Swimming Pool

2025 season to be determined.

Make a splash with your family at our community pool. It’s a great place to cool off and socialize for kids and grown ups.

Canton Municipal Swimming Pool
424 North Sanborn
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 987-5433

POOL HOURS

  • The pool is open Monday – Sunday, weather permitting

  • 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 pm

 Season Passes must be purchased to enter the pool. Available to Canton citizens or families of the Canton School District only. 

(All Season Passes are Non-Refundable)

  • Individual: $75.00

  • Family: $175.00*

  • Daily - Adult (18-54 years old) $6.00

  • Daily - Child (up to 17 years old) $4.00

  • Daily - Senior (55 years old & older) $4.00

  • Group Swimming Lessons (two-week session Monday through Friday) $35.00

  • Private Swimming Lessons (one-week session, 5 days, based on lifeguard availability) $70.00

  • Private Parties (based on lifeguard availability) $150.00 per hour

*Family season passes can include 4 members and must live in the same household.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

Temperature – The air temperature must be above 68 degrees for the swimming pool to be open. The water temperature of the pool must be at least 70 degrees.

Lightning – When a lightning storm occurs, all swimmers will clear the pool. Re-entry or re-opening will occur a minimum of 30 minutes after the most recent sound of thunder or sighting of lightning at the discretion of the pool manager.

Severe Storm Warning – The pool will close anytime a severe storm warning has been issued for the pool/park area.

 

SWIMMING LESSONS

Private lessons are also available to Canton citizens and families of the Canton School District

  • Contact City Hall for more information and to sign up

  • Lessons are 1/2 hour in duration

  • Cost per student is $70.00

GENERAL POOL RULES

  • Swimsuits are required. No cut-offs, jeans or sweatpants

  • All swimmers must shower before entering pool

  • Aqua socks may be worn, if clean, before entering the deck or pool

  • No food, beverages, gum or smoking is allowed in pool or locker rooms

  • Personal flotation devices are not allowed except when used by individuals with special needs. Air mattresses and other floatables are not allowed. Swimming goggles are allowed

  • Children under 6 must be accompanied by someone 15 years or older

  • All somersaults (flips), back dives and twists are restricted to diving boards

  • No running, pushing, dunking or horseplay is allowed

  • All guests should put their clothes and personal objects into a basket and take it to the cashier window for storage until leaving for the day. Pool staff are not responsible for lost or stolen items

  • Headfirst entries are only allowed in water that is at least six feet deep

  • A break is taken every hour. During this time, all swimmers must exit the water. Swimmers over the age of 18 can swim during these breaks

Slide/Diving Board Rules

  • Must go down slides feet first in sitting position

  • Only 1 person is allowed on the slides and board at a time, including the steps

  • Must jump or dive straight off the end of the board

  • Wait for the previous person in front of you to clear the area before using the board or slide

  • Exit the diving or slide area quickly using the nearest ladder