Pool Hours, Schedules, Programs and Events

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General information

Parks and Recreation manages three outdoor and two indoor pools to serve the citizens of Columbia. 

Note: All facilities are subject to early closings if low attendance (10 patrons or less in a two hour period), inclement weather, or if reserved for a special program. All outdoor facilities will remain closed whenever projected high temperatures for the day are below 75 degrees.

This web page is updated in conjunction with the publishing of the Leisure Times activity guide in March and August.

Admission fees

Swim hotline

Call 573.874.7663opens phone dialer for updated facility closings and openings

2024 Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center schedule

Notice: Pool schedule subject to change due to staff availability.

MAY  JUNE JULY  AUGUST SEPTEMBER

OPEN FOR SEASON 
May 25, 2024
Sa-Wed
12-5 pm

Th and Fri
12-7:30 pm

Starting May 28

Little Swimmers
M-F, 10:45-11:45


Lap Swimming
M-F, 9:45-11:45
M and W, 6:30-7:30 pm 
Sat, 10-11:45 am

 

Sa-Wed
12-5 pm

Th and Fri
12-7:30 pm

Little Swimmers
M-F, 10:45-11:45


Lap Swimming
M-F, 9:45-11:45
M and W, 6:30-7:30 pm 
Sat, 10-11:45 am

 

Sa-Wed
12-5 pm

Th and Fri
12-7:30 pm

Little Swimmers
M-F, 10:45-11:45


Lap Swimming
M-F, 9:45-11:45
M and W, 6:30-7:30 pm 
Sat, 10-11:45 am

Aug 1-18
Sa-Wed
12-5 pm 
Th and Fri
12-7:30 pm

Little Swimmers
M-F, 10:45-11:45


Lap Swimming
M-F, 9:45-11:45
M and W, 6:30-7:30 pm 
Sat, 10-11:45 am

 

Aug 19-31
Sa and Su 
12-5 pm 
Mon and Fri
5-7:30 pm 

 



 

Sept.  1-2, 2024
12-5 p.m.

CLOSED FOR SEASON
AFTER LABOR DAY

2024 Douglass Family Aquatic Center schedule

Notice: Pool schedule subject to change due to staff availability.

MAY JUNE JULY  AUGUST SEPTEMBER

Open for season May 28, 2024

Sa-Tu and Th
12-5 pm

Wed and Fri
12-7:30 pm 

 

Sa-Tu and Th
12-5 pm

Wed and Fri
12-7:30 pm 

Sa-Tu and Th
12-5 pm

Wed and Fri
12-7:30 pm 

Sa-Tu and Th
12-5 pm

Wed and Fri
12-7:30 pm 

Last Day Aug. 4, 2024

CLOSED

2024 Lake of the Woods Pool schedule

Notice: Pool schedule subject to change due to staff availability.

MAY JUNE JULY  AUGUST SEPTEMBER

Open for season May 28, 2024

Su, Tu, Th-Sa
12-5 pm

Mon and Wed
12-7:30 pm

Su, Tu, Th-Sa
12-5 pm

Mon and Wed
12-7:30 pm

Su, Tu, Th-Sa
12-5 pm

Mon and Wed
12-7:30 pm

Su, Tu, Th-Sa
12-5 pm

Mon and Wed
12-7:30 pm

Last Day Aug. 4, 2024

CLOSED 

Indoor pools

Aquatic programs

Pooch plunge

Finish off the ‘dog days’ of summer at Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center. The pool (no slides) is open for dogs; pets must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs swim only! Owners are responsible for cleaning up any accidents; dog and owner must be pre-registered to participate. Limited space–friendly dogs only! If weather is inclement, please call the hotline at 573.874.7663opens phone dialer, option 3. Register by calling 573.874.7460opens phone dialer or visit this link. Registration opens Aug. 14.

Location: Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center, 1900 Blue Ridge Road

ACTIVITY # DATE
TIME
PRICE
114401-01 TBA 5-6 p.m. $5
114401-02 TBA 6:30-7:30 p.m. $5

Cub Scout Day 

Attention all scouts! Hickman Pool will be hosting a day just for you. Activities will include five stations on a variety of water safety topics and fun games. All groups must preregister. If you are registering for a troop, please add each child to your household to include them on the class roster. 

Location: Hickman High School Indoor Pool

ACTIVITY # DATE TIME PRICE
101900-01  Sun, Feb. 25, 2024  2-4 p.m.  $4

Boy Scouts Water Safety

Would you like to earn your Boy Scouts of America swimming or lifesaving merit badge? Demonstrate various water safety skills and get those badges! All groups must preregister. If you are registering for a troop, please add each child to your household to include them on the class roster. 

Location: Hickman High School Indoor Pool

ACTIVITY # DATE TIME PRICE
113923-01  Sun, Feb. 25, 2024  11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.  $4