{"id":2167,"date":"2019-05-19T17:52:04","date_gmt":"2019-05-19T21:52:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/?p=2167"},"modified":"2021-05-25T09:56:28","modified_gmt":"2021-05-25T13:56:28","slug":"terre-haute-pools-beachs-and-splash-parks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/terre-haute-pools-beachs-and-splash-parks\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Terre Haute Pools, Beaches, and Splash Parks"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Hey, hey! We&#8217;re glad you landed on Haute Happenings! Since Covid, the pool and water fun situation has changed. We have an updated (2021) guide to<a href=\"https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/splash-parks-and-pools-in-terre-haute\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> local water parks, pools, splash pads, and beaches HERE.<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Chances are good\u00a0that the hot weather is here to stay. Which means\u00a0you and the kiddos need to find some good places to cool off!<\/p>\n<p>With that in mind, check out our\u00a0list of places to swim in Terre Haute!<\/p>\n<p>(Note: pool prices and times change. Please confirm details with pool owner\/operators before making your plans.)<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4668\" src=\"http:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/06\/Beaches-1.jpg\" alt=\"Terre Haute Pools: Places to swim in Terre Haute and the Wabash Valley\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/06\/Beaches-1.jpg 940w, https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/06\/Beaches-1-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/06\/Beaches-1-768x644.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Terre Haute Pools<\/h1>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/ymcaswv.org\/Vigo-County-Y\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Vigo County YMCA<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The pool at the Vigo County YMCA reopened in 2020!<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ccth.org\/Default.aspx?p=DynamicModule&amp;pageid=406913&amp;ssid=333714&amp;vnf=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Country Club of Terre Haute<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This pool is open to country club members and their guests.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/terrehautecampground\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Terre Haute Campground<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Have you been to the Terre Haute Campground (formerly the Terre Haute KOA)? Rent a cabin or campsite and play in the pool!<\/p>\n<h3>Indiana State University Fountain<\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s not a pool (and many people would say it&#8217;s not intended to be a play place), but many local families love to picnic and play by the ISU fountain!<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/terrehaute.in.gov\/departments\/parks\/parks-information\/deming-pool-hours-and-information.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Deming Park Pool<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Deming Pool will open beginning June 1st\u00a0(weather permitting).\u00a0 The pool will be open daily until August 6<sup>th<\/sup>.\u00a0 The pool will open on Saturday &amp; Sunday only from August 11-September 2.<\/p>\n<p>The pool will be open from 12:00 pm-5:00 pm Monday-Thursday and 12:00 pm-6:00 pm Friday-Sunday. \u00a0The pool will be closed during inclement weather.\u00a0 There are no refunds for inclement weather.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Daily Admission Child\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 $2.75<\/p>\n<p>Daily Admission Adult (12 &amp; Over)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0$3.00<\/p>\n<p>Group Admission (15 or more) \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0$2.75 each<\/p>\n<p><strong>Season Passes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The season pass allows admittance into Deming Pool throughout the season.<\/p>\n<p>Individual Pass\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0$60.00<\/p>\n<p>Family of Four (4) Pass*\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0$180.00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Additional Children\u00a0 $15.00 each<\/p>\n<p>*Family pass must include one parent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Deming Pool Rental<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The pool is available to rent in the evenings on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday or Sunday from June to\u00a0August.\u00a0 Pool capacity is 200.<\/p>\n<h3>Yogi&#8217;s Cafe &amp; Funzone<\/h3>\n<p>Yogi&#8217;s (formerly Funtime Scuba)\u00a0in Brazil, Indiana often hosts Open Swim times for members of the public. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/poolpartybrazil\/?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">find the times listed\u00a0on their facebook page<\/a>. 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BULMypyDlqO\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Rachael (@hautehappenings)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Pools and Splash Pads Near\u00a0Terre Haute<\/h2>\n<h3>Forest Park Pool<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6017\" src=\"https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/05\/Forest-Park-Pool.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/05\/Forest-Park-Pool.jpg 940w, https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/05\/Forest-Park-Pool-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/05\/Forest-Park-Pool-768x644.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the closest pools to visit is the Forest Park Pool in Brazil. <span class=\"_5yl5\"><span class=\"_5yl5\">The YMCA of the Wabash Valley is excited to take on the management of the popular outdoor pool in Brazil, Forest Park Pool, once again this summer beginning Memorial Day weekend.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Find times, prices, and pictures in our <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2rZqK7Z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">review of the Forest Park Pool.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Marshall Community Pool<\/h3>\n<p>17 miles from Terre Haute is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MarshallCommunityPool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Marshall, IL Community Poo<\/a>l.\u00a0<em>A new pool and splash pad recently opened in May of 2019!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HauteHappenings\/posts\/2196575767117265<\/p>\n<h3>Tiger Falls Splash Pad in Paris<\/h3>\n<p>Just 22 miles from Terre Haute is the newly opened Paris Splash Park\u00a0in Paris, IL. It&#8217;s FREE and open daily. (Again, since the splash park is in Illinois, the operating\u00a0hours are listed in central time.) <a href=\"http:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/tiger-falls-paris-splash-pad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">You can read more and see pictures in this post about Tiger Falls!\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3621\" src=\"http:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/06\/Tiger-Falls.jpg\" alt=\"Splashin' Around Tiger Falls Splash Park in Paris, IL\" width=\"413\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/06\/Tiger-Falls.jpg 900w, https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/06\/Tiger-Falls-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/06\/Tiger-Falls-768x643.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 413px) 100vw, 413px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/cityofrobinson.com\/parks-recreation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Pelican Cove<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This facility opened in May 2016 in Robinson, IL (45 miles from Terre Haute). Pool, slides, and a pirate ship in the splash pad. In 2018, Pelican Cove is open 1:30-7:45 EST with $3 admission.