Pools & Splash Pads

Monday–Thursday

• 11 a.m.–12:45 p.m.: Swim Lessons
• 1 p.m.–7 p.m.: Open Swim
• 7 p.m.–8 p.m.: Senior Open Swim, Log Rolling, Aqua Zumba (see Aqua Fitness tab below for exact dates)

Friday–Sunday

• 1 p.m.–7 p.m.: Open Swim
• 7 p.m.–8:45 p.m.: Pool Reservation

Monday–Thursday

• 11 a.m.–12:45 p.m.: Swim Lessons, Lap Swim
• 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m.: Aqua Fitness (see Aqua Fitness tab below for exact dates)
• 1 p.m.–5 p.m.: Open Swim
• 5:30 p.m.–7:15 p.m.: Swim Lessons

Friday–Sunday

• 1 p.m.–7 p.m.: Open Swim
• 7 p.m.–8:45 p.m.: Pool Reservation

Admission: $5.00/person

All children 2 years of age and under are free and must wear an approved swim diaper. Diapers are available at all pools for a cost of $1.00.

Swim lessons are held throughout the summer in three semesters. Each semester includes 12 lessons. All lessons will meet Monday through Thursday. Swim lessons may be cancelled for any of the following: heavy rainfall, danger of electrical storm, and unusually cold weather. Cancellation decisions will be made approximately 15 minutes prior to the start of lessons and posted on the pool hotlines. We will not make up missed lessons and there are no refunds for missed lessons. 

Swim Lesson Schedule
Semester 1: Mondays - Thursdays, June 8th - June 25th
Semester 2: Mondays - Thursdays, June 29th - July 16th
Semester 3: Mondays - Thursdays, July 20th - August 6th

Erickson Aqua Zumba Schedule
June: 2, 9, 10, 16, 23, 24, 30
July: 7, 8, 14, 21, 22 28
August: 4, 5, 11

Veterans Memorial Pool Aqua Fitness Schedule
Hosted by Harry J. Olson Senior Center
June: 8, 9, 11, 15, 16, 18, 22, 23, 25, 29, 30
July: 2, 6, 7, 9, 13, 14, 16, 20, 21, 23, 27, 28, 30
August: 3, 4, 6, 10, 11, 13

Erickson Pool: (608) 791-8918
Veteran's Memorial Pool: (608) 791-8919

2026 Pool Membership Information
Family Memberships ($210 / $140 for City of La Crosse Resident w/ Discount). Family memberships include a maximum of 2 adult guardians and any children/step-children under the age of 18.

Single Memberships ($105 / $70 for City of La Crosse Resident w/ Discount). Individuals over the age of 18 must obtain their own membership. Babysitters, day care employees, and grandparents are not allowed on family memberships.

Download the La Crosse Parks & Recreation app and under "My Memberships" you can scan this bar code right at the pools! No membership card needed! 

1. This option is for City Residents only.
2. Each punch = a visit at the pool per person = $2 per person (discount from paying $5 general admission at pool).
3. Customers DO NOT have to add any punches to renew old/current punch passes. It is highly recommended that they use up their current balances on any/all cards before purchasing any more.  We can reprint cards if needed. Punches will automatically carry over without any renewal process.
4. If you previously had a punch pass, punches will be able to be purchased at City Hall, Black River Beach Neighborhood Center, South Side Neighborhood Center, each of the pools, AND ONLINE or on the APP.
5. If you are new to getting a pool punch pass, this can be purchased at City Hall, Black River Beach Neighborhood Center, or South Side Neighborhood Center.
6. Download the La Crosse Parks & Recreation app and under "My Memberships" you can scan this bar code right at the pools! 
7. If cards need to be printed, that can only be done at City Hall and Black River Beach Neighborhood Center.
8. Receipts will NOT show the number of punches left, just the number of punches that have been added in that transaction. 

Download the La Crosse Parks & Recreation app and under "My Memberships" you can scan this bar code right at the pools! No membership card needed! 

Looking for a cool place to hold a party? Rent one of the pools for your next family gathering, company event, or night with your friends! We provide the lifeguards; you provide the food and fun! Rentals are available on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, June 5– July 26, 2026. Call (608) 789-7533 to make your reservation!

1-50 Attendees --- $338 / $225 for City of La Crosse Resident w/ Discount
50-100 Attendees --- $375 / $250 for City of La Crosse Resident w/ Discount

Sunday, June 21, 2026 (Father's Day): All fathers, accompanied by their family, will receive free admission.

Saturday, July 4, 2026 (Military Appreciation Day): Any military personnel (active or retired) and their family will receive free admission as a thank you for your service!

Sunday, August 16, 2026 (Customer Appreciation Day): Everyone will receive free admission as a thank you for your continued support of the City of La Crosse Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department's Aquatics Programs!

Copeland Park
800 Copeland Ave

• How to Turn On: There is a button on one of the structures 
• Copeland has ground sprays and splash structures. 

Springbrook Park 
3519 Springbrook Way  

• How to Turn On: Button on ground in middle of splash pad
• Springbrook Park has ground spray only. 

Poage Park
501 Hood St 

• How to Turn On: Button on ground in middle of splash pad
• Poage Park has ground spray only.