Labor Day weekend is the final weekend for the outdoor water park at the Beach Ottumwa. The Beach is open Noon to 6PM on Saturday and Sunday, August 30 and 31 and on Labor Day, Monday, September 1st. Sunday is Family Day at the Beach; families up to 6 get in for $20 plus tax.

Monday, September 1st from 6 to 8PM, the Beach will be going to the dogs. The Beach ends the season with the annual Dog Paddle, a fun event for dogs and their owners to swim together. Dogs are only allowed in the wave pool. All 4-legged guests must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older, be current on all vaccinations and on a leash at all times in the water park. Admission to the Dog Paddle is one 5-pound (or larger) bag of pet food per dog. The pet food is donated to the Heartland Humane Society. Owners are reminded to please bring towels to dry your dog.