Outdoor Pool FAQ

All outdoor facilities are owned by the City of Colorado Springs. Since 2012, the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region has been in partnership with the City of Colorado Springs to operate these pools. Access to all of our indoor pools are included with a YMCA membership.

You do not have to purchase a season pool pass, you may purchase a day pass at any of our outdoor pools.

Day passes are:
$10/youth (ages 3-17)
$12/adult (ages 18+)
$40/family (two adults and up to four children).

Children ages two and under are free.

*Please note*
We are unable to make change so please use exact change only for day passes. Or use another form of payment. If you cannot provide exact change, you can make a donation to the Y's scholarship and financial assistance fund in lieu of change. Cash is accepted at Wilson Ranch Pool, Monument Valley Pool, and Cottonwood Creek Recreation Center during our summer season.

Swim bands are part of our method to provide a safe environment for every child. All children 12 and under are required to wear a band. Children 7 and up can complete a swim test. All children must complete a swim test to start the 2023 season for safety purposes. All previously earned neck bands will not be honored.

Children 6 and under will be red banded no mater what. Blue & Green bands are required for seasonal swim without parent/guardian in the pool with them.

Click Here to learn more about our pool banding policy

Outdoor pools will have modified schedules the first week they open and at the end of the season before they close.

For the 2023 season, Monument Valley Pool & Wilson Ranch Pool, will be open.

(Please note that a pool day pass does not give you access to the YMCA's indoor pools.)

Yes, individuals and families who are not YMCA members may buy a day pass.

If you are in the pool for less than 30 minutes and you have to leave due to inclement weather we will provide you with a raincheck card. If you are in the pool for more than 30 minutes you will not receive a raincheck card. Please check the forecast and visit ppymca.org/status if you plan on visiting the pools! Pools will close temporarily for any lightning within 8 miles.

Outdoor pools will use block scheduling if they reach full capacity. At the end of each time block the pool will be cleared and people in line will be let in on a first-come, first-serve basis. You are welcome to reenter the line for the next time block, but there is no guarantee that your party will be able to reenter the pool.

Even if you are not planning on swimming, you must purchase a pass, as any patron in the pool counts toward our total capacity number, regardless of if they are swimming or not. 

Portal Pool will not be open for the 2023 summer season. The City of Colorado Springs is continuing to assess the required repairs and future needs of the facility. 

The City of Colorado Springs announced last summer a realignment of the utilization and access of Prospect Lake, which included changing the beach area to a swim at your own risk space. Due to this change the YMCA will not be operating Prospect Lake Beach in 2023. For more information and for hours of operation please visit ColoradoSprings.gov.MemorialPark

Please leave any valuables at home. Thank you for your patience and understanding! 

You may bring Coast Guard approved floatation devices such as life jackets or puddle jumpers. Each pool has a very limited supply of puddle jumpers you may borrow at no cost. Please understand that it takes three days for the puddle jumpers to be cleaned and disinfected properly. Pool noodles and beach balls are allowed.

Inflatables and inner tubes are not allowed.

Yes, you may bring a chair. Pools have a limited number of chairs available on a first come, first serve basis. 

You may bring your own food and or cooler - just no glass or alcohol. We do not sell concessions at the outdoor pool, but each pool does have a vending machine for drinks.

Yes, most pool toys are permitted at the outdoor pools. Hard balls such as tennis balls, footballs, etc, are not permitted.