Flora and Sutton Pools

No Open Swim at Flora Pool Tonight (Friday, June 2)

Cloudy water conditions are forcing the closure of Flora Pool today at 6 p.m. after water walking so there will be no open swim at Flora Pool tonight.  

The pool will be treated overnight to address the issue causing cloudy water and both Flora and Sutton pools are expected to return to normal operation tomorrow. 

Sutton Pool Closed Today (Friday, June 2)


Sutton Pool will be closed all day today to allow staff to conduct maintenance to address the issue causing cloudy water.  Flora Pool is expected to operate normal preseason hours today and Sutton Pool is expected to re-open tomorrow.

The issue creating cloudy water at both pools, and many painted pools around the state, is tiny paint particles too small to be caught on the pools' filtration system. (Although the issue has created visibility concerns, the water itself is safe.) A new, non-toxic treatment has been identified to address the issue and staff need today to conduct this treatment at Sutton.  Flora will be treated overnight.  This treatment is expected to resolve the issue.  Staff believe the issue has been more significant at Sutton Pool than Flora because Sutton has not had water in it for two years.

Safety is the City's top priority in operating its pools and the City appreciates the public's patience as this issue is addressed.

Pre-Season Pool Hours

Tuesday, May 30 - Friday, June 9, 2023

Monday - Friday

  • 7 - 9 a.m. Adult Swim & Water Playground (5 & Under)
  • 12 - 1 p.m. Adult Swim & Water Playground (5 & Under)
  • 1 - 4:30 p.m. Open Swim
  • 5 - 6 p.m. Adult Swim
  • 6 - 8 p.m. Open Swim

Saturday / Sunday

  • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Open Swim
  • 1:30 - 4: 30 p.m. Open Swim

Regular Pool Hours

Starting Saturday, June 10, 2023


Monday - Friday

  • 7 – 8:30 a.m. Adult Swim & Water Playground (5 & Under)
  • 12 – 1 p.m. Adult Swim & Water Playground (5 & Under)
  • 1 – 4:30 p.m. Open Swim
  •  5 – 8 p.m. See weekday evening swim schedule.

Saturday / Sunday

  • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Open Swim
  • 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Open Swim
  • 5 – 7 p.m. Rentals

Weekday Evening Swim Schedule


June 12 – 23 & July 10 - 20

Flora Pool

  • 5 – 6 p.m. Adult Swim
  • 6 – 8 p.m. Open Swim

Sutton Pool

  • Evening swim lessons only.

June 26 – July 8 & 
July 24 – Aug. 3

(No evening open swim on July 3 – 4)

Sutton Pool

  • 5 – 6 p.m. Adult Swim
  • 6 – 8 p.m. Open Swim

Flora Pool

  • Evening swim lessons only.

Daily Admission & Swim Passes

Daily admission and swim passes are available. Learn more!

Swim Lessons

We offer group, private, and adapted swim lessons at Flora Pool. Four two-week sessions are scheduled from June 12 - August 3. No lessons on July 3 and 4. Learn more!

Concession Stands

Concession stands are available at the outdoor pools. Carry-in food and beverages are not allowed.

Locker Rooms

There are coin-operated lockers available that cost $0.25. Patrons may still bring their own padlocks to secure personal property, which must be removed daily. Children who are not potty trained must wear a swim diaper. The pool sells swim diapers at the front desk for $1. Diaper changes must occur in the locker rooms.

Breastfeeding Policy

Breastfeeding is allowed at both Flora and Sutton Pools. Bottle feeding of infants is also allowed on the pool deck or concession areas only. Bottles are not allowed in the water. Glass bottles are not allowed in the facility.  View the full breastfeeding policy.


Flora Pool Location

2525 Green Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
Flora Office Phone: 563.589.4246

Sutton Pool Location

1900 Hawthorne St.
Dubuque, IA 52001 
Sutton Office Phone: 563.589.4247

Leisure Services Office 

1157 Central Ave.
Dubuque, IA 52001
Office Phone: 563.589.4263


Contact Us

  1. Janna Beau | email
    Recreation Supervisor
    Phone: 563.589.4315
    Fax: 563.589.4391

    Bunker Hill
    2200 Bunker Hill Rd. Dubuque, IA 52001
    Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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