Kids Planner: Time to Move the Pool Party Inside

While you are waiting for the Maplewood Community Center pool to reopen, we thought we’d give you some other options for indoor water parks.

The Grove Aquatic and Fitness Center

• When/Where: Monday–Friday from 5:30–7:30 p.m. and weekends from 12–6:30 p.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial Community Center in Inver Grove Heights.
• Why Go: The zero depth entry pool with splash equipment and the large waterslide means something for everyone. Bonus: the pool is open on Tuesday and Thursday mornings as well.
• Geared Toward: The whole family.
• Price: Up to $7.50 per person.

Great River Water Park

• When/Where: Various hours (call ahead to be sure water features are open) at the Oxford Community Center of Lexington and Marshall in St. Paul.
• Why Go: Pirate ship themed kiddy water park means fun for the little ones while some large waterslides means there is something for the older kids too.
• Geared Toward: The whole family.
• Price: $4.50- 6.50 per person.

Tropics Indoor Water Park

• When/Where: Weekday evenings and Saturday and Sunday afternoons at the Shoreview Community Center. (See website for specifics)
• Why Go: This is one of the larger water parks in the area, so it tends to feel a bit less crowded. Also, your admission to the water park includes admission to the indoor playground so it’s a great place to spend the day.
• Geared Toward: The whole family.
• Price: $7.50 – $8.50 per person.

These ones aren't water parks, but here are some other fun family events going on in the area.

Big Truck Day

• When/Where: Saturday, Oct. 1 from 9 – 11 a.m. at Central Park in Woodbury.
• Why Go: If you missed Oakdale’s Touch a Truck or if your kids just can’t get enough fire engines in their lives, here is a second chance to get up close and personal with ambulances, fire engines, police cruisers and the mail truck.
• Geared Toward: Elementary age and younger.
• Price: Free.

Bill and Kate Isles

• When/Where: Sunday, Oct. 2 at 2 p.m. at the Amphitheater.
• Why Go: If you need a relaxing way to spend your Sunday afternoon, look no further than this acoustic duo.
• Geared Toward: The whole family.
• Price: Free.