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Attention Members:
The Doling Aquatics Center will be closed Oct. 16-25 for scheduled annual maintenance and deep cleaning. Doling Pool is scheduled to reopen Oct. 26. Updates will be posted on Facebook.
During the closure, Chesterfield Family Center pool remains open at 301 E. Talmage St., 417-837-5900.
Special Events
Outdoor Pools Hours & Admission
Fassnight pool is open weekends only from Aug. 19-Sept. 3 from 1-6:30 p.m.
Grant Beach, McGee-McGregor, Meador, Silver Springs and Westport pools are closed for the season.
- $4/Youth 3-17 and Seniors 60+yrs.
- $5/Adults 18-59 yrs.
- Free/2 yrs. and younger
- All ages are $1/person or free admission with canned food donation every day after 5:30 p.m., and during Splash & Sizzle events.
- McGee-McGregor Wading Pool is free, but only available to kids 6 and under, with adults.
Outdoor Pool Season Passes
Outdoor Pool Season Passes are available for the first time since 2019. Season passes are digital this year, not a physical card, offering unlimited entry to outdoor pools, and indoor pools, Mon.-Thurs. only, 1-8 p.m., for a specific individual or family. Season passes are valid for the 2023 summer season, May 27-Sept. 4. Season pass holders check in at the pool gate. A photo ID is required to purchase, and a picture will be taken of each pass holder. Scholarships may be available, apply at ParkBoard.org/Scholarship. Purchase Season Passes at Chesterfield, Doling or Dan Kinney family centers, or online. Prices are:
- $80/Youth and Senior, ages 3-17 years and 60 and older
- $100/Adults, ages 18-59 years
- $225/Family, includes up to four individuals, no more than two may be 18 years or older, and for larger families, $25/Additional child.
Coupon Books
Coupon books are also available for the first time since 2019. There are 30 coupons per book, good for all outdoor pool entries as well as indoor pools, Monday-Thursday only, 1-8 p.m., May 29-Sept. 4. Coupons do not expire and may be used by anyone, year to year. Purchase coupon books at Chesterfield and Doling family centers, or the main Parks Administration Office. Prices are:
- $80/Youth and Senior, ages 3-17 years and 60 and older
- $100/Adults, ages 18-59 years
- $90/Family, coupon books include 10 Adult and 20 Youth/Senior coupons
Indoor Pools Hours & Admission
Members:
| Free |
Non-Members:
Adults only swim| Age | Facility Fee |
| Adults (18+) | $10 |
| Seniors | $7 |
All ages open swim
| Age | Facility Fee |
| Youth (13-17) & Seniors (60+) | $7 |
| Adults (18+) | $10 |
| Children (2 & under) | Free with paid adult |
Chesterfield Aquatic Center is open year-round. During Open Swim hours, water features will be turned on. Classes and programs may also be held during this time which may affect the use of features by guests. During Guaranteed Lap Swim hours, lap lane pool is reserved for lap swimming, including lane walking. Participants must move up and down the lanes. No stationary workouts. Please use proper swim etiquette. Download schedule (PDF). Note: Chesterfield Aquatics Center lap lanes are 25 yards
AQUATIC CENTER HOURS
4-8 p.m., All ages Open Swim
4-8 p.m All ages Open Swim
4-8 p.m., All ages Open Swim
4-8 p.m., All ages Open Swim.
4-8 p.m., All ages Open Swim
12-7:30 p.m., All ages Open Swim
*MONDAY-SATURDAY 10:30 a.m.-Open Swim Youth (under the age of 18) must be directly accompanied and supervised by an adult (18 yrs. and older).
CHESTERFIELD GUARANTEED LAP SWIM/WALK
Doling Aquatic Center is open year-round. During Open Swim hours, water features will be turned on. Classes and programs may also be held during this time which may affect the use of features by guests. During Guaranteed Lap Swim hours, lap lane pool is reserved for lap swimming, including lane walking. Participants must move up and down the lanes. No stationary workouts. Please use proper swim etiquette. View schedule (PDF). Note: Doling Aquatics Center lap lanes are 25 yards
AQUATIC CENTER HOURS
4-8 p.m., All ages open swim
4-8 p.m All ages open swim
4-8 p.m., All ages open swim
4-8 p.m., All ages open swim.
4-8 p.m., All ages open swim
12-7:30 p.m., All ages open swim
*MONDAY-FRIDAY 10:30a.m.-3:00p.m. Youth (under the age of 18) must be directly accompanied and supervised by an adult member. Little Splashers is open to members and non-members with children ages 5 and under. Saturday and Sunday anyone under the age of 18 are not permitted in the aquatic centers until open swim starts at noon.
