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MacKID Shreveport Bossier Swim & Splash Guide For Moms In the Know

Cool off: find splashpads, pools & swimming lessons in & around the Shreveport Bossier City area

By by Mimi Rankin Webb - Macaroni KID Shreveport-Bossier ~for Moms In the Know Publisher May 31, 2024

**First Lesson FREE With Paid Registration & Code MACKID**

It's HOT OUTSIDE and if you're like me, we NEED a place to cool off and relax with the kids! 

Here are the locations of area-wide pools & splash pads in and around the Shreveport - Bossier City area that you can enjoy with your family & friends this summer!

POOLS

BOSSIER CITY POOLS

All Swimming Facilities

Open:  Monday - Friday and Saturday.

318.741.8450

Meadowview Park

Shed Road Pool

4208 Shed Rd

  • Opens - May 28, 2024   
  • Closed -  July 4th 2024
  • Re-Opens May 30th
  • Pool Closes August 3, 2024
  • Monday - Saturday:  12:00PM - 5PM
  • Sunday: CLOSED

Swimming Lessons

Registration TBD

  • Lessons Begin TBD 
  • Swimming lesson times: 10:00am, 11:00am Monday - Friday

Mike Wood Pool

2200 Dennis St

  • Opens - May 28, 2024 
  • Closed - July 4 2024
  • Pool Closes August 3, 2024
  • Monday - Saturday  12:00PM - 5PM
  • Sunday: CLOSED

Swimming Lessons

Registration TBD

  • Lessons begin TBD
  • Swimming Lesson times:  10:00am, 11:00am Monday - Friday

Daily Rates

  • Adults - $2 per day
  • 17 years and under - $1 per day

Season Pass

  • Individual - $35
  • Family (maximum of 4) - $75


Splash Pads

Joe Delaney Memorial Park

North Hazel St. Haughton

Open daily  

10:00am - 1:00pm 

              & 

4:00pm - 8:00pm

Hooter Neighborhood Community Park  

1520 Hooter Drive

Mitchell Neighborhood Park 

1518 Cox Street

North Bossier Park/Brownlee Park

4307 Brownlee Road

Open 8am-8pm daily, closed during lightning.





SHREVEPORT POOLS

Airport Park

6500 Kennedy Street
Shreveport, LA 71108

Open May 28, 2024

Closes 8/3/24

  • Monday - CLOSED
  • Tuesday through Friday - 1 to 6 p.m.
  • Saturday & Sunday - 1 to 5 p.m. 
  • Cost: $2.50

Bill Cockrell  Opening SOON

4109 Pines Road
Shreveport, LA 71109

Open TBA

Closes 8/3/24

  • Monday - CLOSED
  • Tuesday through Friday - 1 to 6 p.m.
  • Saturday & Sunday - 1 to 5 p.m. 
  • Cost: $2.50


David Raines

2920 Round Grove Lane
Shreveport, LA 71108

Open May 27, 2024

Closes 8/3/24

  • Monday - CLOSED
  • Tuesday through Friday - 1 to 6 p.m.
  • Saturday & Sunday - 1 to 5 p.m. 
  • Cost: $2.50


Querbes

3500 Beverly Place
Shreveport, LA 71104

Open May 28, 2024

Closes 8/3/24

  • Monday - CLOSED
  • Tuesday through Friday - 1 to 6 p.m.
  • Saturday & Sunday - 1 to 5 p.m. 
  • Cost: $2.50


Southern Hills

1002 Bert Kouns Ind. Loop
Shreveport, LA 71108 

Opens Memorial Day May 29 (1-5pm)

Closes 9/2/24

  • Monday - CLOSED
  • Tuesday through Friday - 1 to 6 p.m.
  • Saturday & Sunday - 1 to 5 p.m. 
  • Cost: $3.50
  • Open until Labor Day


Water Aerobics
Adults & seniors
  • Monday through Friday 7 to 8 a.m.

LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATIONS

Pool Rental Information

SPAR offers ➡️FREE⬅️ swim lessons. Contact your local pool to find out more.

Splash Pads

All splash pads will open on May 1st from 8AM to 8PM daily.

Closing for the season October 1st.

