Looking for where to swim and cool off in Fresno 2022? Toasty summers are a fact of life for Fresnans, but thankfully you don’t have to dig your own pool to find a great place to cool off. The Fresno area offers multiple public swim locations, water parks, and splash parks for families to enjoy, and even a couple of areas for dogs to cool off, too!
Here’s the 2022 round-up of local spots to get your splash on!
Municipal Public Pools
(The City is currently hiring and training lifeguards for the 2022 season. Pools are expected to open in mid-June, 2022. For updates, visit the City’s Aquatics page here.)
Entrance is free!
Mosqueda Pool
4670 E. Butler (Maple & Butler)
Monday through Sunday
1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Frank H. Ball Pool
760 Mayor St. (Ventura & A St)
Monday through Sunday
1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Mary Ella Brown Pool
1350 E. Annadale (Elm & Annadale)
Monday through Sunday
1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
The following five 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, who are at least 3 feet tall.
- Einstein Park – 3566 E. Dakota Ave. (On Dakota, between Millbrook & First)
- Fink White Park – 535 S. Trinity (Hwy 180 & Trinity)
- Pinedale Community Center – 7170 N. San Pablo (Herndon & San Pablo)
- Quigley Neighborhood Park – 808 W. Dakota (Fruit & Dakota)
- Romain Neighborhood Park – 745 N. First (First & Belmont)
FREE Swim Lessons: The City of Fresno offers swim lessons annually at five different community pool locations. There will be morning and evening classes offered, and lessons run for 25 minutes daily for one week. Swim lessons are free for all Fresno residents.
Splash Parks
These splash parks are fixtures of larger city parks in the Fresno area. Amenities include interactive water features, misters, and cascades providing refreshing water play for children at no cost. Water features will operate on the following schedule:
- 5/25-6/10: 1 PM-8 PM on weekdays, 10 AM-8 PM on weekends
- 6/11-8/21: 10 AM-8 PM every day
- 8/22-9/30: 1 PM-8 PM on weekdays, 10 AM-8 PM on weekends
Locations:
- Dickey Playground 50 N. Calaveras Street (Maintenance Day is Tuesday)
- Figarden Loop Park 4265 W. Figarden Drive (Maintenance Day is Thursday)
- Todd Beamer Park 9797 N. Maple Ave. (Maintenance Day is Wednesday)
- Martin Ray Reilly Park 750 N. Chestnut Ave. (Maintenance Day is Friday)
- Melody Park 5935 E. Shields Ave. (Shields and Fowler)
- Inspiration Park 5770 W. Gettysburg Ave. (Maintenance Day is Wednesday)
- Vinland Park 4695 E. Gettysburg (Maintenance Day Thursday)
- Mosqueda Community Center 4670 E. Butler Ave. (Maple and Butler)
Water Parks
The Island Waterpark
Ideal for those living closer to the West side of Fresno, The Island Waterpark offers 11 water slides, children’s water play park and lazy river and abundant picnic areas. The park opens Memorial Day weekend each year and is open during weekdays when schools are out for the summer. Tickets are $39.99 for adults and $29.99 for children under 48″ tall. A season pass is $89.99 and the best value for those who plan to go to the park multiple times per summer. Of note: the wave pool is currently closed for repairs.
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.
If you plan to go to either park more than twice this summer, season passes are usually the most economical way to go. Daily ticket prices vary and are significantly less expensive if purchased online in advance (typically $29.99-$36/day, vs. $49.95) for specific daily rates click here.
Blackbeard’s
Blackbeard’s waterslides unfortunately remain closed for the 2022 season.
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