The summer heat brings the need for splashing around in East Idaho pools, water parks, and lakes. Summer never seems to last long enough though so we are lucky enough to be able to hit some East Idaho hot springs and indoor pools year round.
Ammon City Pool & Splash Pad
Open June 4, 2022 – Labor day
Check here for open swim hours and pricing.
They offer swimming lessons, swim club, and private pool reservations.
Splash Pad is free and open 9:00am – 9:00pm Mon-Sat.
Portneuf Wellness Complex Pond
Open 5am-10pm Monday through Sunday
Fresh-water, stream-fed lake invites wading and swimming at beach end of lake.
Apple Athletic Club
Indoor Pools open year round.
Outdoor pool and splash pad open Memorial Day-Labor Day.
Check website for hours.
This is a private club but anyone can purchase day passes to use their indoor pools, hot tub, outdoor pool, and splash pad. Swimming lessons are offered to members and non-members during the summer.
Heise Hot Springs
Summer Pool and Slide:
Open Memorial Day-Labor Day
Monday-Saturday: 10am-10pm
Sunday: 12-10pm
Mineral Hot Pools:
Winter Hours: Open Labor Day until the Thursday before Memorial Day
Closed during November
Monday-Friday: 2-10pm Saturday-Sunday:10am-10pm
Summer Hours:Open the Friday before Memorial Day until Labor Day
Monday-Sunday: 10am-10pm
Hot pools are open most of the year. They also have an outdoor swimming pool, snack bar, and water slide. Check website for pricing and more information.
Green Canyon Hot Springs
Summer Hours (Memorial Day-Labor Day):
Monday-Friday: 12-10pm
Saturday: 10am-10pm
Sunday: closed
Winter Hours (Labor Day-Memorial Day):
Mon, Tues, Fri:5-9pm
Saturday:12-9pm
Sunday:closed
Natural hot springs with a swimming pool and hot pool. They offer swim camps in the summer. Check website for holiday hours, swimming lessons, and camping.
Pocatello Community Recreation Center Public Swimming
Fall/Winter/Spring Hours
Monday 7-8:30pm
Wednesday 7-8:30pm
Saturday 1-4pm
Summer Hours
Monday 7-8:30pm
Wednesday 7-8:30pm
They have a Family Night Special on Wednesdays for half-price admission.
Ashton City Pool
Opens in June
Monday-Saturday 1-5pm
$2 Tuesdays, $3.50 other days
Outdoor pool that offers swim lessons and a small slide.
Iona Splash Pad
It will open Memorial Day Weekend
Monday-Sunday 11:00am-7:00pm
Small splash pad geared towards small children.
Outdoor Complex Open:
May 16-20, 2022: ClOSED for annual maintenance
May 23-26, 2022: School Groups Only*
May 27-June 10, 2022: 12-8pm*Opening date subject to change
June 11-September 5, 2022: 11am – 8pm*
Sept 6, 2022-Mid May, 2023: Closed for the Season (See Winter Season Rates and Hours for Indoor Aquatic Center and Kiddie Cove)
*In case of inclement weather, pools and slides may need to close for the safety of patrons and staff. Dates and hours subject to change.
Indoor Center Open:
The Indoor Pool & Kiddie Cove are open!
Please see CALENDAR for Hot Pool and Swimming Pool hours.
Hot Pools Open:
Open everyday of the year except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
May 1-September 30:8am-11pm
October 1-April 30: 9am-10pm & Open until 11pm Fridays and Saturdays
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
Open Christmas Eve 9am-8pm
Hot pools and indoor pools (including kiddie play area) are open most of the year, outdoor complex has 4 water slides and an Olympic sized swimming pool. Check website for pricing and additional information.
Rexburg Rapids
Opening: Coming Soon
Monday & Friday 12:30 – 8pm
Tuesday – Saturday 12:30 – 5:30pm
This fun water park has 2 water slides, a lazy river, snack bar, a swimming pool and shallow children’s pool. Check website for pricing and information on swimming lessons.
Rigby Lake a.k.a Jefferson County Lake
Open May – late October (weather dependent)
Recreation hours: June-August
Monday-Sunday 9:00am – 10:00pm
Admission:$6 per car
Shelley Community Swimming Pool
Open End of May through 1st of September
(Depending on weather conditions)
Public Swim time: Monday-Saturday 2:00-4:00pm and 5:00-7:00pm
Small pool with pool zip line and small slide. Check website for availability on swimming lessons and other swim sessions.
Rexburg Splash Pad
Open Memorial Day-Labor Day
Monday-Sunday 10:00am-9:00pm
Ross Park Aquatic Complex
Open May 28-August 21, 2022
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 12-8pm
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday: 12-7pm
Features a main pool with 2 lap lanes, an activity pool with cargo net and lily pads, concession stand, water slide, lazy river, and zero-depth pool with playground. Check website for additional information.
Reinhart Park Splash Pad
(TBD)
This splash pad on the west side of Idaho Falls will feature a replica of the city’s iconic water tower and a stream representing the Snake River.
Downata Hot Springs
Summer Hours (June 1-August 20, 2022):
Monday-Thursday: 12:00-8:00pm
Friday-Saturday: 11:00am-8:00pm
Hot pools close at 9:00pm.
Back To School Hours (August 19-September 1st 2022):
Friday-Saturday: 11:00am-8:00pm
Sunday-Monday (Labor Day weekend only): 11:00am-8:00pm.
Hot pools close at 10:00pm.
Fall, Winter, Spring Hours (Labor Day-Memorial Day):
Friday: 5:00-9:00pm Hot pools close at 10:00pm
Saturday: 12:00-8:00pm Hot pools open 8:00am-10:00pm
Check website for prices and updated Covid-19 restrictions.
Wes Deist Aquatic Center
Temporarily Closed for Renovations: Scheduled to reopen June 2022 (check website for more details)
Did we miss something? We’d love to add to this list. Contact us!