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Aquatic Center
The Watertown Aquatic Center offers summer fun for all ages. With exciting water features and a zero-depth entry pool, it's the perfect place to cool off, relax, or burn off energy Guests can enjoy shaded seating, lounge chairs, a full-service concessions stand, and convenient locker rooms with restrooms — all designed to make your visit safe, comfortable, and fun.
General Rules:
- No outside food or beverage allowed to be brought into pool area.
- Water slide riders must be at least 48” tall.
- Complete list of facility rules can be seen at facility
The Watertown Family Aquatic Center features a bath house with concessions, family change rooms and a three-pool complex including:
- Main pool with zero depth entry
- Lazy River
- Lap area
- Floatables
- Basketball goal
- ¾ meter diving board
- Drop slide, Ninja Cross
- Frog slide
- In-water playground
- Four interactive play features
No matter what level of fun you are looking for, you will find it at the Watertown Family Aquatic Center. It is truly focused on being a family experience that you will want to experience over and over.
Open Swims:
Unlimited usage of Waterslides and Lazy River including tubes. All patrons entering Aquatics Center will pay usage fees.
Season Passes:
(4/1 – 5/28) Pre – Season
- Individual – $75.00
- Family up to five – $225.00
- Each additional after five – $35.00
- Replacement ID – $5.00
(5/29 – End of Season) In – Season
- Individual – $85.00
- Family up to five – $250.00
- Each additional after five – $40.00
- Replacement ID – $5.00
Daily Admissions:
- Individual – $8.00
- Twilight rate after 4:00pm - $5.00
- *Ticket Books – 10 for $70.00
*Tickets may be purchased in books of 10, and are transferable and good for all open swim sessions*
Adventure Open Swims:
Adventure Pool and Sand Play at designated times. Season passes may be used.
- Individual (all ages) – $5.00
Water Fitness:
- $5.00/Time (Season Passes may be used)
Looking for a great way to spend your child’s birthday? Spend it with us at the Family Aquatic Center!
Package A:
$150 up to 8 people, daily admission for each additional after 8. Includes one pizza, 8 beverages and a private shelter, with tables and chairs.
Package B:
$175 up to 12 people, daily admission for each additional after 8. Includes two pizzas, 12 beverages and a private shelter, with tables and chairs.
Small Group Rentals:
- Don’t fight the crowds – rent out the Adventure Pool and Sand Play area for yourself. A great idea for smaller day cares, play groups, birthday parties and more.
- Tuesdays: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & Thursdays: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Adventure Pool and Sand Play at designated times. Season passes may not be used or deducted off cost. $50.00 up to ten individuals + $5.00 each, after ten.
Full Facility Rentals:
- Looking for that great corporate party location, or do you have a large family in need of a great place for a reunion event or large celebration? Rent the entire family aquatic center!
- Saturdays: 7:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. & Sundays: 7:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Includes entire complex including Waterslides. $600.00/ rental spot up to 100 individuals. $5.00 each, after 100 7:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Shelter Reservations:
- Have a group getting together at the Aquatic Center? Why not reserve one of our eight sun shelters for your group. The shelters are 18’ x 24’ and are outfitted with dining table and chairs, along with chaise lounges. Reserve at least 24 hours in advance. Daily reservations limited to two of the eight shelters.
- $30.00 for a 3 hour block or $50 for the whole day (Must reserve at least 24 hours in advance).
Birthday Parties
Looking for a great way to spend your child’s birthday? Spend it with us at the Family Aquatic Center! Your child will thank you for making their party a huge hit. When you book your party with us you will receive: 8 admissions to the water park, pizza, 8 beverages and a private shelter, with tables and chairs. For booked birthday parties only, we will allow a birthday cake to be brought into the facility. Additional guests may be invited for regular admission rates.
(For booked birthday parties only, we will allow a birthday cake to be brought into the facility.)
Swimming Lessons:
- Parent/Child Aquatics, Prep 1 and Level 1 – $50.00
- Levels 2 – 6 – $55.00
Group Discounts:
- 25+ – $7.00 per/person
- 50+ – $6.00 per/person
*Groups must give 24 hour notice prior to arrival to get group rates.
Red Cross Swimming Lessons
The Family Aquatics Center provides American Red Cross swimming instruction programs. All sessions are held Monday – Friday throughout the summer. For specific classes and more information contact our office.
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Family Aquatic Center
Physical Address
825 3rd St SW
Watertown, SD 57201
Phone: 605-882-6267