2012 Wausau Outdoor Pools
Pool Locations
| Kaiser |
900 E. Bridge Street |
Open June 8 - August 19, 2012 |
| Memorial |
505 Memorial Park Road |
Open June 8 - August 12, 2012 |
| Schulenburg |
1533 Summit Street |
Open June 8 - August 12, 2012 |
Parents with nonswimming children were encouraged to ask pool staff for lifejackets for their children to wear while they are at the pool.
Pool Flyer (pdf) and Pool Brochure
Registration Form (28kb PDF)
Splash Into Safety is at Kaiser Pool on Saturday, June 16, 2012
2012 Pool Fees:
Daily Open Swim (There is open swim on Wednesday, July 4, 2012, but no swim lessons in the morning)
- $1.00 - 1 pm to 6 pm
- $0.50 - 6 pm to 7:50 pm
Season Passes (Available to City of Wausau residents only)
- $20 - Youth and Adult
- $50 - Family
FREE Swim Wednesdays from 6 - 7:50 p.m. all 3 pools; no minimum age; everyone welcome!
There is no minimum age limit. Infants & toddlers who aren't toilet trained must wear swim diapers.
| Pool Hours of Operation |
Swim Lessons |
Open Swim |
| Monday through Friday |
10:10 to 11:55 am |
1 to 7:50 pm |
| Saturday and Sunday |
None |
1 to 7:50 pm |
Swim Lessons
Registration for swim lessons begins May 1 for City of Wausau residents and for non-residents. Registration is open until classes fill. We will be offering Pre-School Swim for ages 4 and 5 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and Parent-Child Swim (adults must accompany their child in the water) for ages 18 months to 4 years on Tuesdays and Thursdays of each session. Lesson times and locations vary by level. Call Park Office for details.
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Dates |
| Session I |
June 11 - June 29, 2012 |
| Session II |
July 2 - July 20, 2012 |
| Session III |
July 23 - August 10, 2012 |
| Fees |
Residents |
Non-residents |
| Basic Swimming |
$30 |
$38 |
| Pre-School |
$18 |
$22 |
| Parent - Child |
$12 |
$16 |
Parent-Child (18 mo to ages 4 yrs) Introduces basic skills to parents and children. Parents are taught to safely work with their child in the water, including how to hold, support, encourage, and evaluate their child. Children are introduced to basic skills. Class is taught Tuesdays and Thursday of each session
Pre-School Swim (ages 4 & 5) Introduces and builds upon basic skills including water entry/exit, breath control, supported floating on front and back, glides, alternate arms and legs movement on front and back, life jacket use and safety around water. Class is taught Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays of each session.
Small-fry, (Beginner Swimmer) Child must be at least 5 years of age to take this class. No prior swimming experience is necessary.
Gold Fish, (Advanced Beginner Swimmer) Child must be able to demonstrate the following skills on the first day of class: Safe entry from the side or stairs, blow bubbles, front and back float with support, alternating arm and leg motion with support and roll from front to back and back to front with support. Recover to standing from front or back float with support.
Bluegill, (Intermediate Swimmer) Child must have passed Gold Fish. Class covers stroke development, water safety, and seated and kneeling head-first water entry.
Porpoise, (Advanced Swimmer) Student must have passed Small-Fry, Gold Fish, and Bluegill to participate. Class covers deep water bobbing, and advanced water safety.
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Scuba Lessons (Klein Scuba)
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2012 Dates: June 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28; Tuesdays and Thursdays
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Time: 6 to 8 pm Klein SCUBA
2210 N 14th Ave. Wausau
8 to 10 pm Memorial Pool
505 Memorial Park Rd.
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Fee:$279 per person
(payable to Klein Scuba) Call 715/675-6722 for details
Supply your own mask, fins & snorkel
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Memorial Pool Private Parties
505 Memorial Park Road
Memorial Pool is available to rent for private parties Saturday and Sunday mornings 8 to 11 am or evenings from 8:00 to 11 pm, June 11 through August 10, 2012. Reservations must be made at the Park Office, 212 River Drive, Suite #2. You must be 18 years of age, to rent the pool.
| Group Size |
2012 Rental Rates |
| 1 to 30 |
$175 |
| 31 to 100 |
$200 |
| 100 to 235 |
$250 |