The free splash pad at New Generations Park will open Tuesday, May 26, for daily hours of 10:00am-8:00pm. Bismarck Parks and Recreation District’s three outdoor pools will open for the season on Monday, June 1, at 12:00pm.

Pool hours at Elks Aquatic Center, Hillside Aquatic Complex, and Paul H. Wachter Aquatic Complex will be 12:00-4:00pm and 4:30-8:30pm Monday through Thursday. From Friday through Sunday, the pools will be open from 12:00-7:00pm. Hillside will also offer a lap swim session Monday through Friday from 11:30am-12:30pm.

The indoor pools at BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center will be open for regular summer hours.

Swim lessons will be offered both indoors and outdoors. Registration for indoor session 1 opens June 2 and session 2 opens July 8. Indoor swim registration is available online or in person at the BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center or BPRD administrative office.

Registration for three outdoor swim lesson sessions opens June 8, June 29, and July 20. Registration is available in person at the pool where you wish to take lessons.

Outdoor pool season passes may be purchased online or in person at the BPRD administrative office, 400 E. Front Ave.

Indoor and outdoor pool birthday parties may be reserved online.

Application materials for lifeguards, swim instructors, and other outdoor pool positions are available on our Jobs webpage. Anyone interested in training opportunities to become a lifeguard or water safety instructor is invited to call the BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center at 701-751-4266 for more information. Free training is provided for lifeguards and swim instructors who join the BPRD team.