SALEM POOL
Opening Date: MAY 26th, 2026 (weather permitting)
Pool will be CLOSED: JUNE 4th - 10th, 2026 for McCook Central Music Trip.
Swimming Lesson Dates:
SESSION 1: June 22nd - July 3rd
SESSION 2: July 20th - July 31st
(Last 2 days of each session are makeup days)
Pool Hours: 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sioux Empire United Way, Connecting Kids Program, provides financial assistance for children to participate in a youth development activity who would otherwise not be able to due to lack of financial resources. Students in grades k-8 are eligible for one Connecting Kids scholarship per calenda year. Salem’s pool passes/swimming lessons or the summer recreation programs are qualifying programs. Click on "Connecting Kids" in the right sidebar for the application form.
On-line Payments:
The City of Salem has contracted with the third party vendor GovPayNet to offer the option to process your Salem Water Works bill payment and your Summer Rec & Pool fees electronically via Debit/ Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx) or electronic check.
A 2.95% non-refundable service fee* will be charged by GovPayNet to process your electronic payment. There is a $3.99 minimum fee for all transactions. A $2.95* service fee will be charged for eCheck Payments. *eCheck transaction price changes to $3.99 effective March 2026. This fee is not collected by or remitted to the City of Salem.