Madison and the surrounding communities offer multiple fantastic outdoor aquatic centers. Below is a guide to the top outdoor public pools in the area, including their anticipated opening dates and key features.
The flagship pool for the City of Madison, located on the south side. It features a large zero-depth entry area, water slides, concessions, lap lanes, and more.
2026 Season: Thursday, June 11 - Sunday, August 23.
Open Swim:
June 11 - July 31:
1:00 PM - 5:45 PM (Mon - Thu)
1:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Fri)
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Sat - Sun).
August 1 – 23:
12:30 pm - 5:45 pm (Mon - Thu)
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm (Fri - Sun)
Admission:
Resident adult daily admission: $6
Resident youth daily admission: $3
Resident Senior daily admission: $4
For information on all admission and pass options, check out this page.
Check out their classes, lessons & programs here.
A local favorite with a large main pool, a diving well, a wading pool, special events, and more.
The Sun Prairie Family Aquatic Center is currently undergoing a major renovation that will upgrades the bathhouse and pool vessel resulting in a more accessible facility.
2026 Season: Anticipated opening date is July 9
Open Swim:
Afternoons: 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM (Mon - Fri)
Afternoons: 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM (Sat - Sun)
Evenings: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Mon, Wed, Fri)
Admission:
$6.00 per person for daytime open swim
$4.50 per person for evening open swim
For more information about all admission options and season passes as well as detailed hours, check out this page.
This 5,500 square foot outdoor pool in Verona features six 25-meter lanes, a salt water generator, accessible zero-depth entry, concessions, and more.
2026 season: The 2026 schedule and hours have not yet been confirmed. Keep an eye on their website and Facebook page for more information.
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