Elm Creek Swim Pond
The Elm Creek swim pond offers filtered, chlorinated water, a sand beach, changing shelter, concessions and bathroom facilities. A pass is required for ages 1 year and older.
Closed: Elm Creek Swim Pond opens for the season on Saturday, May 23 (Memorial Day weekend).
Swim Pond Hours & Lifeguard Schedule
Elm Creek Swim Pond opens for the season on Saturday, May 23 (Memorial Day weekend).
Swim Pond Hours
From May 23–September 7, the swim pond will be open daily from 9 AM–9 PM.
See the hours below for when lifeguards are on duty.
Lifeguards on Duty
- May 23–25 (Memorial Day weekend): Noon–8 PM
- June 6 & 7: Noon–8 PM
- June 13–August 9: Noon–8 PM
Please note that all other times are unguarded — swim at your own risk.
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Fees & Passes
A daily or season wristband is required to use the swim ponds.
There are no replacements for lost wristbands. If you lose a wristband, you must purchase a new one.
Season Wristbands
Purchase your season wristband for $25 (tax included) at the swim pond, online or by calling Reservations at 763-559-6700.
The season wristband is valid at both the Elm Creek and Lake Minnetonka swim ponds.
Daily Wristbands
Daily passes can be purchased on-site for $7 (tax included) at Elm Creek Swim Pond.
Tax-Exempt Groups
Daily passes at the tax-exempt rate of $6 must be arranged in advance and are available for purchase at park gates. A tax exemption certificate (ST3 form) must be on file with the Three Rivers Park District Guest Services Office prior to your visit.
For more information, please call Reservations at 763-559-6700.
Swim Pond Rules
- Wristbands required for guests 1 year and older, on the sand or in the water.
- Children 10 years of age and under must be supervised by a parent or responsible person.
- Life jackets and US Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Devices (PFD) may be worn in the pond.
- Children, poor swimmers and persons using a PFD must be within arm’s reach of a responsible person.
- Persons using inflatable/flotation equipment with a length of 3 feet or less must remain in the shallow side of the red buoyed area.
- Use of kick boards, rafts and inflatable floatation equipment larger than 3 feet is not permitted.
- Staff may restrict the use of inflatable and flotation equipment at their discretion.
- No diving.
- No rough play.
- Stay off ropes, buoys, filters, skimmers and the wheel ramp handrail.
- Do not dig holes deeper than 1 foot in the sand; it can damage the pond’s protective liner.
- Swim diapers are required for all who are in diapers or pull-ups.
- Smoking, tobacco, pets and glass objects are not permitted.
Park ordinance and swim pond rules are strictly enforced.
Swimming lesson registration is now open!
Learn new swimming techniques and how to stay safe in the water this summer at Lake Minnetonka Swim Pond!
Lessons span from an introduction to the water to stroke development and using water stay fit. All instructors are lifeguard-certified through the American Red Cross to teach swimming lessons.
Elm Creek PDF Maps
Find printable maps of the park on the Elm Creek Park Reserve page.
