With a heat wave June 21-22 here’s where to swim in the Fox Cities

• There are 6 pools in the area, including in Appleton, Neenah, Menasha, Little Chute and Kaukauna.
• Three cities have splash pads, ranging in size, shape and age.
• Swimmers can find man-made beaches in five communities, depending on which part of the Fox Cities is your starting point.
• There are three beaches which grant access to Lake Winnebago, though checking the DNR website ahead of time to make sure the water quality is up to snuff.

The Fox Cities are expecting a heat wave.

Temperatures will peak in the mid-90s June 21 and 22, and in the low-90s on June 23, according to the National Weather Service in Green Bay. The heat index — what the temperature feels like to the human body when relative humidity is combined with the air temperature — will be between 95 and 105 degrees June 21 and June 22, the NWS said.

Those looking to cool off with a weekend swim day in the greater Appleton area have several options, both chlorinated and non-chlorinated.

Here’s our list of pools, splash pads, ponds and lake beaches, along with their weekend hours where applicable.

Here’s where to find pools in Appleton

Erb Pool, 1800 N. Morrison St. in Appleton, has open swim hours from 1 to 6 p.m. on weekends. The Olympic-sized pool is available for open and lap swimming, and has zero-depth entry with spray features, two water slides, diving boards, shade, concession stand, and more. There is a supply of lifejackets that can be borrowed for non-swimmers.

Mead Pool, 1430 E. John St. in Appleton, also has open swim from 1 to 6 p.m. on weekends. Some pool features include a water slide, diving boards, zero-depth entry, snack bar and a sand volleyball court.

For rates and more information on Erb or Mead pool, visit appletonparkandrec.org.

Here’s where to find pools in Neenah, Menasha

Neenah Pool, 600 S. Park Ave., Neenah, has open swim from 1 to 6 p.m. on weekends. Neenah’s outdoor pool features lap lanes, a tot sand play area, sand volleyball court, drop slide, concessions, lounge chairs and more. For more information, visit ci.neenah.wi.us.

Neenah’s free splash pad is located within Washington Park, 631 W. Winneconne Ave., and is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. The pad can be activated by running your hand over the motion sensor on top of the red fire hydrant and will keep going for four minutes at a time. For more information, visit ci.neenah.wi.us.

Jefferson Park Swimming Pool, 915 Third St., Menasha, is open 1 to 6:30 p.m. on weekends. Park amenities include a water slide, zero-depth entry, kid’s fountain, drop slide, inflatable toy area, concessions, events and games. For more information, visit menashawi.gov.

Here’s where to find pools in the Heart of the Valley

Doyle Pool, at Doyle Park, 100 Van Buren St. in Little Chute, is open from 1 to 5:30 p.m. on weekends. There is a small children’s pool and a large pool that features diving boards and a water slide. There also is a concession stand. For more information, visit littlechutewi.org.

Kimberly’s new splash pad is open at the Sunset Beach Swimming Facility at 1010 Fulcer Ave. in Kimberly from noon to 6 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays and is included with admission to the facility. For more information, visit vokimberly.org.

Kaukauna Municipal Pool, 607 Dodge St. in Kaukauna, has open swim hours from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The pool offers two slides, lap lanes, an aqua climbing wall, concessions and more. The more-than-4,000 square foot splash pad is also open at the city’s municipal pool from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Its schedule includes some hours with a fee and some which are free. For more information, visit kaukauna.gov.

Here’s where to find man-made beaches in Appleton, Kimberly, Seymour and Shiocton

Plamann Lake, 1375 E. Broadway Drive in Appleton, is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, weather permitting. Plamann Park boasts an inflatable water park that includes a trampoline and a climbing wall. Swimming lessons and concessions are also available. For rates and more information, visit outagamie.org.

The Sunset Beach Swimming Facility at 1010 Fulcer Ave. in Kimberly, is open noon to 6 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. The beach is staffed by certified lifeguards. Other amenities include sand beach with shallow water slides, a diving well with a slide, playground, shelters, diving boards and a sand volleyball court. For more information, visit vokimberly.org.

About a half-hour drive due north of Appleton, there’s Seymour Lake Park, 1200 Lake Road, Seymour. The park has a beach where you can play in the sand or go swimming. There is no fee to swim and it is at your own risk, as there are no lifeguards on duty. There’s also a public restroom available.

Heading a half-hour northwest gets you to Shiocton Lake Park, N5684 Lake Park St., in Shiocton. Swimming in the pond is at your own risk. There is a playground, pavilion and picnic tables, and a public restroom is available during the summer.

To the southwest, across the Wolf River, there’s also Marble Park, 639 W. Main St. in Winneconne. Weekend hours 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The beach is staffed by certified lifeguards and has a diving platform on the deep end. There is a public restroom and picnic tables available. For more information including admission fees, visit winneconnewi.gov.

Here’s where to swim in Lake Winnebago, Lake Winneconne

High Cliff State Park, N7630 State Park Road, in Sherwood, has a swimming beach that sits on Lake Winnebago’s east shore, though the swim area does not provide lifeguards. There is a bathhouse with toilets, showers, and changing areas as well as open shelters. Note that a vehicle admission sticker is required, which can be purchased daily or for the year. More information is available on the Wisconsin DNR website.

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Fresh Air Park, 495 Maple Lane, Neenah, accesses the west shore of Lake Winnebago. A public beach is available at this park, along with picnic tables.

Municipal Beach, Brighton Beach Road, Menasha, accesses Lake Winnebago’s north shore. The beachfront offers a swimming area that ranges from 2 to 9 feet. There is an area for sand volleyball, and there are picnic tables for visitors to use as well as portable bathrooms. 

Lake Winneconne Park, 498 Parkway Drive, Winneconne, has a small swimming beach with no lifeguard on duty, and three buildings and a gazebo that may be rented. There is also a boat launch and a boat docking facility.

Larry Gallup contributed to this report.