DOLING GUARANTEED LAP SWIM
Aquatics Programs
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Water Aerobics at Doling
Available at both Doling and Chesterfield Family Centers. A great way to get in shape with minimal impact on your muscles and joints.
TIMEMon.-Fri., 9 a.m.; Sat., 9:30 a.m.; Tues. and Thurs., 5:30 and 6:30 p.m.LOCATIONDoling Family CenterFEEFree/Members, Daily fee/Non-members
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Water Aerobics at Chesterfield
Available at both Doling and Chesterfield Family Centers. A great way to get in shape with minimal impact on your muscles and joints.
TIMEMon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.; Mon., Wed., and Fri., 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.; Sat., 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.LOCATIONChesterfield Family CenterFEEFree/Members, Daily fee/Non-members
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Joints in Motion
Less vigorous than regular aerobics classes, focusing on stretching, strength, and flexibility of tight or recovering muscles and joints.
TIMETues. and Thurs., 9:30 a.m.LOCATIONChesterfield Family CenterFEEFree/Members, Daily fee/Non-members
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Parent and Child
In-pool instruction for children, six months to three years, and a parent/ adult in the water. Ongoing 4-week sessions. Covers a variety of pre-swimming fundamentals.AGE6 months-3 yrs.TIMETues., 10-10:30 a.m.LOCATIONDoling & Chesterfield Family CentersFEE$40/Family Center member, $50/Non-member -
Private and Semi-Private Swimming Lessons
Group and individual swimming lessons are currently unavailable, due to lifeguard staffing shortages. Updates will be posted here. -
Morning Swim
For adults (18+) Monday through Saturday from pool opening until Open Swim time as scheduled, with the exception of the Youth Swim Policy. Youth ages 17 and under are not to be in the pool prior to the youth swim timeline (10:30 a.m. if the accompanying adult is a member or 11:30 a.m. if the adult is a non-member).AGE18 yrs. and upDATEOngoingTIMEVaries, call 417-864-2099 for details.FEEFree/Member, Daily fee/Non-member -
Group Swim Lessons
Youth program focusing on swimming skills and water safety. Classes are twice a week, for four weeks.AGE6 month.-18 yrs.TIMETues. and Thurs., 5:30-6 p.m.LOCATIONDoling & Chesterfield Family CentersFEE$40/Family Center member, $50/Non-member
Rules
- All visitors to indoor pools must also follow the Park Board’s Family Center rules, which require children age 11 years and younger must be accompanied and directly supervised by an adult, age 18 years or older, wearing a swimsuit. Weak/non-swimmers must be accompanied in the water. Chesterfield Family Center Rules Doling Family Center Rules
- No running, horseplay, or profanity allowed in or around the pool area.
- Diving only allowed from diving boards.
- No prolonged or repeated breath holding.
- Flotation devices, including life jackets, may only be used when a parent or guardian is in the water, directly and attentively supervising the child.
- Appropriate swimwear is required for use of the pool, including swim diapers for non-toilet trained guests.
- Any attire with offensive language or symbols is prohibited.
- Glass containers, tobacco, alcohol, and weapons are prohibited. Guests who are under the influence of alcohol will be asked to leave without refund.
- Persons with an open wound, a rash, diarrhea, or an infectious communicable disease are not admitted into the pool.
- The Springfield Greene-County Park Board is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal items.
- Certified lifeguards are on duty for your safety. Please obey lifeguards at all times. The aquatics division reserves the right to modify these rules at any time to ensure order and safety.
- Children 6 and under only.
- All children must be accompanied and directly supervised by a person 18 years of age or older, wearing a swimsuit. There must be at least one adult for every four children in your party.
- Running, horseplay, and profanity are not allowed in or around the pool area.
- Certified lifeguards are on duty for your safety. Please obey lifeguards at all times. The aquatics division reserves the right to modify these rules at any time to ensure order and safety.
- Riders must remain feet first. No stopping or rotating in the slide.
- No shirts, goggles, or flotation devices. Clothing with buttons or zippers is prohibited.
- Riders must follow additional posted manufacturer's guidelines at each facility.
- Diving boards shall be used by strong swimmers only. A swim test may be required.
- This area is restricted to diving only when boards are open for use.
- One person on a diving board at a time. Divers shall wait to dive until previous diver exits the diving area.
- Dive or jump forward; do not dive off the side of the board. No back flips or backward-facing jumps.
- Exit the water immediately using the closest ladder, or by swimming under the rope.
- Flotation devices and goggles prohibited.
- Lifeguards have the right to prohibit any dive that seems too dangerous.