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Cascade Falls Aquatic Center
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day
- Open daily through Aug. 22
- Weekends only beginning Aug. 26 - Labor Day, Sept. 4
- Noon – 7 p.m.
Lap swim/water walking
- Open through Aug. 22
- Monday – Saturday, 10-11:45 a.m.
- Monday & Thursday, 7:15-8:45 p.m.
Facility Features
- Heated water
- FlowRider surf machine - must be 42" or taller
- Zero depth entry pool
- Kiddie slide - no height requirement
- Floor geysers and water cannons
- Lazy river
- Lap pool
- Diving well and drop slide - must be 48" or taller
- 1 meter spring board and 3 meter platform diving - No height requirement
- Swirl Bowl slide - must be 48" or taller
- Lap swimming
- Water walking
- Concession stand
- Area for sunbathing
- In-pool shade
Drop & Tube Slides
- Must be at least 48” tall (kids cannot sit on adults lap),
- Must pass swim test for drop slide and swirl bowl in addition to being 48” tall
Lazy River
Children must be 48” tall to ride alone unless they have passed the swim test. If they are under 48” or have not passed the swim test, a parent or guardian may walk with them or ride in the double tube with them.
FlowRider
- Must be at least 8 years old
- Must be at least 42” tall to ride on knees
- Must be at least 52” to ride stand
- Riders must take workshop or private lessons before allowed to stand
Swim Test
- Must be able to swim 25 yards in the lap pool with face in water, horizontal to the surface with arms coming out of the water without stopping.
Learn more about
Pool Parties/How to Rent the aquatic centers
Pool rules
Location
2350 SW Prairie Trail Parkway
Ankeny, IA 50023
Hours
Open Swim, Noon - 7 p.m., daily
Open daily through Aug. 22
Weekends only beginning Aug. 26 - Labor Day, Sept. 4
Daily Admission
General: $9
Seniors (60+): $5
Children 2 & Under: $2
Children must be at least 9 years old to go to the pool without an adult
Water Walking/Lap Swim:
Open through Aug. 22
Monday - Saturday
10 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Monday & Thursday
7:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Admission: $3; season passes are also accepted
Must be at least 13 years old for lap swim and water walking
Season Pool Pass
Season passes are accepted at this facility.
Weather Cancellation Hotline:
515-963-3575