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Public indoor swimming pool with lessons, a birthday-party option, and lifeguards.
The lap pool at the Rice Lake Aquatic and Recreation Center is generally maintained at a temperature of approximately 80-82°F (26-28°C), while the leisure/activity pool, designed for families and younger children, is typically warmer, around 84-86°F (29-30°C).
What are people saying (AI review summary)? The new Rice Lake pool is overwhelmingly praised as stunning, clean, and well-maintained, offering a wonderful indoor swimming experience. Patrons commend the staff, particularly lifeguards and swim instructors, for being amazing, helpful, attentive, well-trained, and kind, providing excellent swimming lessons for various age groups and ensuring a fun, safe environment. The water temperature is also noted as ideal for young swimmers. Features like an aqua climbing wall are highlighted as exciting additions. While generally highly positive, one reviewer experienced significant distress due to staff's 'reprehensible' lack of knowledge and adherence to ADA laws regarding service animals.
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Accessible Entrance
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August 17th, 2025Jane Clark
The new Rice Lake pool is absolutely stunning! I brought both of my children for swimming lessons at the previous facility years ago for many summers, and now my daughter is bringing our granddaughter. The instructor for the recent introduction to the water class for toddlers was so helpful and attentive. The water temperature was amazing, which helped the little ones enjoy their first experiences even more. I also brought another granddaughter to open swim, and one of the lifeguards, Peter, was so helpful. He shared some diving rings that she and another little girl enjoyed, and it made her experience so much more fun. I was very impressed with his willingness to go above and beyond in his job, and it really made our day. Great facility and great staff!
August 16th, 2025Jill
I was very impressed with the new swimming area they have an aqua climbing wall the children are going to love it. And I'm going to try and get there myself. I want to check out the water aerobics if they're still offering those classes?
April 29th, 2023Lisa Wenzel
Super wonderful swimming indoor pool! Amazing lifeguards teaching swimming lessons. The staff is well-trained and kind. The children are having a fabulous time. Super clean well maintained. If you're looking for a place to even have a birthday party, it is absolutely a place to keep our children safe,have fun, and learn to swim.
July 9th, 2025Dottie Zopp
Facility was lovely and clean. Staff knowledge of ADA law was reprehensible. We attempted to provide information on Service Animal laws, they wanted nothing to do with the laws provided by American Disability Act. Turned a lovely day with grandchildren while on vacation into an Anxiety Attack.
July 15th, 2024Matt Gordon
Awesome place for family fun, the swim instructors and the lifeguards do an incredible job with the kids in learn to swim for level 1 and 2.
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
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