elm creek swim pond with a large red umbrella in the foreground

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.

Main Number:

763-694-7894
12420 James Deane Parkway
Maple Grove, MN 55369

Daily, 9 AM–8 PM

Swim Pond Hours & Lifeguard Schedule

Swim Pond Hours

From May 24–August 17, the swim pond is open daily from 9 AM–8 PM. 

See the hours below for when lifeguards are on duty.

Lifeguards on Duty

  • May 24–26 (Memorial Day weekend): 12–8 PM
  • May 31–June 1: 12–8 PM
  • June 7–August 17: 12–8 PM

Please note that all other times are unguarded — swim at your own risk.

Early Closure for the Season on August 17

The swim pond will be closing early for the season on Sunday, August 17 due to the Elm Creek repaving project.

Interactive Map of Elm Creek

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 at the swim pond, online or by calling 763-559-6700. 

  • Season wristband, per person: $22 plus tax

The season wristband is valid at both the Elm Creek and Lake Minnetonka swim ponds.

Daily Wristbands

Purchase your daily wristband at the swim pond.

  • Daily wristband, per person: $7 plus tax

Tax-Exempt Groups

Daily passes at the tax-exempt rate of $7 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 763-559-6700.

A swimming lesson scene showing a lifeguard in red shorts and a white shirt with a red cross standing in shallow water, while an instructor in a sun hat helps a young student practice swimming with a pink pool noodle.

Register for Swimming Lessons

Learn new swimming techniques and how to stay safe in the water this summer! 

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. 

Register for Swimming Lessons

Beach Rules

  • Wristbands are required for park guests one year and older on the beach or in the water.
  • Children or poor swimmers must be within arm’s reach of a responsible guardian.
  • US Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Devices (PFD) may be worn in the pond. Persons using such equipment must be within arm's reach of a responsible person.
  • Persons using inflatable/flotation equipment with a length of three feet or less must remain in the shallow side of the red buoyed area.
  • Use of kick boards, rafts and inflatable/flotation equipment larger than three feet is not permitted.
  • Staff may restrict the use of inflatable/flotation equipment at their discretion.
  • Diving or throwing other people is not permitted.
  • Do not sit or stand on shoulders.
  • Do not hang on ropes, filters or the wheelchair ramp.
  • Tobacco, pets and glass objects are not permitted in the beach area.
  • Due to the protective liner of the pond, do not dig holes deeper than one foot in the sand.
  • Swim diapers are required for all who are in diapers or pull-ups.

Elm Creek PDF Maps

Find printable maps of the park on the Elm Creek Park Reserve page.