City of Cape Girardeau

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Preschool Playtime
Parents with little ones, come enjoy the spray pad before the waterpark opens! Preschool Playtime is for kids ages 4 & under. Adults are free! Season passes must be purchased in advanced at the Osage Centre or A. C. Brase Arena. No make-up dates will be offered. For questions or more information, contact Robert at [email protected]. Call the Rainout Line at 573-975-1024 for weather related information.

When: Monday-Thursday | Starts June 2, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday | Starts June 2, 2025 | 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Location: Cape Splash
Fee: $5 drop in rate, $65 season pass for all dates

Private Swim Lessons
These 1-on-1 sessions allow for swimmers ages 4 and up, of all skill level, to progress at their own pace and have the focused instruction of their instructor. These are great options for children who thrive better from 1-on-1 attention, teenagers who need to prepare for lifeguard training prerequisite skills, and adults who want to improve their strokes. Private Swim Lessons are held at the Jefferson Community Center and Cape Aquatic Center. To book a private lesson, click here to sign up through our Google calendar. We will take payment at time of first lesson. For more information, contact Matt at [email protected]. Click here for a printable flyer.

Location: Jefferson Community Center
Fee: 1 Lesson: $25 per person | 4 Lessons: $23 per person per lesson ($92 total) | 8 Lessons: $20 per person per lesson ($160 total)

Pumpkin Dive
Search for pumpkins in Jefferson Pool! Pumpkins will be numbered and correspond with candy & prizes. There will be two age groups: children ages 5 and under, and children ages 6-10 (maximum of 50 per age group). One parent can be in the water with their child. Don’t forget goggles & a mesh or plastic bag that can get wet to collect pumpkins in! For more information, contact us at [email protected].

Date: October 25, 2025
Time: 5 years old and under 10:00 a.m. | 6-10 years old 11:00 a.m.
Where: Jefferson Community Center
Cost: $5/child
Registration Links: Ages 0-5 | Ages 6-10

Movie Night!
Join us for a unique movie night at Jefferson Pool! Enjoy watching the movie Polar Express in the water! Tubes will be provided. No personal rafts or inner tubes allowed. All children under 15 years of age must be accompanied and supervised by a paying adult ages 18+. Concession stand will be available for purchase. For more information, contact Robert at [email protected].

Date: Saturday December 6, 2025
Time: Movie starts at 6:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
Where: Jefferson Community Center (1620 College St.)
Cost: $5/person
Registration Link

Adult

Riverwalking at Cape Splash
Enjoy a low-impact workout while walking in the lazy river at Cape Splash! Walk with the current or against it to customize your workout. Water walking increases your blood flow and warms your muscles and joints. Open to adults 18+. AquaFit and Riverwalking season passes are interchangeable! Season passes must be purchased in advance at Osage Centre or A.C. Brase Arena. No make-up dates will be offered.

Dates: Monday-Thursday | Starts June 2, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday | Starts June 2, 2025 | 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Location: Cape Splash
Fee: $5 drop in rate |$65 season pass for all dates

AquaFit at Cape Splash
A total Body Training at the Cape Splash! This is the ultimate cardio and strength interval training class designed to work your entire body and maximize your post-workout calorie burn, using a variety of water equipment or just your own bodyweight. Focus on resistance, intervals, power, plyometrics, endurance and determination and you will see a new you! May join Riverwalking after! AquaFit and Riverwallking season passes are interchangeable! There are no makeup dates. For more information, contact Robert at [email protected].

When: Mondays & Wednesdays | Starts June 2, 2025 | 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Cape Splash
Fee: $5 drop in rate |$65 season pass for all dates

Doggy Swim Day
Dogs and humans can take a dip in the zero depth entry and lap pools at Cape Splash! All dogs must be on a leash when entering the facility, and vaccinations are required. A private session will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (limit of 20 dogs). Must pre-register for private session by calling 573-339-6342. Dogs under 25 pounds are invited from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., dogs 25-75 pounds from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., and dogs 75+ pounds from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Humans are admitted FREE with a dog’s paid admission! Limit of two dogs per human & small dogs can attend a larger dog session, but large dogs must attend designated session. Aggressive dogs will be asked to leave. Sessions (except private session) have a limit of 75 dogs, and participants can pre-register at the Osage Centre or online by clicking here.

When: Sunday, September 7, 2025
Where: Cape Splash
Private Session: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Limit of 20 dogs | $20 per dog | Must pre-register by calling 573-339-6342
Dogs Under 25 Pounds: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Limit of 75 dogs | $12 per dog
Dogs 25-75 Pounds: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Limit of 75 dogs | $12 per dog
Dogs 75+ Pounds: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Limit of 75 dogs | $12 per dog