Love the water? Algona offers options for swimming, splashing and paddling.
Central Park Splash Pad
The Central Park Splash Pad is open seasonally from late spring through mid-fall as the weather permits. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Push the activation button on the floor of the splash pad to get the water flowing.
Outdoor swimming at the Algona Aquatic Center
The Algona Aquatic Center is open from Memorial Day weekend to mid-August every summer to provide summer fun, swimming lessons and much more. Features include two waterslides, a children’s slide and zero depth play area, shaded areas in and outside of the pool, and diving boards. Lockers and concessions are available. The Aquatic Center is located next to the Caddy Shack Miniature Golf Course and South Park, which offers a playground, picnic shelter and pickleball courts.
Indoor swimming at the Algona Family YMCA
The Algona Family YMCA offers an indoor pool hosts local swim team practice, water aerobics and open swimming hours. Non-members can pay the daily rate to utilize the pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room as well as the locker rooms and fitness areas.
Swimming, floating and fishing at Smith Lake
Smith Lake and the Water’s Edge Nature Center is just a few miles north of Algona on Highway 169. Smith Lake offers a campground, nature center activities, fishing, hiking and more. Contact the Water’s Edge Nature Center arrange for kayak rental, or bring your own.
