Posted in Oregon July 18, 2019 by

This Outdoor Water Playground In Oregon Will Be Your New Favorite Destination

When the weather’s hot and everyone’s bored, what do you do? Head for your nearest swimming pool or water park! Oregon has plenty of great pools throughout the state, but there’s one water playground that offers much more than just a pool. Check out Amazon Pool in Eugene:

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On a hot, summer day, cool off at Amazon Pool in Eugene. This community recreation spot has much more than just a swimming pool. You'll find all kinds of ways to play in the water here, and it's a fun, affordable way to spend the afternoon.
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Address: 2600 Hilyard Street, Eugene, OR, 97405
There's something for everyone in the family at Amazon Pool. The pool offers swimming lessons, adult water fitness classes, lap swimming, and open swim times. There's also a snack shack so you can grab a tasty treat while you're here.
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Soak in the hot tub while the kids play in the shallow splash area. There are plenty of shady umbrellas around to keep things nice and cool. The little ones will also love the shady sand area.
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Stand under the sprinklers and fountains to soak yourself from head to toe. Even the littlest swimmers will love this area, where they can splash and play in the shallow water.
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Two different water slides will entertain older kids for hours. Speed down the twisting curves and turns on the blue slide...
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...or brave the yellow slide, which is short, steep and has a thrilling drop into the pool below. If you're brave, try the high dive!
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The lap pool is a refreshing spot for morning exercise, and you can choose from a short course or long course. Stop by to swim laps before the pool is available for open swim.
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Long course lap hours are Monday - Friday 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.; Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Short course lap hours are Monday and Wednesday 10:50 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., Tuesday and Thursday 10:50 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday 10:50 a.m. to 6:15 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The pool is big enough for everyone, even on a crowded day. Lifeguards are always on duty to keep you safe, but make sure to keep an eye on little ones while you're here.
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Visit Amazon Pool for open swim seven days a week from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.. It's also open on Monday and Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission is affordable, so you won't break the bank on this day of fun water recreation.
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Admission is just $4.50 for kids ages 3-17 and seniors ages 60+. Adults pay $5 to get in, but if you're bringing the whole family you might save with a family pass for $15. You'll also save money with a 10 or 30 day pass.

For more information, visit Amazon Pool’s website and Facebook page. Looking for more outdoor water fun? Take a ride down this natural water slide!