La Crosse Area Swimming Guide
Summer’s here and that means relaxing and refreshing and recreating on or near the WATER! Lucky for us, the La Crosse area has so many options: from beaches, to splash pads, to pools – below is your complete guide to summer swimming in the La Crosse Area.
Please note: This guide is for public swimming options. Membership-based swimming centers and organizations are not listed.
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POOLS
LA CROSSE
Erickson Pool
- Location: 2412 Losey Boulevard South, La Crosse
- Open Swim Hours: Monday – Thursday, 1 pm – 7 pm | Friday – Sunday, 1 pm – 7 pm
- Senior Open Swim: Monday – Thursday, 7 pm – 8 pm
- Admission: Ages 3 and up, $5/person. | 2 and under, Free.
- Note: The pool operates from June 1 to August 16, 2026. The pool will close at 5:00 pm on July 4th.
Veterans Memorial Pool
- Location: 1901 Campbell Rd, La Crosse
- Open Swim Hours: Monday – Thursday, 1 pm – 5 pm | Friday – Sunday, 1 pm – 7 pm
- Lap Swim: Monday – Thursday, 11 am – 12:45 pm
- Admission: Ages 3 and up, $5/person | 2 and under, Free.
- Note: The pool operates from June 1 to August 16, 2026. The pool will close at 5:00 pm on July 4th.
La Crosse Pool Memberships are available for 2026 and can be purchased online:
- Family Memberships ($210 / $140 for City of La Crosse Resident with Discount)
- Single Memberships ($105 / $70 for City of La Crosse Resident with Discount)
ONALASKA
Onalaska Aquatic Center
- Location: 250 Riders Club Road, Onalaska
- Open Swim Hours: Monday-Friday, 12 pm – 4:30 pm | Wednesday, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm | Saturday 12 pm – 6 pm, Sunday 12 pm – 5 pm
- Family Swim: Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Adult Lap Swim: Weekdays from 11 am – 11:45 am
- Admission: Daytime/Weekend Open Swim: $4 | Night Swim: $2 | Lap Swim: $2
- Note: The pool is scheduled to open on June 6th, 2026. Floaties are only allowed during Family Night Swim. Coast guard approved life jackets are allowed at any time.
- Memberships are available for 2026 and can be purchased online: Family – $130 | Single – $55 | Senior (65+) – $25
LA CRESCENT
La Crescent Aquatic Center
- Location: 608 S 7th St, La Crescent
- Open Swim Hours: Daily, 1 pm – 5 pm | Sunday – Thursday, 6 pm – 8 pm
- Adult Lap Swim: Monday – Friday, 6 am – 8 am | Monday – Sunday, 5 pm – 6 pm | Monday – Thursday, 8 pm – 9 pm
- Admission: $3 – resident, $6 – non-resident
- Note: The pool is scheduled to open on May 23rd and close on August 16th. Hours will be adjusted for the first few weeks upon opening; see their website for details.
- Memberships are available: Family – $135 ($185, non-resident) | Single – $65 ($95, non-resident)
HOLMEN
Holmen Aquatic Center
- Location: 315 Anderson Street, Holmen
- Open Swim Hours: Monday – Friday, 12 pm – 5:50 pm | Saturday, 12 pm – 7 pm | Sunday, 12 pm – 5 pm
- Family Night: Sundays, 5 pm – 7 pm. During family night, the pool will allow floats and water toys subject to safety standards.
- Adult Lap Swim: Monday – Thursday, 8 pm – 9 pm
- Admission: 3 and under, $1 | Ages 4 – 64, $4 | Seniors (65+), Free (Non resident – $2) | Monday – Friday after 4 pm: $2
- Note: The pool operates from June 6, 2026 through August 16, 2026. The pool hours for July 4th will be 12 pm – 4 pm. The pool hours for August 15th will be 1 pm – 5 pm.
- Memberships are available and can be purchased at the pool: Family $135 | Individual $55 | Seniors (65+) free
- Water Aerobics and HIIT The Water with Sarah are also offered weekly! See here for details.
