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53 places, 5 out of season.
Pool or lake · Basalt
The town pool is closed for the winter. The last open day this season was Monday, September 7. The page does not give opening dates, prices or hours for next season, so check back in spring.
Closed for the winter. The town has not posted next season's dates.
Pool or lake · Aspen
The aquatic area has a zero entry leisure pool, a two-story water slide for riders at least 48 inches tall, a lazy river, a family swim area and baby floats. Children under 8 need a parent within arms reach unless they pass a 25 yard swim test. Children must be 6 to use the hot tub. The center is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, and closes at 4 pm on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
Aquatic center: Monday to Friday 6 am to 8:30 pm, Saturday 8:30 am to 8 pm, Sunday 11 am to 6 pm. Holiday hours differ.
Daily admission is $35 for adults and $32 for youth and seniors. The daily rate includes a towel, a rental lock and skate rentals. The page does not say which ages count as youth or whether young children are free.
Pool or lake · Aurora
Leisure pool has a zero-to-8-inch Kid Zone with fountains and a shipwreck slide, a lazy river and a wave pool; kids 6 and under must stay within arm's reach of a guardian.
Monday to Friday 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Daily admission is charged; prices were not on the pool or membership pages.
Pool or lake · Avon
The pool has a zero-depth entry kids pool with a small slide and spray features, a lazy river, and a 140-foot water slide for riders 48 inches or taller. Children 4 and under need a parent or guardian in the water within arm's reach. The town's planned aquatics remodel is paused and the pool is scheduled to stay open through 2026.
Open swim is Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm, Saturday 10am to 7pm, and Sunday 12pm to 7pm. Hours may change with staffing.
Daily admission is $15 for ages 3 to 17 and $25 for adults 18 to 59. Children under 3 are free. A non-swimming parent or guardian who goes with a child into the aquatics area is not charged. Eagle County residents have a separate daily rate.
Pool or lake · Berthoud
Indoor aquatic facility and gym; a large destination playground sits just south of the building in Waggener Farm Park.
Monday to Friday 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Fees are published in the center's hours-and-fees PDF; amounts not captured.
Pool or lake · Lafayette
Indoor pool, gym, indoor track, child care and family locker room.
Monday to Friday 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Youth 2 to 17 $4, adults 18 to 54 $5.75, infants free.
Pool or lake · Loveland
Swim beach and hand-launched kayaks and paddleboards are allowed; motorized boating is closed for the rest of 2026 because of low water, and Stage 1 fire restrictions apply.
Park open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.; office Wednesday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Daily vehicle pass $10 to $15 depending on the day.
Pool or lake · Breckenridge
The Breckenridge visitor guide lists a water slide, rope swing, climbing wall and indoor track here. The Mountain Top Explorium children's museum is moving into the Quandary Room inside the center in November.
Winter aquatics hours, November 1 to April 18: Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., weekends 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The pools close at least 30 minutes before the building.
Youth 3 to 17 $10, adults 18 to 59 $20. A rate for children under 3 is not listed, and Summit County residents get a discount.
Pool or lake · Carbondale
The center is closed for the season and the town says it will reopen in spring 2027, with the exact schedule posted closer to the date. The page lists the Recreation Center address and no separate address for the pool. Fees are shown only as images on the town's admissions page, so no price is listed here. Children ages 5 and under must have a parent or guardian within arms reach in the water.
Closed until spring 2027. The town will post the reopening date and hours online later.
Pool or lake · Denver
Leisure pool and lap pool on East Colfax; check the leisure pool schedule for open swim times.
Center Monday to Friday 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., weekends 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; pool Monday to Thursday 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday to 7:30 p.m., weekends 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Single visit $6 adults 25 to 64, $5 ages 19 to 24, $2 ages 2 to 18 for non-residents; Denver residents 5 to 17 are free with a MY Denver card.
Pool or lake · Tucson
Year-round city pool; recreational swim is free and a pass is needed only for lap swim.
Winter recreational swim from November 8: Saturdays noon to 4 p.m.
