Summit Waves

2023 SEASON

Summit Waves will be open May 27 - August 20, 2023

Important Notes:

Regarding Fees: Children ages 3 and under may enter at no charge.

Online Ticket Purchases: In order to control capacity and ensure our guests have an enjoyable experience all SINGLE VISIT tickets must be purchased in advance of your visit. Tickets will NOT be sold at Summit Waves. You must have a ticket purchased prior to your arrival. 

• In order to purchase your tickets online, you must first set up an LSPR household account. For instructions, Click Here. 
• If you experience trouble signing into your account, please call 816-969-1500 for assistance
• You may also visit the Lovell or Longview Community Center to purchase a ticket with cash prior to your visit.
• Please note tickets do sell out on busy days. Please purchase your tickets early in the day.
• Updates will be made to our Facebook page when we are sold out.

Lee’s Summit Parks & Recreation (LSPR) reserves the right to close the pool for special aquatic programs, unfavorable weather, and/or insufficient attendance. We recommend calling ahead to confirm regular operating hours. Call 816-969-1545 or 969-1516 and press 5.

Summit Waves General Pool Rules

1. All children under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult, age 16+.
2. Children not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper and appropriate swim attire. Swim diapers are available for purchase at the Welcome Desk.
3. An adult may not supervise more than 8 children and must maintain visual contact at all times.
4. Single-visit patrons who leave the facility must purchase another single-visit pass for re-entry.
5. Lost or stolen articles are the responsibility of the owner. Lockers are available for patrons. Patrons can bring their own lock or locks are available for purchase at the Welcome Desk.
6. Toys (non-metal) are allowed in the zero-depth entry pool only. Soft throw toys may be used in the lap pool. Dive sticks are NOT allowed.
7. Personal Flotation Device use is limited to those approved by the US Coast Guard. A limited amount of life jackets will be provided by Summit Waves for the convenience of our patrons. Personal Flotation Devices are not allowed on the slides, diving boards, or in diving area.
8. Admittance to the pool will be refused for: drunkenness, inability to care for self, open sores, contagious disease, perceived detriment to the decorum of the pool, improper attire, and/or improper behavior.
9. Please follow all posted rules at special areas.
10. The following are NOT allowed at Summit Waves:
    1. Glass containers.
    2. Chewing gum.
    3. Deck chairs in the concession area or in the pool.
    4. Dangerous or offensive acts.
    5. Alcohol.
    6. Smokeless tobacco or smoking inside the fenced area. (This is a tobacco-free facility)
    7. Inappropriate attire, including but not limited to: thongs, jeans, jean shorts, revealing bathing suits.
    8. Use of any electronic, mechanical, manual, electric, digital, voltaic or other devices, instruments or means capable of recording, producing, duplicating, reproducing, storing, copying, transmitting, or displaying any visual, video, photographic, electronic, digital, recorded, or other visual images, pictures, or representations, including but not limited to any camera, photographic camera, video camera, fiber optic camera, motion picture camera, television camera, camcorder, videotaping device, or camera cell phone, in any restroom, locker room, lavatory, bathroom, shower facility, or dressing room, in any building owned, leased to, or under the control of the Parks Department in order to protect the privacy of our patrons.

Violation of rules will result in:

1st - Verbal warning.
2nd - Suspension of pool use for 1 hour.
3rd - Removal from pool/park for rest of the day.
4th - Revocation of pool pass and/or no admittance for 5 days.
5th - Revocation of pool pass and/or no admittance for the rest of the season.

Lee’s Summit Parks & Recreation (LSPR) reserves the right to…
…close the pool for special aquatic programs, unfavorable weather and/or insufficient attendance.
…change or modify the rules at any time deemed necessary.
…refuse service to any patron if it is deemed in the best interest of the facility.

All ordinances of the City of Lee’s Summit shall be enforced.

Important Numbers: Summit Waves, 969-1545. Rainout, 969-1516. Main Office, 969-1500.

Diving and Diving Board Rules

1. One person allowed on boards at a time.
2. Persons in line must wait until the previous diver has safely reached the pool ladder before climbing the diving board ladder.
3. Divers should exit the diving well at the nearest ladder and should not swim under the diving board.
4. Safe diving must be practiced.
5. No running, cartwheels or handstands on the board.
6. Inward dives and multiple bounces are prohibited.
7. Divers must dive straight out from the board.
8. Diving board fulcrums are NOT to be moved.

Children's Playground Rules

1. The kiddie slide is for patrons UNDER 48” ONLY. Guardians and siblings over 48” may not slide down with children. It is recommended that all sliders slide on their backs.
2. Users of this area must use caution at all times while engaging in activities.

Action River Rules

1. No climbing, standing, walking or sitting on the walls in the action river. No jumping into action river from side of pool.
2. Patrons may only enter the Action River at identified entrance points.
3. No diving in the river.
4. Floaters must follow direction of current at all times.
5. No standing on tubes.
6. No noodles or other flotation devices will be permitted.
7. Always use caution and follow staff directives when in the action river.

