As the sun beats down on the city, locals can look forward to a splashy escape when the Aquatic Park opens its gates on June 4, promising relief from the heat with a swath of water-filled fun. This summer hotspot is known for being the proverbial oasis with amenities that range from a sandy play area to heart-pounding four-story water slides. The park has announced, in a recent bulletin from St. Louis Park, that it will introduce water aerobics and a sensory hour this season, catering to a wider range of visitors seeking to beat the heat in more ways than one.
The details, which sound straightforward for anyone familiar with the usual summer offerings, encompass features such as a zero-depth entry pool, a zone replete with drop slides, diving boards, and lap swimming lanes—all under the vigilant gaze of the sun. For the kids, or the young at heart, there's also a tot whale slide and spray arches. But the spotlight this year lands on the brand-new water aerobics classes and the sensory hour, designed for people seeking a less crowded, more subdued environment. More information on these activities can be accessed on the Aquatic Park events page.
Operational hours for the park span from 11 am to 8 pm Monday through Friday, and until 7 pm on weekends, starting from June 4 through July 31. The schedule tightens slightly from August 1 to August 24, with doors closing at 7 pm every day. It's worth noting that visitors will need to plan around a couple of special closures and late openings: the Aquatic Park pulls the plug at 7 pm on June 13 and calls it an early day at 4:30 pm on July 4. If you're marking calendars, July 27 is the day when activities start later, at 1 pm.
While the park stands as a monument to summer fun, remember to keep an eye on the sky. The entire operation is weather dependent; those same bulletins from St. Louis Park will be your guide to any changes in the schedule. Whether you're there for the leisurely laps or the thrill of a four-story drop, the Aquatic Park awaits to throw you into the deep end of summer entertainment, just make sure to check the forecast before you don your swimsuit.