Pool or lake · Denver
Indoor pool with a lazy river, splash area, lap pool and slide; call ahead to confirm the day's schedule.
Center Monday to Friday 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., weekends 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; pool Monday to Friday 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Single visit $6 adults 25 to 64, $5 ages 19 to 24, $2 ages 2 to 18 for non-residents; Denver residents 5 to 17 are free with a MY Denver card.
Pool or lake · Loveland
Leisure pool and hot tubs; children under 6 need someone 16 or older in the water with them; childcare room weekday mornings and some afternoons.
Monday to Friday 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; leisure pool closed weekdays 1 to 4 p.m. September through May.
Daily entry fees, punch passes and passes are sold, with a discount for Loveland residents; amounts were not listed on the page checked.
Pool or lake · Windsor
Separate kiddie pool half a foot to a foot deep, lap lanes, shelters and concessions; a water slide is planned for 2027.
Closed for the season; summer outdoor pool, 2027 dates not yet posted.
Under 5 $4, youth under 21 $5, adults $6, family of four $18; everyone pays, including non-swimmers.
Pool or lake · Westminster
Three indoor pools including a wader pool with a children's play feature, plus a current channel, water slide and a seasonal outdoor splash pad.
Pool Monday to Thursday 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday to 6:30 p.m., weekends 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; swimmers under 16 may not enter before 10 a.m.
Residents: youth 3 to 17 $5, adults $6; non-residents $9 and $10.
Pool or lake · Idaho Springs
A six lane pool with a wading pool for little ones, a slide, a lazy river and a diving board, run by the county recreation district.
Open swim weekdays 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., weekends 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed most major holidays.
Visitor day passes: youth 3 to 17 $9, adults $12, 2 and under free. Clear Creek district residents pay less.
Pool or lake · Tucson
Year-round city pool at Lincoln Regional Park; recreational swim is free and a pass is needed only for lap swim.
Winter recreational swim from November 8: Monday and Wednesday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday noon to 4 p.m.; closed December 27 to January 16.
Pool or lake · Colorado Springs
City-owned indoor pool run by the YMCA; the Memorial Park indoor pool is currently closed.
Indoor wave pool; check the YMCA pool status page before going.
City page says YMCA membership is not required; day pass price is not published on the pages checked.
Pool or lake · Littleton
Leisure pool with a lazy river, zero-depth children's area, play features and a children's slide; kids 5 and under need a guardian in the water.
Monday to Friday 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (pool closes 8:30), Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (pool closes 3:45).
Residents: youth 2 to 17 $5.75, adults $7; non-residents $7.75 and $9.75.
Pool or lake · Eagle
The outdoor pool has a zero-depth entry, two water slides, a lazy river and a separate six-lane lap pool. The outdoor pools do not operate while it is actively snowing. Public skate sessions are posted on the facility calendar.
The front desk is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 2pm to 7pm, and Wednesday and Friday 11am to 7pm. There is no standing public skate or public swim schedule listed.
Ice rink daily admission is $7 for ages 3 to 17 and $13 for adults. Children under 3 are free. Skate rentals are $4. Outdoor pool admission is not listed.
Pool or lake · Boulder
Indoor pool with 25-yard lap lanes, gym, climbing wall and child watch.
Monday to Friday 5:45 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.; check the pool schedule for open swim.
Daily entry: youth 2 to 17 $9, adults $15, group of four $32; valid at all Boulder recreation centers that day.
Pool or lake · Highlands Ranch
Indoor youth zero-depth pool and lap pool; outdoor youth pool with slides and a wading pool in summer.
Monday to Friday 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
HRCA facility; guest and non-member fees are not listed on the center page.
Pool or lake · Fort Collins
Lap pool, instructional pool, therapy pool and diving well plus ice rinks with public skating; check the pool schedule for open swim.
Monday to Friday 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
City daily drop-in rates for residents: youth 2 to 18 $8, adults $10; non-residents $10 and $12; confirm pool admission at the desk.
Pool or lake · Erie
Day pass covers open swim in the leisure pool with play features and the indoor playground; family cabanas by the pool.
