Feeling The Heat? Check Out These Colorado Poolside Escapes

Grand Junction knows that the summer heat in the Grand Valley can often bring triple-digit temperatures to Mesa County for most of July and August. In 2025, our first 99-degree day came on June 15th.

Looking to beat the heat in Grand Junction? You’re in luck—our city has two awesome public pools that are perfect for cooling off. Keep scrolling to check the summer hours at both locations below.

Grand Junction's Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool

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The Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool is located at 1340 Gunnison Ave in Grand Junction. The outdoor pool measures 50 meters and features a waterslide, diving boards, a splashpad, and a water playground. It's the perfect summer hideout with a large grassy area, concessions, shelters, and pool furniture.

Sunday: 1:30 – 7:30 pm (public swim & water slide, splash pad open)
Monday–Friday: 7–9 am (lap swim); 10 am–7:30 pm (lessons/lap swim & public swim, midday pool closures on Wednesdays).
Saturday: Free youth admission days
Saturday: 1:30 – 7:30 pm public swim & splash pad

Visit GJParksandRec.org for an updated Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool calendar after August 5th, 2025.

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The Orchard Mesa Community Pool

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The Orchard Mesa Pool is located at 2736 Unaweep Avenue near the campus of the Orchard Mesa Middle School. The indoor pool is a z-shape measuring 25 meters by 25 yards. The facility offers an indoor water slide and a hot tub. Recently, the pool was closed to the public during the spring of 2025 for a boiler replacement. They expect to be open for summer.

Weekdays: 6:30–11:30 am (lap & fitness), 11:30 am–1:30 pm & 3:30–7:30 pm public swim
Weekends: 1:30–7:30 pm public swim + water slide (Fri–Sun)

Visit GJParksandRec.org for an updated Orchard Mesa Pool calendar after August 5th, 2025.

🏊‍♂️ How Much Does It Cost to Swim?

Both pools feature special deals found at GJParksandRec.org. The Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool's free youth days are perfect for families. The Orchard Mesa Pool features half-price Sundays ($3.25 per person). Most admission prices are the same at both the Lincoln Park–Moyer and Orchard Mesa pools.

Age Group Price
Infant (0–2) Free
Youth (3–17) $5.00
Adult (18–59) $6.50
Senior (65+) $5.50
Shower only $4.00
SilverSneakers Splash $5.50
Orchard Mesa Discount Sunday $3.25/swimmer

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Source: Everything You Need To Know: Summer Pool Hours in Grand Junction

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