Como Regional Park Pool

Wish they would have been clearer with their hours of open swim. We are new to the area and after researching online for a few places to swim we wanted to try Como first. It looks nice and kid friendly, but we were really disappointed when we arrived to find out open swim doesn’t start till 12noon. ** So we came back at 12:30 parking lot was full, and there was a line around the front to get in, one mom told me it was going to be a 45min. just to get in. * We hope to check this pool out soon, and I will add to my experience.

First there are pools — the kind where you pay through the nose, are surrounded by screaming kids, dirty walkways, sticky bathrooms, overpriced concessions, and inattentive staff.
Then there are POOLS.
Como pool is fantastic. It seems so new — no chipping paint, broken picnic benches, or rusty showers. The pools are impeccably maintained, and the lifeguards are on point. They were sweet to all the kids, walking around making sure everyone was alright, and gave direction at all the stations with great attitudes. There are 2 separate sections, the kids area, and the big pool with all the amenities to keep you entertained all day. The kids area had zero entry wading pool with sprinklers, stationary water guns, and large water slides into 2 feet of water. They also have a lazy river which I floated in for an hour and really enjoyed.
The bigger area has a nice lap pool, climbing wall, diving board, ‘cliff’ jumping, and a zipline … a ZIPLINE! That was my favorite part — it drops you into 12 feet of water and is fun for people of all ages and sizes. The pool recliners are wonderful, and the areas are not overcrowded.
There are concessions, a picnic area (although you can not bring in your own food — you can eat outside and get your hand stamped), and clean bathrooms with showers. The lockers are outside, and they even have a vending machine with diapers, goggles, and the like. They also have life vests to rent for free, which I thought was a nice touch.
The only weird thing about the pool is that I believe it opens up at 12pm for open swim because they have fitness classes and lap swim in the morning. I would definitely recommend this pool to my friends, the admission was $ 6 for an adult, and $ 20 per family which is really reasonable. Definitely check it out this summer!

OK. The facilities are very nice but it is sooooo crowded! If you go, definitely get there before they open. I got there about 15 min. after they did and I had to wait in iine about 20 minutes. I was lucky to get the last chair on the deck and I’m sure it’s because I was a single person. Anyone with friends would have been out of luck. The lazy river is nice but it is extremely short. If you are used to the rivers at places like Soak City or Cascade Bay you will probably laugh, actually.
The snack bar was OK, not a great selection and the pizza is the kind you probably got in elementary school. The line is long and the service is slow.
I will probably go back to Como pool, but I will get there early and try to eat beforehand!

My plans to go biking and to have a picnic with my mom fell through so we ended up here.
The lines weren’t that long considering we came around 4pm but the place was crowded and chairs were hard to find. No outside food was allowed according to one of the staff members but no one else made a big deal out of it. I did see a lady with a box of cheez-​its.
We were lucky to find a chair so we dropped off our stuff, loaded up on sunblock, and headed toward the lazy river. We were surrounded by a lot of kids. Thanks to our Asian genes and being petite; we fit right in. My mom and I grabbed a double tube and started pushing the crazy kids out of our way and laughed uncontrollably when we went through the sprinkles. We repeated this about 10 times. The lazy river was only 400 ft. but we had a great time.
We then headed over to the swimming pool where I stayed on the shallow end because I don’t know how to stay afloat. We swam a little bit and watched kids zip-​lined, dived, and climbed walls in the designated diving area.
About 5pm, the swimming pool was only open for the water aerobics class. They didn’t make a big deal when my mom joined so it’s open to anyone that wanted to participate; no registration required. For an hour my mom had an intense water workout while I sunbathed.
There were also a kiddie pool, a concession stand, vending machines, and lockers for rent or you can bring your own locks. I felt the ladies restroom was a bit dirty. But it did have a mini spinning machine that wrings out your wet bathing suit.
Fun place to bring your family and friends and pretty cheap too.