Monday to Thursday 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 5 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Standard day pass: youth 4 to 17 $5, adults $7, family $20; Erie residents $4, $6 and $15.
Pool or lake · Greeley
Indoor waterpark, walking track and child watch; a playground and pond sit outside in Twin Rivers Community Park.
Indoor waterpark open swim Monday, Wednesday and Friday noon to 8 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday noon to 6 p.m.
Day pass $7 per person; child watch $3.50 per two hours for non-members.
Pool or lake · Glenwood Springs
The resort says it is open year round, rain or shine. The Sopris Splash Zone, with a waterfall children's play area, a splash fountain, kids' slides and a toddler pool, is open daily only from Memorial Day to Labor Day, weather and staffing permitting, so it is not open in winter. The pools are closed Tuesday, November 17, 2026 for scheduled maintenance. The page does not define the child age range.
Open daily from 9 am to 9 pm year round. Closed Tuesday, November 17, 2026 for maintenance.
The resort lists a day pool pass of $42 to $60 for adults and teens and $30 to $38 for children, and says the price changes between off-peak and peak times. Children ages 2 and under are free. The page does not say which dates are peak, so check the rates page before you go.
Pool or lake · Glenwood Springs
The warm activity pool has a zero depth entry, geysers, spray features, tumble buckets and a water slide for swimmers over 48 inches tall. Children under 48 inches must stay within arm's reach of a responsible person over age 14. The hot tub is for ages 14 and older. The Aquatic Center hours are subject to change, and an online schedule lists open swim times.
Aquatic Center: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 6 am to 2 pm and 4 pm to 7:30 pm. Wednesday 6 am to 7:30 pm. Friday 6 am to 2 pm and 4 pm to 5:45 pm. Saturday 10 am to 5:30 pm. Sunday 10 am to 5:30 pm.
A one day pass is $10 for a student age 4 to 18 and $12 for an adult for Glenwood Springs residents, and $13 and $15 for non-residents. A family day pass is $32 for residents and $39 for non-residents. The day pass includes the Aquatic Center during open swim.
Pool or lake · Gypsum
This is a summer pool with views of Gypsum. Children under 48 inches must stay within arm's reach of a supervising adult unless they have passed a swim test. Check Mountain Recreation for next year's opening day.
The pool is closed for the season. Opening and closing dates are not listed on its page.
Daily rates are $7 for ages 3 to 17 and $13 for adults. Children under 3 are free. A family day rate is $35 for 2 adults and 2 children, plus $4 for each additional child.
Pool or lake · Gypsum
The aquatics area is 10,000 square feet with a slide, hot tub and steam room. Child Watch is available for ages 6 months to 7 years for $5 for non-members. Children under 48 inches must stay within arm's reach of a supervising adult unless they have passed a swim test.
Public pool hours are Monday to Friday 11am to 2pm and 4pm to 7pm, Saturday 10am to 6pm, and Sunday 10am to 3pm. The slide is open Saturday 1pm to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 3pm.
Daily rates are $7 for ages 3 to 17 and $13 for adults. Children under 3 are free. A family day rate is $35 for 2 adults and 2 children, plus $4 for each additional child.
Pool or lake · Glenwood Springs
Children under 5 cannot use the geothermal hot springs but can use the Family Zone, which has the Family Mineral Pool and a jetted mineral spa. Guests under 21 cannot enter the sauna, the WorldSprings pools or the cafe. The page lists a large family mineral pool and cold plunge pools for all ages on a General Access pass.
Open daily from 9 am to 10 pm. Listed closures include October 20 and 21, 2026 and Christmas Day 2026, and the resort says dates may change.
General Access for all ages is listed at $43 to $75, and online reservations are $5 less than walk-in rates. The page does not give a separate child price or a free-under age.
Pool or lake · Lakewood
Leisure pool with a gradual slope and a kids' play structure; closed on major holidays.
Monday to Thursday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; the pool closes 30 minutes earlier.
Residents: youth 3 to 18 $5, adults 19 to 61 $6, 2 and under free; non-residents $7 and $9.
