Rock River Rapids Aquatic Center

Rock River Rapids Aquatic Center Rock River Rapids is the premier water park in south central Kansas! We open on Memorial Day. Concessions available. every day.
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Bring your family and friends to spend a day splashing, soaking, sliding and sunning yourself as you enjoy our park amenities. Call to schedule a birthday party during park hours, or ask about private event rentals. Rock River Rapids Season Passes are $75 per person. If purchased January 2-May 31, 2022 season passes are discounted 10% and are $67.50 per person. Purchase at www.rockriverrapids.com

or in person at Rock River Rapids, the Derby Recreation Center or Oaklawn Activity Center. Military season passes are $60 per person (ID required). Daily Admission Rates:
0-2: FREE
3-17: $9
18-59: $10
60+ : $9

Admission is $5 per person after 5 p.m. (no coupons or discounts can be used)

The Rock River Rapids lap pool will be closed today, June 23, from 5-7 p.m. for a swim meet. During this time, the climb...
06/23/2026

The Rock River Rapids lap pool will be closed today, June 23, from 5-7 p.m. for a swim meet. During this time, the climbing walls, drop slides, diving boards, and basketball goals will be unavailable. All other park attractions will remain open.

Rock River Rapids will not open today, June 22, due to cold weather. Weather pending, evening swim lessons and fitness c...
06/22/2026

Rock River Rapids will not open today, June 22, due to cold weather. Weather pending, evening swim lessons and fitness classes will still occur. Stay up to date on weather closures by signing up for Notify Me at www.derbyrec.com/notifyme.

Brrr! Due to the cold weather, Rock River Rapids will not open at 12:30 p.m. today, June 22. Check back by 2:30 p.m. for...
06/22/2026

Brrr! Due to the cold weather, Rock River Rapids will not open at 12:30 p.m. today, June 22. Check back by 2:30 p.m. for updates about a 3 p.m. opening.

Be sure to sign up for our Notify Me app to get a text and/or email message for weather-related Rock River Rapids info at www.derbyrec.com/notifyme.

Come swim with a mermaid during Tot Time (11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.) this Saturday, June 27, and enjoy a magical morning at Ro...
06/22/2026

Come swim with a mermaid during Tot Time (11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.) this Saturday, June 27, and enjoy a magical morning at Rock River Rapids! With a Rock River Rapids season pass or a $5 entry, little ones will have the chance to splash, play, and take photos with a real-life mermaid while enjoying all the fun Tot Time has to offer.

06/18/2026

Evening swim lessons, fitness classes and swim team practices at Rock River Rapids are cancelled today, June 18. Please note that evening swim lessons will not have a make-up lesson.

Update: Evening swim lessons, fitness classes and swim team practices at Rock River Rapids are cancelled today, June 18....
06/18/2026

Update: Evening swim lessons, fitness classes and swim team practices at Rock River Rapids are cancelled today, June 18. Please note that evening swim lessons will not have a make-up lesson.

Rock River Rapids will not open today, June 18. Weather pending, evening swim lessons and fitness classes will still occur. Stay up to date on weather closures by signing up for Notify Me at www.derbyrec.com/notifyme.

Due to weather, Rock River Rapids will not open at 12:30 p.m. today, June 18. Check back by 2:30 p.m. for updates about ...
06/18/2026

Due to weather, Rock River Rapids will not open at 12:30 p.m. today, June 18. Check back by 2:30 p.m. for updates about a 3 p.m. opening.

Be sure to sign up for our Notify Me app to get a text and/or email message for weather-related Rock River Rapids info at www.derbyrec.com/notifyme.

06/18/2026

All morning swim lessons and water fitness classes at Rock River Rapids are cancelled today, June 18, due to weather.

Swim lessons can be made up on Friday, June 19, at their regular time.

06/18/2026

10 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. swim lessons and 10 a.m. water fitness classes at Rock River Rapids are also cancelled today, June 18, due to inclement weather

Swim lessons can be made up on Friday, June 19, at their regular time.

Address

1900 E James Street
Derby, KS
67037

Opening Hours

Monday 12:30pm - 7pm
Tuesday 12:30pm - 7pm
Wednesday 12:30pm - 7pm
Thursday 12:30pm - 7pm
Friday 12:30pm - 7pm
Saturday 12:30pm - 7pm
Sunday 12:30pm - 7pm

Telephone

(316) 788-3363

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