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BAKER PARK RESERVE:
9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily, May 27-Sept. 4. Included with park admission of $4. County Roads. 19 and 24, Maple Plain. 612-479-2258.

BRYANT LAKE REGIONAL PARK:
9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily, May 27-Sept. 4. No lifeguards. Included with park admission of $4. 6800 Roland Rd., Eden Prairie. 612-941-4518.

CEDAR LAKE BEACHES:
Cedar Point Beach, noon-8 p.m. daily, June 10-Aug. 13, 2100 Cedar Lake Pkwy., Mpls. Cedar South Beach, noon-8 p.m. daily, June 10-Aug. 20, 3300 Cedar Lake Pkwy., Mpls. 612-661-4875.

CLEARY LAKE REGIONAL PARK:
9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily, May 27-Sept. 4. No lifeguards. Included with park admission of $4. 18106 Texas Av. S., Prior Lake. 612-447-2171.

CRYSTAL LAKE BEACH:
11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, June 9-Sept. 3, Crystal Lake Rd. and Lac Lavon Dr., Burnsville. Free. 612-895-4510, press 3.

ELM CREEK PARK RESERVE:
9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily, May 27-Sept. 4. Included with park admission of $4. 13080 Territorial Rd., Maple Grove. 612-424-5511.

FISH LAKE REGIONAL PARK:
9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily, May 27-Sept. 4. No lifeguards. Included with park admission of $4. 14900 Bass Lake Rd., Maple Grove. 612-420-3423.

FRENCH REGIONAL PARK:
9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily, May 27-Sept. 4. Included with park admission of $4. 12605 County Rd. 9, Plymouth. 612-559-8891.

GERVAIS LAKE:
:Also has a swimming raft, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 27-29, June 3-4 and 10-11; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. June 16-mid-August; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. mid-August-Sept. 4, 2520 Edgerton St., Little Canada. 651-748-2500.

HIAWATHA BEACH:
Noon-8 p.m. daily, June 10-Aug. 20, 45th St. and 28th Av. S., Mpls. 612-661-4875.

LAKE CALHOUN BEACHES:
Thomas Beach, noon-8 p.m. daily, June 10-Aug. 20, W. Lake Calhoun Pkwy. and Upton Av. S., Mpls. Calhoun North Beach, noon-8 p.m. daily, June 10-Aug. 13, 2710 W. Lake St., Mpls. Calhoun 32nd Beach, noon-8 p.m. daily, June 10-Aug. 13, 3200 E. Calhoun Pkwy. 612-661-4875.

LAKE ELMO PARK RESERVE:
8 a.m.-9 p.m. May 27-July 31, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 1-Sept. 4. Lifeguards on duty 11 a.m. to close daily. 1515 Keates Av., Lake Elmo. $4 daily, $18 annually. 651-430-8368.

LAKE HARRIET BEACHES:
North Beach, noon-8 p.m. daily, June 10-Aug. 20, two blocks east of Roseway Rd. on Lake Harriet Pkwy., Mpls.; Southeast Beach, noon-8 p.m. daily, June 10-Aug. 13, 4740 E. Lake Harriet Pkwy., Minneapolis. 612-661-4875.

LAKE JOSEPHINE:
11 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends May 27-mid June; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. mid-June to mid-August; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. mid-August to Sept. 4, 3500 Lake Johanna Blvd., Roseville. 651-748-2500.

LAKE MINNETONKA REGIONAL PARK:
9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily, May 27-Sept. 4. Included with park admission of $4. 4610 County Rd. 44, Minnetrista. 474-4822.

LAKE NOKOMIS BEACHES:
50th Street Beach, noon-8 p.m. daily, June 10-Aug. 13. 5001 E. Nokomis Pkwy., Minneapolis. Nokomis Beach, noon-8 p.m. daily, June 10-Aug. 20, 4955 E. Nokomis Plwy., Minneapolis. 612-661-4875.

LAKE OWASSO:
11 a.m.-7 p.m. mid-June to mid-August, 370 N. Owasso Blvd., Shoreview. 651-748-2500.

LAKE REBECCA PARK RESERVE:
9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily, May 27-Aug. 13. No lifeguard. Included with park admission of $4. 9831 County Rd. 50, Rockford. 763-972-2620.

LONG LAKE REGIONAL PARK:
11 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends May 27-mid-June; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. mid-June to mid-August; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. mid-August-Sept. 4, 1500 Old Hwy. 8, New Brighton. 651-748-2500.

MCCARRONS LAKE:
11 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends May 27-mid-June; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. mid-June through mid-August; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. mid-August-Sept. 4, 1795 N. Rice St., Roseville. 651-748-2500.

PHALEN PARK BEACH:
Amenities include sand volleyball court and concessions. Open noon-7:30 p.m. May 27-29, June 3-4 and 10-11, then June 14-Sept. 4, north of Wheelock Pkwy., St. Paul. 651-776-9833.