Pool or lake · Longmont
Leisure pool with a lazy river, two big slides and a new spray play area with water tables installed in fall 2026; no features during swim lessons Tuesday and Thursday 9 to 11 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.
Leisure pool and slides: Monday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; big slides on at 11 a.m.
Resident drop-in: under 2 free, child 2 to 10 $6, youth 11 to 17 $6.50, adult $7.75; non-residents $7.50, $8 and $9.50.
Pool or lake · Louisville
Indoor pools and gym; hours and pool schedule are on the center's Location & Hours page.
2026 resident daily fees: youth 3 to 17 $6.50, adults $8.50, family $18; non-residents $10.75, $14 and $45.
Pool or lake · Nathrop
Natural hot spring pools run along Chalk Creek, where guests can mix cool creek water with the warm water. Summer slides are part of the day-guest offering. The slide dates are not stated.
Open year-round, 9am to 9pm.
Day-guest rates are posted on the resort's Hot Springs Hours and Rates graphic. A waiver must be signed to enter the hot springs.
Pool or lake · Boulder
Indoor pool, gym and child watch; check the aquatics page for pool availability after the maintenance closure.
Monday to Friday 5:45 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 6:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.; lap pool and hot tub closed from August 1, tentatively reopening November 2, 2026.
Daily entry: youth 2 to 17 $9, adults $15, group of four $32; valid at all Boulder recreation centers that day.
Pool or lake · Steamboat Springs
Riders on the two 230-foot water slides must be 44 inches tall and strong swimmers. The slides are open seasonally and reopen for winter in December.
Monday to Friday 6am to 9pm, Saturday and Sunday 7am to 9pm. Open every day except Christmas and Thanksgiving.
Daily pass is $27 for ages 3 to 14 and $35 for ages 15 and up. Ages 0 to 2 are free. The water slide is an extra $7.
Pool or lake · Oro Valley
Children's splash pad and a water slide; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day, early close at noon on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
Open recreation swim Monday to Friday noon to 4 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
$7 per person or $15 per family for Oro Valley residents, $10 and $20 for non-residents; ages 3 and under free.
Pool or lake · Parker
Activity pool has a zero-depth entry, play feature and lazy river; the warm therapy pool averages 90 degrees; the slide and rock wall open weekdays 4 to 8 p.m.
Monday to Friday 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. (pool closes 9 p.m.); Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (pool closes 4:30 p.m.).
Children 3 to 9 $7, youth 10 to 13 $8, adults 14 to 61 $9, 2 and younger free; daily passes also work at the Parker Fieldhouse.
Pool or lake · Sahuarita
Lakeside park with a walking path; the town page does not list a playground or restrooms.
Sunrise to sunset.
Pool or lake · Salida
One of the largest indoor hot springs pools in the country, fed by real mineral springs. The leisure pool sits at 97 to 100 degrees with a zero-entry edge for little ones, and the diving board opens on weekends. Family Fun Night is the third Thursday of every month, 5 to 8 p.m.
Monday 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Tuesday to Friday 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday noon to 6 p.m. Pools clear 15 minutes before closing.
2026 drop-in rates: adults 18 and up $17, youth 6 to 17 $9, children 3 to 5 $5, 2 and under free.
Pool or lake · Boulder
Leisure pool with open swim for all ages, a splash pad and tower slides in summer; paid overflow parking in the CU lot across Arapahoe.
Closed for the season as of late October 2026; summer-only outdoor pool, dates for 2027 not yet posted.
Daily entry: youth 2 to 17 $11, adults $15, group of four $35; valid at Scott Carpenter and Spruce pools the same day.
Pool or lake · Silverthorne
Four pools, two water slides, a hot tub and an indoor track. An expansion is under construction, and a licensed childcare program called Camp Silverthorne opens with it.
Winter hours, November 1 to May 31: aquatics Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Day pass prices are not posted on the recreation center's own page. Summit County residents get discounted rates.
Pool or lake · Snowmass Village
The town lists heated saline outdoor pools that stay open year round, plus a leisure pool, an indoor gym, climbing and bouldering walls and a weight room. The lap pool is open by reservation only. The center and pools are closed every year on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, Easter and Labor Day weekend.
