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The Springs Aquatic Center

 The Springs banner

Address 
9400 N. Congress
Kansas City, MO 64153
816-880-0279

(Memorial Day through Labor Day)
  

Hours of operation  
Memorial Day to Labor Day
Monday through Friday, noon to 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Holidays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

 
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
 

2012 Season opening day: May 26


Note: When the Park Hill School District is in session, the Springs Aquatic Center will be 
Monday - Thursday      Closed
Friday                         4-8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday  11 a.m. to 8 p.m.


SpringsMapThe Springs is an exciting aquatic facility that the whole family will enjoy. This state of the art water park has two water slides, a lazy river with a vortex, two splash playgrounds, a zero depth entry pool with play features and an olympic sized 50 meter competitive pool.

The Springs offers a variety of programs including public swim hours, birthday parties and aqua fitness classes.

 

Daily admissions

Youth admission, 48 inches tall or less$6
Regular admission, taller than 48 inches and less than 65 years of age$9
Senior admission, 65 years and older $6 

Twilight admission (after 5 p.m.)  

Youth $3
Regular $6
Senior $3 

Group admission

Group of 12-24$7.50 per person 
Groups of 25 or more (pre-registration required)$6.75 per person
Day camps/day care/schools (pre-registration required) $6.75 per person 

 

Season Passes

Before Mar. 15

Mar. 16
- May 15

After May 15

Eight-visit punch card$60$60$60
Youth season pass: 48 inches tall or less$55$60$80
Regular season pass: taller than 48 inches$65$75$130 
Senior season pass: 65 years and older $55$60$80 
  

 Season Pass

 Programming

Splash n' Play
June 4 - Aug. 9, not offered July 4th
Monday - Thursday, 9 - 11:30 a.m.
$5 per child, per visit.  $4 for season pass holder
Parents, this is your chance to get your toddler out to The Springs without all of the hassle of the crowds. Whether your child is a great swimmer or just a guppy, here's an opportunity for you to bring your children, ages 5 and under, to The Springs Aquatic Center. They can play in the family play pool and spray ground without the distraction of all the guests that come with an open swim environment. 

Adults are admitted free and expected to supervise their children with a maximum of 3 children per adult per visit.


Swim Lessons
Session 1: June 4 - 14
Session 2: June 18 - 28
Session 3: July 9 - 19
Session 4: July 23 - Aug. 2
Monday - Thursday, 9:15 - 9:45 a.m., 10 - 10:30 a.m., 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.
$50 per person/ eight classes, $40 for season pass holder.
Bring your children ages 6 months and up to the Springs Aquatic Center for swim lessons. We have levels available for beginners to pre-swim team. Classes are 30 minutes in length. Pre-registration is required.


Lap Swimming
Drop in for $2
Are you looking for an early morning wake-up? Morning lap swimmers will be able to take advantage of the 50-meter pool between the hours of 7:00 am and 9:00 am.



River Walking 
Jun 4 - Aug 9, not offered Jul 4th
Monday and Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
$5/  $4 for season pass holder.
Do you swim upstream? This is your opportunity to walk against the current in our lazy river. This is a great way to test your balance and strength in a low-impact way. Work at your own pace, no instructor to lead you but lifeguards to watch you progress over the course of the season.



Friday Family Swim Party
June 15
Friday, 8:30-10:30 p.m.
$4 per person, over the age of 1
Bring your entire clan to this exclusive party at The Springs.  The entire complex will be open for your enjoyment.  Music, games, prizes for the whole family.  All children must be accompanied by swimming adults.  Season passes are not valid for this special event.



Water Safety Awareness Clinic
June 23
Saturday, 9 - 10:45 a.m.
Summer is almost here.  Is your child safe in the swimming pool, lake or stream?  Join us for a brief introduction of water safety.  The use of lifejackets, rescue equipment and basic water safety will be provided by Midwest Pool Management staff.  Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a swimming parent. Pre-registration required, limited to 100 participants.
Price: FREE for season pass holders, $4 for all other participants ages 4-14 and includes admission for the day.



Aqua Camp
July 5, 6 and7
Tuesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
$35 per person, $28 for season pass holder
The perfect program for the water bug in your family!  Join us for three waer-filled days at The Spring and leave with wrinkled fingers and toes.  Registration include lunch, instructor led activities and open swim time each day.  Program is limited to 50 participants.   Pre-registration required.

Junior Lifeguard 
Session 1: July 9 - 19
Session 2: July 23 - Aug. 2
Monday - Thursday, 10-10:45 a.m.
$50 for eight classes, $40 for a season pass holder
Ages 11 - 14
Interested in becoming a lifeguard?  Participants will practice endurance swimming, water rescues and basic first aid/ CPR.  Upon sussessful completion, participants can shadow a working lifeguard for up to 8 hours.  Participants must be able to complete a 50 yard continuous swim using good form prior to enrolling.  Pre-registration required.

