Ready to dive into some serious summer fun in Springfield? Buckle up, because we've got the inside scoop on all the coolest spots to beat the heat with your kiddos!

From pools to splash pads, creeks to swimming holes, lakes to water parks, we've rounded up the ultimate list of aquatic adventures in and around Springfield, Missouri. No matter what floats your boat, there's something here for every water-loving family.

But before you grab your swimsuits and sunscreen, here's a friendly reminder: double-check that your chosen spot is open for splashing business. Sometimes, Mother Nature throws us a curveball with unexpected closures due to weather or staffing shenanigans.

Now, when it comes to natural swimming spots like lakes and creeks, it's all about safety first, folks. Keep an eye out for any signs of recent flooding or swift currents, and if the water looks iffy, it's okay to skip the swim. Always be on the lookout for safety notices, and if an area is off-limits, best to steer clear.

Alright, enough with the serious stuff! It's time to slather on the sunscreen, pack up the snacks, and make a splash! So go ahead, soak up the sun, make some waves, and most importantly, have a blast while staying safe at your favorite places to splash and swim in Southwest Missouri!

(Updated 5/16/24)

Springfield

Image Credit: Springfield Greene County Park Board

Springfield Greene County Park Board operates 6 outdoor public swimming pools across Springfield.

Fassnight Pool
1301 S Campbell Avenue, Springfield MO 65807
(417) 864-2099
Open May 25th - August 11th (weekends only: Aug. 17-Sept. 2)
Hours:
Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday 1pm-6:30pm
Daily Pass:
$4 ages 3-17 and ages 60+
$5 adults
Amenities: slide, wading pool, fountains.
Discounted Splash & Sizzle admission daily after 5:30pm. All ages are $1/person or free admission with canned food donation during these times.

Grant Beach Pool
1401 N Grant Ave St, Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 864-1049
Open May 25th - August 11th
Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday 1pm-6:30pm
Daily Pass:
$4 ages 3-17 and ages 60+
$5 adults
Amenities: slide, wading pool, fountains. Adjacent playground, pavilions, and basketball courts at Grant Beach Park.
Discounted Splash and Sizzle admission daily after 5:30pm. All ages are $1/person or free admission with canned food donation during these times.

McGee-McGregor Wading Pool
S Clay Ave, Springfield MO 65807
(417) 864-2099
Open May 25th - August 11th
Hours:
Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday 10am-12pm and 3-6pm
Daily Pass: FREE
Amenities: a wading pool for children 6 years old or under and their parents, perfect for new swimmers! This a smaller pool, and there must be one adult for every 4 children attending.

Meador Pool
2500 S. Fremont Ave, Springfield MO 65804
(417) 864-2099
Open May 25th - August 11th
Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday 1pm-6:30pm
Daily Pass:
$4 ages 3-17 and ages 60+
$5 adults
Amenities: diving board, concessions, and a separate kiddie pool available.
Discounted Splash and Sizzle admission daily after 5:30pm. All ages are $1/person or free admission with canned food donation during these times.

Silver Springs Pool
1100 N Hampton Ave, Springfield MO 65802
(417) 864-2099
Open May 25th - August 11th
Hours:
Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday 1pm-6:30pm
Daily Pass:
$4 ages 3-17 and ages 60+
$5 adults
Amenities: Zero-depth entry with several splash and spray features, water slide, diving board, water benches, shade structures. This pool is perfect for younger children, and is one of the smaller pools operated by the Park Board.
Discounted Splash and Sizzle admission daily after 5:30pm. All ages are $1/person or free admission with canned food donation during these times.

Westport Pool
3100 W. Mount Vernon St., Springfield MO 65802
(417) 864-2099
Open May 25th - August 11th
Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday 1pm-6:30pm
Daily Pass:
$4 ages 3-17 and ages 60+
$5 adults
Amenities: in-water rock climbing wall, several floating and spray features, a splash area, zero-depth entry, drop slide, spring board, concessions, and shade structures.
Discounted Splash and Sizzle admission daily after 5:30pm. All ages are $1/person or free admission with canned food donation during these times.

Beyond Springfield

Here are additional outdoor swimming pool options in the communities surrounding Springfield.

Ash Grove City Pool
310 E Parkway Street, Ash Grove MO 65604
(417) 751-3052
Open May 25th - Labor Day
Hours:
12- 8 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
12 - 6 Tuesday, Friday & Saturday
Closed Sundays
Daily Pass:
$2.00 under 10
$3.50 10 and older
Amenities: diving board, water slides, and splash pad. Concessions available.

