Swimming Pools

Overview

About DPR Swimming Pools 

Denver Parks & Recreation operates 15 indoor and 16 outdoor swimming pools, offering numerous aquatic activities for youth, adults, seniors and persons with disabilities. Enjoy open and lap swim, aqua-fitness classes, swim lessons and private instruction for every age and level of ability. 

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Contact the Aquatics Office

Email: aquatics@denvergov.org
Phone: (720) 865-0660

The Denver Aquatics Office is located at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center (3880 Newport St. 80207). All groups and summer camps must arrange pool visits with the aquatics team ahead of time. Please email your request to aquatics@denvergov.org


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Denver Parks & Recreation is hiring lifeguards and swimming lessons instructors. 

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Indoor Pools 


How to use the online GroupEx Pro calendar:

Select Aquatics (AQ) under the Category drop-down menu and then filter by location, activity name, or class instructor. This schedule will also indicate any changes, updates, or class cancelations. 

Ashland

*Registration Required

Lap Pool

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Lap Swim
6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Lap Swim
6:00 - 10:45 a.m.
Lap Swim
6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Lap Swim
6:00 - 10:45 a.m.
Lap Swim
8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Lap Swim
8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Open Swim
2:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Aqua Aerobics
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Open Swim
2:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Aqua Aerobics
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Open Swim
2:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Lap Swim
5:00 - 5:45 p.m.
Lap Swim
12:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Lap Swim
5:00 - 5:45 p.m.
Lap Swim
12:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Lap Swim
5:00 - 6:45 p.m.
 
Swim Lessons*
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Open Swim
2:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Swim Lessons*
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Open Swim
2:30 - 5:00 p.m.
   
Lap Swim
5:00 - 7:45 p.m.
Lap Swim
5:00 - 7:45 p.m.
   
Leisure Pool
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Family Swim
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Swim Lessons*
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Family Swim
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Swim Lessons*
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

 

Family Swim
10:00 a.m.
- 2:30 p.m.

Open Swim
8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Open Swim
2:30 - 5:45 p.m.
Family Swim
12:15 - 2:30 p.m.
Open Swim
2:30 - 5:45 p.m.
Family Swim
12:15 - 2:30 p.m.
Open Swim
2:30 - 6:45 p.m.

Swim Lessons*
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Open Swim
2:30 - 7:45 p.m.
Swim Lessons*
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Open Swim
2:30 - 7:45 p.m.


Athmar

Pool Schedule

*Registration Required 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 
Lap Swim
7:00 - 9:15 a.m.
Lap Swim
7:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Lap Swim
7:00 - 9:15 a.m.
Lap Swim
7:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Lap Swim
7:00 - 9:15 a.m.
Lap Swim
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Lap Swim
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Aqua Aerobics
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Water Walking
10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Aqua Aerobics
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Water Walking
10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Aqua Aerobics
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Open Swim
11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Open Swim
1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Water Walking
10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Pool Maintenance
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Water Walking
10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Pool Maintenance
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
MS Hydro Therapy
10:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
   
Pool Maintenance
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Adult Open Swim
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Pool Maintenance
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Adult Open Swim
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Adult Open Swim
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
   
Adult Open Swim
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Family Swim
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Adult Open Swim
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Family Swim
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Family Swim
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
   
Family Swim
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Open Swim
2:30 - 4:15 p.m.
Family Swim
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Open Swim
2:30 - 4:15 p.m.
Open Swim
3:30 - 7:30 p.m.
   
Open Swim
2:30 - 5:15 p.m.
Swim Lessons*
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Open Swim
2:30 - 5:15 p.m.
Swim Lessons*
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
     
Swim Lessons*
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Open Swim
6:45 - 8:30 p.m.
Swim Lessons*
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Open Swim
6:45 - 8:30 p.m.
     
Open Swim
6:45 - 8:30 p.m.
  Open Swim
6:45 - 8:30 p.m.
       

Carla Madison

"Lanes" indicates number of lanes available for lap swimming.

