Grand Island aquatic facilities set to open for summer

The Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department says City splash pads and wading pools will officially open Saturday, May 23, while Island Oasis Water Park and Lincoln Pool will open on Saturday, May 30. All facilities will then operate seven days a week throughout the summer season. The specific hours are listed below:

Island Oasis Water Park

321 E. Fonner Park Road

• Monday-Wednesday: Noon to 6 p.m.
• Thursday-Sunday: Noon to 8 p.m.

Lincoln Pool

716 N. Lambert Street

• Daily: Noon to 6 p.m.

Wading pools

Lincoln Park, 715 Beal Street

Pier Park, 500 S. Oak Street

Grace Abbott Park, 601 W. State Street

• Daily: 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Splash pads

Stolley Park, 2103 W. Stolley Park Road

Veterans Park, 2820 N. Broadwell Avenue

• Daily: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Island Oasis admission and season passes

Daily admission to Island Oasis is $8.50 for youth ages 4-18 and adults ages 55 and older. Daily admission is $9.50 for adults ages 19-54. Children ages 3 and under are admitted free with a paying adult. A one-time family pass for two adults and up to four children is also available for $35.

Lincoln Pool admission and season passes

Daily admission to Lincoln Pool is $4 for youth ages 4-18 and adults ages 55 and older. Daily admission is $5 for adults ages 19-54. Children ages 3 and under are admitted free with a paying adult.

Wading pools and splash pads remain free for public use. No lifeguards are on duty at the wading pools. For more information, contact the Grand Island Parks and Recreation Department at (308) 389-0290.