Need to cool off now that sweltering weather has descended? Take your pick of public pools, splash pads, and fun-filled aquatic centers.
Public Pools
The City of Evansville operates three municipal pools for public use. A fourth pool next to Helfrich Golf Course is closed for 2026.
Lorraine Pool
2399 E. Adams Ave.
Open May 30-Aug. 9: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays
Admission: $2 for over 13 years; $1 for ages 4-12; and free for kids under age 3
This Southeast Side pool makes a splash on Friday nights, when families of two adults and four children can swim for $5. Lorraine Pool hosts two-week sessions of swim lessons Tuesdays-Fridays.
Mosby Pool
1101 S. Barker Ave.
Open May 30-Aug. 2: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays
Admission: $2 for over 13 years; $1 for ages 4-12; and free for kids under age 3
In addition to family-night specials and swim lessons, this West Side swim spot also can be rented for private events.
Rochelle-Landers Pool
701 Lincoln Ave.
Open May 30-Aug. 2: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays
Admission: $2 for over 13 years; $1 for ages 4-12; and free for kids under age 3
The East Side pool in the historic Baptisttown neighborhood also is available for swim lessons and private event rentals.
Aquatic Centers, Splash Pads, and Theme Parks
Burdette Park Aquatic Center
5301 Nurrenbern Road
Open daily May 23-Aug. 9: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, and noon-7 p.m. Sundays
Single-day admission: $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and kids ages 3-11, and free for children 2 years and younger
This county-owned property boasts an Olympic pool, family pool, and kids’ pool, plus two diving boards, three waterslides, an interactive spray park, two concession stands, and a float stand.
Deaconess Aquatic Center
24 Don Mattingly Way
Open daily: 5 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 5 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays, 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, and 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays
Single-day admission: $6
The state-of-the-art competition pools host swimming and diving meets, while swim lessons take place in the recreation pool. The outdoor splash pad is open through Aug. 8.
Tepe Park Splash Pad
1212 S. Garvin St.
Open daily May-October: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Free admission
This outdoor addition is new to the Fourth Ward park, which frequently hosts community events and just launched a monthly evening market.
Newburgh Splash Pad and Playground
Lou Dennis Community Park, 402 Park Drive, Newburgh
Open through Sept. 7: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays
Free admission
Enjoy the park’s new playground equipment and splash pad, as well as its multi-sport courts and community building with rentable event space.
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari
452 E. Christmas Blvd., Santa Claus, Indiana
Splashin’ Safari open daily through Aug. 16, then weekends through Sept. 13; see park’s website for open hours on specific days
Splashin’ Safari admission included in price of Holiday World tickets
The Midwest’s ultimate theme park opened its 40-acre campus for aquatic fun in 1993. Relax on a lazy river, cool off in the wave pools, or ramp up the fun via water slides and rides for all ages. Don’t miss Rubber Duck Days on June 8-21, when you can meet arguably the largest rubber duck in the world.
