The City of Dubuque Parks and Recreation Department announces that Flora and Sutton Pools opened for the season on Tuesday, May 26, with pre-season hours running through Friday, June 5.

Residents and visitors can enjoy a variety of swim opportunities including adult swim sessions, open swim, and designated water playground time for children ages 5 and under.

Pre-Season Pool Hours

Tuesday, May 26 – Friday, June 5

Monday – Friday
7 – 9 a.m. Adult Swim
12 – 1 p.m. Adult Swim & Water Playground (ages 5 and under)
1 – 4:30 p.m. Open Swim
5 – 6 p.m. Adult Swim
6 – 8 p.m. Open Swim

Saturday & Sunday
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Adult Swim & Water Playground (ages 5 and under)
12 – 4:30 p.m. Open Swim

Regular summer hours begin Saturday, June 6.

Regular Pool Hours

Starting Saturday, June 6

Monday – Friday
7 – 8:30 a.m. Adult Swim
12 – 1 p.m. Adult Swim & Water Playground (ages 5 and under)
1 – 4:30 p.m. Open Swim
5 – 5:50 p.m. Adult Swim

Friday Evening Open Swim
Pools will be open from 6 – 8 p.m. on:

• June 12, 19, and 26
• July 10, 17, 24, and 31

Saturday & Sunday
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Adult Swim & Water Playground (ages 5 and under)
12 – 4:30 p.m. Open Swim
5 – 7 p.m. Rentals/Special Events

Pool season passes are currently on sale for the 2026 season. Fees for Dubuque residents are $42 for youth (ages 4–17), $74 for adults (18 and older), and $53 for seniors (55 and older). Children ages 3 and under are free.

Season passes may be purchased online at cityofdubuque.org/pools or in person at the Parks and Recreation office, located at 1157 Central Ave.

First-time online season pass purchasers will need to visit the Parks and Recreation office to have their photo taken and pick up their pass. Renewals purchased online will be applied directly to existing passes. Season passes are not sold at the pools.

Parks and Recreation Family Scholarship funds may be used toward pool season passes. The Family Scholarship provides a $150 household credit for income-qualified families and can also be used for swim lessons, program registration, pavilion rentals, and additional Parks and Recreation services. Season passes are available at half-price for low-income individuals who do not have scholarship credits available.

For additional information or questions regarding the pools or the Family Scholarship Program, visit cityofdubuque.org/pools or contact the Parks and Recreation office at 563-589-4263.