*Registration Required


Lap Pool

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday   Saturday  Sunday
Lap Swim
(8 Lanes)
5:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Lap Swim
(8 Lanes)
5:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Lap Swim
(8 Lanes)
5:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Lap Swim
(8 Lanes)
5:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Lap Swim
(8 Lanes)
5:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Lap Swim
(8 Lanes)
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lap Swim
(8 Lanes)
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Swim Lessons*/Lap Swim
(6 Lanes)
4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Shallow Water Aerobics
(4 Lanes)
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Pool Closed
1:30 - 2:00 p.m.
    Key Log Roll/Diving Board (4 Lanes)
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
  Lap Swim
(8 Lanes)
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Aqua Tone
(4 Lanes)
10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Lap Swim
(8 Lanes)
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
     
    Lap Swim
(8 Lanes)
11:15 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Swim Lessons*/Lap Swim
(6 Lanes)
4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
     
      Lap Swim
(8 Lanes)
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
     

Leisure Pool

Monday  Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Quiet Swim/River Walking
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Quiet Swim/River Walking
8:00 - 9:15 a.m.
Quiet Swim/River Walking
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Quiet Swim/River Walking
8:00 - 9:15 a.m.
Quiet Swim/River Walking
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Quiet Swim/River Walking
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Quiet Swim/River Walking
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Open Swim
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Current Channel Aerobics
9:15 - 10:15 a.m.
Open Swim
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Current Channel Aerobics
9:15 - 10:15 a.m.
Open Swim
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Open Swim
10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Open Swim
10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Pool Closed
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Swim Lessons*
10:15 - 11:45 a.m.
Pool Closed
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Swim Lessons*
10:15 - 11:45 a.m.
Pool Closed
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
   
Adaptive Swim Lessons
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Open Swim
11:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Open Swim
4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Open Swim
11:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Open Swim
4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
   
Adaptive Lap Swim/Open Swim
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Swim Lessons*
3:45 - 5:45 p.m.
  Swim Lessons*
3:45 - 5:45 p.m.
     
Open Swim
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Open Swim
5:45 - 8:00 p.m.
  Open Swim
5:45 - 8:00 p.m.
     

Central Park

Pool Schedule: 10/6 - 10/12

Lap Pool 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday  Saturday
Lap Swim
7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lap Swim
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lap Swim
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lap Swim
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lap Swim
7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lap Swim
10:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Lap Swim
4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Lap Swim
4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
  Lap Swim
4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Lap Swim
4:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
 
Leisure Pool
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Open Swim
7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Open Swim
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Open Swim
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Open Swim
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Open Swim
7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Open Swim
10:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Open Swim
4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Open Swim
4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
  Open Swim
4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Open Swim
4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
 

Glenarm

Pool Schedule

*Registration Required 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Lap Swim
6:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Lap Swim
6:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Lap Swim
6:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Lap Swim
6:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Adult Swim
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lap Swim
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Swim Lessons
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Aqua Aerobics
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Adult Swim
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Aqua Aerobics
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Lap Swim
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Open Swim
11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
Lap Swim
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Swim Lessons*
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lap Swim
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Swim Lessons
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Open Swim
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
 
Open Swim
2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Lap Swim
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Open Swim
2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Lap Swim
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Lap Swim
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
 
Lap Swim
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Open Swim
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Lap Swim
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Open Swim
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
   
  Swim Lessons*
5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
  Swim Lessons*
5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
   

Hiawatha Davis Jr.

Pool Schedule

*Registration Required 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Lap Swim
7:15 - 9:00 a.m.
Lap Swim
7:15 - 11:30 a.m.
Lap Swim
7:15 - 9:00 a.m.
Lap Swim
7:15 - 11:30 a.m.
Lap Swim
7:15 - 9:00 a.m.
Lap Swim
9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Aqua Aerobics
9:15 - 10:15 a.m.
Leisure Swim
(3 Lanes)
11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Aqua Aerobics
9:15 - 10:15 a.m.
Leisure Swim
(3 Lanes)
11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Aqua Aerobics
9:15 - 10:15 a.m.
Open Swim
12:15 - 3:30 p.m.
Leisure Swim
(3 Lanes)
10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Lap Swim
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Leisure Swim
(3 Lanes)
10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Lap Swim
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Leisure Swim
(3 Lanes)
10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Lap Swim
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Open Swim
2:00 - 5:15 p.m.
Lap Swim
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Open Swim
2:00 - 5:15 p.m.
Lap Swim
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
 
Leisure Swim
(3 Lanes)
2:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Aqua Aerobics
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Leisure Swim
(3 Lanes)
2:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Aqua Aerobics
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Open Swim
2:00 - 6:30 p.m.
 