Waterslide Rules

1. Patrons must be a MINIMUM OF 42” TALL to use the slide as mandated by the slide manufacturer. Lifeguards will verify each rider’s height.
2. Slide users must be able to climb the slide steps unassisted in order to use the slide.
3. Patrons who are pregnant, have a fear of heights, or have experienced heart or back problems should not use the slide.
4. Masks, goggles, flotation devices, and swimsuits with metal rivets are not permitted on the water slide.
5. Participants must line up on the stairs in single file.
6. Lifeguards will signal when the next slider may go.
7. Swimmers must go down the slide feet first, either on their back, sitting up, or on a tube supplied by Summit Waves.
8. Keep hands and feet inside the slide.
9. Do not stop on the slide.
10. Move away from the bottom of the slide quickly.
11. Patrons or lifeguards in the plunge pool may not catch sliders.
12. Swimmers must exit the plunge pool quickly.

Wave Pool

1. No inner tubes allowed in the wave pool.
2. US Coast Guard Approved Life Vests will be allowed for use.
3. No climbing or sitting on the wall in the wave pool.  
4. No jumping into Wave Pool from side of pool.  
5. Access to wave pool only by beach entry or lift. 
6. When wave machine is off, ladder use to exit is available.  
7. No deck furniture may be brought into the beach area of the pool.

Pre-Purchased Single Tickets Required

• Single-visit tickets will be available for purchase starting May 24, 2023.
• Single-visit ticket sales will not be sold at the gate and may be purchased online or at any of our LSPR facilities. 
• Please set up your LSPR Household account prior to purchasing your tickets. Need help? CLICK HERE for instructions.
• You must purchase tickets in advance to ensure availability.

Season Passes 

• Season passes will continue to be sold at Summit Waves throughout the season. Passes can be purchased at the Welcome desk and at all LSPR facilities.
• Patrons who have purchased season passes in previous years may renew their 2023 season passes online Click Here
• New pass holders must visit one of our Community Centers to purchase passes.
• Non-Resident season passes are $100. (Purchase before May 1st and save $10).

Group Swimming lessons 

• Register HERE 

After-Hour Rentals 

Swim Lessons

• Summer Swim Lessons are available for registration HERE.

• Call 816.969.1545 for more information.

Summit Waves Pool Parties 

Reserve your party online - CLICK HERE!

Party Package Includes

• 15 paid admissions to the Summit Waves
  • Additional admissions will need to purchase a single visit prior to attending the party. 
• 15 frozen treats 
• 45 minutes use of designated party space
• Rates: Resident Rate: $155; Non-Resident Rate: $195
• Days available: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• Times Available:
  • 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
  • 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
  • 2:45 pm - 3:00 pm
  • 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
  • 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm

Reserve Tommi's Turtle Huts online! 

Private, Exclusive, and Shaded!

Rental includes: Shaded, private area for up to 4 guests,  love seat, 2 chairs and table for only $49 per time slot..

A limited number of Tommi’s Turtle Huts are available for rent on a first-come-first served basis and can be reserved online in advance or day of at the Welcome Desk. Only the person who placed the original reservation for the Tommi’s Turtle Hut may check in for the hut. As a reminder, Summit Waves admission and food and drink is not included in your rental fee. All guests must purchase a Summit Waves admission in order to enter the park. This must be done online prior to visit.

Reserve Hut #1

Reserve Hut #2

Cancellation Policy

• The rental representative is eligible to reschedule or cancel their rental without penalty 30 calendar days prior to the rental date. Within 29 calendar days of the rental date cancellation by the rental representative must be submitted in writing to the Aquatics Manager.  Rental Fees are not eligible for a refund within 30 calendar days of the rental.

• In the case Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation is unable to host the rental, the representative will be provided the option to reschedule or receive a full refund of all fees.  Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation has the right to cancel any rental without refund not limited to but including any rental or rental attendee is engaged or perceived to be engage in an activity which is in violation of Federal or State Laws, City Ordinances or rules and regulations of the Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation Park Board. 

• Refunds allowed due to inclement weather.

Special Considerations

• Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation reserves the right to close the pool for special aquatic programs, unfavorable weather and/or insufficient attendance.
• All ordinances of the City of Lee’s Summit shall be enforced.
• You may bring food and beverages into Summit Waves for rentals. (No glass bottles or containers)
• ALCOHOL IS NOT ALLOWED AT HARRIS PARK OR AT SUMMIT WAVES.
• City ordinance prohibits the sale & consumption of alcohol on park property.

Our Commitment

The Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation Department is committed to providing the best park facilities and maintenance our resources will allow. The additional fees for parties and cabana rentals help offset the cost of caring for these areas and we appreciate your support. Your satisfaction as a customer is important to us and we want to know if you experience any problems with the use of our facilities.