Aquatic Center

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

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

Swim lesson registration is also online.

The Aquatic Center is now open for the 2023 season.

The 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

- $4 for ages 3 and older
- $1 for children ages 7 months to 2 years
- No fee for infants under 7 months old
- $2 for non-swimmers

Evening admission

- $2 for ages 3 and older
- No charge for ages 2 and under

Season specials

- Mondays: Grandparent Day. 1 free grandparent admission with 1 paid swimmer.
- Tuesdays: $2 admission for everyone ages 3 and older.
- Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays: $2 per person to lap swim from 11:45 a.m. – 12: 45 p.m.
- Saturdays: Splash with me. $5 admission for 1 child, ages 6 months to 3 years, and 1 adult.

Season passes:

- Family pass: $120 + tax for 4 family members living in the same household with $20 + tax per each additional family member living in the same household
- Individual pass: $65 + tax
- Caretaker pass: $35 + 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]
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