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Melvin Ford Aquatic Center

Photo of kiddie pool with raindrop fountain. Aquatic Center Bldg. Enterance Boy splashing in pool.
401 NE Martin Luther King Jr Parkway

479-273-9206


Amenities
73 acres
9 softball / baseball fields
11 soccer fields
12 tennis courts (lighted)
2 basketball courts
4 volleyball courts
1 Olympic size pool
Playground
1 mile fitness trail
Connects to city trail system
1 picnic pavilion (covered)
7 picnic sites (non-covered)
1 Skate Park
Restrooms
Concession Stands

Olympic size pool, separate slide and diving pool, and a wading pool featuring a rain drip fountain.

Season: Memorial Day to Labor Day

Daily Hours of Operation:
Saturday & Sunday:   Noon - 7:00PM
Until Sept 5 Labor Day

Week of 8/15 lap swim from 11:00am to 12:30pm
Week of 8/22 lap swim from 11:00am to 12:30pm

Admission Fees:

Description Daily Season
Adults 1.50 30.00
16 & Under 1.25 25.00
Family Pass
(up to 7 household members)
N/A 75.00
Lap Pass N/A 15.00
10X Punch Passes
(Punch Card - can be use 10 times.)
Great gift idea!!
Child 10.00
Adult 12.00
Group Rate Inquire at the Pool

Private Party Reservations: 
We will begin taking reservations for Private Parties on May 2nd.

Party reservations are booked for Friday, Saturday, & Sunday  dates only,
7:00PM - 9:00PM.
 
Rental Fee
(2 hr session)
Up to 50 Guests $150 (2 Lifeguards)
51-75 Guests $200 (3 Lifeguards)
76-100 Guests $250 (4 Lifeguards)
View the Reservation Calendar for availability

Note:  Available dates currently appearing on this calendar may or may not be available at time of request.  Reservations are made on a first come, first serve basis.
A revised calendar will be posted by 2PM daily, Mon.-Fri.

To request a reservation please download a "Pool Rental Form" and drop off at 305 SW "A" St., with payment.   After May 30th, all reservation requests will need to be done at the Pool during their normal hours of operation.

Reservations will not be confirmed without payment. 

For questions, inquiries, or to check availability, please email Josh Goforth (Pool Manager), or call
479-464-7275 Monday through Friday, 8AM - 4:30PM.


Partners in Recreation:

 

 

Aquatic Center Vicinity Map. Click to view in seperate window.

 

 

 







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