Public pools in Cherokee, Iowa

The Sanford Museum & Planetarium, located at 117 East Willow Street in Cherokee, Iowa, is a popular tourist attraction and educational institution. Open to the public on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on weekends from Noon to 5:00 p.m., the museum features exhibits on Archaeology, Art, Astronomy, Geology, History, Natural History, and Paleontology. Founded in 1951 through a generous trust fund established by Mr. & Mrs. W.A. Sanford in memory of their son Tiel, the museum offers public programs every Sunday and Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. Additionally, the museum hosts programs for groups and schools during the week by reservation.

Bacon Aquatic Center is a state-of-the-art facility located at 614 West Bluff Street in Cherokee, Iowa, United States. This premier aquatic center offers a variety of amenities for visitors of all ages, including a large swimming pool, water slides, diving boards, and a children's play area. The center also offers swimming lessons, water aerobics classes, and lifeguard training programs. With its convenient location and top-notch facilities, Bacon Aquatic Center is the perfect place to beat the heat and have fun in the water.