cover image: Allegan Aquatic Center
No Sunshine, No Problem: Pools Near Kalamazoo with Open Swim
Whether you’re escaping the dreary weather or simply want to enjoy an afternoon of family swim time, it is possible to have a fun day at the pool year-round in Southwest Michigan.
Several indoor pools in Southwest Michigan offer open swim times.
These fun spots offer more than just chlorinated water; many include inflatable obstacle courses, slides, diving boards and pool toys.
Gear up in the swimsuit and goggles, and read on to see our favorite spots to make a splash.
PS: Several of these locations also offer swimming lessons.
Swim, Dive and Splash at these 5 Indoor Open Swim Locations
Ready to let your kids splash as much as they want? And bonus – no overnight bags are required to swim here; all of these indoor swimming pools are within a 60-minute drive from Kalamazoo.
Bring swim diapers for your tiniest swimmers and verify hours before heading out.
Schedules and hours are subject to change at any time and without notice. Community pools are often closed on school snow days.
Local Pools
Otsego Aquatic Center
550 Washington St, Otsego, MI 49078 – MAP IT
Drive time: 21 minutes
The Otsego Aquatic Center features an 11-lane pool and is open to the public.
They offer lap swim, open swim, aqua aerobics, team practices, and birthday parties.
| DAY PASSES: $3/person, $10/family |
| MEMBERSHIPS: punch cards, annual (info) |
| POOL SCHEDULE (on homepage) |
Plainwell Community Pool
720 Brigham St, Plainwell, MI 49080 – MAP IT
Drive time: 18 minutes
The Plainwell Community pool has eight lanes, two diving boards, spectator bleachers, showers, changing rooms, and a lobby.
| OPEN SWIM: Register online for Family Open Swim on Friday evenings. |
| DAY PASSES: $5/person, $10/family |
Allegan Aquatic Center
1560 M-40 North, Allegan, MI 49010 – MAP IT
Drive time: 30 minutes
The Allegan Aquatic Center offers a large pool with diving boards.
The warm-water zero-entry leisure pool features a slide, a lazy river, fountains, and a 10-yard lap pool.
| OPEN SWIM: Register online for Open Swim and Family Fun Times before visiting. |
| DAY PASSES: $3 to $5 |
| MEMBERSHIPS: 6-month, monthly, yearly (info) |
| POOL CALENDAR |
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Holland Aquatic Center
550 Maple Ave, Holland, MI 49423 – MAP IT
Drive time: 60 minutes
The Holland Aquatic Center features a zero-entry water playground, a lazy river, and a waterslide.
Zero-Entry Water Playground
The zero-entry water playground will keep your younger kids entertained for hours. Home to dumping buckets, small water-slides, sprayers, and small bubblers, kids will love playing in this space designed just for them.
The playground is open during Preschool Swim and Family Swim.
Waterslide
The waterslide is three stories tall and 150 feet long. Open during Family Swim times.
Residency: Holland Aquatic Center is open to the public; local residents receive discounted admission.
| DAY PASSES: $14 for non residents (info) |
| MEMBERSHIPS: monthly, annual (info) |
| POOL CALENDAR |
Dr. Robert W. Browne Aquatic Center
250 Western Ave, Coldwater, MI 49036 – MAP IT
Drive time: 60 minutes
Located south of Battle Creek in Coldwater, this aquatic center offers a 25-yard competitive pool and therapy pool.
The Browne Aquatic Center is owned by the City of Coldwater, operated by Coldwater Community Schools, and managed by Hampton Aquatics and Fitness.
If visiting on a warmer day, there is a fabulous splash pad and playground at Heritage Park, just outside of the main entrance.
| DAY PASSES: $5 (info) |
| MEMBERSHIPS: 25-visit punch cards, monthly, annual (info) |
| POOL CALENDAR |
Indoor Pools Near Kalamazoo Map
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Where Do You Go Swimming in SW Michigan?
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More to Explore
Radisson has a day pass for $10 per person!
Wonderful, thanks for letting us know!
Aqua Tots also has open swin times in Portage.