Veterans Memorial Park Ice Arena and Outdoor Pool

About the Facility

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Skating Schedule​

See Full Schedule in Table Below

• Cancelled General Open Skates

Mondays, 8:30-9:30 p.m.

• Cancelled Sticks & Pucks

Mondays, 7-8:20 p.m.

Planning a visit? See the full schedule below for open skating, sticks and pucks and more​.

 

Swim Lessons

Register online for swimming lessons. Class descriptions and level information are available under each class link on the catalogue. View the spring/summer catalogue here. Registration for Session 1 will open 5/1/24. Registration for Session 2 will open 7/1/24

See our programs and classes

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Octopods

The Ann Arbor Octopods Swim Team is for ages 5-17. The spring and s​ummer classes are hosted at Veteran's Memorial, Buhr, and Fuller pools.

Learn more and register here

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2024-2025 Rink Schedule

Looking for ice arena schedules, registration or other information? Check back in July for complete rink information.

 

 

 

Veteran's Memorial Outdoo​r Pool​​​

Admission Fees

• 3 and under FREE with a paid adult
• Youth ages 4 to 17, $5
• Adult ages 18+, $6
• Senior ages 60+, $5
  

Punch Passes

This card is good for daily admission for you and your family members. One punch per visit per person. Valid for all open swim and lap swim times. Punch passes are not valid for master's swim times. Passes are only valid for one year at any of our public pools. Punch passes are not eligible for refund.

• (10 punches): $40 
• (25 punches): $100
• (50 punches): $187.50 
• (100 punches) $350
  

Public Swimming Schedule

Two lap lanes will always be available for lap swimming during open swimming hours.​

May 25-June 13:

• Saturday and Sundays:  10a.m.-8 p.m.
  
• Monday-Friday: 4-8 p.m.​

June 14-Aug. 25:

• Open Swimming: Monday-Friday, 1-8 p.m. (no camps 3:30-8 p.m.)
• Saturday, Sundays, and holidays*: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  

*Holiday hours may vary but will be posted in advance.

Veterans Memorial Park Pool will operate through August 25, 2024.

Tot Splash Sche​dule

June 14-​Aug. 25:

• Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Family Swim Area​​ 

June 14-A​ug 25:

• ​Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Lap S​​wim 

June 14-Aug 25:

• Monday, Wednesday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
  

Waterslide

Patrons must be 42" tall to ride. For your safety, jewelry, or swimsuits with zippers are not permitted on waterslides. Only one patron slides at a time as a single rider.

Waterslide hours:

• Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 1-8 p.m.
• Tuesdays: 1-6 p.m.
• Thursdays: 1-5 p.m.
• Saturdays & Sundays: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
  

*Schedule subject to change.

General Information

Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an individual at least 16 years old. If your child is not toilet trained, please have them wear a swim diaper or waterproof pants. For your safety and comfort, smoking, alcohol, glass containers and inflatable toys are prohibited. The City of Ann Arbor's four pools offer a variety of programs for all experience levels. This includes swim team, swim lessons as well as lap and public open swim times. There are also a wide range of rental opportunities at each facility for personal or business use.

Deep End Testing

All children under the age of 12 must pass a deep end test to swim in the deep end. Deep end testing will be available at scheduled times throughout the day.  

Adult Swim

During open swimming, 10 minutes prior to every hour will be adult swim only. This is a great time to have children use the restroom, take a break, drink water, and reapply sunscreen. There will not be adult swim 10 minutes prior to the pool closing.

Tunes at Two

Swim, relax and jam! We plan to play music daily from 2-4 p.m.

Group Visits​

Fuller Park Pool and Buhr Park Pool no longer accommodate large groups including but not limited to camps, schools, and other organizations. If you would like to coordinate a visit for your group, please contact Veterans Memorial Pool at 734.794.6235 or [email protected]​. Veterans Memorial Pool will accommodate groups as space allows. Please notify Veterans Memorial Pool at least 5 days prior to your desired visit date to check availability.

Youth Swim Lessons

Group lessons are for children ages 6 months and up. Ability requirements must be honored unless prior instructor approval is granted. Register at any city pool during public swim time, by phone or online. Unless otherwise noted the fees are: $55 resident/$67 nonresident. Please note that there is a new schedule this summer.

Registration Da​tes:

• Session 1 available 5/1/24 at 8 a.m.
• Session 2 available 7/1/24 at 8 a.m.
  

Session 1

• Mon./Wed. June 17– July 10 
• Tues./Thurs. June 18 – July 11

Swim Lesson Fees: $55 resident/$67 nonresident ​

Session 2​

• Mon./Wed. July 15-Aug 14
  
• Tues./Thurs. July 18 – Aug 15

NEW: Aqua Infants Experience
Thursdays 5:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Runs weekly June 20-Aug 8 (no class the week of July 4)

These drop-in classes will offer an opportunity for your 6-12 month old swimmer to sing, swim and socialize. Each week, the instructor will lead the group in songs, games and activities that will help your little swimmer get comfortable in the water and learn a few skills. Pre-Registration is encouraged as space is limited.

GUPPIES

This program helps toddlers ages 1 to 3 years old and their parent or adult to become comfortable in the water and to learn skills needed for continued comfort and enjoyment in the water.

GOLDFISH

A class for 3 and 4 your old swimmers who are just starting off. Swimmers will be in the water with only the instructor and will work on getting comfortable in the pool and some important basic skills.

MINNOWS

This class will work on building the basic skills in the water. Your 5 and 6 year old beginner swimmers will work towards more independence in the water. They will be challenged to float and move through the water on their own.

DOLPHINS

Fundamental aquatic skills for those who can fully submerge their head, float independently, blow bubbles and feel comfortable in the water.

MAKO SHARKS

Beginning stroke development for those who can push off the side, flutter kick on back/front with arm actions and float on their front and back comfortably.

HAMMERHEAD SHARKS

Intermediate stroke development for those who can swim front and back crawl for 10 yards, demonstrate elementary backstroke and enter deep water comfortably.

TIGER SHARKS

Full stroke development for those who can swim front crawl for 15 yards with rotary breathing, swim backstroke for 15 yards and tread water for at least 30 seconds.

Private Swim Lessons

Individual swim instruction is for swimmers ages 3 to adult, each private lesson is 30-minutes long and customized to meet the needs of the swimming participant. Private lessons are for one participant only. Fee: Half hour $18 resident; $22 nonresident. Typically, private lessons will be available, June 14-Aug. 17, Tuesday-Thursday-Friday, 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Full schedule to be determined, check with staff to schedule.

Ann Arbor O​​ctopods

An inclusive team for swimmers ages 5-17. There are four sessions throughout the year, with registration required for each session. Swimmers must be able to swim one length of the pool, front crawl. The summer session of Octopods Swim Team will participate in the Washtenaw Interclub Swimming Conference (WISC) which offers competition in dual meets along with a championship meet at the end of the season. Practices for the summer take place at both Buhr Park Pool and Veterans Memorial Pool. When registering, select the desired practice time and location. Summer registration will open May 1 at 8 am.

Have questions or want to talk to a coach? Contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]

​Birthday Parties

​Interested in having a birthday party at Veteran's Memorial Outdoor Pool? We allow birthday parties on a first come first serve basis. Space on the pool deck is non-reservable. We do have an indoor meeting room that is available to rent out for birthday parties. Reach out to staff for further information, or to schedule a birthday party!