Summit Waves

2021 SEASON

Summit Waves will be open May 29-August 24, 2021.

Hours & Fees

Please Note:

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

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, instrument or means capable of recording, producing, duplicating, reproducing, storing, copying, transmitting or displaying any visual, video, photographic, electronic, digital, recorded, or other visual image, picture, or representation, 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 tube 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.

Facility update: Saturday, August 7 through Monday, August 9, 2021

Due to limited staff, not all of the amenities at Summit Waves will be open at the same time. Staff will rotate the opening of the slides and the lap pool throughout the day so you may enjoy all of the features during your visit. Thank you for understanding, enjoy your visit to Summit Waves.

Pre Purchased Tickets Required - Operations Update - June 19, 2021 

• Due to overwhelming demand at Summit Waves over the past 2 weeks, Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation (LSPR) is implementing changes to enhance your experience. Starting Saturday, June 19, all single visit passes will need to be purchased in advance of your visit. Single visit ticket sales will not be sold at the gate and may be purchased HERE or at any of our LSPR facilities. We encourage you to purchase tickets in advance to ensure availability. Season passes will continue to be sold at Summit Waves front desk and at all LSPR facilities.

Do I Need to Wear a Mask? 

• Jackson County Heath Department has required masks for indoors only beginning August 9, 2021. Masks are not required for patrons at Summit Waves. 

Season Passes 

• Patrons who have purchased season passes in previous years may renew their 2021 season pass online.
• New pass holders must visit one of our Comunitty Centers to purchase your pass.
• Resident season passes are $80. (Purchase before May 1st and save $10).
• Non-Resident season passes are $95. (Purchase before May 1st and save $10).

Group Swimming lessons 

• Residents and non resident swim lessons will be available for the 2021 season. 

• Register online. 

SWIM LESSONS

• Outdoor Swimming Lessons
• 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
• 15 frozen treats 
• 45 minutes use of designated party space
• Rates: Resident Rate: $155; Non-Resident Rate: $195
• Days Availabe: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• Times Available:
  • 12:15pm-1:00pm
  • 1:30pm-2:15pm
  • 2:45pm-3:00pm
  • 4:00pm-4:45pm
  • 5:15pm-6:00pm

NEW! Reserve Tommi's Turtle Huts online!

Private, Exclusive, and Shaded!

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. Advance reservation must be made 2 days in advance, any reservations less than 2 days in advance may be made day of, at the Welcome Desk. Guests may arrive anytime throughout the day, but arriving at opening is highly encouraged. Tommi’s Turtle Hut wristbands are required to enter either Tommi’s Turtle Hut area for the day. Visit the Welcome Desk at the park entrance to check in and pick up your Tommi’s Turtle Hut wristbands (photo ID required). Only the person who placed the original reservation for the Tommi’s Turtle Hut may pick up the Tommi’s Turtle Hut bands and distribute them. 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 may also be done at the Welcome Desk when you pick up your Tommi’s Turtle Hut wristbands or online in advance. Click here for pdf

Reserve Hut #1

Reserve Hut #2

Private After Hours Rentals

Private pool groups are given exclusive use of the rented area after normal hours. Concessions available with entire facility rental only. Please call for more information. Booking done by appointment only. 

Private Pool Party Availability: Monday - Friday, 8:30pm–10:30pm. Saturday & Sunday, 7:30 - 9:30pm. First come first serve. 

Small Group

Medium Group

Large Group

Rental Cancellation Policy

• 30 days or more in advance: 100% of rental fees refunded.
• 14-29 days in advance: 75% of rental fees refunded.
• 7-14 days in advance: 50% of rental fees refunded.
• Less than 7 days from event: 0% of rental fees returned.
• 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.
• Security will be required for all evening rentals hosted for patrons aged 14 to 20. Security will be provided by LSPD or the Jackson County Sheriff Department starting at 6:00pm or at the start of the event, whichever is later, and remain until 30 minutes after the scheduled end of the event (paid for by the renting party). In the event that LSPD is called to an event the event will be terminated immediately, all participants will be asked to leave the facility and park and the rental fee and deposit will be withheld. Those refusing to leave will be arrested for trespassing (Article IV, Section 17 – 86). Additionally, the renting party identified on said event’s rental forms will be unable to rent any LSPR facility in the future as will any other patrons, chaperones or participants who do not cooperate with facility staff or security.

Pool Rules in regards to Private Rentals

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.
3. An adult may not supervise more than 8 children and must maintain visual contact of said children 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 may bring their own lock or locks are available for purchase.
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 devices may be used if U.S. Coast Guard approved. PFDs are NOT allowed on 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. Deck chairs in the concession area or in the pool.
    3. Dangerous or offensive acts.
    4. Alcohol.
    5. In an effort to reduce the negative impact of tobacco use on parks and recreation patrons, the use of all tobacco products is prohibited in parks and facilities maintained, owned, and/or operated by the Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation Department.
    6. Inappropriate attire, including but not limited to: thongs, jeans, jean shorts, revealing bathing suits.
    7. To protect the privacy of our patrons, the LS Parks and Recreation Department prohibits the use of any electronic, mechanical, manual, electric, digital, voltaic or other devices, instrument or means capable of recording, producing, duplicating, reproducing, storing, copying, transmitting or displaying any visual, video, photographic, electronic, digital, recorded, or other visual image, picture, or representation, 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 LSPR.

Violation of the rules will result in:*

1st - verbal warning. 2nd - removal from facility and park property for the rest of the day. 3rd - suspension of membership, participation in program and/or no admittance for one week. 4th - revocation of membership, participation in program and/or no admittance for a minimum of one year.

Any action by an individual or group of individuals which represent a danger to themselves, patrons or disrupts the decorum of the facility will be dealt with immediately. Major causes such a physical violence, commission of crime (theft, vandalism) or use, possession, sale, purchase or giving away of controlled or prohibited substances may result in revocation of the patrons ability to use LSPR facilities and parks for a minimum of one year.

*Discretion of the rules may be used when warranted.

Our Commitment

The Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation Department is committed to providing the best park facilities and maintenance our resources will allow. Your rental fees help offset the cost of constructing and 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.