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.turkeyrunstatepark.com\/swimming\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Turkey Run State Park<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Turkey Run (35 miles from Terre Haute) has a swimming pool.\u00a0<span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">The pool is open from 11am to 6pm the\u00a0Saturday before Memorial Day through no later than Labor Day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Greencastle Pool and Splash Pad<\/h3>\n<p>Greencastle (45 miles from Terre Haute) has both a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/friendsofthepark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">pool (admission fee) and a free splash pad<\/a>. The surrounding park features\u00a0an Olympic size swimming pool with water slide and diving well, the Emerald Palace super playground, picnic areas, lighted ball diamond, and lighted tennis courts. <a href=\"http:\/\/fb.mediarelay.com\/4466\/mobile\/index.html#p=14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Find out more in the Putnam County Parks and Recreation Guide.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Shakamak State Park<\/h3>\n<p>Kids love swimming at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shakamaksp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Shakamak State Park pool<\/a>, which is just 30 miles from Terre Haute. In addition to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/dnr\/parklake\/5062.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">State Park entrance fee<\/a>, the pool cost will be $3 a person and 2 and under are free. For pool operations, all infants, toddlers or small children who are not &#8220;potty trained&#8221; shall be required to wear an elasticized swim diaper before entering and while using the pool area. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/dnr\/parklake\/5059.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Find out more about pools in our state parks here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rockville-in.gov\/pool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Rockville Pool in Beechwood Park<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Rockville is 25 miles from Terre Haute. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rockville-in.gov\/pool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">You can find prices and times on the Rockville city website.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Splash Island in Plainfield<\/h3>\n<p>Our family had a blast at <a href=\"http:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/splash-island-waterpark-plainfield\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Splash Island<\/a> in Plainfield, Indiana (60 miles from Terre Haute)! We will definitely go back. You can <a href=\"http:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/splash-island-waterpark-plainfield\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">read more about our experience HERE<\/a>.<a href=\"http:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/splash-island-waterpark-plainfield\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1007\" src=\"http:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/07\/IMG_12961url.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_12961url\" width=\"447\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/07\/IMG_12961url.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/07\/IMG_12961url-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 447px) 100vw, 447px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Lieber State Park<\/h3>\n<p>We&#8217;ve heard that <a href=\"http:\/\/indianastateparks.reserveamerica.com\/camping\/lieber-state-recreation-area\/r\/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=IN&amp;parkId=570025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Lieber State Park<\/a> has a great kids&#8217; area. It&#8217;s just 35 miles from Terre Haute via\u00a0I-70.<\/p>\n<h3>Raccoon Lake<\/h3>\n<p>If you drive 35 miles from Terre Haute, you can boat, swim, or fish on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Raccoon-SRA-Cecil-M-Harden-Lake\/290748500997483\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Raccoon Lake<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/beaches-in-indiana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Indiana Beaches<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Are your kids dying to build sand castles and bury their siblings in the sand? No need to drive all the way to Florida! <a href=\"http:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/beaches-in-indiana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Check out this post for our guide to beaches near us in Indiana and Illinois!\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4663\" src=\"http:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/Beaches.jpg\" alt=\"Indiana beaches\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/Beaches.jpg 940w, https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/Beaches-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/Beaches-768x644.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Worth the Drive<\/h1>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BPg0RwBhweC\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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That means our admission was free thanks to the YMCA reciprocity program! <a href=\"http:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/fishers-ymca-indiana-ymca-membership-reciprocity-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get excited by checking out details and pictures HERE.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Brown County State Park<\/h3>\n<p>The pool at Brown County State Park has a splash pad, lazy river, and slide (<a href=\"http:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/brown-county-state-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">you can read our review HERE<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h3>French Lick<\/h3>\n<p>Our family loves the water park in French Lick!\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/indiana-indoor-water-park-big-splash-adventure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See pictures, videos, and details in THIS post on HauteHappenings.com.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Free Indianapolis Splash Pads<\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;re heading to\u00a0Indianapolis, Hamilton County, or Hendricks County, check out this list of <a href=\"http:\/\/indywithkids.com\/25-free-indy-splash-pads-and-spray-parks-carmel-greenwood-fishers-noblesville-zionsville-avon-indy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">FREE Indy area Splash parks<\/a> from Indy with Kids.<\/p>\n<h3>Holiday World and Splashin&#8217; Safari<\/h3>\n<p>Splashin&#8217; Safari may very well be Indiana&#8217;s most-famous water park. Before you go, don&#8217;t miss these\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/tips-for-holiday-world-and-splashin-safari\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">11 must-read tips for Holiday World and Splashin&#8217; Safari<\/a>!<a href=\"http:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/tips-for-holiday-world-and-splashin-safari\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2324\" src=\"http:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/08\/Holiday-World-Tips-2.jpg\" alt=\"11 Must-Read Tips for visiting Holiday World and Splashin' Safari with kids\" width=\"383\" height=\"321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/08\/Holiday-World-Tips-2.jpg 940w, https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/08\/Holiday-World-Tips-2-300x251.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 383px) 100vw, 383px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Pools Closed in 2019<\/h1>\n<h3>The Landing Pool<\/h3>\n<p>Unfortunately, the pool at The Landing is closed indefinitely. 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