Ankeny Aquatic Centers Remains Open On Memorial Day Weekend

Press release from the City of Ankeny:

May 25, 2021

Ankeny aquatic centers will open for the 2021 season Memorial Day weekend, May 29-31. Hours are noon - 7 p.m. at Cascade Falls and noon - 6 p.m. at Prairie Ridge. Both aquatic centers will open daily beginning June 3.

NEW FOR 2021 - Season passes sold online

Season passes are available online at www.ankenyiowa.gov/register. The cost is $50 per person for Ankeny residents and $70 per person for nonresidents. Season passes cannot be purchased at the aquatic centers. Season passes include admission at both aquatic centers, lap swim and water walking.

What to expect for open swim

General admission is $8 per day, $5 for seniors and $1 for 2 and under at Cascade Falls and at Prairie Ridge general admission is $4, $3 for seniors and $1 for 2 and under. All facility amenities including water slides, spray canons, tubes, lazy river, Flowrider®, locker rooms, lockers and lounge chairs will be available for use. Concession stands will be open.

Both aquatic centers will have reduced capacities following guidelines from the CDC. Daily admission counts vary throughout the day, and as patrons leave the facilities, we will continue to allow patrons in through a 1 in 1 out system to maximize capacity when it has been reached. Staff will continue to add increased cleanings throughout the facilities each day. Admission capacity numbers may be modified as conditions around the pandemic dictate.

Season pass holders will have the ability to reserve day-of entry from 6 - 11 a.m. Reservations are for season pass holders only. All additional capacity spots will be available at the admissions gate of the pools on a first-come, first-served basis for general admission and for season pass holders who did not reserve a spot online. Season pass holders are not guaranteed entrance to the pool when capacity is reached if they do not reserve a spot online.

Water walking and lap swim

Morning lap swim and water walking will be held starting June 1, Monday – Saturday, 10 - 11:45 a.m. and evening lap swim and water walking will start on June 3, on Mondays and Thursdays, from 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. Water walking and lap swim will be held at Cascade Falls and are only available to patrons ages 13 and older. Admittance will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Cost is $3.

Prairie Ridge Splash Park

Prairie Ridge Splash Park will be available for free public use between 10 - 11:45 a.m., Monday - Friday beginning June 1. Patrons wanting to use the facility during open swim will need to pay daily admission or use a season pass. The splash park is first-come, first-served. Other free community splash pads are located at the following parks: Crestbruck Park, Dean Park and Sunrise Park.

Swim lessons and special programs

Online registration for American Red Cross swim lessons is open. Morning sessions are offered at both pools and evening sessions at Prairie Ridge. Swim lesson modifications include reduced class capacities and placing the students in pods. Other aquatic events/classes will be offered throughout the summer including Splash with a Princess Pool Party, Family Fun Nights, Adult Only Swim, Flowrider® Workshops, springboard diving and more. Register online at www.ankenyiowa.gov.

Private parties/events

Both aquatic centers are available to rent during non-public hours for private parties, birthday parties, youth team gatherings or business outings. All rental fees and arrangements must be made at the Parks & Recreation office at least 10 days prior to rental date. Birthday party packages are also available during normal business hours at Prairie Ridge Aquatic Center. Call (515) 963-3570 for reservations and pricing information.

For more information visit www.ankenyiowa.gov or contact Parks & Recreation at (515) 963-3570.

This press release was produced by the City of Ankeny. The views expressed here are the author’s own.