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City Park Pool

City Park Pool
  • 1599 City Park Drive
  • City Line Information: (970) 416-2489, Code 3463
  • Weather Closure Information: (970) 416-2489, Code 5169

Featuring:

  • Outdoor pool located next to Sheldon Lake
  • 30-foot drop slide and open curly slide
  • Lazy river, shallow water, geysers
  • Large play structure

2009 City Park Pool and Paddle Boat Fees
   Single Admission  Group Rate* 10-Adm. Pass  25-Adm. Pass  Twilight Swim
(4:30pm until Close)
 Paddle Boats  Trains, Boats
& Floats
Under 2 & 85+ No Fee      
Personal Care Attendant No Fee      
Youth 2-17 $4.50 $4.25 $40.50 $90.00 $3.50 $2.50 $8.00
Adult 18-54 $5.50 $5.25 $49.50 $110.00 $3.50 $2.50 $10.00
Older Adult 55-84 $4.50 $4.25 $40.50 $90.00 $3.50 $2.50 $8.00

City Park Pool passes can be purchased at EPIC or Mulberry Pool. EPIC and Mulberry Pool passes cannot be used at City Park althrough you may use a City Park Pool pass at Mulberry Pool and EPIC. Passes available for purchase beginning April 1st.

REFUNDS: No cash refunds will be given once the facility opens. If the facility needs to close due to inclement weather or a maintenance issue before 1:00 PM, a City Park Pool ONLY Pass will be issued for use at a later date. No passes will be given after 1:00 PM.

WEATHER CLOSURES: City Park Pool will not open if the temperature has not reached 60 degrees by 9:30 AM. The closure will be re-evaluated at noon for a late opening at 1:00 PM. Anytime lightning is visible within 10 miles or a storm warning has been issued for the City Park area, the pool area will be cleared and closed for a minimum of 30 minutes.

Hours of Operation

2009 Recreation Swim (All Ages)
May 23-25
Sat, Sun & Mon: 10:00 AM-5:30 PM

May 29
Fri: 3:00-7:00 PM

May 30-August 15
Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun: 10:00 AM-5:30 PM
Tu, Th, Fri: 10:00 AM-8:00 PM

August 16
Sun: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

Paddle Boats Hours of Operation

2009 Summer
May 23-25: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM

May 31-August 15
Mon-Fri: 3:00-7:00 PM
Sat & Sun: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM

Capacity of 4 persons per boat, $2.50 per person. NO PETS!

City Park Pool Special Events

Twilight Swim
Cost: $3.50 per person
Bring the family and swim in the twilight at City Park Pool. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult. No other discounts will be honored during this swim time.

Twilight swim admission will be charged daily after 4:30 PM until close.

Pooch Plunge
Sunday, August 16 and Monday, August 17 from 5:30-7:00 PM
Cost is $5 per dog prior to the event and $8 per dog on the day of event

Bring your four-footed furry friend for a swim at City Park to end the summer swim season. Dogs must be well-behaved and on-leash until inside the pool area. This is for dogs only - swimming by two-footed friends is not allowed.

Each registration includes entrance for 2 two-footed friends. Each additional human will need a $2 ticket.

Tickets go on sale beginning August 1 and can be purchased at City Park, Mulberry Pool or EPIC.

City Park Pool Rental

Having a reunion, block party or just want to invite your best friends for a great summer evening?
Rent City Park Pool for a Saturday or Sunday evening. Rental times are from 6:00-8:00 PM. Call for prices and availability. Information available at (970) 221-6202.

Having a birthday party?
Space for birthday parties may also be reserved at City Park Pool by calling (970) 221-6202. The space is located under our large green umbrella and can be rented for $90.00 during recreation swim hours. Rentals can be made in 2 hour blocks of time. The fee includes the space with tables and swimming for up to 8 children and 2 adults plus a special gift for the birthday child. Each additional child or adult will be $4.00. Payment must be received 48 hours in advance to secure party space.

Boats, Trains and Water Floats

Join us for a day in City Park. For one fee you can get entrance into City Park Pool, a 30 minute ride on the paddle boats and two rides on the train. Tickets can be purchased at City Park Pool and are valid until August 19th.
Youth (2-17): $8.00
Adult (18+): $10.00
Seniors (60+): $8.00

City Park Railway

City Park Railway
  • 1599 City Park Drive
  • PH: (970) 416-2264

Hours of Operation

2009 Summer & Fall
Through August 16
M-F: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Sat & Sun: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
The cost to ride City Park Railway is $2 per person (age 2+).

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