Shaw Park Aquatic Center is Clayton’s seasonal outdoor swimming facility within Shaw Park. Located at 111 South Brentwood Boulevard, it gives residents and visitors access to competition swimming, diving, and age-appropriate water play near downtown Clayton.
The aquatic center operates on a seasonal schedule that differs from Shaw Park’s general operating hours. Pool hours, admission policies, special programs, and temporary closures can change during the season, so visitors should confirm current details through the official City of Clayton aquatic-center page before visiting.
Aquatic Center Pools and Amenities
The facility includes a 50-meter competition pool used for lap swimming and recreational programs. Its separate dive tank has 1-meter and 3-meter springboards along with a 5-meter platform. A children’s pool with play features gives younger swimmers a space separate from the competition and diving areas.
Program availability varies throughout the season. The City of Clayton publishes schedules for open swim, lap swim, Splash and Play, lessons, meets, and other activities. Special events or staffing conditions may temporarily limit access to particular pools or lanes.
Shaw Park Recreation Beyond the Pool
The aquatic center is one part of Shaw Park, Clayton’s largest public park. The surrounding recreation areas include tennis courts, athletic fields, sand volleyball, paved paths, gardens, picnic facilities, and the inclusive Treetop Playground. These amenities make the park useful for both organized recreation and casual visits.
Families comparing parks, schools, housing, and local amenities can find broader area information in the Clayton community guide.
Gardens, Public Art, and Gathering Spaces
Shaw Park also contains landscaped areas and public gathering spaces. Visitors can explore Chapman Plaza, Century Garden, Moneta Garden, and the Sensory Garden. Public art and water features contribute to the park’s role as a civic and cultural space near downtown Clayton.
Picnic shelters, reservable areas, and the Enterprise Holdings Pavilion support gatherings of different sizes. Availability, capacity, fees, and reservation rules should be confirmed directly with Clayton Parks and Recreation.
Planning a Visit to Shaw Park Aquatic Center
- Address: 111 South Brentwood Boulevard, Clayton, MO 63105
- Season: The outdoor aquatic center operates seasonally.
- Before visiting: Confirm current hours, admission, programs, and closures on the official City of Clayton page.
- Park hours: General Shaw Park hours do not necessarily represent aquatic-center operating hours.