The dog days of summer arrive early in the desert, even for some who have outdoor pools. When the pool temperature is already 96° at full capacity in June, it’s only slightly refreshing when it’s 110° outside. So if you’re seeking more relief, there are ample, affordable options in and around North Las Vegas to stay cool this summer.

City Pools Offer Cheap Thrills

For those looking for a classic swimming experience, the City of North Las Vegas operates three seasonal outdoor pools and one indoor facility. At just $2 for kids and seniors, and $3 for adults, it remains one of the most affordable ways to escape the afternoon heat. Children under three also get free entry at all the locations.

Public Swimming Options in North Las Vegas

Facility	Features	Daily Admission
Silver Mesa Pool 4025 Allen Lane	Water slide and children’s play area	Kids: $2 Adults: $3
Petitti Pool 2505 N. Bruce St.	Diving boards Neighborhood vibes	Kids: $2 Adults: $3
Prentiss Walker Pool 1509 June St.	Competitive diving and starting blocks	Kids: $2 Adults: $3
SkyView Indoor Pool 3050 E. Centennial	Year-round lap swimming	Varies

Season passes are also available for the three outdoor pools at the following rates:

• Children aged 3 to 17 and seniors 55+: $50
• Adults: $75
• Family pass (up to four people): $200

The indoor pool temperature at SkyView ranges from 70 to 80 degrees, and the outdoor pools are usually around 80 degrees but can vary based on the weather. The season runs through early to mid-October, so there’s still plenty of time to get your money’s worth. A season pass allows for admission at all three outdoor pool facilities. SkyView Indoor Pool also sells monthly passes that are $30 for adults and $20 for children and seniors. 

Swim lessons are also available to those four years old and up. Registration for a two-week session is $40, with lessons taking place in both the mornings and evenings. Session 5 runs Aug 17-27 and is free to those who register between Aug. 1 and Aug. 13.

You can also hit the pools for late-night family entertainment. A Fourth of July celebration will take place at Silver Mesa from noon to 3 p.m. The Sparkler Splash event is free to attend and will feature music and contests. 

The “Dive-in Movie Nights” allow you to watch a movie from the Silver Mesa pool on Fridays at 6 p.m. “Goat” will be screened on July 10 at 6:00 p.m. Admission is $2. 

“Since our opening day on May 22nd, we have had around 22,170 visitors for this pool season,” informed Stephen Miller, the city’s public information officer for parks and recreation. That doesn’t include those who’ve taken advantage of the city’s splash pads, however.

The Skinny on North Las Vegas Splash Pads

If you don’t feel like packing swim diapers, towels, and a change of clothes for a full day at the pool, the city’s neighborhood splash pads offer a quick, completely free alternative. Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., these water playgrounds are anchors for local parks. There are seven throughout the city:

• Aliante Nature Discovery Park (2627 Nature Park Dr.): Known locally as “Dinosaur Park,” this location pairs a massive slash pad playground with a giant dino-dig sandbox.
• Craig Ranch Regional Park (628 W. Craig Rd.): The crown jewel of the North Las Vegas park system features an expansive splash zone alongside its sizable skate park and sprawling lawn areas.
• Tropical Breeze Park (1505 E. Tropical Pkwy.): A neighborhood favorite equipped with shade structures perfect for parents to keep an eye on children running under unpredictably tilting water buckets.
• Flores Park (4133 Allen Lane): Sculpted sea creatures serve as sprinklers for children to run through at the most western of North Las Vegas’ splash pads. 
• Joe Kneip Park (2800 Judson Ave.): A single pipe with multiple sprinklers makes Joe Kneip Park a cool stop for those shopping the Civic Center Plaza or College Park Shopping Center.
• Hartke Park (1700 N. Bruce St.): The closest NLV park to downtown Las Vegas features a splash pad with spinning wheel sprinklers.
• Prentiss Walker Park (1509 June St.): Piping in the shape of a long-necked animal allows children to play around as well as inside this sculpted splash pad.

Local Tip: Because splash pad water recirculates through municipal drainage systems back to water treatment facilities before going into Lake Mead, it is completely clean and treated—but keep an eye on the children to make sure they don’t drink from the ground nozzles.

Bigger Thrills Near North Las Vegas

While North Las Vegas excels at providing affordable neighborhood aquatics options, residents looking for high-octane water slides or even lazy rivers routinely make the short trek across the valley to Cowabunga Canyon Waterpark in nearby Summerlin.

The park hosts specialty events like “2’Fer Tuesdays” throughout June and the upcoming “Red, White, & Kaboom!” celebration on July 3rd and 4th. Family packs are available through June 29th at a discounted rate. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the cheapest days to visit the waterpark throughout the season. 

Whether you’re looking to drop down a multi-story water slide or just want to cool off at a free, neighborhood splash pad, North Las Vegas’ water infrastructure proves to be the ultimate summer survival tool.