POINT DOUGLAS PARK:
8 a.m.-9 p.m. May 27-July 31, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 1-Sept. 4. Lifeguards on duty 11 a.m. to close daily. Off Hwy. 10 on the Minnesota side of the St. Croix River near Prescott, Wis. $4 daily, $18 annually. 651-430-8368.

RILEY LAKE BEACH:
11 a.m.-7 p.m., June 10-Sept. 4, 9180 Riley Lake Rd., Eden Prairie. 612-949-8447.

SCHULZE BEACH:
10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily, June 3-Aug. 27, Lebanon Hills Regional Park, 860 Cliff Rd., Eagan. $1 per day, $20 for family season pass. Last Wednesday of the month free. 651-438-4660.

SNAIL LAKE:
11 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends May 27-mid June; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. mid-June-mid-August; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. mid-August-Sept. 4, 4191 Snail Lake Blvd., Shoreview. 651-748-2500.

SQUARE LAKE PARK:
8 a.m.-9 p.m. May 27-July 31, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 1-Sept. 4. Lifeguards on duty 11 a.m. to close daily. County Rds. 7 and 59, May Township. $4 daily, $18 annually. 651-430-8368.

TURTLE LAKE:
11 a.m.-7 p.m. mid-June through mid-August, 4979 Hodgson Rd., Shoreview. 651-748-2500.

WHITE BEAR LAKE:
11 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends May 27-mid-June; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. mid-June through mid-August; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. mid-August-Sept. 4, 5050 Lake Av. N., White Bear Lake. 651-748-2500.

WIRTH BEACH:
Noon-8 p.m. daily, June 10-Aug. 20, 3200 Glenwood Av. N., Minneapolis. 612-661-4875.

EKO BAKEN WATER SLIDE:
Two hydrotube water slides and a giant pool, plus Pitch and Putt, a short-range golf course, plus miniature golf, driving range and picnic area, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. May 29 through Sept. 4, 22570 N. Manning Trail, New Scandia Township. $7.50 for ages 13 and older, $6.50 for ages 12 and younger. $5.99 for Pitch and Putt golf. Call for carload rates. 651-433-2422.

WATERWORKS FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER:
Two pools, a shallow pool with an interactive water play station, and the activity pool, a 4-foot-deep pool with water volleyball and basketball, lilypad water walk and plunge area for riders coming off the 160-foot water slide. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 29, June 3-4 and 9 and Sundays June 10-Aug. 14, and daily Aug. 15-27, and Sept. 2-4; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, June 10-Aug. 14, 2401 Upper Afton Rd., Maplewood. $3.50. Free on Tuesdays. 651-734-9386.

WILD MOUNTAIN WATER PARK:
A Hydrotube and Black Hole, which whisks riders underground, Super Chute, Lazy River, kiddie slides. Other attractions include an alpine slide and Go Karts. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today and weekdays May 30-June 9, and Aug. 22-25 and Sept. 4; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. May 27-29, June 10-Aug. 21.; Aug.26-27 and Sept. 2-3, seven miles north of Taylors Falls, Minn. on County Rd. 16. $20.90 for all-day pass including all attractions for people 54 inches and taller, $15.96 for people shorter than 54 inches. Unlimited water ride only pass, $12.45; $5.87 for children shorter than 46 inches. 651-257-3550.

WHITEWATER COUNTRY WATER PARK:
Hurricane Falls, a six-person raft ride, Panic Falls, featuring three 50-foot drops, and Ripple Rapids, a relaxing float on inner tubes around the water park, are among the highlights. Included with amusement park admission. Valleyfair, Hwy. 101 and Valley Park Dr., Shakopee. 612-445-7600.

BEAVER MOUNTIAN:
Five water slides, children's pool area and two miniature golf courses, opens at noon Saturday, near Buck Hill, 15100 Buck Hill Rd., Burnsville. 952-435-1700.

ANOKA AQUATICS CENTER:
A 200-foot water slide, 1-and 3-meter diving boards, youth play area with sprinklers and fountains. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. May 27-29, June 3-4 and weekdays Aug. 11-31; 4-8 p.m. June 5-8; noon-9 p.m. weekdays and11 a.m.-8 p.m. weekends, June 9-Aug. 10. 1551 7th Av., Anoka. $3.50-$5.50 daily admission; $2.50-$4 after 5 p.m. 763-421-7730.

APPLE VALLEY FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER:
11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 3-4; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, June 9-Aug. 27, 14421 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd., Apple Valley. $6. 952-953-2300.

AQUATIC PARK:
Large outdoor pool with water slides and kiddie slide, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, June 3-Sept. 4, Recreation Center, 3700 Monterey Dr., St. Louis Park. $6 adults, $3.50 seniors and children 1 to 5, and $3.50 admission after 5 p.m. 612-924-2450.

BUNKER HILLS WAVE POOL:
Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, June 10-Sept. 4. Special teen swim from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Bunker Hills Regional Park, 550 NW. Bunker Lake Blvd., Coon Rapids. $5 for children 12 and younger, $6 for people 13 and older. $4 after 5 p.m. Parking pass is $3 per vehicle or $20 for season pass. 763-767-2895.

