Parks and Recreation: North Aquatic Center

Aquatic Center Hours

Shawnee North Family Aquatic Center Hours: Noon – 8 p.m.

• Friday, August 13 Last week day
• Weekends Only:
• August 14 & 15
• August 21 & 22
• August 28 & 29
• Sept. 4 & 5
• Last Day: Sept. 6, Noon – 8 p.m.

Thank you for visiting the Aquatic Center and Concessions. Have a great year! See you next Summer!

Punch Passes

Punch passes for youth and adults are available year round at the Shawnee North Community Center. Call 785.286.0676 to purchase by phone using Visa/Mastercard or stop by the center. Our passes make great gifts.

Pool Phone	785.286.4040
Aquatic Center Hours	Sunday-Saturday Noon – 8 p.m.
Aquatic Center Fees	Adult (16 & older) $5 Child (2-15) $4 Infant (under 2) Free
Youth Punch Cards	10 punches $35 20 punches $70 50 punches $150
Adult Punch Cards	10 punches $40 20 punches $80 50 punches $175

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can we bring our own food and drinks?

A: Outside food or beverages are prohibited in the facility. Picnic tables are available in the park located outside the facility for public use.

Q: Can we bring in floatation devices?

A: No, we do not allow outside flotation devices. We do have lifejackets free of charge for public use and tubes are provided for Lazy River use.

Q: Do you have lifejackets?

A: Lifejackets are available free of charge. No outside floatation devices are available in the facility.

Q: What temperature is your water?

A: We have 3 pools with different water temperature:
Lap Pool/Dive Well – 83° Wading Pool - 85° Lazy River - 85°

Q: What is your dress code? Can I wear a T-shirt?

A: Swimsuits without rivets are required. Denim, cut-offs or shorts with exposed buttons or zippers are not permitted. Light colored T-shirts can be worn, but must be taken off when riding the slides.

Q: Why can’t there be rivets on my swimsuit?

A: rivets cause damage to the slide surface.

Q: Is there an age limit?

A: Children and adults of any age are welcome to the park. Infants and Toddlers must wear a swim diaper in the pools. Disposable diapers are not permitted. Children 10 years and under must be accompanied by a responsible supervisor 18 years or older in the water.

Q: How old do you have to be to go down the slides? Can we go down together?

A: Children must be 48 inches tall to ride the slides. Only one rider allowed down the slide at a time. There are two small slides available for younger children in our kiddie pool.

Q: Do I have to pay full admission price just to watch my child ?

A: Yes, a responsible supervisor 18 years or older must be paid for and swimming with a child 10 years or younger.

Q: Do you have a group rate?

A: We have punch cards available.

Q: Do you have a snack bar?

A: The concessions are available during all open swim hours.

Q: Can we bring our own food?

A: Outside food or beverages are prohibited in the facility. Picnic tables are available in the park area located outside the facility for public use. Our park has a shelter house available to rent.

Q: Is it all outdoors?

A: YES, All of our swimming facilities are outdoors.

Q: When is lap swim?

A: Lap swim is available most any time the facility is open to the general public.

Q: How long is your lap pool?

A: We have a 25 yard lap pool. A swimmer must swim 72 lengths of the pool to equal 1 mile.

Q: Do you have water aerobics?

A: Yes, we have water aerobics and water walking classes.

Q: Do you have birthday party packages?

A: Sorry, we do not offer any birthday party package. We do have a shelter house beside the aquatic park that may be rented out for parties with RESERVATION ONLY. We also have amble green space available outside the pool for picnics.

Q: What is your bad weather policy?

A: Management reserves the right to close the pool early for swim meets, threatening weather, low attendance, emergencies, cleaning, and for unforeseen circumstances beyond our control.

Q: What is your bad weather refund policy?

A: On a cloudy, rainy day , we will give you a receipt , if the facility is closed within the hour of the time on your receipt, bring your receipt back to the admission office and they will give a pass.

Q: Can we return into the facility if we leave?

A: Yes, for the same calendar day, make sure a get a stamp before you leave otherwise you will not be allowed back in the facility.

Fun In The Sun

Below are some of the great facilities and equipment we have at the North Family Aquatic Center. Come out and try them soon.

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