We’ve gathered the best pools and splash pads in Manhattan and the surrounding areas in one guide. Read on to plan your summer adventures!
Pools and Splash Pads In and Around Manhattan
Manhattan City Waterparks
Manhattan City Waterparks will be open May 23 through August 9. All locations offer on-site concessions, lockers, picnic tables, and lounge chairs. Discounts for groups of 20 or more can be arranged with a two-week advanced reservation. Swimming lessons, junior lifeguarding, and aqua exercise classes are available as well. CiCo Waterpark and Northview Waterpark can be rented for private parties.
Daily Rates
Ages 3+: $6
Ages 2 and under: FREE
Season Passes
Ages 3+: $75
Ages 2 and under: FREE
City Park Waterpark
1220 Poyntz Avenue
Open 1-8 p.m. daily
Features water slides, diving boards, a lazy river, a bubble slide, a zero-entry kiddie pool area, and competition lanes. Please note: The Wave Rider feature will NOT be open this season!
CiCo Park Waterpark
3309 Robinson Avenue
Open Monday-Friday 1-6 p.m., Saturdays-Sundays 1-7 p.m.
Check out Toddler Tide at the zero-entry kiddie pool every Friday from 10 a.m. – noon for children up to age 5.
Features include water slides, diving board, climbing wall, and a lazy river.
Northview Waterpark
510 Griffith Street
Open Monday-Friday 1-6 pm, Saturdays-Sundays 1-7 pm
This pool is heated and features water slides, diving board, a lazy river, and zero-entry kiddie pool area.
City Park Splash Park
Southwest corner of City Park
Features benches, covered pavilion with picnic tables, public restrooms, and a large playground which is open to the public daily from 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. during warmer months.
Surrounding Community Pools
Abilene Swimming Pool
400 N Poplar St, Abilene
Open Monday-Friday 1-5 p.m. & 6:30-8 p.m., Saturday 1-7 p.m., Sunday 2-7 p.m.
Swimming lessons offered. Available to rent for private parties with rates.
Alma City Pool
301 Ohio St, Alma
Open Monday-Thursday 1-5 p.m.
6:30-8 p.m.
Friday-Sunday 1-7 p.m.
Swimming lessons, aerobics classes, and junior lifeguard camp offered. Available to rent for private parties with rates starting at $100.
Chapman Municipal Pool
East 2nd Street, Chapman
Open Monday-Friday noon-8 p.m., Saturday-Sunday noon-6 p.m.
Available to rent for private parties.
Clay Center Aquatic Park
210 West Dexter Street, Clay Center
Open Monday-Friday noon-7 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 1-7 p.m.
Features a lazy river, water slides, diving boards, and lounge chairs. Swimming lessons and exercise classes offered. Available to rent for private parties.
Council Grove Aquatic Center
500 Swimming Pool Lane, Council Grove
Open Monday-Thursday noon-6 p.m., Friday-Saturday noon-7 p.m., Sunday 1-6 p.m.
Features zero-entry, water slides, diving boards, competition pool, concession stand, and lounge chairs. Swimming lessons offered. Available to rent for private parties.
Fort Riley
Custer Hill Aquatic Park
7465 Normandy Drive, Fort Riley
Open Thursday-Sunday 1-7 p.m.
Features zero-entry, water slides, diving boards, lazy river, and a splash pad. Cabanas are available for rent. Available to rent for private parties.
Eyster Aquatic Center
This indoor pool is open for lap swim year-round & recreational swim from September through May.
6940 Warren Road, Fort Riley
Lap Swim: Monday-Friday 5-8 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Recreational Swim: Monday-Friday 4:30-7 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 1-4 p.m.
Facility rental is available. Both locations offer multiple classes and lesson options throughout the year.
Junction City Swimming Pool and Sprayground Complex
2307 N Jackson Street, Junction City
Open daily 1-7 p.m. daily
Features diving boards, triple tube slides, and wading pool.
Milford State Park Splash Pad
3612 State Park Rd, Milford
Open daily 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Features benches and pavilions with picnic tables.
Riley City Pool
200 N Clay, Riley
Open daily 12:30-7 p.m.
Features a water slide, diving board, baby pool, and lounge chairs. Swimming lessons and water aerobics classes offered. Available to rent for parties.
Wakefield City Pool
204 Dogwood St, Wakefield
Open Daily noon-7 p.m.
Swimming lessons and lifeguard training offered. Available to rent for private parties.
Wamego Aquatic Center
500 Ash Street, Wamego
Indoor Pool
Open Monday – Thursday 6-8 a.m., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. & 6-8 p.m., Friday – Sunday noon-8 p.m.
Outdoor Pool
Open Monday – Friday 1-6 pm & &-9 pm, Saturday & Sunday 1-6 pm
Swimming lessons and classes are offered. Available to rent for private parties in the evenings during the summer.
Splash Park
Open to the public daily 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Westmoreland City Swimming Pool
613 Campbell Street
Open daily during the summer offering season passes and daily rates. Swimming lessons and water aerobics classes offered. Available to rent for private parties.
Kenwood Cove Aquatic Park
701 Kenwood Park Drive, Salina
Open Monday-Saturday 12:30-7 p.m., Sunday 12:30-6 p.m.
This large waterpark has a lot to offer for the small price tag! Features include zero-entry, multiple slides, diving boards, competition swimming lanes, a lazy river, cabanas and lounge chairs, a concession stand, and much more!
