Pool

Living in the City of Slater is all about having fun, meeting your neighbors, and making new friends. Throughout the year, the City of Slater Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of programs to all citizens.

*The City of Slater is accepting applications for all Summer 2025 pool staff positions. Please scroll further down to find the Employment Application.

pool opens for the season:  Friday, June 6, 2025

2025 Pool Hours: *Still undetermined for the 2025 pool season. Please check back at a later date.

• Public Swim:
• Morning Adult Swim:

2025 Pool Passes & Rates:

*Passes can be purchased beginning Tuesday, Apr. 1 at City Hall, 101 Story St., 8am-4pm, Mon-Fri. *Passes cannot be purchased at the pool.

*Daily admission price entitles patrons to be stamped and reenter the same open swim. This applies to anyone entering the gates of the Slater Pool during regular pool hours.

**Covers up to 5 people who can be claimed together on income taxes; additional family members are $25 each.

***Same as Family Pass, but with the addition of 1 babysitter

****Can only be used with a commercial daycare to attend on that daycare's schedule days

*****Rate is based on residency in Slater city limits.

2025 Swimming Lesson Dates:

• Session 1: June 16-June 27  (9am, 10am, and 11am sessions)
• Session 2: July 14-July 25  (9am, 10am, and 11am sessions)
• Session 3 Aug 4.-Aug. 15  (6:10pm or 7:10pm sessions only; no am sessions offered)

-Classes are 50 minutes in length, Mon-Thurs. *Fridays will serve as rain make-up days.

-Must be 5 years of age by the first day of lessons.

-Cost: $50 per child (if child lives within city limits) and $60 per child (if child lives outside of city limits)

-Cash, Check, Credit/Debit Card accepted. No refunds will be given except for medical emergencies.

-Refer to the Swim Lesson Level Descriptions document below before signing your child up for a specific level.

-*Swim Lesson Sign-Ups are in-person, 5:30pm-6:30pm, Tues., Apr. 29 & Wed., Apr. 30, at Slater City Hall, 101 Story St. Enrollment will be first come, first served. For everyone's safety, enrollment is capped at each level. Please have your child/ren's registration forms filled out in advance if possible. Please access the form below.

Pool Rental for Celebrations:

Step 1: Read over the details and Pool Rental Agreement below.

Step 2: Narrow down some possible dates for your celebration. *Pool parties can only be on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday from 7:15 pm-8:45 pm. Availability dates fall between Fri., June 13 and Sun., Aug. 17.

Step 3: Beginning Tues., April 1, call or stop by Slater City Hall to see if your date is available. 515-685-2531, 101 Story St., Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm. *We will not take reservations, forms, or payment before April 1. 

Pool Rental Rates & Info:

The hour-and-a-half rental fee varies depending on the size of the group. *The size of the group is everyone who walks through the door/gate (both swimmers & non-swimmers, regardless of age). To be properly staffed for your event, please circle the box below that reflects the total number of people attending the pool party and which option you prefer – Slide or No Slide. *Patrons are permitted to bring in their own cakes and drinks (no glass containers or alcohol).