Swim Lessons*
5:00 - 6:45 p.m.
Ai Chi
(Quiet Class)
6:35 - 7:30 p.m.
Swim Lessons*
5:00 - 6:45 p.m.
Ai Chi
(Quiet Class)
6:35 - 7:30 p.m.
   
Lap Swim
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
  Lap Swim
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

   

La Familia

Pool Schedule

*Registration Required 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Lap Swim
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lap Swim
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Lap Swim
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lap Swim
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Lap Swim
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lap Swim
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Open/Lap Swim
1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Aqua Aerobics
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Open/Lap Swim
1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Aqua Aerobics
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Open/Lap Swim
1:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Open/Lap Swim
12:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Swim Lessons*
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Swim Lessons*
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Swim Lessons*
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Swim Lessons*
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
   
Open/Lap Swim
5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Open/Lap Swim
12:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Open/Lap Swim
5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Open/Lap Swim
12:00 - 3:30 p.m.
   
  Swim Lessons*
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
  Swim Lessons*
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
   
  Open/Lap Swim
5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
  Open/Lap Swim
5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
   

Martin Luther King Jr.

*Registration Required

Lap Pool

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Lap Swim
7:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Lap Swim
7:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Lap Swim
7:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Lap Swim
7:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Lap Swim
7:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Lap Swim
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Aqua Aerobics
9:15 - 10:15 a.m.
Deep Water Aerobics
9:15 - 10:15 a.m.
Aqua Aerobics
9:15 - 10:15 a.m.
Deep Water Aerobics
9:15 - 10:15 a.m.
Aqua Aerobics
9:15 - 10:15 a.m.
Open Swim
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Adult Swim
10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Lap Swim
10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Adult Swim
10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Lap Swim
10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Aqua Tone
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
 
Ai Chi
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Open Swim
2:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Ai Chi
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Open Swim
2:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Lap Swim
11:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
 
Lap Swim
12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Swim Lessons*
5:00 - 6:50 p.m.
Lap Swim
12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Swim Lessons*
5:00 - 6:50 p.m.
Open Swim
3:00 - 6:30 p.m.
 
Open Swim
3:00 - 6:30 p.m.
  Open Swim
3:00 - 6:30 p.m.
     

Therapy Pool 

THERAPY POOL CLOSURE NOTICE | Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center's therapy pool is closed for maintenance.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Adult Swim
7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Adult Swim
7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Adult Swim
7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Adult Swim
7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Adult Swim
7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Adult Swim
9:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Montbello

Pool Schedule

*Registration Required

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 
Lap Swim
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Lap Swim
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Lap Swim
8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Lap Swim
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lap Swim
8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
VIVE Swim
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Aqua Aerobics
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Open Swim
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Aqua Aerobics
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Open Swim
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Aqua Aerobics
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Open Swim
12:30 - 3:45 p.m.
Lap Swim
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
VIVE Swim
4:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Lap Swim
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
VIVE Swim
4:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Lap Swim
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
 
Open Swim
2:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Aqua Aerobics
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Open Swim
2:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Aqua Aerobics
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Open Swim
2:00 - 4:45 p.m.
 
Swim Lessons*
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Swim Lessons*
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Swim Lessons*
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Swim Lessons*
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Night Moves
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
 

Montclair

 Lap Pool 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Lap Swim
7:00 - 8:15 a.m.
Lap Swim
7:00 - 8:15 a.m.
Lap Swim
7:00 - 8:15 a.m.
Lap Swim
7:00 - 8:15 a.m.
Lap Swim
7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Lap Swim
9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Lap Swim
9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Aqua Aerobics
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Deep Water Aerobics
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Aqua Aerobics
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Deep Water Aerobics
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Open Swim
(3 lanes)
2:00 - 4:15 p.m.
Open Swim
(3 lanes)
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Open Swim
(3 lanes)
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Adult Swim
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Lap Swim
9:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Adult Swim
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Lap Swim
9:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Open Swim
(3 lanes)
6:15 - 7:30 p.m.
Open Swim
(3 lanes)
1:45 - 3:30 p.m.
Open Swim
(3 lanes)
1:45 - 3:30 p.m.
Lap Swim
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Open Swim
(3 lanes)
2:00 - 4:15 p.m.
Lap Swim
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Open Swim
(3 lanes)
2:00 - 4:15 p.m.
     
