Wildwood Pool
Opening Day - Saturday, May 24
701 East 4th Street, Crete, Nebraska
(4th Street and Grove Ave.)
Pool: 402.826.3500 (Seasonal: May-August, during pool hours)
Parks & Recreation at City Hall: 402.826.4315
creteparks@crete.ne.gov
Wildwood Pool and Park is located in the southeast portion of the city. The public swimming pool includes men’s and women’s restrooms and lockers, zero entry, two slides, swimming lanes, and two diving boards. The splash area was replaced in 2022. Pool season passes, swimming lessons, youth swim team, and pool parties are available; see below for registration dates and more information.
The park area includes two tennis courts, a playground, picnic area, green space, parking, and public restrooms. Tennis courts include pickleball lines. (Click the photo for a gallery of pool and park images.)
(Go to Parks and Recreation Department Main Page)
See more information below on when and where to register for pool passes, pool parties, swimming lessons, swim team, and water aerobics.
Wildwood Pool opens on Saturday, May 24.
Pool Season Information
- Pool Opening Day - Saturday, May 24
- RipTide Swim Team registration open until May 2
- Swimming Lessons are offered for Levels 1-6 (ages 4 and up) and Infant and Toddler (ages 6 months to 4 years)
- registration opens April 28 for Levels 1-6 and June 2 for Infant and Toddler lessons
- Mayor's Day - TBD - free admission during open hours
- RipTide Swim Team Home Meet - June 14
- Independence Day, hours subject to change
- Last Day of the Season, Sunday, August 3
- Open swim 1-3 p.m.
- Pooch Pool Party from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Cost is $2.00 per dog
- Dogs must be non-aggressive and leashed upon arrival
- Toys and inflatables are allowed
- Dog owners are welcome to swim as well
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Season pool passes for individuals and families will be available online (RecDesk) and at the pool during open hours. New in 2024: Seniors 55+ are eligible for a season pass that includes unlimited Water Aerobics Classes for only $40. |
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Swim Suit Policy: All patrons who want to swim MUST wear a commercially purchased swim suit. NO street clothes are allowed in the pool, including, but not limited to: jeans, gym shorts, cotton t-shirts, leggings/joggers. ALL infants must wear a swim-approved diaper. Weather Policies:
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Pool Parties
Private pool parties are held on Fridays and Saturdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m., and Sundays, 5:00-7:00 p.m. during the season. Cost is $250 per party and includes a non‐refundable $50 deposit. Applications are available on RecDesk, at City Hall, or the pool during open hours. A completed application and non-refundable deposit is required for reservation.
Interested patrons can register at the pool after opening day; cost is $40 for all classes through the season. Registered Senior participants age 55 and over will receive a pool season pass at no additional cost. Drop-ins are welcome with a fee of $4 per class and includes that day's pool admission.
- Starting June 2: Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 9:45 a.m.
- Registration opens April 28 for Levels 1-6 and June 2 for Infant and Toddler lessons
- Swimming lessons in June and July for Levels 1 - 6 for participants at least 4 years old
- Infant and toddler lessons in July for ages 6 months - 4 years old
Crete RipTide Swim Team, for ages 6-18, competes in the Kansas-Nebraska swim league, which consists of five scheduled meets, held on Saturdays. Each community hosts a swim meet so travel is necessary. Competitive events include backstroke, freestyle, breaststroke, butterfly, individual medley, and relays.
Parent Information Meeting - Wednesday, April 16: Crete Carrier Community Room at Crete Public Library, 1515 Forest Ave.; open to all and highly encouraged for parents of swim team participants.
- Registration open March 31-May 2; Cost is $75 (sibling discount available)
- Registration open to all on a first-come-first-serve basis. Limited spaces available.
- Members of the team are required to purchase their own swim suit and goggles.
- Practices are held at Wildwood Pool, starting the week of May 19:
- Monday-Thursday; 7-8 p.m. for intermediate swimmers; 7:30-9 p.m. for advanced swimmers
- Fridays: 9-10 a.m. all levels
- Season is from May to June with Saturday Meets: May 31, June 7, 14 (home), 21, 28
- The team also seeks parents who can make a commitment to volunteer at least 1 night per week throughout the season, and assist with at least 2 meets.
More Parks and Recreation information and online program signup can be found on RecDesk when registration opens.
