Aquatic Center supports swimming lessons, summer fun

321 James Ave., Albert Lea, MN
507-373-3328

Open June 6 to mid-August 2025

For season passes, swim lesson registration, group rates or questions, contact:

Albert Lea Recreation Office
701 Lake Chapeau Drive, Albert Lea, MN  56007
507-377-4370

The Aquatic Center offers:

    • Zero-depth splash pool with interactive play features
    • 226-foot water slide
    • Main pool from 3.5 to 13 feet deep
    • Diving well with 1-meter diving board
    • Climbing walls
    • Shade umbrellas
    • Family bath house
    • Handicap-accessibility

Public swimming hours

    • Monday – Friday: 1 – 5 p.m. (day) and
      6:30 – 8 p.m. (evening)
    • Saturday – Sunday: 1 – 7 p.m.

Day admission

    • No charge for children age 2 years and younger
    • $5 for everyone age 3 to 54 years
    • $3 for adults age 55 and older

Evening admission

    • No charge for children 2 years and younger
    • $3 for children age 3 and older

Season specials

    • Mondays: Grandparent Day. 1 free grandparent admission with 1 paid swimmer.
    • Tuesdays: $2 admission for everyone age 3 years and older.
    • Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays: $2 per person to lap swim from 11:45 a.m. – 12: 45 p.m.
    • Father’s Day special on Sunday, June 15: All dads receive free admission with 1 paid child admission.
    • Teen Night on Thursday, July 10: Open for ages 12-18 from 6 – 8 p.m. with music by a DJ and other activities.
    • Mother’s Day special on Sunday, June 29: All moms receive free admission with 1 paid child admission.
    • Veterans Swim on Sunday, July 6: All veterans receive free admission with 1 paid child admission.
    • Week of the Freeborn County Fair July 28 – Aug. 3: Admission is $2 per person all week long. The Aquatic Center will only be open for day sessions this week.

Season passes:

    • Family pass: $135 + tax for 4 family members living in the same household with $25 + tax per each additional family member living in the same household
    • Individual pass:
    • Caretaker pass: $45 + tax (babysitter, nanny or personal care attendant)

No refunds or rain checks.

Cash or credit cards accepted at the Aquatic Center.

Deep water testing: 

To swim in the deep end and diving well, children under age 14 are required to take a deep-water test, and upon successful completion, wear a wristband. Test includes:

    • Swimming 34 yards in a front crawl.
    • Tread water for 30 seconds.

Ask a lifeguard or manager for more information.

For more information:

Dani Bakken
Recreation Coordinator
507-377-4368
[email protected]