It’s here. The summer heat has set in and it doesn’t seem like that long ago I was complaining about having jackets in May…now, it’s full on summer. What gives?!? Summer in Kansas City, to be sure.
Here is our list of outdoor swimming pools in and around KC. We’ve also included spray parks. You can typically find everything you need to know (hours of operation, fees, location, etc.) by calling the number provided or going to the city’s aquatic site (click on each city for their sites). Many locations offer lessons in the mornings prior to opening to the public.
Have fun! Try and keep cool this week. Summer is here and in a big way– If you can’t get to a pool, try a big red bucket with a hose!!!
Overland Park, KS and Leawood, KS
- Bluejacket, 101st and Bond, 913.327.5671
- Marty, 74th and Conser, 913.327.5672
- Roe, 104th and Roe, 913.327.5673
- Stonegate, 97th and Antioch, 913.327.5674
- TRAC, 119th and Lowell, 913.327.5675
- Young’s, 77th and Antioch, 913.327.5676
- Leawood Aquatic Center, 10601 Lee Blvd., 913.327.3977
Olathe, KS and Prairie Village, KS
- Cedar Creek Community Pool, 11400 S. Parish St., 913.764.9853
- Black Bob Pool, 14570 W. 151st St., 913.764.9720
- Mill Creek Pool, 320 E. Poplar, 913.829.9811
- Frontier Pool, 15909 W. 127th St., 913.829.9730
- Oregon Trail Pool, 1800 W. Dennis, 913.829.9815
- City of Prairie Village Pool, 7711 Delmar, 913.642.6010
- Legacy Park Community Center, 901 NE Bluestem Drive, 816.969.1550
- Summit Waves, NE corner of Hwys 50 and 291 South, 816.969.1515
- Brush Creek community center, 3801 Emmanuel Cleaver II Blvd., 816.784.4000
- Line Creek community center, 5940 NW Waukomis Dr., 816.513.0760
- Budd Park, Budd Park Espl. & Denver Ave., 816.784.2600
- Grove Park, 3031 E. Truman, 816.231.9568
- Swope Park, Swope Park- 67th and Lewis, 816.513.8915
- Arbor Villa, 66th Terrace and Main St.
- Ashland, 23rd and Elmwood streets
- Gillham, 41st and Gillham streets
- West Terrace, 16th and Jarboe streets
- KCMO “Spraygrounds” – Douglas Park, 2632 Jarboe St. – Harmony Park, 10th Street and Agnes – Longview Park, 7101 Longview Road – Loose Park, 52nd Terrace and Summit – Parade Park, The Paseo and Truman Road - Sunnyside Park, 8255 Summit – Golden Oaks, 46th St. and North Antioch – Garrison Square, 4th Street and Forest (Columbus Park area)
- Splash Cove at Jim Allen Aquatic Center, 5800 King, 913.631.7177
- Thomas A. Soetaert Aquatic Center, 13805 Johnson Drive, 913.631.0054
- Ad Astra Pool, 83rd and Maurer, 913.492.SWIM
- Flat Rock Creek Pool, 103rd and Hauser, 913.888.3202
- Indian Trails Aquatic Center, 87th and Greenway Lane, 913.888.4659
Independence, MO and Blue Springs, MO
- Adventure Oasis Water Park, 23rd Street just west of 291 Hwy., 816.325.7843
- Water playgrounds to cool off: 24 Hwy/N. Delaware and 24th & Hardy streets
- Blue Springs Centennial Pool Plex, 2401 W. Ashton Drive, 816.228.0188
Grain Valley, MO
- Grain Valley Community Center, 713 Main St
- Liberty Community Center, 1600 S. Withers Rd.
- Spraygrounds at: Ruth Moore Park, 401 N. Morse and City Park, 970 S. Highway 291
- Municipal Pool, Central Park, 69th & North Holmes, 816.436.2200
- Park Hill Aquatic Center, 8152 N. Congress Ave., 816.741.7963
- Springs Aquatic Center at Tiffany Hills Park, 9700 N. Congress, 816.880.0733
- Riverside Municipal Pool, 4498 NW High Drive, 816.741.3993
- Dagg Park (North Kansas City, MO) – Great wading pool and playground, picnic shelters
- Parkwood Pool, 950 Quindaro Blvd, 913.551.0402
- Spray Parks to cool off: Eisenhower Park, 2901 N. 72nd St., Heathwood Park, 10th & Parallel Pkwy, and Pierson Park, 1800 S. 55th St.
- Fairway Swimming Pool, 62nd & Mission
- Roeland Park Aquatic Center, 4843 Rosewood Dr.
- Bonner Springs Aquatic Park, 1200 South 134th St.
- Meadowmere Pool, 13610 Byars Rd.
- John Anderson Pool, 4701 E. 135th St.
- DeSoto Aquatic Center and Gardner, KS :Gardner Aquatic Center, Cornerstone Park, 215 N. Center
Vacation Bible School (VBS) is something that many families look forward to each summer. Typically kids go for several hours a day for one week, kids enjoy being with their friends, playing games and even learning a thing or two–all in a safe environment. Most VBS camps are very reasonable, at $20-$40 for the week. Many churches even offer assistance or scholarships.
