Indianapolis, Indiana – With the arrival of warmer weather, Indy Parks is opening the gates to summer fun with the launch of the city’s public pool and splash pad season. Starting Saturday, May 31, thirteen pools will be ready to welcome residents and visitors across Indianapolis, offering a much-needed way to cool off and connect with the community.
“Summer in Indy means getting outside, enjoying our parks, and spending time with friends and family,” said Indy Parks representatives in a statement. “Our pool and splash pad openings are an important part of that tradition.”
The list of pools opening on May 31 includes some of the city’s most popular park destinations: Brookside Park, Eagle Creek Beach, Ellenberger Park, Frederick Douglass Park, Garfield Park, Indy Island Indoor Pool, Northwestway Park, Perry Park, Riverside Park, Sahm Park, Stanley Strader Park, and Thatcher Park Indoor Pool. Each location has been prepared for the season and will open six days a week, with Mondays reserved for maintenance.
Standard pool hours are set from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, extending until 8 p.m. on Fridays. On Saturdays, pools will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and from noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Indy Parks has emphasized that these hours and operations are subject to change depending on staffing and weather conditions.
Riverside Park’s main pool will be operational, though the kids’ pool section is temporarily closed as the city awaits parts for needed repairs. Updates on that and other pool statuses will be shared on the city’s parks website.
While many locations are already set to open, four additional pools are expected to begin operations by early June. Those sites are Broad Ripple Park, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Gustafson Park, and Rhodius Park. Indy Parks is working to ensure each of these pools meets safety and staffing standards before welcoming the public.
Unfortunately, one pool will remain closed for the summer season. Willard Park Pool will not be available due to construction related to the Blue Line project. City officials expressed their hope that the project will bring long-term improvements to the area and asked for patience from nearby residents.
In addition to pools, splash pads throughout Indianapolis are also being activated to give families more options for beating the heat. These splash pads offer free access and are located in parks throughout the city. A full list of active splash pads and real-time updates can be found at parks.indy.gov/poolsandsplashpads.
City officials are encouraging families to make the most of these free and low-cost recreational offerings. “These spaces are more than just pools—they are gathering places,” Indy Parks said. “They’re where summer memories are made.”
Whether residents are looking to swim laps, play in the water with kids, or simply enjoy a relaxing afternoon outdoors, the reopening of Indy’s pools and splash pads marks the unofficial start of summer in the city. With safety precautions and schedules in place, the season promises plenty of opportunities to dive in and stay cool.
