One of my favorite things to do on a summer Saturday is pull a chair into a zero entry shallow area of one of the seven pools in Central Park, enjoy the music over the pool speakers, and hang out with friends and neighbors while the kids splash to their heart’s content. Be sure to scroll down to the section of this post that highlights the unique features and programming offered at each pool, and we’ve included a photo of each to help get a sense of the vibe.
Cost
If you’re new to using the Central Park pools, a couple things to know: There’s a fee (separate from your HOA payment) for a pool pass. An adult or child unlimited pass is $40 for the season while a senior pass is $20—you can get all the details, set up an account, and buy passes via Activenet.
Reservations
The pools tend to get crowded and sometimes hit capacity, so a reservation system is in place for the busiest times like Opening Weekend and other holidays throughout the summer. If you want to reserve a spot for opening weekend, reservations open on May 13—the exact times are staggered for each pool’s reservations, so click on pools here for specifics. Following opening weekend, the pools will operate with early season hours from May 26 to 28, and the regular season hours begin May 29.
Swim Lessons
All of the pools offer group and private swim lessons for tots, preschoolers, and older kids. Registration opens at noon on April 29th. Be sure to review lesson options and instructions for registration ahead of time because classes tend to fill up fast!
Explore Each Pool and Their Unique Features
With aviation-based names as a hat-tip to Central Park’s past as the site of the old Stapleton airport, here’s an alphabetical list of all the community pools. Some people frequent the pool within walking distance of their home, while others seek out pools with special features that fit their needs and interests. Here’s your quick Central Park Pool Guide for the 2026 swim season!
Photo of Aviator Pool
Located in the 29th Ave sub-neighborhood, the Aviator Pool is the OG! With plenty of lap lanes for experienced swimmers, a no-fountain zero-entry shallow end for the littles, and a diving board to show off your biggest tricks, this pool has something for everyone. The Aviator Otters practice here as part of the Summer Swim League (SSL) – a more recreational introduction to competitive swimming. Fun tip! On select Saturday evenings, go straight from the pool to Concerts on the Green for some live music at the 29th Ave Town Center.
8054 E. 28th Avenue, (720) 941-3414
Photo of F15 Pool
This Eastbridge pool has fun fountains in the shallow end, two lap lanes, and a large, open, slightly deeper end. There’s a nice playground with structures for kids of all ages, and open fields where you might see kids’ sports practice or adult recreational volleyball in the evenings. Fun tip! Head over to the Eastbridge Town Center for some Little Man Ice Cream after a day at the pool.
2831 Hanover Street, (303) 355-5078
Photo of Jet Stream Pool
With six lap lanes, a shallow area with wide steps, and a deep area devoted to the diving board, Jet Stream pool is great for kids and adults alike. This is also home to the Central Park Stingrays Synchronized Swimming & Dive Teams, the Jet Stream Sharks SSL, and the location of the annual Kids’ Triathlon (registration for the triathlon opens June 16th at noon and the event is Sunday August 23rd).
3574 Alton Street, (303) 296-0884
Photo of Maverick Pool
This spot in Conservatory Green has a playground next door, spray fountains, and nice wide steps into shallower area. Fun tip! Extend a fun Thursday afternoon at the pool into an evening of live music and food trucks just a few blocks away at the MoJaBlu Concert Series on the North Green.
8822 Beekman Place, (303) 373-4120
Photo of Puddle Jumper Pool
The ultimate spot for fun with little ones! The Puddle Jumper pool in the South End of the neighborhood offers splash features, bubble jets, and a spiraled zero-entry in the shallow end. A big spray waterfall area adds excitement to the deeper end. There are play structures in the park to the west for fun outside of the water. Depending on the swim lessons schedule, this pool can be a great place to get in a swim session before that coveted naptime.
2401 Xenia Street, (303) 393-0018
Photo of Runway 35 Pool
This pool is adult lap swimming, swim lessons, and swim team friendly. Runway 35 is home to the Stingrays Metro League – the more traditional/competitive swim team option in the neighborhood. All that said, it has a super-shallow sunning area and diving board for fun in the sun during open swim hours too. Fun tip! Each pool stays open an extra hour one night a week for Central Park residents. Order food delivered to the pool and stay for dinner.
8863 E. 47th Avenue, (303) 371-8701
Photo of Splash Landing Pool
Two words: Water slides! Located in the North End, Splash Landing is the newest pool, and the only one with water slides. There’s an open top flume-style slide as well as a closed top tube-style slide, and you must be at least 48 inches tall to ride them. A zero entry shallow end features a mushroom-shaped waterfall, and the deeper area offers two lap lanes during open swim. This is also the practice location for the Splash Landing Narwhals of the Summer Swim League (SSL). And as a bonus, there’s a fun playground and rock climbing area right next door challenging enough even for older kids.
9888 E. 59th Place, (303) 576-6611
