Clarion Aquatic Center

Clarion Aquatic Center The Clarion Municipal Pool was built in 1941 as a WPA Project. In 2006, the facility was completely to 10:00 p.m.

The Clarion Municipal Pool was built in 1941 as Works Progress Administration (WPA) Project, an initiative of the New Deal toward the end of the Great Depression. The facility’s olympic-sized swimming pool opened on May 30, 1942. The facility included a 12-foot deep end with two diving boards and a high dive (which was later removed), a 25-yard 5-foot lap swimming area with 6 lanes, a 3-foot area,

and a baby pool. On opening day in 1942 it cost $7 for a family pass and daily hours were 10:00 a.m. The pool continued with few major changes through the years until 2005. In 2006 the facility was completely renovated and renamed the Clarion Aquatic Center. The community raised $384,000 in private donations and utilized Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and local option sales tax to fund the project. The old bathhouse was demolished and a new bathhouse and concessions stand was built on the north side. The east 1/3 of the pool was rebuilt to include a zero-depth entry with interactive water features. Two large slides tower above the southeast side of the pool. The five-foot lap-swimming area and 12-foot deep-end remain. The deep end features two diving boards and two drop-slides on the west end of the pool. The deck area was enlarged and the facility is includes lighting for evening events. The filtration system was replaced at that time with a new pump house being built at the same location as the previous one, near the southwest corner of the pool. The parking areas north and east of the pool were redone as well. In 2017 the 2 waterslides were refurbished, making them feel like new, and a new heater was installed. In 2020, the 5-foot area got the addition of a rock climbing wall on the south side and a basketball hoop on the north side.

Upgrades are happening! Any questions or for more information on sponsorship, please contact ssimmons@clarioniowa.gov
08/11/2026

Upgrades are happening! Any questions or for more information on sponsorship, please contact [email protected]

August 9thWeather is going to be great for the last day. Clarion Pool is open 2-5.
08/09/2026

August 9th
Weather is going to be great for the last day.
Clarion Pool is open 2-5.

đź’¦Thanks for great season!đź’¦Reminder - pool hours for our last two days: Saturday, August 8th 2pm-5pm Sunday, August 9th 2...
08/08/2026

đź’¦Thanks for great season!đź’¦
Reminder - pool hours for our last two days:
Saturday, August 8th 2pm-5pm
Sunday, August 9th 2pm-5pm

August 7th: Due to impending weather No lap swim today. We will open at 1:00.
08/07/2026

August 7th: Due to impending weather No lap swim today. We will open at 1:00.

Come enjoy the Clarion Pool today! Reminder: LAST DAY OF POOL –Sunday AUGUST 9th 2026Pool Hours:August 6th-7thLap swim 1...
08/06/2026

Come enjoy the Clarion Pool today!

Reminder:
LAST DAY OF POOL –Sunday AUGUST 9th 2026

Pool Hours:
August 6th-7th
Lap swim 12:00-1:00, Open Swim 1-7
Saturday August 8th: 2-5
Sunday August 9th: 2-5

August 4th: Cooler temps and forecast for rain most of the day the Clarion Pool will be closed for today.
08/04/2026

August 4th: Cooler temps and forecast for rain most of the day the Clarion Pool will be closed for today.

It’s a GREAT Day to be at the Pool!!Reminder: LAST DAY OF POOL –Sunday AUGUST 9th 2026College kids are leaving, and spor...
08/03/2026

It’s a GREAT Day to be at the Pool!!

Reminder:
LAST DAY OF POOL –Sunday AUGUST 9th 2026

College kids are leaving, and sports are ramping up so our staff will be dwindling down next week.
Please take time to thank the aquatic center staff for another great season. Can’t wait to see you all again next season.

Pool Hours:
August 2nd: 1-7
August 3rd-7th:
Lap swim 12:00-1:00, Open Swim 1-7
Saturday August 8th: 2-5
Sunday August 9th: 2-5

LAST DAY OF POOL –Sunday AUGUST 9th 2026College kids are leaving, and sports are ramping up so our staff will be dwindli...
08/02/2026

LAST DAY OF POOL –Sunday AUGUST 9th 2026

College kids are leaving, and sports are ramping up so our staff will be dwindling down next week.
Please take time to thank the aquatic center staff for another great season. Can’t wait to see you all again next season.

Pool Hours:
August 2nd: 1-7
August 3rd-7th:
Lap swim 12:00-1:00, Open Swim 1-7
Saturday August 8th: 2-5
Sunday August 9th: 2-5

08/01/2026

8-1, The Clarion Pool will be closing early due to low attendance.

Friday July 31st. Clarion Pool will be closing today at 2:00 due to the impending weather.
07/31/2026

Friday July 31st. Clarion Pool will be closing today at 2:00 due to the impending weather.

Address

618 5th Street NE
Clarion, IA
50525

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 7pm
Tuesday 1pm - 7pm
Wednesday 1pm - 7pm
Thursday 1pm - 7pm
Friday 1pm - 7pm
Saturday 1pm - 7pm
Sunday 1pm - 7pm

Telephone

+15155322601

Website

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