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Beat the Heat at St. Louis Park's Outdoor Aquatic Park
You'll need a place to cool off during the heat wave in St. Louis Park this week.
ST. LOUIS PARK, MN — An excessive heat warning is in effect from Wednesday through Friday for parts of central and southern Minnesota, including St. Louis Park.
The heat index may reach 110 degrees.
Find out what's happening in St. Louis Parkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Cool off at St. Louis Park's Outdoor Aquatic Park, located at 3700 Monterey Dr, St Louis Park, MN 55416. New umbrellas have been installed in the park's concession area to help residents beat the heat.
Stop on in this week, grab some ice cream, and cool off in the pool.
Find out what's happening in St. Louis Parkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The city also reminds swimmers to look for a buy one get one free coupon found in various local magazines.
Dates and Hours of Operation
June 4 - July 31
M-F: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sa-Su: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Aug. 1 - Aug. 28
M-Su: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Daily Fees:
Under 1 year: Free
1-5 years: $5
6-54 years: $9.50
55+: $5
Twilight: $5 (after 4:30 p.m.)
The park features:
- 20,000 square feet of water
- Water playground with geysers and splash toys
- 25-meter lap pool
- Zero-depth entry to allow visitors to wade into the water
- Two drop slides
- Two winding water slides that are nearly four-stories high
- Wet sand playground
- Picnic gazebo
- Concession stand
- Aqua Obstacle Course
Image via City of St. Louis Park
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