Open Swim
(3 lanes)
2:00 - 4:15 p.m.
  Open Swim
(3 lanes)
2:00 - 4:15 p.m.
       
Open Swim
(3 lanes)
6:15 - 8:30 p.m.
  Open Swim
(3 lanes)
6:15 - 8:30 p.m.
       
Leisure Pool
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Open Swim
11:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Open Swim
11:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Open Swim
11:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Open Swim
11:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Open Swim
10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Open Swim
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Open Swim
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Open Swim
5:45 - 8:30 p.m.
Open Swim
5:45 - 8:30 p.m.
Open Swim
5:45 - 8:30 p.m.
Open Swim
5:45 - 8:30 p.m.
     

Rude

Pool Schedule

*1-2 lap lanes available from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday  Saturday Sunday
Lap Swim
6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Lap Swim
6:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lap Swim
6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Lap Swim
6:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lap Swim
6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Lap Swim
8:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Lap Swim
8:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Open Swim
2:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Open Swim
12:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Open Swim*
2:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Open Swim
12:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Open Swim*
2:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Open Swim
11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Open Swim
11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lap Swim
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Open Swim
5:15 - 7:30 p.m.
Lap Swim
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Open Swim
5:15 - 7:30 p.m.
     

Scheitler

Pool Schedule 

*Registration Required

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 
Lap Swim
6:00 - 8:45 a.m.
Lap Swim
6:00 - 8:45 a.m.
Lap Swim
6:00 - 8:45 a.m.
Lap Swim
6:00 - 8:45 a.m.
Lap Swim
6:00 - 8:45 a.m.
Lap Swim
9:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lap Swim
9:15 - 11:00 a.m.
Aqua Aerobics
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Aqua Aerobics
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Aqua Aerobics
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Aqua Aerobics
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Lap Swim
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Open/Lap Swim
(1-2 lanes)
12:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Open/Lap Swim
(1-2 lanes)
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Water Walking
10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
Swim Lessons*
10:15 - 10:45 a.m.
Water Walking
10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
Swim Lessons*
10:15 - 10:45 a.m.
Open/Lap Swim
(1-2 lanes)
1:00 - 6:30 p.m.
   
Lap Swim
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lap Swim
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lap Swim
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lap Swim
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
     
Open/Lap Swim
(1-2 lanes)
1:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Open/Lap Swim
(1-2 lanes)
1:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Open/Lap Swim
(1-2 lanes)
1:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Open/Lap Swim
(1-2 lanes)
1:00 - 4:45 p.m.
     
Swim Lessons*
5:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Swim Lessons*
5:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Swim Lessons*
5:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Swim Lessons*
5:00 - 5:30 p.m.
     
Open/Lap Swim
(1-2 lanes)
5:45 - 8:00 p.m.
Open/Lap Swim
(1-2 lanes)
5:45 - 8:00 p.m.
Open/Lap Swim
(1-2 lanes)
5:45 - 8:00 p.m.
Open/Lap Swim
(1-2 lanes)
5:45 - 8:00 p.m.
     

Twentieth St

Pool Schedule 

*Registration Required 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Lap Swim
6:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Lap Swim
6:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Lap Swim
6:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Lap Swim
6:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Lap Swim
6:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Open Swim
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Adult Swim Lessons*
9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Water Aerobics
10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
Adult Swim Lessons*
9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Water Aerobics
10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
   
Lap Swim
10:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lap Swim
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Lap Swim
10:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lap Swim
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
   
Adult Swim Lessons*
12:00 - 12:45 p.m.
Pool Closed
2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Adult Swim Lessons*
12:00 - 12:45 p.m.
     
