester
Opening Date: May 25th, 2024
Closing Date: September 2nd, 2024
Hours, Fees, and More Info Here

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Lincolnshire Splash Pad

Address: 5276 Members Parkway NW, Rochester
Opening Date: Rumor is that the splash pad has already opened for the 2024 season. As of writing this story, official dates were not provided on the City of Rochester website.
Closing Date: TBD
Hours, Fees, and More Info Here

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