 

Heartland Heat Triathlon LogoHeartland Heat Triathlon
Tiffany Hills Park, 9400 N. Congress
Summer 2012
7 a.m.
500 meter swim/ 13.4 mile bike ride/ 5k run.
The swim portion is conducted in the 8 lane, 50 meter competitive pool at the Springs Aquatic Center.  Both the bike ride and run are conducted outside Tiffany Hill Park.  The cycling portion is a mostly rural partially hilly route to Tiffany Springs Park, NW 88th and Hampton Rd. and back.  The run consists of one long hill with the middle portion of the race run on the flat.

 


PHABB (Pass Holder Appreciation Beach Bash)
July 28
Saturday, 8-10 p.m. (facility stay open for season pass holders only)
FREE 
As the season comes to an end, we want to thank you for your support this season.  Join in the fun, beach games, beach music and prizes.  Guests of season pass holders can enter at a discounted admission rate of $3.  FREE for season pass holders. 

Day Care/Camp - Large Group
Are you looking for that special outing for the kids enrolled in your school, church, neighborhood, summer day care or day camp program? Look no further than The Springs.

To participate in a Day Care/Camp Programs you must complete a "Facility Request Form" and "Day Care/Camp Agreement Form" to reserve dates and times for visits to the water park. These forms are available by calling the Midwest Pool Management office at (816) 350-2628.

A minimum of two weeks notice is required to process your request.

Reservations for your special group are accepted for Monday - Friday between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm.

The total number of day care/camp participants for any one day is 150.

Adult supervisors are admitted at no charge and are not only expected but required to actively supervise their groups.

The supervisor to child ratio will not exceed:

  • Two (2) supervisors for every five (5) children when children are ages 2 to 4.
  • One (1) supervisor for every eight (8) children when the children are ages 5 to 12.

Moon Glow Madness Teen Party
Aug. 8
Monday, 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.
The park is all yours at this special party for 10-15 year olds.  A DJ will be spinning your favorite tunes, games and prizes. Teams and groups are encouraged to attend and pre-register at a discounted rate. Parents are encouraged to attend at no charge.  Season passes are not allowed for this special event.
Price: $10 per person, discount for groups of 10 or more, $7 


After Hour Rentals
Looking to entertain, impress, or just have a good time in a family atmosphere? Individuals, groups and organizations can rent the entire water park, or parts of it, after normal operating hours for private parties.

  • All rentals must be a minimum of two hours in length.
  • Additional time reserved in 1/2 hour increments.
  • All rentals must be booked and approved at least three weeks in advance.
  • All regular pool rules apply during rentals.

Call our office at (816) 350-2628 for rental pricing
 

Birthday packages

Is your child's birthday right around the corner? Make it a splish splashin' time they will never forget. The Springs has a great birthday package available for your child and eleven of their friends. All reservations must be made 7 days in advance. Parties are offered Monday through Friday at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., or 5 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays at 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4:00 p.m., or 6 p.m.

The birthday parent may bring their own:  Cake, Plates, utensils and Decorations 

The Simply Fun Package includes:     $165
  • All day admission for 12 (2 adults and 10 children).
  • Reservation of the birthday area for 90 minutes.
  • A frozen treat from the concession stand!
  • A special t-shirt for the birthday child
  

The Deluxe Package includes:     $215

  • All day admission for 12 (2 adults and 10 children).
  • Reservation of the birthday area for 90 minutes
  • A hot dog, chips, drinks for each party guest
  • A special t-shirt for the birthday child

Make your Simply Fun or Deluxe Birthday Party extra special with these add-on's:

  • 14 postcard invitations with pre-paid postage, $10
  • Extra birthday party t-shirt, $10
  • Table goods to serve 15 (plates, napkins, cups, plasticware) $10
  • Birthday Cupcakes per 1-1/2  dozen $15
  

The Superduper Package includes:     $250

  • All day admission for 12 (2 adults and 10 children).
  • Reservation of the birthday area for 90 minutes
  • A hot dog, chips, drinks for each party guest
  • A special t-shirt for the birthday child
  • 15 postcard invitations with pre-paid postage
  • Table goods to serve 15 (plates, napkins, cups, plasticware)
  • Birthday Cupcakes: 1-1/2  dozen
  

Pool rentals 

Available Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings for a two hour minimum. $100 per hour, plus staffing costs 
The Springs Aquatic Center in Tiffany Hills Park is exempt from the existing Parks and Recreation policy providing for free admission to Parks and Recreation Department swimming pools. 
 

For more information about the Springs Aquatics Center

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Contact Midwest Pool Management for more program information or employment opportunities at
816-350-2628.



    
 
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