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Places to Swim, Splash and Cool Off in Southeast Kansas City, MO!

Need to cool off on a hot day in Lee's Summit and surrounding areas? Here's where to go!

By Brittany Marsh, Publisher of Macaroni KID SE Kansas City, MO May 29, 2024

Kids want to cool off, but not sure where to go in Lee's Summit, Independence, Blue Springs and surrounding areas? Here is a list of splash pads and pools in the Southeast Kansas City, MO area to take kids on these hot summer days.

We advise always checking with the venue when possible before heading out as hours and availability can change due to any number of factors, ranging from weather to staffing issues.


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 Splash Pads in SE Kansas City, MO

Burrus Old Mill Park

112 NW Woods Chapel Road, Blue Springs, MO


McCoy Park

24 Highway and North Delaware Street, Independence, MO


Rotary Park

24th and Hardy, Independence, MO


Lea McKeighan Park

120 NE Chipman Road, Lee's Summit, MO


Miller J. Fields Park

1301 SE 3rd Terr, Lee's Summit, MO


Beach Swimming in SE Kansas City, MO

Blue Springs Lake Beach

1500 NE Bowlin Road, Lee's Summit, MO


Longview Lake and Beach

11101 Raytown Road, Kansas City, MO



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Pools in SE Kansas City, MO

Adventure Oasis Water Park

2100 S. Hub Drive, Independence, MO

Dates and hours: Monday-Friday: Noon-7pm | Saturday & Sunday: 11am-8pm

Admission price: $15 adult non-resident daily pass | $10 adult resident daily pass


Henley Aquatic Center

18200 E. M78 Hwy., Independence, MO

Dates and hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday: Noon-9pm | Tuesday & Thursday: Noon-5pm | Saturday: 8am-6pm

Admission price: $13 daily admission


Lee's Summit Aquatic Center

3498 SW Windemere Dr. Lee's Summit, MO

Dates and hours: Monday-Saturday: 8am-Noon

Admission price: $15 daily pass


Summit Waves

120 SW Blue Parkway, Lee's Summit, MO

Dates and hours: Monday-Friday: Noon-7pm | Saturday & Sunday: 11am-7pm

Admission price: $15 adult non-resident daily pass | $11 adult resident daily pass


River Community Pool

7130 Ralston Ave Raytown, MO

Dates and hours: Monday: 2pm-8pm | Friday & Saturday: Noon-6pm | Sunday: 1pm-6pm

Admission price: $11 daily admission 


Blue Surf Bay Waterpark

7 Highway and Adams Dairy Parkway on Mock Avenue, Blue Springs, MO

Indoor Waterpark Dates and hours: Monday-Thursday: 5:15am-9pm | Friday: 5:15am-8pm | Saturday: 7am-6pm | Sunday: 10am-6pm

Outdoor Waterpark Dates and hours: Monday-Friday: Noon-7pm | Saturday & Sunday: Noon-6pm


Grain Valley Aquatic Center

713 Main Street, Grain Valley, MO 

Dates and hours: Monday-Sunday: Noon-6pm

Admission price: $5 daily admission 


Oak Grove Aquatic Center

1300 SE 30th Street, Oak Grove, MO

Dates and hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday-Sunday: 1pm-6pm | Tuesday & Thursday: 11am-7pm

Admission price: $5 daily admission