Branson AquaPlex
1501 Branson Hills Parkway, Branson MO 65616
(417) 335-2368
Open May 25th - Labor Day (weekends only 8/19-9/2)
Hours:
Sunday through Thursday 12:15-6pm
Friday and Saturday 12:15-7pm
Closed Mondays
Daily Pass:
Ages 3 and up $6.50
2 and under FREE
Amenities: zero-depth entry, toddler slide, 2 large slides, diving area, aquatic climbing wall, playground.
Concessions and lockers available. Pool party rentals available.
Special events: toddler time, sensory swim, FREE swim days, night swim

Dr. Tommy McDonnell Aquatic Center
1490 N Elm Street, Marshfield MO 65706
(417) 859-7660
Opens May 25th
Hours:
Sundays 1-6pm
Monday through Saturday 12-6pm
Starting June 1st: Night Swim Hours are Monday, Friday, and Saturday 6pm-10pm
Daily Pass:
$5 per person
$3 ages 60+
Military with ID are free
Children 2 and under are free.
Amenities: Zero-depth entry with fountains, large water slides, diving board, lazy river. Concessions available.

Neal Grubaugh City Pool
907 East Parkview, Ozark MO 65721
(417) 581-7946
Open May 25th - August 22nd
Hours:
Monday through Saturday 12-6PM
Sunday 1-5PM
Daily Pass:
Ages 3 and up $3
Late swim $2 (4:30-6:00PM)
Ages 2 and under FREE
Amenities: water slide, diving board, night swim & free swim days - check the events calendar for details!
Season passes, swimming lessons, and pool party rentals available.

Nixa Aquatic Center
701 N Taylor Way, Nixa MO 65714
(417) 725-5486
Tentative opening the first week of June 2024 due to pool repairs.
Hours:
Monday through Friday 1-8pm
Saturday 12-8pm
Sunday 12-6pm
Daily Pass:
Open Swim: $5 per resident / $6 per non-resident
Evening Swim (6 -8 pm): $3 per person
Children 2 years old and younger are FREE
Amenities: diving board, water slide, zero-depth entry with fountains.
Season passes, swimming lessons, and pool party rentals available.

The Rush - Republic Aquatic Park
711 E Miller Road, Republic MO 65738
(417) 732-3575
Open May 25th
Hours:
Monday through Saturday 12-7pm
Sunday 12-6pm
Splash Time Hours:
Monday through Thursday 10:30-11:30am
Splash Time will be limited to the zero-depth/shallow area of the pool and the recommended age is 6 and under.
Daily Pass:
$10/person for residents and $13/person for non-residents (Ages 3+)
"The Huna" all day wristband $5
Splash Time $5 per child
"Rush Hour" (Monday through Friday 5-7pm) $7/residents and non-residents
Non-swimmer fee $5 per person
Amenities: diving board, water slide, zero-depth entry with fountains, "The Huna" surf simulator
Season passes, swimming lessons, and pool party rentals available.

Willard Aquatic Center
218 W Jackson St, Willard MO 65781
(417)742-5343
Opens May 25th
Hours:
Monday through Saturday 12pm-7pm
Closed Sundays
Splash Time Hours:
Monday through Friday 11-11:45am
Ages 3 & Under Only
Daily Pass:
Ages 4+: $5
Ages 55+: $4
Non-Swimmer Fee: $2
Ages 3 & Under: FREE
Amenities: 2 slides, 2 diving boards, and water features!
Season passes, swimming lessons, and pool party rentals available.

Pat Jones YMCA
1901 E Republic Rd, Springfield MO 65804
(417) 881-1599
Open Swim Hours:
Hours vary, please click here for the schedule.
Daily Pass:
Call for daily pass rates

Chesterfield Family Center
2511 W Republic Road, Springfield MO 65807
(417) 891-1616
Open Swim Hours:
Monday through Friday 1-8pm
Saturday 12-7:30pm
Sunday 12-5pm
Monday through Friday 11:30-1pm, Little Splashers is open to members and non-members with children ages 5 and under.
Daily Pass:
FREE for members
Monday through Friday - $5/adults and $4/youth and seniors (13-17 and 60+)
Children 2 and under are free with paid adult
Amenities: A zero-depth entry, water slide, water spouts

Doling Family Center
301 E Talmage, Springfield MO 65803
(417) 837-5900
Open Swim Hours:
Monday through Friday 1-8pm
Saturday 12-7:30pm
Sunday 12-5pm
Monday through Friday 11:30-1pm, Little Splashers is open to members and non-members with children ages 5 & under.
Daily Pass:
FREE for members
Monday through Friday - $5/adults and $4/youth and seniors (13-17 and 60+)
Children 2 and under are free with paid adult
Amenities: a zero-depth entry, slide, water spouts, water-umbrella, and other interactive features

