Address
Located in the Ridge Recreation Center
6613 S. Ward Street, Littleton, CO 80127
303-409-2333
Swimming Pools
Indoor & Outdoor Locations
Ridge Pools
Hours
- Pool hours vary:
- May 25 – August 11
- Please review our Pool Rules
Daily Admission Prices and Frequent Use Passes
Ridge Pools follow the Ridge Recreation Center’s holiday hours/closures.
Closed: Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Dec. 25
Modified Hours: Jan. 1, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Dec. 24, Dec. 31
Pool amenities include:
3 separate pools, see details below
Locker rooms
Family changing cabanas
Additional services include:
Swim Lessons
Birthday Parties
Rentals
Drop-in Aqua Fitness
Water Walking
Competitive Teams
Specialty Classes
Lifeguarding Courses
Ridge – Lap Pool
25 meters x 25 yards, featuring lap swimming.
- 10 lane x 8 lane lap pool
- Hydraulic chair lift
- 1 and 3 meter diving boards
- Pool depth is 3 1/2 – 13 feet
- Bleachers on pool deck
Ridge – Activity Pool
Leisure and activity pool with play features – fun for all ages! The current channel is a feature used for both play and exercise.
- Current channel
- Floor geysers
- Bubble bench
- Chairs on pool deck
- Hydraulic chair lift
- Fenced outdoor sundeck
- Children’s play structure with tot slides
- Body flume slide with splash down area
- Zero depth “beach style” and stair entry
- Splash Pad located outside the Activity Pool, adding an indoor/outdoor experience to the pool.
Ridge – Warm Therapy Pool
Designed for patrons needing warmer temperature for therapeutic necessity. Children are NOT permitted in this pool unless accompanied by a therapist or parent AND are using the pool for therapeutic needs. Please be considerate of our patrons with therapeutic needs and enjoy your leisure activities in our activity and lap pools.
- Pool depth is 3 – 5 feet
- Hydraulic chair lift and dual access hand rails
Pool amenities include:
25 meter indoor pool
One meter diving board
Hydraulic pool lift
Chairs and bleachers on pool deck
Locker rooms
Family changing cabana
Additional services include:
Swim Lessons
Birthday Parties
Rentals
Lilley Gulch Pool
Address
Located in the Lilley Gulch Recreation Center
6147 S. Holland Way, Littleton, CO 80123
303-409-2500
Hours
- Pool hours vary:
- May 25 – August 11
- Please review our Pool Rules
Daily Admission Prices and Frequent Use Passes
Lilley Gulch Pool follows the Lilley Gulch Recreation Center’s holiday closures.
Closed: Jan. 1, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving & Friday after, Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 31
Outdoor Pools
Please review our Pool Rules for an enjoyable visit.
Outdoor Pools - Hours, Prices and Rentals
Drop-in Hours
Open daily, May 25 – August 11, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. at all four outdoor pool locations.
- Lap Swim: 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Open Swim / Play: 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (lap lanes are restricted use until 12 p.m.)
- Extended Family Nights: 5-7 p.m. on the designated days and locations:
- Mondays at Weaver Hollow Pool (not offered May 27)
- Tuesdays at Deer Creek Pool
- Wednesdays at Columbine West Pool
- Thursdays at 6th Avenue West Pool (not offered July 4)
Delayed opening times for 6th Avenue West Pool due to swim meets:
- Saturday, June 8 – facility opens at 11 a.m.
- Saturday, June 21 – facility opens at 12 p.m.
- Saturday, June 29 – facility opens at 12 p.m.
Pricing, Rentals and other Resources
- Daily Admission Prices
- Family Night Admission: Individual $2, Household $8
- Frequent Use Passes
- Rent a Shelter or Cabana
- Exclusive Pool Rentals available Friday – Sunday, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Swim Lessons at pool locations: 6th Avenue West, Columbine West, Deer Creek, Weaver Hollow
- Pool Rules
Outdoor Pools Weather Policy:
- Pools will close for 30 minute periods from last thunder or lightning.
- Open swim will be cancelled on days where the expected high temperature is 65° or less for the day.
- Classes take exception to the 65 degree weather rule, and you will be contacted if your Foothills swim class will be cancelled due to weather or other conditions.
