Arlington Pools & Splash Pads Open Memorial Day Weekend 2025
Published on May 16, 2025
Editor's Note: This article was updated May 27 to reflect that Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center is closed on this date. The article incorrectly stated this pool would be open on May 27.
By Susan Schrock, Office of Communication
Get ready for some fun in the sun! The City of Arlington’s Bad Königshofen Family Aquatic Center, Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center and its three free outdoor splash pads open on Memorial Day weekend, May 24-May 26, 2025.
The City’s Allen Bolden Outdoor Pool will open for the season on Saturday, May 31 and the Woodland West and Howard Moore pools will open for the season Sunday, June 1. The family aquatic centers and the outdoor splash pads remain open through Labor Day weekend in early September, while the smaller outdoor pools will close in August.
Arlington Aquatics Website
Rules for Coolers and Outside Food: Guests may not bring or have outside food provided by a caterer or restaurant delivered into City pool facilities. This change is designed to improve the guest experience by reducing the amount of trash left in the pool area. Dietary restrictions, food allergies and baby formula are exceptions. Guests may bring in food from home. Concessions are also available for sale at the Bad Königshofen Family Aquatic Center and the Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center.
Guests who bring in coolers that measure 20 inches by 20 inches or larger will also be assessed a fee. The cooler fee is $5 at the Howard Moore, Woodland West and Allen Bolden pools and $10 at the Randol Mill and Bad Königshofen family Aquatic centers. All coolers, whether hard-sided or soft-sided, will be inspected at the pool entrance. As always, glass containers and alcohol are not permitted.
Memorial Day Weekend Pool Hours
Bad Königshofen Family Aquatic Center
S.J. Stovall Park, 2800 W. Sublett Road, Arlington, TX 76017
- Noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 24
- 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 25
- Noon to 7 p.m. Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day)
- Closed Tuesday, May 27
- Reopens for season on Saturday, May 31
Admission: $8 for under 48 inches, $9 for 48 inches and above, free for those 12 months and under.
Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center
Randol Mill Park, 1924 W. Randol Mill Park Road, Arlington, TX 76012
- Closed Saturday, May 24
- 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 25
- Noon to 7 p.m. Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day)
- Noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 27
Admission: $8 for under 48 inches, $9 for 48 inches and above, free for those 12 months and under.
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Splash Pads
Arlington’s free outdoor splash pads are open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Afterwards, they will remain open only on weekends through the end of September.
Splash Pad Webpage
Brantley Hinshaw Park
2121 Overbrook Dr.
Arlington, TX 76014
California Lane Park
2001 California Lane
Arlington, TX 76015
Don Misenhimer Park
201 E. Lonesome Dove Trail
Arlington, TX 76002
The Beacon Recreation Center at 1100 Mansfield Webb Road in southeast Arlington also features a splash pad. The Beacon's splash pad will be open Memorial Day from noon to 4 p.m. This splash pad features a water maze and spray ground as well as covered shelters available for rent. Splash pad use is available for members or enjoy access with an $8 day pass.
The East Library and Recreation Center Indoor Pool is open to Arlington residents year-round.
Arlington operates its aquatics facilities following policies, practices and protocols designed to protect public health as outlined in its Bakari Williams Protocol, which was implemented in 2022. Residents can scan QR codes on signs at the City’s pools and splash pads or visit the Aquatics webpage to see a public dashboard with information about water quality based on the latest water samples.