May 21, 2026

2026 Big Blue Bay Tentative Opening

Posted May 21, 2026 8:34 PM

By City of Alliance

City of Alliance
City of Alliance

ALLIANCE, Neb. – Big Blue Bay is tentatively scheduled to open Monday, May 25 if weather conditions and water temperature permit. The Knight Museum will be open for pool pass sales on Memorial Day, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. only. May 25 will also be the final day for swim lesson registrations.

Hours of operation at the pool will be Noon to 1 p.m. for Adult Lap Swim and 5 & under Zero Depth Swim, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. for Open Swim, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. for Adult Lap Swim and 5 & Under Zero Depth Swim - 5 and Under swimmers accompanied by an adult only.

Additional swim opportunities will be added on the following dates:

June 1st: Adult morning lap swim from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m.

June 24: Night Swim (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday) 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

For more information, contact the Knight Museum at (308) 762-2384.