Looking for the perfect spot in Greater Lafayette to help your kids beat the heat? If you're unsure where to go, we've got you covered! Check out our list of pools, splash pads, and fountains around Lafayette, all ideal for cooling off on those scorching summer days.
We advise always checking with the venue when possible before heading out, as hours and availability can change due to various factors, ranging from weather to staffing issues.
Outdoor Pools in Greater Lafayette
Tropicanoe Cove
- Address: 1915 Scott St, 47904
- Admission:
Over 48" $10.00 Under 48" $7.00 Toddler (2 and under) Free Over 48" (after 4pm, Mon - Thurs) $7.00 Under 48" (after 4pm, Mon - Thurs) $6.00 - Wednesday Family Nights will take place once a month. In 2024, those dates are: June 5, July 3, and August 7.
Over 48" (Wednesday Family Nights after 4 pm) $5.00 Under 48" (Wednesday Family Nights after 4 pm) $4.00
- Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 12-6pm
- Features:
- Frog Pond: With beach like entry the main leisure pool offers over 168,000 gallons of crystal clear watery fun for everyone.
- Sunfish Bay: A fully accessible interactive water playground designed with the little ones in mind.
- Dolphin’s Delight: Little tikes can swim with the dolphins as they slip down our miniature slide.
- Crawdad Corner: Our wet and dry sand playground was created especially for the kids.
- Cattail Crik: Grab a tube for a relaxing trip through the gently flowing water of our lazy river.
- Banana Peel: Enjoy the slippery sensation of the 300 foot twisting and turning tube slide.
- Gator Walk: Take the challenge of walking across the water on lilly pads with only the aid of a cargo net.
- Toucan Chute: Two high-energy slides plunge you right into the Frog Pond.
- Cove Café: Our concession offers a variety of snacks, meals, and Arni’s pizza and salad.
Castaway Bay
- Address: 601 Beck Lane, 47909
- Admission:
- General Admission (before 4:00 pm):
- Toddlers (2 and under): Free
- Guests: $5.00
- General Admission (after 4pm): $3
- Family Night Admission (Tuesdays after 4:00 pm):
- Toddlers (2 and under): Free
- Guests: $2.00
- General Admission (before 4:00 pm):
- Hours: 12-6pm
- Features:
- Beach-like Entry
- Water Basketball
- Bubble Bench
- Splash pad
- Concession Stand
Vinton Pool
- Address: 3111 Prairie Lane, 47904
- Admission:
- General Admission (before 4pm)- $3.00; 2 and under: Free
- General Admission (after 4pm)- $1.50; 2 and under: Free
- Family Night Admission (Thursdays from 4-8pm): $1.25; 2 and under: Free
- Hours: 12-6pm
- Features:
- Beach-like entry
- Large umbrellas
- Playful water geysers
- double water slide
- lap lanes
West Lafayette Municipal Pool
- Address: 1200 N Salisbury St, 47906
- Admission:
- Adult Lap Swim: $ 7.00
- Public Swim: $7.00
- Ages 2 and under: FREE
- Hours:
- Adult Lap Swim: 12:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. (Must be 16 and older.)
- Public Swim: 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Diving Well Closed: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Single Lap Lane: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Features:
- 3 heated pools
- 2 low diving boards
- shade structures
- picnic tables
Prophetstown Aquatic Center
- Address: 5545 Swisher Rd, 47906
- Admission:
- Cost: $5 per person, those ages three and younger are free.
- Hours:
- Saturdays and Sundays Only
- 11am-7PM
- Features:
- lazy river
- water buckets
- zero-entry pool
- 30-foot water slide
- water basketball
- splash pad
John R Dennis Wellness Center
- Address: 1101 Kalberer Rd, 47906
- Admission:
- Daily Rate (Individual): Includes full use of the facility, plus member classes $12.00
- Daily Rate (Family): Includes full use of the facility, plus member classes. (Family includes up to 2 adults and all same household children.) $20.00
- Hours:
- M–Th, 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Pool hours may vary around camps, swim lessons, and weather.
- Features:
- lap lanes
- walking vortex
- open swim area
- splash pad
Indoor Pools in Greater Lafayette
Northend Indoor Pool
- Address: 2000 Elmwood Ave, 47904
- Admission:
- Anyone may purchase a Day Pass: $6.00 for adults, $4.00 for children 17 and under.
- Hours:
- Exercise Swim
- Monday- Friday 6:00am-12:00pm
- Saturday 8:00am-10:00am
- Open Swim (Family Swim)
- Mon- Friday 12:00pm-7:30 pm
- Saturday 10:00am-5:30 pm
- Sunday 1:00pm- 5:30 pm
- Exercise Swim
- Features:
- lap lanes
- zero depth entry
- therapeutic pool with jetted seating area
- splash pad
Morgan J. Burke Aquatics Center and Recreation Pool
- Address: 355 N. Martin Jischke Dr, 47906
- Admission:
- $10
- Hours:
- Rec Pool: M-F 5-7pm; Sat/Sun 2-4pm
- Aquatic Center: Mon-Fri 6-9am and 11am-2pm; Sat/Sun 11am-2pm
- Features:
- Competition Pool
- Dive Pool
- spa
- lap lanes
- vortex area
- water basketball
- water volleyball
YMCA
- Address: 3001 S. Creasy Lane, 47905
- Admission:
- Join the Y; monthly fees here
- Hours:
- varies; Schedule here
- Features:
- Lap pool
- slide
- family area
- vortex pool
- sauna
- hot tub
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Additional Splash pads & fountains in Greater Lafayette
Class of 1939 Water Sculpture/Engineering Fountain
- Location: Purdue University, in front of Hovde Hall
- Details: 38-foot tall concrete sculpture with colorful lights that illuminate the water.
Loeb Fountain
- Location: Purdue University, center of Founders Park
- Details: Ring of short columns, which house the jets that shoot streams of water toward its center.
Columbian Park Splash Pad
- Location: entrance of Columbian Park
- Details: $2 admission fee
Hartford Hub
- Location: 1103 N. 6th St, 47904
- Details:
- Facility Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00am - 6:30pm
- Facility Hours
Make the most of summer in Lafayette with these great spots to stay cool and have fun!
