Rochester MN Pools, Beaches and Splash Pads: 2026 Opening Dates and Hours

According to the Minnesota DNR, Southeast Minnesota has a significant number of days when we experience some pretty high temperatures during the summer.  The hot, sticky, humid air that makes all of us uncomfortable - yep, those are the days that require a quick dip in the pool or lake.  Splashpads are a fun alternative for families (and a lot easier when you've got littles, too!).

If you need help figuring out where to cool off once that hot air hits, check out the pools and beaches below for the best swimming spots near the Rochester, Minnesota area.

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List of Pools and Beaches in the Rochester, Minnesota Area

Soldiers Field Aquatics Center

• Address: 244 Soldiers Field Drive SW, Rochester
• Opening Date: June 5th, 2026
• Closing Date: Late August 2026
• Amenities:
  • 50 meter activity and lap pool with a climbing wall, drop slide, basketball hoop, and zip line
  • Lazy river
  • 3 waterslide towers
  • Splash pad
  • Lifeguards on duty
  • Admission fees apply
• Hours - Open daily from Noon to 8 p.m.
• Fees, and More Info Here

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Silver Lake Pool

• Address: 840 7th Street NE, Rochester
• Opening Date: June 8th, 2026
• Closing Date: early August 2026
• Amenities:
  •  Lifeguards on duty
  •  Admission fees apply
• Hours:
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday - Noon to 8:00 pm.
  • Tuesday and Thursday - Noon to 5:00 pm
• Fees, and more info here

Foster Arend Beach

• Address: 4051 E. River Road NE, Rochester
• Opening Date: May 23rd, 2026
• Closing Date:  Labor Day
• Amenities:
  • Waterparks of Minnesota offers an inflatable waterpark at Foster Arend Beach.  A fee is required for this amenity.
  • Free admission to the beach area
• Hours: Daily Noon to 8:00 pm
• Fees, and More Info Here

Cascade Lake Beach

• Address: 88 23rd Ave. SW, Rochester
• Opening Date: May 23rd, 2026
• Closing Date:  Labor Day
• Amenities:
  • Free Admission
• Hours: Daily from Noon to 8:00 pm
• Fees, and More Info Here

Lincolnshire Splash Pad

• Address: 5276 Members Parkway NW, Rochester
• Opening Date: May 23rd, 2026
• Closing Date:  Labor Day
• Amenities:
  • Free admission
• Hours- daily 10:00 am until 8:00 pm

McQuillan Splash Pad

• Address: near 1655 Marion Rd SE, Rochester
• Opening Date: Summer 2026
• Closing Date:  TBD
• Amenities:
  • Free admission
• Hours- daily 10:00 am until 8:00

Silver Lake Splash Pad

• Address: in the area of 840 7th Street NE, Rochester
• Opening Date: June 8th, 2026
• Closing Date:  Labor Day
• Amenities:
  • Free admission
• Hours: Daily from 10:00 am until 8:00 pm

Rochester Recreation Center

• Address: 21 Elton Hills Drive NW, Rochester
• See Hours, Fees, and More Info Here

Best Western Rochester

• Address: 1517 16th Street SW, Rochester
• Contact the hotel at (507)-289-8866 for availability and prices.

Rochester Athletic Club

• Address: 3100 19th Street NW, Rochester
• You must be a member or a local area guest.  See membership prices and more information here.