Jack Splash Open Swim is one of Sartell, Minnesota’s greatest secrets! With a 90*F pool that reaches a depth between 3 – 4 feet, this is a great place to burn off some of that winter energy! Offered during the winter months, this place gets two thumbs up from us!
Address: 1733 Pine Cone Road South, Suite 1000, Sartell, MN 56377
Phone Number: 320-230-6633
Current Open Swim Hours: Every Sunday from January 12 – March 22, 2019. From 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Website: https://www.jacksplashswimschool.com/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/jacksplashswimschool/events/
Cost: $2 Registered Swimmers, $3 Non Registered Swimmers
Bathrooms: Manual Flush Toilets, I don’t remember seeing a changing table, but there are flat benches in the bathroom that could double as a changing table.
Requirements: Jack Splash Open Swim requires swim suit and/or swim diaper for non potty trained children. You should also bring a towel as they are not provided.
Things to Know: Pool ranges from 3 feet to 4 feet deep with a pool temperature that remains at a constant 90*F.
Every Monday during the Summer, Jack Splash opens their pool to the public for open swim.
If you’ve never been to Jack Splash open swim then you should give them a try.
If you’ve lived here longer than a few months you’ll quickly learn that indoor pools are far and few between when it comes to St. Cloud and surrounding areas. The city itself doesn’t offer any indoor public pool options.
As far as I can tell, your only options for indoor swimming pools in the area are a health club, hotel or the rare times Jack Splash opens their doors.
If you’re looking for diving boards, slides or special water features, then perhaps Jack Splash open swim isn’t for you.
However if you’re looking for a fun place to bring your kids, a heated pool and plenty of water toys to keep them busy, then perhaps Jack Splash open swim should be on your to-do list!
I first heard about Jack Splash open swim from Facebook. The first open swim session they had in 2019 was actually offered on a Saturday! So I packed up the older kids and took them swimming.
Adults were allowed in the pool, however my kids were old enough to not need me in the pool so I decided to take pictures instead!
My kids had a blast! They were able to hop right into the 90*F heated pool and have fun! There were plenty of kids around and a lifeguard on duty.
The pool at Jack Splash is quite a bit smaller than I initially imagined. Despite my initial surprise, it turned out to be plenty big for all the kids and adults in the pool.
At one point I counted 24 people in the pool and didn’t feel it was over crowded. There was still plenty of room for everyone!
I also appreciated how there were plenty of seats for parents to sit and watch. I also appreciated that toys, pool noodles and exercise equipment were available to all swimmers to use!
We had forgotten swim goggles and found a pair in the basket along with toys to play with!
Jack Splash open swim offers a 2 hours swim session. The two hour swim time was just the right amount of time to wear down my kids. 1 hour would have felt too short and 2 1/2 hours too long. My kids and I both felt that 2 hours was just perfect!
We were also happy to see that there were plenty of changing rooms and bathrooms to cope with the amount of people there.
Sadly Sundays just don’t work for our family with open swim so we wont be going back this season. However the one Saturday they offered Jack Splash Open Swim we had a blast!
The fee to get into the pool was affordable and a great way to burn off some of that pent up summer energy!
THIS IS MY FIRST TIME AT JACK SPLASH – WHAT DO I DO?
When you first arrive at Jack Splash open swim you’ll walk right into the parent seating area and reception area. To your left is a desk and this is where you’ll pay your fee. Once paid, you can either enter the pool area or change into your swim suit. There are bathrooms located on the opposite side of the desk.
Leave your boots and outdoor clothes on a chair and head into the pool area. Since you’ve already paid, you can just go straight into the water or grab some floating gear to help you and your children feel more comfortable in the pool.
When it’s time to go, the life guard on duty will notify everyone.
The nice thing is that the lifeguard does not need a 15 minute break every hour, as other places require. You are free to swim the entire two hours!
Once you get out of the pool you can rinse off in the shower and change in one of their changing rooms. Be sure to ask about birthday parties before you leave!
SWIM LESSONS:
During the week, Jack Spash offers Swim Lessons. These lessons are designed to help your child build their skills and confidence when it comes to water safety. The classes range from 2 – 4 students (never more than 4) and are in their 90*F Pool.
Lessons range from Parent & Child classes for those 9 months – 36 months all the way through advanced swim lessons to prepare children to join swim team. Jack Splash offers 4 sessions of swim lessons each year (one per season) and each session lasts for 11 weeks.
The cost for these sessions is $165, which equates to $15 per lesson. If you have two or more children signed up for lessons, the second child (and all others) will receive a $20 discount on their swim lesson session – excludes Little Splashers).
In addition to these 4 sessions offered throughout the year, they also offer 3 two week camps throughout the summer. These camps offer 8 classes (Monday – Thursday) in a two week period. The cost is $120 which also breaks down to $15 per lesson.
The lessons ARE more expensive than the various community education swim classes in the area charge. However they offer a heated pool and fewer students per lesson than the various community education classes offer.
Private lessons are available, however you’ll need to call them to find out specific details.
Party Rentals:
If you are looking to get out of the house for a while and want a few of your friends to join, rent the Jack Splash Pool for your party! It’s your own private Jack Splash Open Swim party for you and your friends!
Traditionally used as a Birthday Party rental, the pool will accommodate any kind of party you wish to have!
There are three options to renting the pool at Jack Splash.
- Rent the Jack Splash Pool! The pool itself can be rented for $75 per hour which also includes a life guard. The rental fee allows up to 18 individuals in the pool! You can rent for as long as you wish but they do charge by the hour.
- Jack Splash Basic Birthday Party Package! With this party package you and your guests (up to 18) will get to swim for 1 hour with 1 hour in the party room! A life guard is included with the price. You’ll also receive napkins, plates and utensils. You can bring in additional food and cake if you desire. The cost for the Basic Birthday Party Package is $150 with the option to purchase an extra hour of swim for $75.
- Jack Splash Ultimate Birthday Party Package! If you want to just show up and have everything taken care of, this is the party package for you! Just like the Basic Birthday Party Package, you’ll get 1 hour of swim time and 1 hour of the party room. You’ll also have a staff member who will set up and clean up after the party! Pizza from House of Pizza or Subs from Subway will be provided for your guests as well as all the napkins, plates and utensils. You’ll also get personalized invitations, decorations, juice boxes and goodie bags for all guests. Lastly, the birthday boy or girl will also receive a party shirt too! The cost for this party is $250 with the option to purchase an extra hour of swim for $75.
Overall, my kids loved Jack Splash open swim so much that we are now looking into hosting a birthday party there! Open Swim during the Summer offers a great way to burn some energy in a warm and safe environment!
This place isn’t just for kids. Jump in and have fun right along with them at Jack Splash Open Swim!