Things to do
Pools and splash pads
Public pools in Kennewick, Richland and Pasco, the new Pasco Aquatic Center, and free splash pads for little kids, with seasons, hours and prices.
Badger Mountain Splash & Play
Richland’s splash pad at Badger Mountain Community Park, next to a playground and the Paws-Abilities Place dog park.
Civic Park Splash Pad
A recirculating splash pad beside Kenneth Serier Memorial Pool in downtown Kennewick.
Columbia Park Splash Pad
A free zero-depth splash pad in Columbia Park near the Playground of Dreams, with picnic shelters nearby.
George Prout Pool
Richland’s outdoor public pool on Swift Boulevard, with a 25-yard pool and a shallow wading pool, swim lessons, lap swim, open swim and pool parties.
Grange Park Splash Pad
A neighborhood splash pad in Kennewick’s Grange Park, with a picnic shelter nearby.
Howard Amon Park Wading Pool
A shallow wading pool for little kids in Howard Amon Park on the Richland riverfront.
Kenneth Serier Memorial Pool
Kennewick’s public pool at the Civic Center: a six-lane, 25-yard pool, a 13-foot diving tank with a diving board and climbing wall, and a shallow training tank.
Kurtzman Park Splash Pad
A free splash pad in historic Kurtzman Park in east Pasco.
Memorial Aquatic Park
Pasco’s seasonal outdoor pool park with a 50-meter lap pool, a leisure pool, two water slides and play features.
Pasco Aquatic Center
Pasco’s new 47,000-square-foot aquatic center in west Pasco, opened June 2026, with a year-round indoor natatorium and a seasonal outdoor area with a lazy river, water slides and a climbing wall.
Pasco Sporting Complex Splash Pad
A free splash pad at the Pasco Sporting Complex, near sand volleyball courts and playgrounds.
Southridge Splash Pad
A free splash pad at the Southridge Sports and Events Complex in south Kennewick.
At a glance
| Place | Season | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pasco Aquatic Center (indoor and outdoor) | Indoor year-round; outdoor in summer | $10–$15 day pass |
| Memorial Aquatic Park, Pasco | Summer | $5–$7 |
| Kenneth Serier Memorial Pool, Kennewick | Mid-June to mid-August | $2–$2.50 |
| George Prout Pool, Richland | Summer | See city page |
| Splash pads (Kennewick, Pasco, Richland) | Memorial Day to Labor Day (most) | Free |
Swimming in the rivers? The Columbia and Snake are cold and fast. Use designated swim areas, wear a life jacket and check today’s water temperatures.