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Valley View Aquatic Center
- Address:255 81st Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265 - Phone:(515) 273-0700
Amenities:- Aquatic Center
- Parking Lot
- Restroom Building
- Aquatic Centers & Spraygrounds
- Address:255 81st Street
West Des Moines Aquatic Centers Schedules
Please note: End of season hours are based on staff availability. Certain features (e.g., slides) may be closed at times to ensure patron safety. If there is a full facility closure, we will update our Facebook page. Thank you for understanding!
WDM AQUATICS INFORMATION: 515-273-0700
2025 DAILY ADMISSION
| Ages | Fee |
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| 2 & Under | $2 |
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| 3 - 54 Years | $9 |
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| 55+ Years | $7 |
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2025 AQUATIC CENTER HOURS - PLEASE REFERENCE THE CALENDAR AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE FOR END OF SEASON HOURS
Valley View Aquatic Center - 255 81st Street, WDM
| Day | Activity | Time |
| Sunday - Friday | Open Swim | 12:30 - 5:30pm & 6:30 - 8pm* |
| Sunday - Friday | Lap Swim & Current Walking | 5:30 - 6:30pm** |
| Saturday | Open Swim | 12:30 - 6pm |
| Saturday | Rentals (reservation required) | 6:30 - 8:30pm |
| Sunday & Wednesday | Family Night ($15/family) | 6:30 - 8pm |
*Open Swim is half price admission Sunday - Friday from 6:30 - 8 p.m.
**Lap Swim & Current Walking admission is $5
For weather-related changes or closures visit www.facebook.com/WDMPR.
SEASON POOL PASSES
Passes are sold per household. Individual photo ID cards are required for each family member who wishes to have a pass. All pass holders must have a current photo taken or on file. Photos can be taken at City Hall or the Valley Junction Activity Center during regular business hours (Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) or at the West Des Moines Aquatic Centers starting the first week of the season during open swim hours.
**Please note that it is best to purchase season passes at City Hall or the Valley Junction Activity Center prior to the first week of the season to avoid long lines at both aquatic facilities. Season passes are valid at Holiday, Valley View, and Clive Aquatic Centers.
| Season Pass* | WDM Residents / 10% Discount ** | Non-Residents / 10 Discount** |
| Single Pass | $90 / $81 | $140 / $126 |
| Two Person Pass | $130/ $117 | $190 / $171 |
| Additional Person | $45 / $40.50 | $65 / $58.50 |
| Childcare Provider | $65 | $70 |
*Reduced-rate season pool passes are available for income-qualifying West Des Moines residents through West Des Moines Human Services.
**10% discount pricing ends on 3-31-25
AQUATIC CENTER POLICIES AND RULES
- Refunds or rain checks are not provided to patrons if there is a pool closure.
- The City of West Des Moines is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
- Swim diapers are required for all children not toilet trained.
- All children 9 years and younger must be supervised at all times by a person at least 16 years of age.
- All patrons must be 48+ tall to ride the waterslides.
- Patrons are not permitted to bring food, drinks, or lawn chairs into the facility. The City of West Des Moines reserves the right to inspect baggage or carry in parcels.
- Coast Guard approved life jackets and floatation devices are allowed if the individual is within arm's length of an attendant over the age of 16.
- The Aquatic Centers are tobacco and nicotine free facilities per the Iowa Smokefree Air Act.