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!
Manhattan Area Community Pool Guide
Manhattan City Waterparks
Manhattan City Waterparks will be open May 25 through August 11. 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 with rates starting at $325.
Daily Rates
Non-swimmers: $2
Age 2-15: $4
Age 16 & up: $6
Season Passes
Age 2-15: $45
Age 16 & up: $65
Twilight Swim Fees
6-8 p.m. at City Waterpark
Age 2-15: $2
Age 16 & up: $3
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.
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.
Blue Earth Plaza Splash Park
315 S 3rd Street
Features benches, covered pavilion with picnic tables, open green space, public restrooms, and outdoor fireplace.
Both parks are open to the public daily from 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. during warmer months.
Surrounding Community Pools
Abilene Swimming Pool
Open May 27-August 11
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.
Daily Rates
Age 4-17: $2.50
Age 18-59: $3.50
Age 60 & up: $2.50
Season Pass
Household: $200
Age 4-17: $50
Age 18-59: $55
Age 60 & up: $50
Swimming lessons offered. Available to rent for private parties with rates starting at $100/hour.
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.
Daily Rate: Age 3 & up $3
Swimming lessons, aerobics classes, and junior lifeguard camp offered. Available to rent for private parties with rates starting at $100.
Chapman Municipal Pool
Opens May 25
East 2nd Street, Chapman
Open Monday-Friday noon-8 p.m., Saturday-Sunday noon-6 p.m.
Daily Rate: $3
Season Pass
Individual $75-90
Family $150-180
Available to rent for private parties with rates starting at $100.
Clay Center Aquatic Park
Opens May 27
210 West Dexter Street, Clay Center
Open Monday-Friday noon-7 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 1-7 p.m.
Daily Rate: $4
Punch Card $40 for 11 visits
Season Passes
Single: $75
Family: $200
Exercise Pass: $50
Features a lazy river, water slides, diving boards, and lounge chairs. Swimming lessons and exercise classes offered. Available to rent for private parties for $250.
Council Grove Aquatic Center
Open May 26
500 Swimming Pool Lane, Council Grove
Open Monday-Thursday noon-6 p.m., Friday-Saturday noon-7 p.m., Sunday 1-6 p.m.
Daily Rate: $5
Family Season Pass: starts at $275
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
Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend
7465 Normandy Drive, Fort Riley
Open Thursday-Sunday 1-7 p.m.
Daily Rates
Age 2 & under: $1
Age 3 & up: $5
Non-DoD Guest: $8
Features zero-entry, water slides, diving boards, lazy river, and a splash pad. Cabanas are available for rent starting at $25/hour. Available to rent for private parties with rates starting at $275.
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.
Daily Rates
Age 3-12: $2
Age 13 & up: $3
Non-DoD Guest: $5
Facility rental is available with rates starting at $150.
Both locations offer multiple classes and lesson options throughout the year.
Junction City Swimming Pool and Sprayground Complex
Opens May 27th
2307 N Jackson Street, Junction City
Open daily 1-7 p.m. daily
Daily Rates: $3 for children and adults
Family Season Pass starts at $150
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.
Park entrance $5/day or $25/year
Features benches and pavilions with picnic tables.
Riley City Pool
Open May 25 – August 11
200 N Clay, Riley
Open daily 12:30-7 p.m.
Daily Rates
Age 6 & under: $2
Age 7-17: $3
Age 18 & up: $4
Season Passes
Single: $40
Family: start at $85
Features a water slide, diving board, baby pool, and lounge chairs. Swimming lessons and water aerobics classes offered. Available to rent for parties with rates starting at $75.
Wakefield City Pool
Opens May 24
204 Dogwood St, Wakefield
Open Daily noon-7 p.m.
Daily Rates
Age 2-4: $1
Age 5 & up: $2
Season Passes
Single: $40
Family: $100
Swimming lessons and lifeguard training offered. Available to rent for private parties with rates starting at $65/hour.
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.
Daily Rates
Age 3 & up: $4
Outdoor Pool
Opens Monday, May 27th
Open Monday – Friday 1-6 pm & &-9 pm, Saturday & Sunday 1-6 pm
Daily Rates
Age 3 & up: $5
Punch Passes: 10 for $40
Seasonal Pool Pass: $60
Pool memberships can be purchased for $30/month. Swimming lessons and classes are offered. Available to rent for private parties in the evenings during the summer for $300.
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
Open Monday, May 27 – Sunday, August 11.
701 Kenwood Park Drive, Salina
Open Monday-Saturday 12:30-7 p.m., Sunday 12:30-6 p.m.
Daily Rates
Age 3-17: $5
Age 18-61: $7
Age 62 & up: $4
Season Pass
Multiple options starting at $80.
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!
