Outdoor Pool Birthday Parties

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Birthday parties

Celebrate a birthday at one of our outdoor pools with reserved table space and admission for guests. We offer a package for 16 guests, with the option to purchase a maximum of eight additional admissions. 

All reservations must be made at least two weeks before your requested party.

Party package pricing

Splash Package includes 16 admissions and two-hour table reservations. Additional guests available for purchase at facility.

Location 16 guests  Additional guests (8 maximum)
Flat Rock Creek Pool $125 $6 per person
Sar-Ko-Par Aquatic Center  $205 $9 per person

Rental times

Flat Rock Creek Pool party times

May 30–Aug. 1, 2025:

  • Friday at 3 p.m. or 5:30 p.m.
  • Saturday or Sunday at 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m., or 5:30 p.m.

Sar-Ko-Par Aquatic Center party times

May 30–Aug. 10, 2025:

  • Friday at 3 p.m. or 5:30 p.m.
  • Saturday or Sunday at 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m., or 5:30 p.m.

Aug. 15–29, 2025:

  • Friday at 5:30 p.m.
  • Saturday or Sunday at 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m., or 5:30 p.m.
    • Final date for Saturday and Sunday parties is Aug. 24

Reservation policies

Reservation information

  • Outdoor Pool Birthday Party Agreement and Waiver must be signed and full payment received at the time of reservation.
  • Cancellations made 15 days or more out will receive a full refund. Cancellations made 14 days or less from event date will receive a 50% refund.
  • Changes to dates must be requested in advance at least 48 business hours. Changes will be accommodated based on availability.
  • Table space is provided during the reserved time slot. All set up and teardown must be completed during the reserved time.
  • The reserved party area is for party guests only. 

Food and drink

  • Food and drink may be brought into the party space. Any coolers brought must be inspected by the pool manager before admittance into the facility. 
  • Any prohibited items found within the cooler will result in forfeiture of the party's ability to bring in a cooler.
  • We do not provide any storage space (e.g., freezers, refrigerators) for food and drink.
  • Concessions items available for purchase.

Admission

  • All party guests staying at the facility must sign in at the front desk and will count toward the admissions total.
  • Additional guests (up to 8, for a total of 24 guests) must have admissions purchased at the front desk before entrance.

Payment and reservation assistance

  • For payment assistance, contact Parks & Recreation customer service at 913.477.7100.
  • For birthday party reservation information, contact Joe Crome at 913.477.7473.

How to reserve your party

Online

Step 1.Review party options and policies

Take a moment to read through our birthday party package options and reservation policies before booking.

Step 2.Start your reservation

Click on the "Book a birthday party" button below and complete the reservation form. Be sure to select a specific outdoor pool as your party location.

  • Sar-Ko-Par Aquatic Center
  • Flat Rock Creek Pool
  • Ad Astra Pool – Closed for reconstruction until May 2026.

Book a birthday party

Step 3.Check availability

  1. Choose the party package.
  2. Select a preferred date and time.

Note: If all times show as “reserved,” that date is fully booked.

Step 4.Review agreements

Carefully read the Release of Liability and Birthday Party Contract before proceeding.

Step 5.Submit your request

Once the reservation form is submitted, your chosen time slot will be temporarily held.

Step 6.Submit payment

Click the payment link (also emailed to you after submitting your form). Payment is required to finalize your reservation.

Save your confirmation number. This will be required to submit payment.

Step 7.Final confirmation and waivers

After staff review (please allow 24–72 hours), you’ll receive a Party Verification Email confirming your booking details.

Please send the link listed at the bottom of the Party Verification Email to guests to submit their online liability waivers.