Lap Swim
12:45 - 2:00 p.m.
Lap Swim
4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Lap Swim
12:45 - 2:00 p.m.
     
Pool Closed
2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
  Pool Closed
2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
     
Lap Swim
4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
  Lap Swim
4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
     

Washington Park

Pool Schedule

*Registration Required 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 
Lap Swim
6:00 - 7:45 a.m.
Lap Swim
6:00 - 7:45 a.m.
Lap Swim
6:00 - 8:45 a.m.
Lap Swim
6:00 - 8:45 a.m.
Lap Swim
6:00 - 8:45 a.m.
Lap Swim
8:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Adult Swim
11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Adult Swim Lessons*
8:00 - 8:45 a.m.
Adult Swim Lessons*
8:00 - 8:45 a.m.
Aqua Tone
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Water Walking
9:00 - 9:45 a.m.
Aqua Tone
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Aqua Aerobics
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Lap Swim
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Aqua Tone
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Water Walking
9:00 - 9:55 a.m.
Adult Swim
10:15 - 11:50 a.m.
Swim Team
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Ai Chi
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Adult Swim
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Open Swim
2:15 - 3:30 p.m.
Adult Swim
10:15 - 11:50 a.m.
Swim Lessons*
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Lap Swim
12:00 - 1:55 p.m.
Adult Swim
11:00 - 11:50 a.m.

Adult Swim
11:00 - 11:50 a.m.

Open Swim
12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
 
Lap Swim
12:00 - 1:55 p.m.
Adult Swim
11:00 - 11:50 p.m.
Open Swim
2:00 - 3:55 p.m.
Lap Swim
12:00 - 1:55 p.m.
Lap Swim
12:00 - 1:55 p.m.
   
Open Swim
2:00 - 3:55 p.m.
Lap Swim
12:00 - 1:55 p.m.
Swim Lessons*
4:00 - 5:10 p.m.
Open Swim
2:00 - 3:55 p.m.
Open Swim
2:00 - 7:30 p.m.
   
Swim Lessons
4:00 - 5:10 p.m.
Open Swim
2:00 - 3:55 p.m.
Aqua Aerobics
5:15 - 6:15 p.m.
Swim Lessons
4:00 - 5:10 p.m.
     
Lap Swim
5:15 - 7:30 p.m.
Swim Lessons
4:00 - 5:10 p.m.
Lap Swim
6:30 -7:30 p.m.
Lap Swim
5:15 -7:30 p.m.
     
  Lap Swim
5:15 - 7:30 p.m.
         

Outdoor Pools

Outdoor pools have closed for the 2024 season as of August 11.

Due to construction and maintenance needs, Swansea and Mestizo Curtis pools will not open for the 2024 season. With Phase 3 of Ruby Hill Park renovation, the pool will permanently close. 

Pool Passes

Outdoor pool passes for the 2024 season will be sold beginning Tuesday, May 7 at noon:

Youth (2-18 years) $20
Young Adult (19-24 years) $35
Adult (25-64 years) $50
Senior (65+ years) $30
Person with a Disability $30

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Outdoor Pool Schedules

Aztlan Recreation Center

All outdoor pools have closed for the 2024 season.

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Barnum Recreation Center

All outdoor pools have closed for the 2024 season.

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Berkeley Park

All outdoor pools have closed for the 2024 season.

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Congress Park

All outdoor pools have closed for the 2024 season.

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Cook Park Recreation Center

All outdoor pools have closed for the 2024 season.

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Eisenhower Recreation Center

All outdoor pools have closed for the 2024 season.

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Garfield Park

All outdoor pools have closed for the 2024 season.

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Globeville Argo Park

All outdoor pools have closed for the 2024 season.

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Green Valley Ranch

All outdoor pools have closed for the 2024 season.

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Harvard Gulch Recreation Center

All outdoor pools have closed for the 2024 season.

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Harvey Park Recreation Center

All outdoor pools have closed for the 2024 season.

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La Alma Recreation Center

All outdoor pools have closed for the 2024 season.

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Southwest Recreation Center

All outdoor pools have closed for the 2024 season.

