Boulder Parks and Rec has been hiring and training lifeguards and performing maintenance on the pools to make them a destination for family fun and lap swimming this summer.

Summer pool plans for Boulder Parks and Recreation

Scott Carpenter pool

Lap pool – Opens Monday, May 6. Open from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. through Sunday, May 26 with some swim lanes open for family swimming on the weekends.

Leisure pool - The leisure pool and splash pad will open on Saturday, May 25, and be open from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The slides, lazy river, deep pool, and shallow area/splash pad may rotate availability depending on staffing levels.

The lazy river will operate without tubes all season, based on feedback we heard from the community. Enjoy!

The concession area at the pool will open on Memorial Day and will be serving great treats throughout the summer, including their popular grilled cheese sandwiches!

On Memorial Day for the Boulder Bolder, Scott Carpenter pool, Spruce pool and North Boulder Recreation Center’s pool will all be open from 1-6 p.m.

Spruce pool

Spruce pool will open Saturday, May 25. It will operate Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Swim Lessons will run Tuesday through Friday from 9-11 a.m.

Be a part of the World’s Largest Swim Lesson at Spruce Pool! Come take a free swim lesson for all ages as we promote water safety awareness and teach water safety skills. It will take place on Thursday, June 20 from 9-11 a.m.

Indoor pools

Our focus will generally be on outdoor pool operations, but we are hopeful that the indoor pools at North Boulder Recreation Center, East Boulder Community Center, and South Boulder Recreation Center will be open full hours.

We’ll have more information to share in mid-May once we’ve hired most of our lifeguards, so check our website, social media and future aquatics emails.

Reserve your personal landing zone in Scott Carpenter Pool cabanas

Want your own “space” at Scott Carpenter Pool to lounge or throw a party? 3-2-1…let’s launch and make it happen with our cabana rentals!

Chill at a smaller cabana

Book a shaded, reserved spot near the lazy river for your family and friends to enjoy at Scott Carpenter Pool. Reservations are available from May 28 through August 11 and include two lounge chairs and a small table. Admission for up to 4 people is included with the rental. No alcohol beverages, glass containers, confetti, or pinatas are allowed.

Reserve your poolside party in a larger cabana

Scott Carpenter pool: Party includes the use of a shade shelter with seating for two hours, and shared access to the lap and leisure pool during open swim times.

Spruce pool: Reserve your personal landing zone and enjoy some wet fun! The party reservation includes the use of designated picnic tables for two hours, 20 admissions, $5 for additional admissions, and exclusive use of the leisure pool prior to public swim times. Reservations are available from May 28 through August 11.

Reservation information

Reservoir swim beach

The Reservoir swim beach will open from Friday, May 24 to Friday, August 16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Come have fun in the sand and water with the beautiful backdrop of the Flatirons! If you are bringing a group of 10 or more, you will need to make a swim reservation.

Play here, work here, and grow here…starting this summer

We’re hiring for our summer positions. From lifeguards to camp counselors to parks maintenance crew, we want you to join us and grow your career here! Check out the positions we have open, listed according to the minimum age for the job.

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