WEST SALEM
West Salem Swarthout Pool
- Location: 405 E Hamlin St, West Salem
- Open Swim Hours: Monday – Friday, 1:30 pm – 5 pm | Saturday – Sunday, 1:30 pm – 5 pm
- Adult Lap Swim: Monday – Friday, 12:45 pm – 1:30 pm
- Admission: Wading Pool, $1 ($2 non-resident), Through 8th Grade, $2 ($3 non-resident), High School/Adult, $3 ($4 non-resident)
- Memberships are available and can be purchased at the pool: Household – $65 ($100 non-resident) | Single – High School/Adult – $50 ($65 non-resident) | Single – Through 8th Grade – $35 ($50 non-resident)
SPARTA
Sparta Family Aquatic Center
- Location: 725 Pine St, Sparta
- Open Swim Hours: Monday – Friday, 12:30 pm – 4 pm, 6 pm – 8 pm | Saturday – Sunday, 1 pm – 5 pm
- Family Float: Wednesdays, 6 pm – 8 pm
- Lap Swim: Monday – Friday, 6 am – 8 am
- Admission: $3 – Youth and Seniors (65+), $5 – Adults, 3 and under – Free
- Note: The pool is scheduled to open on June 13th, 2026.
- Memberships are available and must be purchased at the Sparta Parks & Recreation Office or online before June 2nd: Individual child $50 ($87.50 non-resident) | Individual adult $60 ($105 non-resident) | Family $120 ($210 non-resident)
TREMPEALEAU
Trempealeau Pool
- Location: 23924 4th Street, Trempealeau
- Open Swim Hours: Monday – Sunday, 1 pm – 6 pm
- Adult Lap Swim: Monday – Friday, 7 am – 7:45 am | Monday – Sunday, 12 pm – 12:45 pm
- Admission: Children under 2, free | Ages 2 – 59, $3 ($10 non-resident) | Ages 60+, free
- Note: Water aerobics and exercise classes are offered; see the website for details!
- Memberships are available: Family – $90 ($230 non-resident) | Single – $35 ($175 non-resident)
WINONA
Bob Welch Aquatic Center
- Location: 780 W 4th Street, Winona
- Open Swim Hours: Monday – Thursday, 12:30 pm – 6 pm | Friday, 12:30 pm – 7 pm | Saturday, 12 pm – 7 pm | Sunday 12 pm – 5 pm
- Admission: 4 and under – FREE, $5 – youth, $6 – adults
- Note: The pool is scheduled to open on June 6th, 2026, and will close on August 23, 2026.
- Memberships and punch cards are available and may be purchased online or in person at the BWAC or Parks and Recreation Office: Household/Family – $165 | Individual – $55 | Digital Punch Card – $42/10 punches
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BEACHES
LA CROSSE
Black River Beach
- Location: 1433 Rose Street, La Crosse
- Amenities include (but not limited to): Fishing access, green space, indoor bathrooms, open air shelter, off street parking
- Note: There are no lifeguards on duty at Black River Beach.
Pettibone Beach
- Location: 374 South Pettibone Drive, La Crosse
- Amenities include (but not limited to): Green space, indoor bathrooms, off street parking, open air shelter, sand beach, volleyball court
- Note: There are no lifeguards on duty at Pettibone Beach.
WEST SALEM
Neshonoc Swarthout Beach
- Location: W3373 State Road 16, West Salem
- Amenities include (but not limited to): Parking, restrooms, volleyball, playground area
- Note: There are no lifeguards on duty at Neshonoc Swarthout Beach.
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SPLASH PADS
LA CROSSE
All three splash pads listed below are generally open from Memorial Day to Labor Day (Weather pending). Open 9 am – 8 pm.
Copeland Park
- Location: 1130 Copeland Park Dr, La Crosse
- Note: The Splash Pad is recently renovated and open to the public along with other amenities such as a playground, open air shelter, restrooms, and more. Copeland Splash Pad has ground sprays and splash structures.
- How to turn on: There is a button on one of the structures.
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Springbrook Park
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- Location: 3519 Springbrook Way, La Crosse
- Note: Springbrook Splash Pad has ground spray only. The park has other amenities such as an open air shelter, green space, and playground.
- How to turn on: There is a button on ground in middle of splash pad.
Poage Park
- Location: 501 Hood Street, La Crosse
- Note: Poage Splash Pad has ground spray only. The park has other amenities such as an open air shelter and playground.
- How to turn on: There is a button on ground in middle of splash pad.
ONALASKA
Dash Park
- Location: 200 Main Street, Onalaska
- Note: Grand opening is Tuesday, June 9th at 1 pm. After opening day, the splash pad will be open daily from 10 am – 8 pm.
- How to turn on: To activate the water flow, press the button near the silver pedestal (located near the edge of the splash pad)
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