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Entry Fees

Pool entry is included in with your DPR Recreation Center membership. Drop-in rates are as follow:

Drop-In Aqua Fitness Classes

Young Adults (ages 19-24)  $3
Adult (ages 25-64)  $4
Senior (ages 65+)  $2.50
Persons with Disabilities  $2.50

 

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Open Swim Guidelines

  • Capacity limits vary by location
  • Entry for all activities is same -day walk-up on a first- come, first -served basis
  • Customers are encouraged to attend only one open swim session per day to allow equitable access for others
  • No refunds are issued for weather closures
  • All other DPR swimming pool rules remain in place

Pool Closures

Denver's outdoor pools may close periodically for short periods of time due to several reasons, including:

  • Inclement weather: low air temperature (below 64 degrees), low water temperature (below 78 degrees), or high wind causing poor visibility of the bottom of the pool
  • Electrical storms (lightning & thunder): the pool will close for a minimum of 20 min until the area is clear. Since weather in Colorado is unpredictable, these closures can be frequent and sometimes result in the closure of the pool for the day
  • Pump room/Mechanical issues: depending on the situation we will reopen as soon as we can for patrons
  • Accidental solid or diarrheal fecal matter incident: these closures range from 1 hour to 24 hours depending on the severity

Pool Rules

DPR provides safe, enjoyable spaces for all. Please review the customer code of conduct policy. Lifeguards are on duty to enforce rules and regulations and to respond to emergencies. 

Swimming Pool Rules

  • Parents/Guardians are responsible for the actions and behaviors of their children
  • Children 5 years and under must be directly supervised in the pool, WITHIN ARMS REACH AT ALL TIMES, by a responsible parent or guardian
  • Children 6 and 7 years old must be accompanied by a responsible individual 12 years or older in the pool area at all times
  • Children 8 years and older may swim without a parent or guardian present
  • Proper swim wear is required – no jeans or cut offs, street clothes, or undergarments
  • Showers are required before entry into the pool, in accordance with Colorado State Health Codes
  • No running, pushing, wrestling or rough play in locker rooms, showers, or pool area
  • Dive in designated areas only
  • Water wings and inner tubes are not allowed. Swim equipment and toys are permissible at the discretion of management
  • Coast Guard-approved lifejackets are allowed when directly supervised by a parent or guardian within arm’s reach
  • A swimming ability test may be required before entering the deep water
  • Swim diapers or plastic pants are required for participants who are diaper dependent. Diaper changing on or around the pool deck is prohibited
  • No spitting, spouting water or blowing the nose in or around the pool
  • Lap swimmers will be required to share lanes and circle swim when needed
  • Food and drink in designated areas only; no glass containers
  • Swimmers with open sores or wounds, or who have had diarrhea within the last 24 hours are asked not to get into the water in accordance with Colorado State Heath Codes
  • Smoking in or within 15 feet of the entrance to any city-owned facility is prohibited
  • No unsanctioned private lessons, coaching or selling of goods and services is allowed per Municipal Code Section 39-11

Wading Pool Rules

  • Children 5 years and under must be directly supervised in the pool, WITHIN ARMS REACH AT ALL TIMES, by a responsible parent or guardian
  • Feet first entry only
  • Swim diapers or plastic pants are required for participants who are diaper dependent
  • Follow all other pool rules

Slide Rules

  • Riders must be able to pass the swim test and be able to swim to steps independently
  • Riders must be 42” tall to ride
  • One person on the slide at a time
  • Riders must go feet first and face up; no spinning, stopping or turning on the slide
  • The splashdown area must be clear of swimmers before the next rider uses the slide
  • Riders may not be caught coming off the slide by parents or guardians
  • No jewelry, or swim suit with buttons, fasteners, or metal rivets on the slide for your safety
  • No Swimming in slide area

Leisure Pool & Water Play Ground Rules

  • Slides: Riders must go feet first and face up; no spinning, stopping or turning on the slide
  • Do not climb on outside of play structures
  • No sitting on the geysers
  • During busy periods, the leisure pool will be limited to young children

