This post is one I am consistently asked to get up as soon as the hot weather arrives for the season, and with mid-ninety degree days in the current forecast and school nearly out for the summer, it feels like the perfect time to update you with this year’s round up of places to swim, splash and soak up the summer while staying cool in the Fresno/Clovis area.
Municipal Public Pools
The 2026 City of Fresno Summer Aquatics season is just about to begin, and all 3 types of pools will be opening on June 15th this year and accessible 7 days a week with hours from 1-5pm. Admission is free at all of these locations.
Full-Sized Municipal Pools (these pools are 4-10 feet deep)
- Mosqueda Pool
4670 E. Butler (Maple & Butler) - Frank H. Ball Pool
760 Mayor St. (Ventura & A St) - Mary Ella Brown Pool*
1350 E. Annadale (Elm & Annadale)
*This pool was closed during the 2025 season, but updates have not yet been posted for 2026, please consider calling to verify they are open before going over (559) 621-7529
Rules to keep in mind for these pools:
- Children must be 3 feet tall, 3 years old or older, and potty trained
- No swim diapers or floaties/tubes are allowed
Learner Pools
The following locations also offer “Learner Pools” which are 2.5-5 feet deep, and to be used by children who are at least 5, but no older than 12, and who are at least 3 feet tall. Please note, parents are not allowed in the learner pools, only children.
- Einstein Park – 3566 E. Dakota Ave. (On Dakota, between Millbrook & First)Â
- Fink White Park – 535 S. Trinity (Hwy 180 & Trinity)Â
- Quigley Neighborhood Park – 808 W. Dakota (Fruit & Dakota)Â
- Romain Neighborhood Park – 745 N. First (First & Belmont)Â
- Pinedale Community Center – 7170 N. San Pablo
Wader Pools
The following spots offer Wader Pools which are just 1 foot deep and have no age restrictions. These are great for toddlers to enjoy splashing around while their parents can keep their feet wet alongside them as they explore.
- Lafayette Park – 1516 E Princeton Ave. (Princeton/Blackstone)
- Sunset Community Center – 1345 W Eden Ave. (Eden/West)Â
- Pinedale Community Center – 7170 N. San Pablo (Herndon/San Pablo)
FREE* Swim Lessons: The City of Fresno PARCs department partners with Fresno Unified to offer free & low-cost swim lessons annually. This year they will be offered at 5 different high school pools (Hoover, Bullard, Roosevelt, McLane and Fresno), and 4 Community Centers (Romain, Ball, Pinedale & Mosqueda) with sessions being held on weekday afternoons and evenings. Classes are offered at a variety of skill levels too, including classes in which parents and children are in the water together and just developing water and swim familiarity, up to more advanced skill development for those already able to swim 25 meters at a time who also know several strokes – these classes help with speed and efficiency. To sign up or for additional details, click here.
Splash Parks
These splash parks are fixtures of larger city parks in the Fresno area. Amenities include interactive water features, misters, and waterfall sculptures providing cooling water play for kids at no cost. This year, water features will operate at 9 different lcations from 10am – 8pm all 7 days a week. (Splash pads began operating May 23rd this year.)
Locations:
- Dickey Playground 50 N. Calaveras Street
- Figarden Loop Park 4265 W. Figarden Drive
- Todd Beamer Park 9797 N. Maple Ave.
- Martin Ray Reilly Park 750 N. Chestnut Ave.
- Melody Park 5935 E. Shields Ave.
- Inspiration Park 5770 W. Gettysburg Ave.
- Vinland Park 4695 E. Gettysburg
- Mosqueda Community Center 4670 E. Butler Ave. Water Parks
- Fink White Park 535 S. Trinity, Fresno, CA 93706Â
Of note: if there are any updates regarding public pools and/or splash parks, the PARCs Dept is good about sharing up to date info on their Instagram account, here.
Local Waterparks & Complexes (Pay to Play)
The Island Waterpark
Ideal for those living closer to the West side of Fresno, The Island Waterpark offers 11 water slides, a children’s water play park, a lazy river, and abundant picnic and shaded cabana areas. General admission tickets are $44.99 for anyone 48″ tall or above. Junior admission or senior & military tickets are $39.99 and children under 2 are free.
On Tuesdays, you can get two tickets for $49.99. On Wednesdays, tickets are $29.99 if you buy online in advance (look for “Wavy Wednesday” tickets). Season passes start at $99.99, and there are available upgrades at $129 and $149 that allow you to save money on parking, cabana rentals, concessions and guest passes, too.
Wild Water Adventures
For those living more eastward or in Clovis, Wild Water Adventures offering more than 15 slides, a wave pool, children’s play area, abundant shade, and even fishing is a great choice. Buy tickets online or in person. Please note, their one-time passes are priced with dynamic pricing, meaning, the more popular the date you choose, the more you’ll pay for your ticket. Prices range from $33 midweek to $55 on 4th of July.
If you plan to go to more than twice this summer, season passes are usually the most economical way to go at $129.99/person for the season for the Gold Pass or $89.99 for the more limited Silver Pass.
Central East High School Aquatics Complex
Public swimming and waterslides are available to the public Tuesday through Friday from 12-6pm and Saturdays from 11am-6pm beginning June 13th and ending August 1st. Please note, they will be closed June 19th and June 30th through July 7th. Public swim is only in the Activity and Waterslide pools as the lap pool will be used for team activities.
The cost is $6 per person per day (swimming or not) however they also offer family packs for those who want to visit the complex all summer long and save some money, too. Please note, they do not accept cash, you must pay online via GoFan or have a card at the gate. Their rule list is a bit more extensive than some of the other swim locations, and swim lessons are also available, so definitely check out their website as you plan your visit.
Ok folks – there’s your roundup for Summer 2026! Grab your sunscreen and towels and I’ll see you splashing under the rays of the Central Valley sun!
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