COMO PARK POOL:
Also a wading pool, 1-5 p.m. daily, plus 6-8 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, June 14-Sept. 4. Como Av. and N. Lexington Pkwy., St. Paul. $2-$2.50; family night swim on Mondays, $5. 651-489-2811.

CRYSTAL MUNICIPAL POOL:
Attractions include a water slide and wading pool. Hours 1:15-8:15 p.m. weekdays, except 1:15-6 p.m. July 3 and 6, noon-6 p.m. July 4; noon-8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, June 10-Aug. 20 4800 N. Douglas Dr., Crystal. $4, $6 for pool-water slide combination ticket. 763-531-1170 (starting June 10).

EDINA AQUATICS CENTER:
Main pool with water slide; wading pool with children's play structure. Main pool: 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and July 4, June 3-Aug. 27. Closed June 17-18. Zero-depth pool, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. daily, 4300 W. 66th St., Edina. $7, $5 after 6 p.m. 612-927-8861.

HIGHLAND PARK POOL:
1-5 p.m. daily and 6:30-8 p.m. weekdays June 14-Sept. 4. Closed July 8-9. Montreal and Hamline Avs., St. Paul. $2-$2.50; $5 for Monday Night Family Swim. 651-695-3773.

NEW HOPE MUNICIPAL POOL:
One-and 3-meter diving boards, 13-foot drop slide and kiddie pool. Open 1-8:15 p.m. weekdays, 1-7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, June 10-Aug. 20, 4301 Xylon Av. N., New Hope. $4 daily; season passes with resident and nonresident rates available 763-531-5151.

MAPLE GROVE COMMUNITY CENTER:
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays, Memorial Day through Sept. 4. 12951 Weaver Lake Rd., Maple Grove. $4-$6. Season passes available. 763-494-6500.

NORTH COMMONS POOL AND WATER PARK:
Open 12:15-8 p.m. daily, June 10-Aug. 20, 1701 Golden Valley Rd., Minneapolis. $4. 612-661-4875.

REDWOOD OUTDOOR POOL:
12:30-4 p.m. daily, June 9-Aug. 27, 311 Elm Dr., Apple Valley. $2. 952-953-2300.

RICHFIELD CITY POOL:
Olympic-size pool with two 30-foot water slides, drop slide, diving well with 1-and 3-meter boards, wading pool and picnic area. 12:30-8 p.m. weekdays; 12:30-7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. June 8-Aug. 25, Veterans Memorial Park, 630 E. 66th St., Richfield. $3.50-$5.50. 612-861-9358, 612-861-9355 starting June 8.

ROSACKER POOL:
12:30-5:15 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, June 10-Aug. 20, 1615 NE. Pierce St., Minneapolis. $2. 612-661-4875.

VALLEY VIEW POOL:
Pool with water slide, noon-8 p.m. dailys, June 10-Aug. 6, 90th St. and Portland Av. S., Bloomington. $5, $3 after 5 p.m. 952-948-8877.

WEBBER PARK POOL:
Outdoor pool, 12:30-5:15 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays, June 10-Aug. 20, 4400 Dupont Av. N., Minneapolis. $2. 612-661-4875.

BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY CENTER:
Olympic-size indoor swimming pool with 1-and 3-meter diving boards, 150-foot water slide, exercise area, game room and concessions. Must be 52 inches tall to ride water slide. 1-9 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 1-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Adult-only hours are noon-1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; noon-1 and 8-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. $1.50-$2.25 without water slide; $3-$3.75 for water slide. Center closed May 29, July 4 and Sept. 4. 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy. 763-569-3400.

CHASKA COMMUNITY CENTER:
1-5 and 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; 1-4:30 and 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; 1-5 and 6-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 1-5 and 6-8:30 p.m. Sundays, June 2-Sept. 4. 1661 Park Ridge Dr., Chaska. $2.50-$3 residents; $4.25-$5.25 nonresidents. 612-448-5633.

MAPLE GROVE COMMUNITY CENTER:
Open swimming and water slide, 6 a.m.-9:45 p.m. weekdays; 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays, 12951 Weaver Lake Rd., Maple Grove. $4-$6. Season passes available. 763-494-6500.

MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER:
Leisure pool with interactive toys and water slide. 5:30 a.m.-9 p.m. weekdays; 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sundays, 2100 White Bear Av., Maplewood. $4-$8. Family rates, $14-$18. 651-779-3555.

OXFORD POOL:
With a 1-meter diving board, water slide and sauna, 1-5 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays, and 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, through Aug. 19, except July 4. Lexington and Iglehart Avs., St. Paul. $2-$2.50; $5 for Monday Family Swim Night. 651-647-9925.

TROPICS INDOOR WATER PARK:
Indoor beach, three-story water slide, water volleyball and basketball, giant floating toys, adult deck and whirlpool. Open swimming. Various hours, Shoreview Community Center, 4600 N. Victoria St. $3.75-$6. 651-490-4700.

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