The OC
1530 W Jackson Street, Ozark MO 65721
(417) 581-7002
Pool Hours:
Monday through Thursday: 5am-8pm
Friday 5am-7:30pm
Saturday 7am-7:30pm
Sunday: 12-5:30pm
Daily Pass:
(includes use of entire facility for the day)
Children 3 and under FREE
Children 4-18 years $6
Adults 19 and over $8
Senior/Military $6
Non Swimming Adults Free (pool access only)
Family Pass $20 (immediately family)
Pool Amenities: water slide, spray water features, child's play structure, toddler slide, family changing room, zero-depth entry

Jumping Fountains at Farmers Park
2144 E Republic Road, Springfield MO 65804
Open Monday through Sunday, June – August
Fountains run on a rotating schedule with 30 minutes on and 15 minutes off.
Click here for a full schedule.
FREE

Jumping Jewels Splash Pad at Dickerson Park Zoo
1401 W Norton Rd, Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 833-1570
Open 7 days a week May through September; 9am to 5pm
Brand new, completely redesigned splash pad for the 2022 Season!
Free with regular zoo admission or zoo membership

Howard Smith Community Park
408 E. Bumgarner Road, Strafford MO 65757
Opens Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend
Hours:
Sunday Noon - 6pm
Monday Noon - 7pm
Tuesday through Saturday 10-7pm
FREE
Cool off at the splash pad and play at the adjacent playground!

Jordan Valley Park Ozark Stream and Fountains
635 E. Trafficway Street, Springfield MO 65806
Open May through Labor Day (opening in late May for the 2022 season due to repairs)
Fountain show every hour with a running time of 30 minutes; runs continuously from 11am-1:30pm
FREE

Lost Hill Park
4705 N Farm Rd 151, Springfield MO 65803
FREE
Amenities: Multiple wading areas along the South Dry Sac River on the Fulbright Spring Greenway Trail. Water levels will vary depending on the weather.

Busiek State Forest
Highlandville, MO - Access off US Highway 65, 18 miles south of Springfield
FREE
Amenities: Streams with areas for shallow wading and swimming. The water here stays very cool from natural springs!
In mid to late Summer, water levels may be too low to wade in. Bring your hiking boots, and check out the trails during your visit!

Panther Creek
Located at 37°09′45″N 92°53′24″W in Fordland, MO
FREE
Amenities: A stream in Webster County, that's a tributary of the James River.

Peckers Beach/Crighton Access
On the James River located at 2770-3398 S Farm Rd 193, Springfield MO 65809
FREE
Amenities: A popular swimming location to beat the heat!

Stockton Lake
19100 S. Highway 215, Dadeville MO 65635
Open May 24 through Sept. 2
Hours: Sunrise to sunset, daily
Amenities: Swimming with a gravel beach area at the north end of the park. The beach area is not supervised by a lifeguard. Located nearby, you'll find a picnic area with tables and outdoor grills.

Moonshine Beach
Located on South Highway 165 on Table Rock Lake
Hours: Daily, 9am-8pm
Daily Pass:
$5 per vehicle
Amenities: Large sandy swimming beach at Table Rock Lake with picnic areas, grills, restrooms, a playground, concessions, a volleyball court, and nearby hiking trails. Parking is limited and can fill up quickly.

Green Meadows Pool
3035 S. Luster Ave, Springfield MO 65804
(417) 986-2679

Hickory Hills Country Club
3909 E. Cherry St, Springfield Missouri 65809
(417) 866-4384

Highland Springs Country Club
5400 S Highland Springs Boulevard, Springfield MO 65809
(417) 886-0408

Southern Hills Swim & Tennis Club
2541 E Southern Hills Blvd, Springfield MO 65804
(417) 881-9487

Twin Oaks Country Club
1020 E Republic Road, Springfield MO 65807
(417) 881-4744

White Water
3505 State Hwy 76, Branson MO 65616
(417) 336-7100
A fun-filled water park featuring 2 million gallons of water fun and 13 acres of water rides, slides and waves. Separate play areas for little ones, and a relaxing lazy river! Food and private cabanas are available.
Click here for tickets.

Splash Country Indoor & Outdoor Water Park
1945 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson MO 65616
(888) 505-4094
An indoor and outdoor water park resort, featuring nine water filled attractions! From a relaxing lazy river to an action packed treehouse with a 1,000 gallon tipping bucket.
Click here for tickets.