Ashworth Swimming Pool - Swimming Pool

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Clean and classic pool featuring a high-dive platform as well as a wading pool, diving boards and basketball hoops.

Specific pool temperatures for Ashworth Swimming Pool are not consistently published or readily available on the City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation website. As a public outdoor facility, its water temperature typically fluctuates with ambient weather conditions during its summer operating season.

What are people saying (AI review summary)? This pool receives mixed reviews from visitors. Many patrons praise it as a favorite, highlighting the presence of a high diving board, good memories, and its affordability compared to other local pools. It is also noted for being nice for lap swimming and for its friendly, kind, and respectful staff and fellow patrons. Some visitors make it a summer tradition and enjoy the food offered. However, there are criticisms regarding the pool's layout/structure, and one particularly negative experience involved children being rejected from swimming due to an 'absurd' and arbitrary test swim.

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Amenities

Good for Children
Accessible Entrance

Reviews

Listing Reviews

May 13th, 2023

Jamey Hysell

Me and my sisters go every summer to swim here! The people are kind, everyone minds their business and they’re respectful. Never had a problem with anyone else but once! Other than that we have an amazing time and they have super good food!

July 10th, 2025

Brad Wilson

This is my favorite pool in Des Moines. I like how they have a high diving board, and I have a lot of good memories here.

June 15th, 2025

Davin Miller

I went to lap swim and it was very nice (check website for lap swim hours). Also a lot cheaper compared to other outdoor pools in DSM!

June 22nd, 2025

Cory Briggs

Rejected my kids that are 5'5" to swim in their pool that is 4'9" deep because they "stopped to take a breath" on their absurd "test swim" that has no actual useful parameters. Complete dog water facility.

August 25th, 2025

Abbi Bock

I don't like the layout/structure of the pool layout but the staff is incredibly friendly

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Opening Hours

Sunday	Closed
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	Closed
Friday	Closed
Saturday	Closed

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Contact

(515) 243-3567 ext. 1

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