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Guide to pools, splash pads & more for summer 2025
The Sawdust City offers plenty of options for a quick splash this summer. Essential water safety tips Learn essential water safety tips to ensure a fun and safe summer for the whole family. Oshkosh offers a variety of ways to cool off during the summer, including the Pollock Community Water Park with its pool and […]
The Sawdust City offers plenty of options for a quick splash this summer.
Essential water safety tips
Learn essential water safety tips to ensure a fun and safe summer for the whole family.
- Oshkosh offers a variety of ways to cool off during the summer, including the Pollock Community Water Park with its pool and waterslides.
- Residents and visitors can also enjoy the South Park Splash Pad, Menominee Park Beach on Lake Winnebago, and two YMCA aquatic centers.
- Nearby, Jefferson Park in Menasha and the Neenah Pool offer additional swimming options, along with a splash pad in Washington Park, Neenah.
OSHKOSH – Swimming holes, pools, beaches, lakes and splash pads.
If you’re trying to beat the heat, Oshkosh has more than enough options.
There’s no need to leave the city to stay cool this summer, as the Sawdust City has everything from water parks to swimming pools and even Lake Winnebago.
Here’s a list of where you can go for a quick splash this summer.
Pollock Community Water Park
Oshkosh’s main water park, Pollock Community Water Park, features a swimming pool, waterslides and a number of other amenities at 1550 Taft Ave.
The park is open June 7 to Aug. 17 with open swim hours of noon to 7 p.m.
Pollock Community Water Park will also play host to Yoga at the Pool June 27, July 11, July 18, Aug. 8, Aug. 15 and Aug. 22.
For more information, including rates and passes, visit https://www.oshkoshwi.gov/parks/PollockCommunityWaterPark/.
South Park Splash Pad
The Splash Pad at South Park, 1035 W. South Park Ave., is open until Sept. 1 from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The park features a splash pad, fishing opportunities in the lagoons, an inclusive playground, wooded areas, trails, and basketball and tennis courts.
Menominee Park Beach
Located in the southern park of Menominee Park on Pratt Trail, Menominee Park Beach is open for swimming and features numerous benches along with picnic tables.
It is adjacent to Menominee Park Zoo and includes a playground, bathrooms and another amenities.
Lake Winnebago
Oshkosh’s largest inland lake, Lake Winnebago offers countless watersport activities including swimming, boating, kayaking, canoeing and water skiing.
Various launching spots are along the shore and even more opportunities to enjoy the lake.
YMCA aquatic centers
The 3303 W. 20th Ave. and Downtown (324 Washington Ave.) YMCA aquatic centers both offer pools for open swim.
The 20th Avenue YMCA features an eight-lane, 25-yard Kuhn Family Pool and a family fun pool that has a water slide, zero-depth entry, a lazy river current and water-spouting gadgets.
The Downtown YMCAhas a four-lane, 25-yard lap pool as well as a family pool that includes a large lazy river.
Both YMCA locations are equipped with an on-deck sauna, steam room and whirlpool.
Jefferson Park Swimming Pool
Located in Jefferson Park 915 Third Street, Menasha, the outdoor swimming pool is slated to open early June, with daily operating hours of 1-5 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.-7:45 p.m.
Along with the public swimming pool, the park features a waterslide, inflatable toy section, sand volleyball court, sun deck and a heated pool.
Neenah Pool
The Neenah Pool, 600 S. Park Ave., will be open June 7-Aug. 23 this season with open swim hours daily.
The pool is open 1-8 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 1-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. It features a number of amenities and activities like heated water, a sand volleyball court, tot sand play area, outdoor ping pong table, tetherball, and changing and locker rooms.
Washington Park Splash Pad
The splash pad at 631 W. Winneconne Ave., Neenah, will operate daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and remains open until Sept. 1.
It’s free to the public and is activated by running a hand over the top of the fire hydrant. The splash pad runs in four-minute increments and can be reactivated by waving a hand over the sensor.
For more information, visit https://www.ci.neenah.wi.us/departments/parks-recreation/splashpad-washington-park/.
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