  • A.B. Palmer Park - 547 E 79th St
  • Airport Park - 6500 Kennedy Drive
  • David Raines - 2920 Round Grove Lane
  • Hattie Perry - 4300 Ledbetter
  • Lakeside - 2200 Milam Street
  • Querbes - 3500 Beverly Place  
  • A.C. Steere Park - 4009 Youree Drive 


Dixie Swim Club Stonewall

Tuesday-Saturday 11am-7pm

Sundays - 10am-7pm

Closed Mondays

Open Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend annually

Party Reservations

Swimming Lessons Registration

Lifeguard Application


Minden Recreation Center 

Outdoor pool open 5/28-9/2 

$3 entry for non-members

Annual Memberships ~$20

Tuesday-Friday 12-6pm

Sat 10-3:30

Closed Sunday and Mondays

Anyone over the age 12 must wear a t-shirt or tank top over their swimsuits.

Swimming Lessons Available $25


Victory Park Spray Grounds 

Park Hwy, Minden 

Babb Park Public Water Park 

Horton St, Minden 

Open 10am-2pm 

4pm-7pm daily


Minden Tennis & Aquatic Club  

Offering group swim lessons & swim team

Opens May 26, 2024

Monday - Friday 2pm - 9pm

Saturdays - 12pm - 9pm

Sundays - 2pm - 6pm

Swim Team & lessons available

Lifeguard Certifications

Party Reservations


Swimming Lesson Resources

Barksdale Pool 

Open swim Memorial Day - Labor Day annually

Thursdays- Monday 8am - 7pm as of June 6th. 10-6 prior to that date.

Open Swim & Snack Bar

FREE for all DoD card holders and their guests. 

Coolers with drinks and snacks will be allowed but NO glass or alcohol

ALL children 17 and under must take a swim test if they want to swim in the deep end


Elks Club 

Memberships available, Swim team & lessons.

Pool Open Memorial Day - Labor Day

Monday & Tuesday 12-8pm 

Wednesday's CLOSED except for Adult Night 5-10pm

Thursdays - CLOSED

Friday and Saturday 12-9pm

Sunday 1-8pm

*Must be a member or guest of a member*


Jump Swim School 

Indoor year-round swimming lessons and parent & me classes available.

First lesson FREE with code #MacKID & paid registration.

Small group, private & adult swim lessons available in their heated indoor pool. 

More HERE


POTC/Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club

Membership available

Tuesday - Saturday 10am-8pm

Sunday 12-8:30pm

Open swim, swimming lessonsswim team


South Side Swim Club 

(318) 617-0303

2815 Mackey Lane Shreveport, LA 

Swimming lessonsswim team & ISR available.

Lifeguard Certification Course


Terri's Swim Academy

Open Swim 

thru Labor Day 9/2

Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM*

Saturday: 12:00 - 7:00 PM*

Sunday: 1:00 - 6:00 PM

*Friday and Saturday open swim will close at 7:00 if a private party is scheduled

Swim Lessons

Ages 3 & up, group & private available

Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturdays 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Swim Team

Private Parties


Toledo Bend Family Adventure Park

Many/Zwolle Area Campground 

115 San Miguel Road

Zwolle, LA 

(318) 568-6869

Water park with slides, spray grounds & lazy river, jumpy thing & MORE

Open Monday - Thursday 10am-6pm

Fridays & Saturdays 10am - 8pm

Sundays 12pm - 7pm


Town South Swim and Tennis Club

9630 Smitherman Drive

Shreveport, LA

(318) 797-7932

Memberships available for this private club

Opening Day 5/19

Monday - Saturday 11:00am - 8:00pm

Sunday 1:00pm - 8:00pm

CLOSED Wednesdays

Swim team, swimming lessons & tennis lessons available. 


Willis Knighton Fitness & Wellness Centers

Swimming lessons available for toddlers & kids


YMCA Shreveport 

BPH YMCA

3455 Knight Street

Shreveport, LA

(318) 674-9635

Family Pool Open Swim 8am until 1hour prior to building close

M-Thursday 8am-8:30pm

Friday 8am-7pm

Saturday 8am-5pm

Sunday 1-5pm

Swimming Lessons

Group lessons available for ages 6mths & up

Private lessons available for members only

Swim Team


Downtown YMCA

400 McNeill Street

Shreveport, LA

(318) 674-9622

Monday - Thursday: 5:00am - 8:30pm
Friday: 5:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday: 6:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm


Lash Family YMCA

9440 Ellerbe Road

Shreveport, LA 

(318) 674-9613

Family Pool Open Swim 8am until 1hour prior to building close

Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 8:30pm
Friday: 8:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm

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