Outdoor pools, splash pads, and Phalen Beach opening this Saturday!

Outdoor Pools, Splash Pads, & Phalen Beach Open this Saturday, June 10

Como Pool Waterslide

Get your splash on this Saturday!

Como Regional Park Pool, Highland Park Aquatic Center, splash pads, and Phalen Beach open this Saturday, June 10. Scroll down for hours, admission prices, Tot Time information and more.

Pools Open June 11

Become a Member

Reminder: Pick up your membership cards at Great River Water Park

The weather looks perfect for opening weekend at the pools!  To help make entry to the pools as quick as possible, those who have purchased memberships or punch cards online are encouraged to pick up their cards in advance at Great River Water Park

Memberships can be used at any Saint Paul Parks and Recreation aquatic facility. Summer memberships, annual memberships and punch cards can be purchased online.


Summer Pool Hours


Highland Pool HoursComo Pool HoursGreat River Hours

Splash Pads

Splash pads are located at Conway Park, Lewis Park, and Phalen Beach. Splash pads will be open daily, free of charge, starting Saturday, June 10 from 9am-9pm.

Splash Pads

Tot TIme

Como Pool Tot Time

Tot Time is from 9:30am to 11:00am on Saturdays at Como Regional Park Pool. Admission is $8 for one parent and child pair, a savings of $5. Each additional child is $4 and all children must be 0-6 years old. Only the splash pad will be open for Tot-Time swimming. Concessions are closed during this time. Everyone is welcome to stay for open swim at 11:00am at no extra cost.


Phalen Beach

Phalen Beach

Phalen Beach will be open daily from 1pm-7pm starting Saturday, June 10. Admission is free. Phalen Beach offers open swimming, a sand beach, locker rooms, a sand volleyball court, and afternoon and evening free meals for youth. New this year are swimming lessons, a splash pad, and canoe clinics. Watercraft rentals are expected to start later in June.   

NEW: Phalen Drop-in Canoe Clinics

When: June 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, and August 1
Ages: 10+
Cost: $10. No registration required, simply show up.

Participants will:

  • Learn about boat safety
  • Learn the 5 different paddle strokes
  • Learn how to properly maneuver a canoe
  • Learn how to tip a canoe back over
  • Go on an excursion around the famous Phalen Lake to test their new skills

Admission and Memberships

Register for Programs

Register for Programs

Swimming Lessons

Other Classes


Family Fitness Fridays

Special Events at Highland Park Aquatic Center

Special Events