Check out these awesome pools in Fargo and Moorhead!
Ready to beat the heat this summer? We’ve compiled a list of outdoor splash pads and pools in Fargo. Keep this list handy for those hot days when you need a little pool time!
Please note all hours are weather permitting, and in the case if inclement weather pools in Fargo and Moorhead will be closed. Please contact each individual pool or splash pad operator for questions and more information.
Splash Pads & Pools in Fargo
Davies Recreational Pool
OPEN JUNE 8 – LATE AUGUST 2026 (closing date depends on weather)
- Two large waterslides (one is Fargo’s first drop slide)
- Zero-depth swim area
- Large playground with several small slides
- Climbing wall over a section of the pool
- Large deck area for lounging
- Concessions
Please note that there is a minimum height requirement of 48 inches for the large waterslides. This is a manufacturer’s requirement.
General Admission Hours
Weekdays from 12:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
*4TH OF JULY WEEKEND HOURS MAY VARY
Island Park Pool
OPEN DAILY JUNE 1 – LATE AUGUST 2026 (closing date will be weather dependent)
- 50-meter competition pool
- Zero-depth entry pool + splash pad/slide for littles
- 4 Diving boards + 5-meter platform
- Fly Time slide + tube slide*
- Lazy River
- Concessions
*Please note that there is a minimum height requirement of 48 inches for the large waterslides.
General Admission Hours
Daily from 12:00 – 7:00 p.m. (Tot Time is Monday-Friday 10:30-11:50 a.m.)
*4TH OF JULY WEEKEND HOURS MAY VARY
Madison Pool & Splash Pad
OPEN JUNE 8 – LATE AUGUST 2026 (closing date will be weather dependent)
- Zero-depth splash pad
- Small wading pool
- Small swimming pool (water depth between 2 1/2 – 4 1/2 feet)
General Admission Hours
Daily from 12:00 – 4:00 pm.
*4TH OF JULY HOURS MAY VARY
Roger G. Gress Northside Pool
OPEN JUNE 8 – LATE AUGUST 2026 (closing date will be weather dependent)
- Large waterslide
- Zero-depth swim area
- Playground with a small waterslide
- Concessions
Please note that there is a minimum height requirement of 42 inches for the large waterslides. This is a manufacturer’s requirement.
General Admission Hours
Weekdays from 12:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
*4TH OF JUL HOURS MAY VARY
Southwest Recreational Pool
OPEN JUNE 8 – LATE AUGUST 2026 (closing date will be weather dependent)
- Large waterslide
- Zero-depth swim area
- Two-tiered playground with a waterslide
- Concessions
Please note that there is a minimum height requirement of 42 inches for the large waterslides. This is a manufacturer’s requirement.
General Admission Hours
Weekdays from 12:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
*4TH OF JULY WEEKEND HOURS MAY VERY
Broadway Square Spouts (FREE!)
General Admission Hours
Daily from 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Open Early June – October, weather pending.
West Fargo Pools & Splash Pads
Splash Pad at The Lights (FREE!)
Splash pad is free and open to public in early June (weather pending).
General Admission Hours
Daily 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Veteran’s Memorial Pool
OPENS MAY 26 – MID-AUGUST 2026
- 2 large waterslides
- Zero-depth swim area
- Concessions
General Admission Hours
Monday – Friday 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. | 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. (adaptive & lap swim from 12:00 – 12:50 p.m.)
Tuesday & Thursday has an early swim session from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. if the weather is 65 degrees by 10:00 a.m.
Saturday & Sunday 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
*4TH OF JULY WEEKEND HOURS MAY VARY
Shadow Wood Splash Pad (FREE!)
Opens June 1st (weather dependent)
- FREE
- Splash pad play area with multiple water sprays/streams
- Park nearby
General Admission Hours
Daily 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Moorhead City Pools
Moorhead Municipal Swimming Pool & Splash Pad (NEW for 2026!)
OPEN JUNE 4 – MID-AUGUST 2026 (closing date is weather dependent)
- Lap pool with slides
- Diving board & climbing wall
- Zero-depth entry wading pool
- Splash Pad
General Admission Hours
June & July: Daily from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
August: Daily from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
*JULY 4TH HOURS: 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Moorhead Wading Pools (FREE!)
OPEN JUNE 4 – MID-AUGUST 2026 (closing date is weather dependent)
These FIVE neighborhood wading pools are offered for youth ages 10 years and under. All children must be accompanied and closely supervised by an adult. Small flotation devices and toys are allowed. There is no lifeguard on duty at these wading pools.
Wading Pool Locations: Hansmann Park, Northeast Park, Ridgewood Park,
Riverview Estates Park, Village Green Park
General Admission Hours
Daily 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. (July 4th hours may vary)
Dilworth Pool
Dilworth Pool
OPEN DATE 2026 NOT ANNOUNCED YET
The Dilworth municipal swimming pool is located at 301 1st Street NW in Dilworth, MN (just east of Moorhead).
General Admission Hours
1:00 to 5:00 p.m. (Open Swim)
5:00 to 6:00 p.m. (Family/Adult Swim)
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (Open Swim)
Other Area Splash Pads (within an hour)
Kava Family Splash Pad in Barnesville, MN (FREE!)
Open June 1st through the last Sunday in September (Weather Permitting). Open 10:00 a.m. – Sunset and free of charge.
Abercrombie (ND) Splash Pad (FREE!)
Abercrombie is just 30 minutes south of Fargo, and makes for a fun short day trip to visit a new splash pad spot. Check the Abercrombie City Park Facebook page for updated information.
Colfax Community Pool (Colfax, ND)
Colfax is just 35 minutes south of Fargo, and has a great community pool! Open daily from Noon – 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. (weather permitting). Check their Facebook page for announcements on pools closures and other information.
Looking to swim at a local beach instead? Check out our guide to Swimming Beaches Near Fargo here!
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