Recreation Center: Monday to Friday 5:30 am to 8:30 pm, Saturday 8 am to 8 pm, Sunday 8 am to 6 pm. Leisure Pool: Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm, Saturday 8 am to 7:30 pm, Sunday 8 am to 5:30 pm.
Daily admission is $10 for youth ages 2 to 17 and $15 for adults. Children under 2 are free. Visitors do not need to live in Snowmass Village.
Pool or lake · Broomfield
Leisure pool with zero-depth entry, a separate toddler pool with slides and a sprayground, body slides, concessions and picnic areas; 2027 opening date not posted.
Closed for the 2026 season; summer sessions are reserved online, with a reduced post-summer schedule August 10 to September 7, 2026.
Reserved tickets $5 per person ages 4 and up for residents, $9 non-residents; ages 3 and under free with a paying adult.
Pool or lake · Longmont
Lifeguarded swim beach and wading area in summer, dog beach year-round, no water access December through February; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Park hours November 1 to February 28 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; March to May and September to October 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; June to August 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; swim beach closed for the season.
$10 per vehicle, $15 on weekends and holidays Memorial Day through Labor Day; $2 per person walking or biking in.
Pool or lake · Aurora
Zero-depth water playground with two small slides and fountains; the main pool is a steady 3 feet deep; kids 6 and under stay within arm's reach of an adult in the water.
Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; open swim times are on the posted schedule.
Youth 2 to 17 $5, adults 18 to 61 $7; the page lists no under-2 price.
Pool or lake · Windsor
Zero-depth entry pool with play features, a lazy river, an enclosed slide and a hot tub; lap pool busy with classes 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. weekdays.
Pool Monday to Friday 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. with play features and slide on at 10 a.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday noon to 5 p.m.
Daily admission includes the indoor pool; amounts were not listed on the page checked.
Pool or lake · Woodland Park
City indoor pool with open swim, lap swim, and lessons; call 719-687-5233 for the open swim schedule.
Daily entry passes are sold on site; current prices are not readable on the city pages.
Pool or lake · Boulder
Lifeguarded sand beach with a shallow area; children under 5 need an adult within arm's reach; playground, picnic areas and restrooms at the park.
Swim season is Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day; swim area 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, closing 5:30 p.m. Thursdays; closed until late May 2027.
$12 per person ages 2 and up, $20 for two people in one vehicle, $30 per carload of up to five.
Pool or lake · Fort Collins
Outdoor pool with a lazy river, zero-entry area, geysers and a 30-foot slide.
2026 season May 25 to September 7; Monday, Wednesday, Friday and weekends 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday to 7 p.m. through August 18, then shorter hours.
Admission is charged for everyone; city daily drop-in rates are $8 youth and $10 adult for residents, $10 and $12 non-resident.
Pool or lake · Greeley
Dinosaur-themed waterpark with a lazy river, splash pad, zero-depth area for little ones and a 243-foot slide.
2026 season May 23 to September 7; open swim daily noon to 6 p.m.; family nights Wednesdays 6 to 8 p.m.
Adults $7, youth 6 to 15 $6, children 5 and under $3 and must be with a paying adult.
Pool or lake · Colorado Springs
City outdoor pool in Monument Valley Park run by the YMCA; members and nonmembers both need a pool or day pass, paid by card or exact cash.
Closed for the rest of 2026; the season runs Memorial Day through Labor Day with modified hours from August 10.
The YMCA page lists a day pass at $10 ages 3 to 17, $15 adults, and $45 family under member rates; the nonmember day rate is not shown.
Pool or lake · Colorado Springs
City outdoor pool in northwest Colorado Springs run by the YMCA; members and nonmembers both need a pool or day pass, paid by card or exact cash.
Closed for the rest of 2026; the season runs Memorial Day through Labor Day with modified hours from August 10.
The YMCA page lists a day pass at $10 ages 3 to 17, $15 adults, and $45 family under member rates; the nonmember day rate is not shown.