Family Aquatic Centers

 Photo credit: Stan Sussina, The Journal Gazette, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Splash Pad Information
The Splash Pads will open Memorial Day weekend!      

The  Department offers 9 splash pads for your enjoyment:
Memorial
McCormick
Waynedale
Shoaff
Buckner
Robert E. Meyers 
Taylor's Dream Boundless Playground
Franklin Park
Promenade    

There is an activation bollard (green) that needs the top touched and the water will run for a 4 minute cycle.  Simply touch the bollard again for more fun! The use of the Splash pads is FREE! 

Please note, dogs are not allowed within 100 feet of any Splash pad.  This is for the safety of park users.  

Photo credit: Stan Sussina, The Journal Gazette, Fort Wayne, Indiana


 Splash Pad Hours 

Splash pads are operational 9 am-9 pm daily during the season. 

The season typically runs from Memorial Day weekend to early fall depending on the weather.   

Please see the chart below for hours by Splash Pad      

 

 
Daytime photo of Robert E. Meyers Park
Photo credit to: LandPlan Group

We offer 9 Splash Pad's for your enjoyment.  Check out the information below:

Buckner 
6114 Bass Road
Directions

Franklin School  Park 
Address: 1903 St. Marys Avenue 

Kreager Park
North River Road
Directions

McCormick    
2300 Raymond & Holly
Directions   

Memorial
2301 Maumee & Glasgow
Directions

Promenade Park  
202 W. Superior Street
Map

Robert E. Meyers Park  
Inside North Gate of Parkview on Jefferson Blvd. 
Hours: Open to public Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm (on days without scheduled events)  
Directions

Shoaff
6401 St. Joe Rd.
Directions  

Waynedale
2900 Koons & Elzy St. 
Directions 

Visit the City Pools starting May 31st!  Spashpads OPEN Memorial Day Weekend!

Northside & McMillen Pools
 

Schedule subject to change

Call pool for any schedule updates

Northside Pool  427-6705
McMillen Pool   427-6704

2025 Learn to Swim Brochure (NOW available!)

Learn-to-Swim is offered in conjunction with the American Red Cross and adheres to national standards for Red Cross aquatic programs. 
See the link on the  Learn to Swim lessons/brochure and check out the list of   Learn to Swim levels before you register. 

Ready to register?   Register starting May 7th for Summer Swim lessons!

Learn to Swim Testimonials

Wonderful staff, fun for the kids and lifetime skills!  Keep it up.  Monitta
We continue to love your program!  All the instructors are so kind, and both of my kids learned so much!  Great job as always! Thank you, we'll be back. Serrani Family
Love the lessons at Northside Pool! Kristine
You are all the Best! My two kids have learned to love the water while developing solidy safety skills.  This has to be the best value, most fun and professional teachers and lifeguards, and most effective program in the city!  I recommend you to everyone and can't thank you enough! Keep up the great work!  Rachel
This was fantastic- fun & my son learned a ton. – Kelley N.
Very positive experience, and well worth the time investment. My daughter clearly benefited and loved it!! -Nancy
I am so happy with this program. My kids loved swim class at North Side pool and they improved so much in 2 weeks. I couldn’t be happier! -Sami D.
Very organized! Everyone seemed to have a great time! -B. Sanchez
I am impressed with all the instructors, they all showed professionalism and did a fantastic job as coaches. Sami & Sydney are top notch! -Gina L.F.
This was an incredible experience for skill building and confidence. (Ella and Georgia, instructors) -Kimberly K.
Bryce knew their names from Day 2. -David S.
These classes have increased my son’s swimming skills! The instructors are well trained and knowledgeable to share instruction with the children. We highly recommend the classes. -Amanda H.
Max had so much fun. He looked forward to his lesson every day! -Kritine W.
So happy to have found this program. I love that it's so consolidated for young learners. Shout out to Andrew, Bekah, and Margarent! -Sarah Bricker
I love it all! the instructors were patient and fun! -Rebecca H. 
The swim lessons were so wonderful! My child was given individual attention as the ratio of teahcer to kids was 2:4 - K.F
We love Northside pool and have been coming here since our children were in the toddler class. Great Staff! -Lora
This is the best swimming class in Fort Wayne. Everyone is kind, knowledgeable, and they make learning fun -Katelyn F.

View a map of the layout of Northside pavilion.

Season passes are valid at the pool where the ticket was purchased.

Splash Pads

For information on Splash Pads, check out the Splash Pad link.  Please note, Splash Pads are now CLOSED for the season.  

   
View a complete list of the Pool Rules

FAMILY COOLER RULES & REGULATIONS 

• Individuals & families up to 8 members will be allowed to bring a small cooler (14'’ L X 12" W X 14" H) or bag into pool facility.

• Large groups must eat in park before entering pool facility.

• All coolers will be checked upon entering the pool.

• Coolers can be checked by aquatics staff while patrons are in the facility.

• No glass of any kind will be permitted in the facility at any time.

• No alcohol is permitted in the pool or the park at any time.

• Pizza boxes or fast food bags are not permitted in the facility. 

• Concessions are not available at any of our Family Aquatic Centers so please plan ahead. 

Check out the Aquatics Link to learn more about the pools! 

FAQ

• Please note, all customers whether swimming or not are required to pay the admission fee.
• There are no "pass outs".
• Concessions are not available at any of the pools. 
• View a complete list of the Pool Rules 

FAMILY COOLER RULES & REGULATIONS 

• Individuals & families up to 8 members will be allowed to bring a small cooler (14'’ L X 12" W X 14" H) or bag into pool facility.

• Large groups must eat in park before entering pool facility.

• All coolers will be checked upon entering the pool.

• Coolers can be checked by aquatics staff while patrons are in the facility.

• No glass of any kind will be permitted in the facility at any time.

• No alcohol is permitted in the pool or the park at any time.

• Pizza boxes or fast food bags are not permitted in the facility. 

Open Swim for Youth with Disabilities

Open swims for children with disabilities or special needs will be Sundays from 5:15-6:15 p.m. beginning June 8. No pre-registration is required. The swim is FREE. Please check in before entering the pool. A parent must accompany each child in the water.

Aquatic Lift

Swimming recreational opportunities are now more available to people with disabilities at all public swimming pools, thanks in large measure to a grant from the AWS Foundation. A PAL-portable aquatic lift, placed at each pool, can transfer  individuals from the side and place them into the water.

New ADA guidelines required a lift at each of public pool, including McMillen and Northside. The PAL-portable aquatic lift (battery powered) is a sturdy, useful piece of equipment for use by people with disabilities.

This model is ADA compliant, lifts 300 lbs., is completely portable so that it can be put away when not in use, and has a 240 degree rotation to ensure a safe transfer area. 

Testimonials

• Both instructors Becca and Miss Jordan were absolutely wonderful, very kind, patient and fun.  Angela R.
  
• Thank you so much Noelle, for taking Emma one on one and working with her. I have hope that each day/week she will become more brave and confident. Christina W.
• Very impressed with the professionalism and caring nature of the staff.  Definitely will come back. Jamie D.
• Excellent class, kids loved every day even in the rain-Jonathan M.
• We love the small class sizes and all the instructors-the kids love coming and seeing progress in their skills in just 2 weeks.  Thanks for fixing the shower temperature. Sherri S.
• The instructors were great.  Sara G.
• Fantastic experience. Monique R.
• The pool staff were kind and patient-thanks so much. Carolyn C.
• We look forward to advancing next summer. Ann W.
• Olivia has been coming since she was 3 years old-we continue to come back. Deanna A.
• Great job with everything. Latisha T.