701 East 4th Street, Crete, Nebraska
(4th Street and Grove Ave.)
Pool: 402.826.3500 (Seasonal: May-August, during pool hours)
Parks & Recreation at City Hall: 402.826.4315
creteparks@crete.ne.gov
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Wildwood Pool and Park is located in the southeast portion of the city. The public swimming pool includes men’s and women’s restrooms and lockers, zero entry, two slides, splash pad, swimming lanes, and two diving boards. Pool season passes, swimming lessons, youth swim team, and pool parties are available; see below for registration dates and more information.

The park area includes two tennis courts, a playground, picnic area, green space, parking, and public restrooms. Tennis courts include pickleball lines. (Click the photo for a gallery of pool and park images.)

See more information below on when and where to register for pool passes, pool parties, swimming lessons, swim team, and water aerobics.

2026 Pool Season Information

• Wildwood Pool flyer English (pdf)  |  Wildwood Pool flyer Espańol (pdf) 
• Swimming Lessons are offered in June and July
  • registration opens April 27 for ages 4 and up and June 1 for Infant and Toddler lessons.
• RipTide Swim Team registration open March 30 - May 1
• RipTide Swim Team Home Meet - June 6 (no public swim hours)
• Pool Closed: July 4
• Mayor's Day - July 12, free admission during open hours
• Last Day of the Season, Sunday, August 2
  • Open swim 1-3 p.m.
  • Pooch Pool Party from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Cost is $2.00 per dog
    • Dogs must be non-aggressive and leashed upon arrival
    • Toys and inflatables are allowed
    • Dog owners are welcome to swim as well

2026 Pool Admission, Passes & Policies

Season pool passes for individuals and families will be available online (RecDesk) and at the pool during open hours. Purchase passes in person at City Hall, 243 East 13th Street, until the pool opens.

Seniors 55+ are eligible for a season pass that includes unlimited Water Aerobics Classes for only $40. 

Daily Individual Fees:

• Ages 3 & Under Free
• Ages 4-17 $4
• Ages 18 & Older $6
• Ages 55 & Older $4
• Non-swimming parent/guardian $2

Season Passes:

• Individual $60
• Individual Age 55 and over $40
• Family Passes (same household)
  • 2-Person $90
  • 3-Person $120
  • 4-Person $150
  • 5-Person $180
  • 6-Person $210
  • 7+ person $240 

Swim Suits: All patrons who want to swim MUST wear a commercially purchased swim suit. NO street clothes are allowed in the pool, including, but not limited to: jeans, gym shorts, cotton t-shirts, leggings/joggers. ALL infants must wear a swim-approved diaper.

Weather Policies: The pool will close any time the air temperature during the day is recorded below 70 degrees F. Wildwood Pool utilizes a weather application to track thunderstorms and lightning strikes in the area. The Manager on Duty is responsible to monitor any potentially dangerous weather conditions and will respond according to the pool’s safety policies.

2026 Pool Hours 

Monday - Friday

• 9:10-9:50am: Water Aerobics (June 8-July 31)
• 1:00-5:00pm: Open Swim
• 5:00-5:30pm: Adult Swim
• 5:30-7:00pm: Family Swim
• Swimming Lessons (Monday-Thursday)
  • 10:00, 10:40 and 11:20am: All Sessions
  • 5:00 and 7:00pm: Sessions 2 and 3
• Swim Team Practice
  • 7:00-9:00pm: Monday-Thursday
  • 9:00-10:00am: Friday

Friday & Saturday

• 7:00-9:00pm: Private Pool Parties

Saturday

• 1:00-5:00pm: Open Swim
• 5:00-5:30pm: Adult Swim
• 5:30-7:00pm: Family Swim

Sunday

• 1:00-5:00pm: Open Swim
• 5:00-7:00pm: Private Pool Parties

Pool Parties

Private pool parties are held on Fridays and Saturdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m., and Sundays, 5:00-7:00 p.m. during the season. Cost is $250 per party and includes a non‐refundable $50 deposit. Applications are available on RecDesk (under Facilities tab), at City Hall, or the pool during open hours. A completed application and non-refundable deposit is required for reservation.

Water Aerobics

Interested patrons can register on RecDesk or at the pool after opening day; cost is $40 for all classes through the season. Senior participants age 55 and over registered for the season will receive a pool season pass at no additional cost. Daily drop-ins are welcome with a fee of $4 per class and includes that day's pool admission.

• June 8-July 31: Monday - Friday, 9:10 - 9:50 a.m.

Swimming Lessons

• Registration on RecDesk and at City Hall starting April 27 for group lessons ages 4 and up and Infant and Toddler lessons; see more information in the Swimming Lessons article
• Swimming lessons in June and July for participants at least 4 years old; two weeks: 8 - 30 minute lessons
• Infant and toddler lessons in July for ages 6 months - 4 years old; one week: 4 - 30 minute lessons
• Individual swim lessons are available for swimmers of all ages and abilities who would like a 1-on-1 approach to review swimming skills.

Youth Swim Team

Crete RipTide Swim Team, for ages 6-18, competes in the Kansas-Nebraska swim league, which consists of five scheduled meets, held on Saturdays, including one home meet. Competitive events include backstroke, freestyle, breaststroke, butterfly, individual medley, and relays.

