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Ankeny aquatic centers will open for Memorial Day weekend, May 27 -29. Hours for Cascade Falls are noon – 7 p.m. Prairie Ridge hours are noon – 6 p.m. Both aquatic centers will open daily for the 2023 summer season Thursday, June 1, at noon.

Cascade Falls Aquatic Center 

2350 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy., Ankeny 

Open swim hours: noon to 7 p.m., Memorial Day weekend, daily beginning June 1

Lap swim and water walking hours: Monday- Saturday 10 - 11:45 a.m., Monday & Thursday 7:15 - 8:45 p.m.

Cascade Falls Admission Fees 

                                    Open Swim                 Lap Swim/Water Walking     

General                       $9                                $3                                       

Seniors (60+)              $5                                $3                                       

Children 2 & under      $2                                N/A                                                                         

Lap swim and water walking will start on May 30.

 Prairie Ridge Aquatic Center

1220 NW Prairie Ridge Dr., Ankeny

Open swim hours: noon to 6 p.m., Memorial Day weekend, daily beginning June 1.

Splash park opens May 30.

Splash park only: 10 – 11:45 a.m., free; noon – 6 p.m., regular admission

*Free entry to the Splash Park is valid only from 10 - 11:45 a.m., Monday – Friday. Patrons wishing to re-enter the facility during open swim will need to pay the daily admission or use a season pass.

Prairie Ridge Admission Fees                           

General                  $5               

Seniors (60+)         $3                

Children 2 & under $2                 

Season Passes

Season passes are available for purchase online at www.ankenyiowa.gov/poolpass. Cost is $50 per resident, $70 for nonresidents. Passes may also be purchased in person at the Parks & Recreation Office, 1210 NW Prairie Ridge Drive. Passes are not sold at the aquatic centers. 

Classes/Swimming Lessons

In addition to group and private swim lessons, other aquatic events/classes are offered throughout the summer including Splash with a Princess Pool Party, Family Fun Nights, Adult Only Swim, Flowrider® Workshops, springboard diving and more. Register for classes and events online at www.ankenyiowa.gov/register.  

Work at the Pool

We are still hiring for lifeguards and all aquatics positions except water slide attendant. Learn more and apply at www.ankenyiowa.gov/jobs.

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