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City pools are gearing up for the summer swim season. Here’s all the info you’ll need to know when, where, and how much it costs to swim. Happy swimming—and remember your floaties!

Springfield-Greene County Park Board Pools
417-864-2099 • parkboard.org/aquatics
Pool dates are May 25-Sept. 2.
Check operation schedules online for each pool.
   *  Fassnight Pool, 1300 S. Campbell Ave.
   *  Grant Beach Pool, 1401 N. Grant St.
   *  Silver Springs Park and Pool, 1100 N. Hampton Ave.
   *  McGee/McGregor Wading Pool, 710 E. Bennett St.
   *  Meador Pool, 2500 S. Fremont Ave.
   *  Westport Pool, 3100 W. Mount Vernon St.
Admission
   *  $4/ages 3-17 and seniors 60 and older
   *  $5/adult ages 18-59
   *  Free for children ages 2 and younger.
   *  Splash N Sizzle: $1 or free admission with a canned food donation after 5:30 p.m.

Branson AquaPlex
1501 Branson Hills Parkway • 417-335-2368
bransonparksandrecreation.com
Pool dates are May 25-Sept. 2; Aug. 19-Sept. 1, weekends only. Children age 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
   *  Sunday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 12:15-6 p.m.
   *  Fridays and Saturdays, 12:15-7 p.m.
   *  Closed Mondays except Monday, Sept. 2.
   *  Aug. 19-Sept 1: Saturdays and Sundays, 12:15-6 p.m.
Admission
   *  Daily admission: $6.50/$5.50
   *  Spectators: $3
   *  Free for ages 2 and younger

Dr. Tommy Macdonnell Aquatic Center (Marshfield)
1490 N. Elm St. • 417-859-7660
marshfieldmo.gov
Pool dates are May 27-Sept. 2.
   *  Monday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m.
   *  Sunday, 1-6 p.m.
Admission
   *  $5/person
   *  $3/seniors 60 and older
   *  Free for children ages 2 and younger
   *  Free for active military members with ID.

Nixa Aquatics Center
701 N. Taylor Way • 417-725-5486
nixaparks.com
The Nixa Parks & Recreation Department is working on repairs and renovations to the Nixa Aquatics Center. Currently, the anticipated project completion date is in June 2024. Watch the Nixa city website for updates.

Neal and Betty Grubaugh Outdoor City Pool
907 E. Parkview, Ozark • 417-581-7946
ozarkmissouri.com
Pool dates are May 24-Sept. 2; Aug. 19-Sept. 2, weekends only. Hours: noon-6 p.m.
Admission
   *  $4/ages 3 and older
   *  Free for ages 2 and younger w/ paid adult and for OC members
   *  $3/person late swim from 4:30-6 p.m.
   *  $1/non-swimming adult

The Rush Republic Aquatics Center
831 E. Miller Rd. • 417-732-3575
republicmo.com
Pool dates are May 25-Sept. 2. Weekends only after Republic Schools begin. Monday-Saturday, noon-7 p.m.; Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
Admission
   *  Resident: $10/person
   *  Non-resident: $13/person
   *  Rush Hour 5-7 p.m.: $7/Monday-Friday
   *  Huna add-on: $5/day
   *  Non-swimmer: $5/day

Strafford Spray Park
Howard Smith Community Park • 408 E. Bumgarner
straffordmo.net
Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
   *  Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
   *  Monday, noon-7 p.m.
   *  Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Willard Aquatic Center 
218 W. Jackson St. • 417-742-5343
willardparks.com
Pool opens May 25.
   *  Monday-Saturday, noon-7 p.m. Closed on Sundays.
Admission
   *  $5/ ages 4 and older
   *  $4/ages 55 and older
   *  $2/non-swimmer fee
   *  Free ages 3 and younger and WAC members.