• Registration open March 30 - May 1; Cost is $75 (sibling discount available)
• Limited spaces available.
• Members of the team are required to purchase their own swim suit and goggles. 
• Practices are held at Wildwood Pool, starting May 20:
  • Monday-Thursday; 7-8 p.m. for intermediate swimmers; 7:30-9 p.m. for advanced swimmers
  • Fridays: 9-10 a.m. all levels
• Season is from May to June with Saturday Meets
• The team also seeks parents who can make a commitment to volunteer at least 1 night per week throughout the season, and assist with at least 2 meets.

Crete is a growing and diverse 'community in motion' with over 7,000 residents who call it home. We embrace our pioneering heritage and present-day diversity and continue to thrive with a strong economy, successful school system, and safe parks and neighborhoods.

The City of Crete has nearly 70 full time employees as well as seasonal (summer) opportunities. No matter what role you have with us, you are sure to experience growth, professional development, and career achievements.

(Want to learn more about Crete? Check out City Government, Parks & Recreation, Departments, brand new Library, Business & Industry, and other community links.)

The City of Crete is taking applications for the position of Park Facilities and Groundskeeper in the Parks and Recreation Department. General functions: Organize and implement all direct work duties and responsibilities relating to park grounds and facilities and ball fields maintenance. Full-time, hourly position subject to working some evenings, weekends, and early mornings for snow removal, ball field set up and pool facility maintenance. Reports to the Parks and Recreation Director. See full job description for more information.

Minimum qualifications include: 

• possess and maintain a valid Nebraska driver’s license;
• be at least 21 years of age;
• have high school diploma or GED;
• be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Applications will be accepted until this position is filled and may be obtained from the link below or by contacting City Hall. The City of Crete is an equal opportunity employer. Applications should be completed and submitted in one of the following ways: 

• Download the application and job description, type responses, print as PDF and email to jobs@crete.ne.gov
• Print, write responses, scan, and email to jobs@crete.ne.gov
• Fax to 402-826-6412
• Mail to the attention of Human Resources, City of Crete, at PO Box 86, Crete, NE 68333-0086
• Drop off at Crete City Hall - 243 East 13th Street

View/download the job description and employment application:

• Job description 
• Application for employment 

For additional inquiries, please contact:

Wendy Thomas, wendy.thomas@crete.ne.gov
City Hall - 243 East 13th Street
Crete NE 68333-0086
Phone: 402.826.4313 Fax: 402.826.6412
jobs@crete.ne.gov

Crete is a growing and diverse 'community in motion' with over 7,000 residents who call it home. We embrace our pioneering heritage and present-day diversity and continue to thrive with a strong economy, successful school system, and safe parks and neighborhoods.

The City of Crete has nearly 70 full time employees as well as seasonal (summer) opportunities. No matter what role you have with us, you are sure to experience growth, professional development, and career achievements.

(Want to learn more about Crete? Check out City Government, Parks & Recreation, Departments, brand new Library, Business & Industry, and other community links.)

The City of Crete is taking applications for the position of Bookkeeper in the Public Works Department. Full-time, hourly position. General functions: Manage front line responsibilities of the Public Works Departments accounts receivable and accounts payable processes. Assist in all clerical and organizational needs of the Office Manager. Reports to the Public Works Director and Office Manager. See full job description for more information.

Minimum qualifications include: 

• possess a valid Nebraska driver’s license;
• be at least 21 years of age;
• have high school diploma or GED;
• be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Necessary Special Requirements: 

• knowledge of accounting and banking methods is preferred;
• speak, read, and write fluently in English;
• ability to speak, read, and write fluently in Spanish, preferred but not required;
• reside within 20 minutes of the City of Crete;
• maintain a phone.

Applications will be accepted until this position is filled and may be obtained from the link below or by contacting City Hall. The City of Crete is an equal opportunity employer. Applications should be completed and submitted in one of the following ways: 

• Download the application and job description, type responses, print as PDF and email to jobs@crete.ne.gov
• Print, write responses, scan, and email to jobs@crete.ne.gov
• Fax to 402-826-6412
• Mail to the attention of Human Resources, City of Crete, at PO Box 86, Crete, NE 68333-0086
• Drop off at Crete City Hall - 243 East 13th Street

View/download the job description and employment application:

• Job description 
• Application for employment 

For additional inquiries, please contact:

Wendy Thomas, wendy.thomas@crete.ne.gov
City Hall - 243 East 13th Street
Crete NE 68333-0086
Phone: 402.826.4313 Fax: 402.826.6412
jobs@crete.ne.gov

Crete Recreation program registration for youth Flag Football is open through Aug. 30.

Registration forms and coaching and referee applications are available online or in the Recreation Office at City Hall.

Flag Football offers the youth of the community an opportunity to learn and compete in a positive environment. Having fun and learning the basic concepts of football will be the main focus of this program.

• divisions for boys and girls in grades 1-4
• dates: Sunday afternoons, Sept. 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4
• times: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• location:  Armory Park, 515 East 1^st St
• Signup on RecDesk
• Parks & Recreation Department 402.826.4315

Coaches and Referees:

Coaches attend games and organize a weekly practice. Coaches meeting is Thursday, Sept. 3 at the City Park Bandstand from 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. Referees attend games only.

Volunteer and paid opportunities available – parents who volunteer as a coach receive the waiver of cost of participation for their child. A background check may be required.

• Employment Application (pdf)
• Background Check Form (pdf)
• Volunteer Application (pdf)
• Volunteer Liability Waiver (pdf)

If interested, please contact Dan Dunaway, 402-826-9754 or email.