Information
Forest Park Pool Facility Information
Hours of Operation:
- Closed for the 2025 Session!
Admission Rates:
- 0 - 2 years old: FREE (must be within arms reach of an adult at all times)
- 3 - 11 years old: $2 (must be accompanied by adult 16 years old or above)
- 12 - 59 years old: $3
- 60+ years old: $2
Pool Punch Pass Cards:
Pool Pass Cards can only be purchased at the Goppert Building. There is no expiration date on the cards. They are not limited to individual or family use and can be used within a group in the same age category. The ORC is not responsible for lost or stolen cards.
- Children & Seniors (Ages: 3 - 11 & 60+)
- 30 punches = $45
- 90 punches = $90
- Youth and Adults (Ages: 12 - 59)
- 30 punches = $75
- 90 punches = $180
Address: 310 N. Locust St., Ottawa, KS 66067
Seasonal Phone: 785-521-3939
Swimming Lessons
The ORC is an independent authorized provider of Starfish Swimming! Starfish Swimming is a nationally recognized swim instruction curriculum developed by the Starfish Aquatics Institute (SAI).
Learn more about SAI
Swim Lessons are offered in three sessions throughout the summer in both group and private lesson formats. Parents and child lessons are offered beginning at 6 months of age and private/ group lessons begin at 3 years of age. For the 2025 Pool Season Sessions are as follows:
- Session 1: June 9th - 19th
- Session 2: June 23rd - July 3rd
- Session 3: July 7th - 17th
Students will start at Swim School Level White, once the student has passed all five Swim School Levels, they will progress to Stroke School. All Swim School Levels (or skills) must be passed before the student can move to Stroke School. If you believe that your student should begin at a different level (other than the beginning level of Swim School White) please ensure that they can sufficiently complete all skills required in the previous levels. To see the skills required of each level please check the corresponding documents linked below. Swim School and Stroke School Outline What Swim School Level Should My Student be in?
Pool Special Events
Pool Parties
- Pool Parties are offered on a first-come, first-served basis
- Cost is dependent on the number of party attendees to allow for proper lifeguard staffing levels
- >50 people: $150
- 51-100 people: $200
- 101-150 people: $250
- 151-300 people: $300
- Reservations must be cancelled at least 14 days in advance to receive a refund.
- For patron safety, the ORC reserves the right to cancel any reservations due to weather.
- The contact on file will be notified by the ORC as far in advance as possible in case of cancellation.