Locations
6th Avenue West Pool
Pool amenities include:
Body flume slide with splash down area
Drop slide
Lap lanes
1-meter diving board
Hydraulic chair lift
Concession stand
Poolside Shade Rentals
Children’s play structure with tot slide
Swim accessories in proshop
Columbine West Pool
Pool amenities include:
Zero depth entry
Drop slide
3-meter diving platform
1-meter diving board
Lap lanes
Hydraulic chair lift
Concession stand
Poolside Shade Rentals
Children’s play structure with tot slide
Swim accessories in proshop
Deer Creek Pool
Pool amenities include:
Zero depth entry
Body flume slide
Lap lanes
Concession stand
Poolside Shade Rentals
Leisure & splash down features
Swim accessories in proshop
Weaver Hollow Pool
Pool amenities include:
Zero depth entry
Innertube Slide
Lap lanes
Concession stand
Poolside Shade Rentals
Leisure & splash down features
Swim accessories in proshop
POOLS – What you need to know BEFORE arriving
PLEASE READ AND PREPARE FOR YOUR VISIT.
Each pool location differs, additional SPECIFIC RESTRICTIONS ARE POSTED ON SITE for pool amenities/attractions.
General Pool Rules, apply at all pool locations
Lifeguards are ON DUTY to enforce rules and regulations and to respond to emergencies. You are ultimately responsible for your safety and your child’s safety.
- We ask all patrons to refrain from using a facility if exhibiting any signs of sickness and to self-monitor before arriving to a facility.
- Youth ages 5 & under must be accompanied INTO THE WATER by a paying adult (18 or older).
- Youth ages 6-8 must be accompanied by a paying attendee, ages 12 or older.
- Mermaid tails and mermaid fins are not allowed.
- Dive only in designated areas. NO diving is allowed in water less than 5 feet deep.
- No one, regardless of age or ability, may “catch” another swimmer who is going off the diving board or big slide.
- No rough-housing or horseplay.
- Flotation devices, goggles and masks are NOT ALLOWED on diving boards or slides.
- 48″ minimum height requirement to ride any flume slide.
- Single riders only on all flume slides, expect Weaver Hollow Pool.
- Swim diapers or plastic pants required if not toilet trained.
- No smoking inside fenced areas.
- ABSOLUTELY NO ALCOHOL allowed.
- Food and gum are NOT ALLOWED in the water.
The above rules are not inclusive. Manager on Duty may enforce further rules for the safety of the patrons. Signs will be posted at each pool for specific rules pertaining to that facility.
Aquatics Exclusive Use Parties and Rentals
Rent our Pools – consider this after hours option if you are planning a party or special event!
Reservations must be made at least 10 days in advance. Children ages 5 & under, MUST be accompanied into the water by an adult (age 18 & up) and be within arms’ reach. Rental fee includes lifeguard(s) and exclusive use of the entire pool.
Please call individual locations for inquiries and pricing:
- Ridge Recreation Center Pools – 303-409-2333
- Lilley Gulch Recreation Center Pool – 303-409-2500
- 6th Avenue West Outdoor Pool, call during summer only – 303-278-1000
- Columbine West Outdoor Pool, call during summer only – 303-978-9300
- Deer Creek Outdoor Pool, call during summer only – 720-981-8393
- Weaver Hollow Outdoor Pool, call during summer only – 720-981-3108
Cabanas
Each 10×10 cabana has 3 sides, 2 lounge chairs, 2 chairs and a small table. Sides slide open to rent an additional cabana for larger groups. Multiple cabana rentals can be made based on availability.
Cabanas not available if not reserved.
Serves a maximum of 8 people with admissions included (per cabana rental), valid day of rental only.
Prices per Cabana:
- Half day: $60 (non-District: $75)
- 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. or 2-5 p.m.
- All day: $90 (non-District: $120)
- 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Shelters
Each shelter is open on all sides, picnic table(s) included.
Serves approximately 15 people with admissions included (per shelter rental), valid day of rental only.
Prices per Shelter:
- Two (2) hours: $85 (non-District: $95)
- 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or 12:45-2:45 p.m. or 3-5 p.m.
- Four (4) hours: $115 (non-District: $135)
- 10:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. or 12:45-5 p.m.
- All day: $145 (non-District: $175)
- 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
View shelter and cabana location maps for each pool site:
Working on your Merit Badge?
Scouts can complete lifesaving skills at one of our pools – group rates available.
Reservations must be requested at least 10 days in advance.
Lifeguard assistance is an additional $15 per hour plus $15 per lap lane per hour.
Ridge Recreation Center 303.409.2333 or Lilley Gulch Recreation Center 303-409-2500.
Now Hiring Lifeguards!
Want to work with people, learn rescue skills, and teach swimming lessons? Come be a part of our team!
Instructors and Lifeguards must be (age 15+), Head Lifeguards (age 17+). Fill out an application online now.
Call 303-409-2333 for information about Training Programs.