Summertime in the Quad Cities is almost here. You know it's almost summer when we find out when we can start swimming at public pools in each town throughout the Quad Cities area.

The City of Davenport and the Davenport Parks and Recreation Department have announced the official opening date for all public pools throughout the city.

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Get your water wings, sunscreen, towels, and sunglasses ready because all of the Davenport public pools open next week.

Davenport Public Pools Open June 2nd

In a press release and social media announcement on Thursday, the Davenport Parks and Recreation Department announced that both city-ran pools, Annie Wittenmyer Aquatic Center and Fejevary Aquatic Center, will open for the 2023 summer season on Friday, June 2nd. The closing date for both pools will be August 20th.

The pools will run an alternating public and lap swim schedule. Annie Wittenmeyer Aquatic Center will be open for public swimming and lap swimming on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Fejecray Aquatic Center will be open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays for both forms of swimming. Both pools will be closed on Fridays except for June 2nd.

Admission for public swimming is $5 and lap swimming is $2 at both pools.

The Learn to Swim program will continue to be offered Monday-Thursday and Saturdays simultaneously at Annie Wittenmyer and Fejervary Aquatic Centers.

Slide Into Summer Pool Party & More

For the opening day on June 2, to celebrate the start of summer break, Davenport Parks and Recreation is hosting a special kick-off event at both Annie Wittenmyer and Fejervary Aquatic Centers. The events will start at 4 p.m. and end at 7 p.m. Admission is $5.

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Every Wednesday is Buy One Get One (BOGO) Day at Fejervary Aquatic Center and every Thursday is BOGO Day at Annie Wittenmyer Aquatic Center. Below

Throughout the summer, special events and pricing will be hosted at both Aquatic Centers. Below are two planned as of right now:

  • Father’s Day Fiesta
    • Dads will receive free admission at the Father’s Day Fiesta during public swimming.
    • Date: Sunday, June 18
    • Time: 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    • Location: Fejervary Aquatic Center Admission: Dads are FREE
  • 4th of July Celebration
    • Families can cool off and celebrate America’s Independence Day.
    • Date: Tuesday, July 4 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    • Location: Annie Wittenmyer Aquatic Center
    • Admission: Discounted family admission of $

Spray Park and Splash Pad Schedule

Centennial Spray Park will offer Davenport residents a spot to cool off daily beginning Saturday, May 27, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. through August 20 (weather permitting).

Beginning June 2, splash pads at Goose Creek and Peterson Parks will be open daily 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. through August 20 (weather permitting).

Due to sewer construction in the park, the spray pad at Cork Hill will open on July 3.

Visit www.davenportiowa.com/pools for more details about swim lessons, hours of operation, and pricing specials.

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