Swimming Pool
Sports Activity Location

Valley View Aquatic Center

255 81st St, West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA

358 Reviews

About

Outdoor community pool featuring zero-depth entry, slides, and a lazy river, plus adult-only hours.

Specific pool temperatures for the Valley View Aquatic Center are not publicly listed; however, outdoor aquatic centers typically maintain their recreational pools at comfortable temperatures, generally ranging from the low to mid-80s Fahrenheit (approx. 27-29°C), suitable for swimming and leisure activities.

What are people saying (AI review summary)? The aquatic center is highly recommended, generally praised for its clean and safe environment, friendly and competent staff (especially lifeguards who are quick to act), and good food options. It offers ample green space for relaxation, and adults appreciate features like dedicated adult swim times and a river walking area for cardio. It's a great place for families and kids, though it can get quite crowded on peak days like Sundays, and there's a noted shortage of chairs and loungers.

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Amenities

  • Good for Children
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Parking Lot
  • Accessible Entrance
  • Accessible Restroom

Reviews

Listing Reviews
Spencer Hoyt August 10th, 2018
Spencer Hoyt

Lots of green space to be able to lay a towel down and hangout. Easy enough to find a spot to tan out of the way of kids. Only downside is there aren't very many chairs/loungers. They have a nice feature with adult swim times from 5:30-6:30pm weekdays so you can enjoy the pool without the crowd of kids! Overall a very clean area, would highly recommend!

Josh Heward August 18th, 2025
Josh Heward

We get the season passes to Valley View and Clive Aquatic Center. You also get entry into a pool by Valley Junction. It was pretty packed for a Sunday but the kiddos had a great time!

Jaevan Ray July 5th, 2025
Jaevan Ray

Lifeguards are awesome.😎 Witnessed one dive off of his post and save a little kid that was barely starting to drowned before he swallowed too much water, The lifeguard had on a American flag cowboy hat that flew off his head as he dove in to the water 🇺🇸

Sss Mmm August 13th, 2025
Sss Mmm

Great place for kids and family. Food is also good. Very friendly staff.

Dawn Andrus July 27th, 2025
Dawn Andrus

Love they have an adult river walking for my cardio. Clean and safe environment .

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Opening Hours

Sunday 12:30 – 6:00 PM
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday 12:30 – 6:00 PM
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