Great overall, but minus 1 star for slow snack bar. There is 1 line that feeds into 2 windows, but it is SLOW. A lady in front of me says it’s always like that. Maybe they could separate the windows for ready-​made quick items and the other for cooked food.
Anyway, they run a tight ship. Lots of life guards everywhere, huge kiddie pool (all ages), free lockers (BYOL), nice bathrooms, family bathrooms, can bring outside food/​drink, etc. We arrived at opening time (on a wknd) and all chairs were taken in about 15 mins. Otherwise, there were a few singles, places on grass, and boulders. I’m sure weekdays are much less crowded.

Como Regional Park Pool is located in the heart of Saint Paul’s Como Park. This new facility is affordable and fun on a hot day. Yes, it gets crowded, but even when brimming with folks looking to cool off the facility is clean and the service excellent.
My favorite features are the lazy river and the diving well — check them out!

Love the new pool. So much so that we got a family membership this year for the first time. Love that members can walk right in and not wait in line!
My kids love the zip line and diving area.
I only wish people couldn’t save 6 chairs in the shade (and end up not sitting there all day).
Plus, it seems that the parents camp out during their kids swim lessons and then all those chairs are taken when the pool opens.
I don’t know of a solution; but it’s frustrating when you don’t want to sit in the sun.
Still love the place

My first visit to Como Pool was great. I enjoyed the climbing wall, the zip line, and the «cliff diving.» I have to admit, though, the diving board is awful (I wouldn’t even call it a diving board since it has absolutely no bounce whatsoever) and the diving well is awfully tight, making it difficult to take turns.
The staff is very well organized, making sure we all know when it’s safe to go off the board or the cliff. I was pleased to see how attentive they were.
The swimming pool was super crowded, as it is often the case with new places and with the weather as hot as it gets in the summer.
My son, now age ten, was not interested in the wading pool or the inner tubes and slides. He said, «Those are for babies.» They aren’t, but you know how kids can be, especially now that he’s «all grown up.»
I recommend bringing a lock if you plan on leaving your things while everyone in your party swims (e.g. phone, wallet, etc). They do, however, rent locks for those of us who don’t have one or forgot to bring one.
Overall, it’s a good pool. I’m actually getting too old to be diving – but that doesn’t mean I won’t continue to try. The zip line is so much fun. It was worth the wait.

After closing in 2008, the Como Regional Park Pool is finally open (summer 2012). This completely renovated aquatics facility is an amazing place. The lifeguards are very, very alert and quick to jump in the pool if they need to. The children’s activity pool takes up much of the area and is perfect for any young child or infant. The downside to this pool is that, on a hot day, it will reach capacity rather quickly and you will have to wait in line to get in for a while. There is also a lack of seating when the pool is busy because most parents tend to take more chairs than they need. However, the staff is very friendly and helpful and the pool is well-​maintained. They advertise that they use moss as a filtration system so it’s more eco-​friendly and safer than chemicals. They have $ 2 days every third Friday of the month.
Features:
25 Yard, 6 Lane Lap Pool
Equipment for Lap Swim and Water Aerobics
Lifejackets available to rent for free
2 Basketball Hoops
Children’s Activity Pool with Family Slide
1 Meter Diving Board
2 Diving Platforms
Aquatic Climbing Wall
Aquatic Zip Line
400 Foot Lazy River
Men’s Women’s, and Family Locker Rooms
Concession Stand
Lockers — bring your own lock or rent one for $ 1
Cabanas available to rent for birthdays — reservations must be made at least 7 days in advance
Programs available:
Lap Swim
General Open Swim
Swimming Lessons
Water Aerobics
Hours (open swim):
MWF — Noon to 8pm
Tues & Thurs — Noon to 5pm
Sat & Sun — Noon to 7pm
Daily Admission*:
$ 4.50 — Children under 48″ (4ft)
$ 5.00 — Children 16 and under
$ 6.50 — Adults
$ 6.00 — Seniors (62+)
$ 16.00 — Family pack (up to 5 people)
*Memberships available and can be used at this location as well as the Highland Pool and Great River Water Park