Grand Island, Neb. ā Local aquatic facilities are just weeks away from reopening as residents prepare for the 2026 summer season.
The Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department says City splash pads and wading pools will officially open Saturday, May 23, while Island Oasis Water Park and Lincoln Pool will open on Saturday, May 30. All facilities will then operate seven days a week throughout the summer season. The specific hours are listed below:
Island Oasis Water Park
321 E. Fonner Park Road
Monday-Wednesday: Noon to 6 p.m.
Thursday-Sunday: Noon to 8 p.m.
Lincoln Pool
716 N. Lambert Street
Daily: Noon to 6 p.m.
Wading Pools
Lincoln Park, 715 Beal Street
Pier Park, 500 S. Oak Street
Grace Abbott Park, 601 W. State Street
Daily: 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Splash Pads
Stolley Park, 2103 W. Stolley Park Road
Veterans Park, 2820 N. Broadwell Avenue
Daily: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Island Oasis Admission and Season Passes
Daily admission to Island Oasis is $8.50 for youth ages 4-18 & adults ages 55 and older. Daily admission is $9.50 for adults ages 19-54. Children ages 3 and under are admitted free with a paying adult. A one-time family pass for two adults and up to four children is also available for $35.
Season Pass Rates
Youth ages 4-18 and seniors 55+: $105
Adults ages 19-54: $115
Family pass (up to 4 members): $235
Family pass (up to 6 members): $285
Additional family members beyond 6: $50 each
Lincoln Pool Admission and Season Passes
Daily admission to Lincoln Pool is $4 for youth ages 4-18 & adults ages 55 and older. Daily admission is $5 for adults ages 19-54. Children ages 3 and under are admitted free with a paying adult.
Season Pass Rates
Youth ages 4-18 and seniors 55+: $55
Adults ages 19-54: $65
Family pass (up to 4 members): $115
Family pass (up to 6 members): $145
Additional family members beyond six: $30 each
Wading pools and splash pads remain free for public use. No lifeguards are on duty at the wading pools. For more information, contact the Grand Island Parks and Recreation Department at (308) 389-0290.
Additional facility phone numbers include:
Island Oasis: (308) 385-5381
Lincoln Pool: (308) 385-5458
Wading pool operational or maintenance concerns: (308) 385-5426