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FREE Swimming Days at Wichita Pools

I remember when I first heard about Wichita’s FREE swimming days! They have them for each of the city’s pools throughout the summer. Can you believe that? Also, this year you can Swim for Free every other Saturday at McAfee Pool.

Also see: Where to Swim in Wichita

2026 Pool Season is: May 25 – September 6, 2026


City of Wichita Pools have been undergoing changes and upgrades for the past few years. Some of them were turned into Splash Pads, but we still have six Wichita city swimming pools with free swimming days this summer!

The Wichita pools open this year on Memorial Day.

Pool Party!

Did you also know you can rent out a city pool for birthday parties and family get-togethers? It’s true! Some pools you can rent after regular hours, and at two of the pools you can have access during public swim times and reserve a private party area.

Season passes for Wichita swimming pools

A season pass allows you access to ALL of the City of Wichita pools for the summer – you can swim all you want!

2026 Season passes are only $70 per individual or $200 for a family of 4. It is $30 for an additional person up to 8 people. These can be purchased at OJ Watson Park or at any city pool.

Wichita City Pools coupon books

Coupon books are another way to save money on summer swimming. Pick up a book of 50 coupons for $110, or get 25 coupons for $60. One coupon admits one adult or one child.

Purchase coupon books at O.J. Watson Park or at any city pool.

Enjoy free swimming days at Wichita this summer using the schedule below. You can look for the free swimming day at a pool near you or make an adventure of visiting them all.

Do remember that you need proper swimming attire to be admitted to the pools.

FREE Swim Days in Wichita:

FREE Every other Saturday (except July 4) – McAfee Swimming Pool

May 30, 2026 – College Hill Pool

June 7, 2026 – Harvest Swimming Pool

June 13, 2026 – Minisa City Pool

July 11, 2026 – Orchard Park Pool

July 18, 2026 – Aley Swimming Pool

Wichita swimming pool prices

City pools are so inexpensive! Regular Wichita swimming pool prices are only $3 for children or adults, or you can purchase ticket packs (also sometimes called coupon books):

  • 25 tickets = $60
  • 50 tickets = $110

Related: Where to Swim in Wichita

And if you go to all the free swimming days and still want more free water fun this summer, check out my list of Free Splash Pads and Water Playgrounds around Wichita

 
Having fun swimming

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9 Responses

  1. August 5th is a Sunday.
    Is the Free Day at Aley Park on Saturday or Sunday.

    Thanks

    1. Leddy, thanks for catching that. It is on Sunday, August 5th. I have updated the post.

  2. Thanks so much for posting this! I wasn’t necessarily looking for the free days but just information about the city pools in general!

    BTW, I Love your website… PLEASE DONT EVER STOP 🙂

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