This story has been updated to include additional splash pads.
Pack your beach bag, don your sunnies and take a dip. While a summer “cold front” is allegedly reaching the South this week, it will only bring Baton Rouge slightly less brutal summer heat. Cool off at one of the many family-friendly pools around town, from kid-friendly splash pads to recreational indoor and outdoor pools.
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Baton Rouge pools and water parks
Anna T. Jordan Community Park
1750 Stilt St.
Entry: Free
In addition to the swimming pool, guests can also utilize the expansive indoor recreation and fitness facilities. Ah, AC.
Blue Bayou Water Park
18142 Perkins Road
Entry: $55 (48 inches and taller); $44 (under 48 inches and senior citizens). Guests under 35 inches tall get free admission.
Thrill seekers can test the waters on several water slide options. Guests looking to just relax can float in the lazy river and swimming pool.
City-Brooks Community Park
1515 Dalrymple Drive
Entry: Free
This large park includes enough amenities to keep the whole family occupied for a day. Guests can either engage in a round of golf or tennis, bring their dogs to the park or play in the splash pad and swimming pool.
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
201 Lafayette St.
Entry: Day passes start at $5 for children and $15 for adults
Watch the sunset on the Mississippi River from the pool at this historic downtown hotel, which is open to hotel guests or those who purchase a day pass from ResortPass.
Liberty Lagoon Water Park
111 Lobdell Ave.
Entry: $12 for general entry, $10 for active military and first responders with ID, $5 for the Shockwave day-use wristband (additional with park admission fee). Must be over 48 inches tall.
Slip and slide down a water slide, or grab a tube and drift down the lazy river.
Baton Rouge splash pads
Highland Road Community Park
14024 Highland Road
Entry: Free
This park houses a splash pad, not to mention a boat launch, baseball fields, disc golf and rugby. Guests can also enjoy the Highland Road Park Observatory and experience the night sky like never before.
North Sherwood Forest Community Park
3140 N. Sherwood Forest Drive
Entry: Free
This park includes a splash pad, fitness centers, walking tracks and a lake for fishing.
Main Library at Goodwood
7711 Goodwood Blvd.
Entry: Free
Let the kids cool off after checking out your latest read with a run through the library’s large splash-able fountain.
Repentance Park
225 S. River Road
Entry: Free
A walkway with more than 120 feet of mini water-jets is like a magical dancing fountain that’s perfect for kids to run through and cool off during the summer.
Capitol Region pools
Denham Springs North Park Aqua PARDS
30372 Eden Church Road, Denham Springs
Entry: $8 (in district); $10 (out of district); children under 30 inches get in for free. Mondays and Tuesdays are discounted, with admission for $6 (in district) and $8 (out of district).
This park spans over 110 acres and offers a fitness center, an indoor swimming pool and a splash park.
Greenwood Community Park
13350 Highway 19, Baker
Guests can enjoy a splash pad, golf course, community playground and tennis courts. The 18-acre lake at the park is also available for fishing, kayaking or canoeing.
Jackson Community Park
12250 Sullivan Road, Central
This park includes a spray pad and a community playground for families to enjoy.
Jambalaya Park Pool
1015 E. Cornerview St., Gonzales
This park offers a pool and a spray park.
Entry: $6/person per day. Admission to the spray park is free.
Zachary Community Park
20055 Old Scenic Highway, Zachary
This park includes a splash pad, skate park, a sand volleyball court and fishing.
YMCA pools
The YMCA of the Capital Area offers pools at several of its locations, accessible to members. Monthly membership fees vary, starting at $39 for young adults ages 15-24; $55 for adults 25 or older; and $47 for seniors 65 or older.
A.C. Lewis YMCA
6757 Florida Blvd.
Swim laps in the heated pool indoors, or head outdoors for the sundeck.
Americana YMCA
4200 Liberty Way, Zachary
The outdoor pool is complete with a splash pad full of sprinklers, waterfalls and fountains.
C.B. Pennington Jr. YMCA
15550 Old Hammond Highway
Both outdoor and indoor pools are available for members.
Dow Westside YMCA
3688 Sugar Plantation Parkway, Addis
The facility houses a Junior Olympic-sized outdoor heated swimming pool.
ExxonMobil YMCA
7717 Howell Blvd.
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A heated outdoor lap pool boasts six lanes.
Paula G. Manship YMCA
8100 YMCA Plaza Drive
A seasonal, recreational outdoor pool and a year-round outdoor heated lap pool welcome members.