Reglamento para las Piscinas

Reglamento para las Piscinas de Parques y Esparcimiento de Denver

  • Los salvavidas se encuentran para poner en vigor las reglas y regulaciones y atender emergencias.
  • Los padres/tutores son responsables por los actos y conducta de sus hijos.
  • Los usuarios deberán respetar a los salvavidas y al personal de la piscina en todo momento.
  • Los menores de 5 años deberán contar con supervisión directa en la piscina, ENCONTRÁNDOSE AL ALCANCE DE LA MANO EN TODO MOMENTO, por un padre o tutor responsable.
  • Los menores de 6 y 7 años deberán encontrarse acompañados de una persona de 12 años o mayor en el área de la piscina en todo momento.
  • Los niños de 8 años de edad o mayores podrán nadar sin que un padre o tutor esté presente.
  • Se exige el uso de trajes de baño apropiados – Se prohíben las prendas recortadas, de mezclilla, las ropas de calle y las prendas íntimas.
  • Se exige usar las regaderas antes de entrar a la piscina conforme al Código de Sanidad del Estado de Colorado.
  • Se prohíbe correr, los empujones, o los juegos bruscos en los casilleros, las regaderas o en el área de la piscina.
  • Se permiten los clavados únicamente en las zonas designadas para esto.
  • Se prohíben los flotadores y las cámaras de llantas. Todo otro artículo de flotación, equipo y juguetes de natación se permiten a criterio de la gerencia. 
  • Se permiten los chalecos salvavidas aprobados por los Guardacostas de ser supervisados directamente por un padre o tutor que se encuentre al alcance de la mano.
  • Una prueba de natación se podría exigir antes de entrar en las zonas profundas.
  • Se exige usar los pañales acuáticos y los pantalones de plástico para los que dependen de estos. Se prohíbe cambiar  pañales en las inmediaciones de la alberca.
  • Se prohíbe escupir, echar corros de agua, o sonarse en las inmediaciones de la piscina.
  • Las personas que hagan natación de circuito se les va a pedir compartan sus carriles de ser necesario.
  • Los alimentos y las bebidas únicamente en las zonas designadas. Se prohíben los objetos de vidrio.
  • De manera atenta se pide que las personas con úlceras, llagas, o afligidos por diarrea en las 24 horas previas se abstengan de entrar al agua conforme al Código Estatal de Sanidad en Colorado.
  • Se prohíbe el fumar a 15 pies de distancia de las entradas de todas las instalaciones propiedad de la Ciudad.
  • Se prohíbe fumar en toda instalación propiedad de la ciudad a 15 pies de la entrada.
  • Se prohíben las clases particulares, la instrucción, o vender productos o servicios conforme al Código Municipal Sección 39-11.

Reglas para los Chapoteaderos

  • Los menores de 5 años DEBERÁN encontrarse acompañados en la piscina AL ALCANCE DE LA MANO del menor de uno de sus padres o tutores EN TODO MOMENTO.
  • Únicamente entre con los pies primero.
  • Se exige usar los pañales acuáticos y los pantalones de plástico para los que dependen de estos.
  • Acaten las otras reglas de la piscina.

Reglas de el Tobogán

  • Los usuarios deberán aprobar la prueba de natación y poder nadar de manera independiente.
  •  Los usuarios deberán medir 42” = 1 metro de estatura para usarlas.
  • Una persona a la vez por el tobogán.
  • Los usuarios deberán entrar con los pies por delante y bocarriba. Se prohíben las piruetas, detenerse, o las vueltas en el tobogán.
  • La zona de desemboque deberá estar despejada de usuarios antes de que la persona siguiente utilice el tobogán.
  • Los usuarios no podrán ser sacados conforme se desplacen por el tobogán por sus padres o tutores.
  • Por su seguridad, se prohíben las alhajas, o los trajes de baño con botones, broches, o estoperoles.
  • Se prohíbe nadar en la zona del tobogán.

Reglas para las Piscinas Recreativas y los Juegos Acuáticos

  • Para el tobogán: Con los pies por delante ya sea bocarriba o bocabajo. Se prohíbe girar, detenerse o dar vueltas en el tobogán.
  • Se prohíbe treparse en el exterior de las estructuras de juegos.
  • Se prohíbe sentarse en los géiseres.
  • En los periodos más ocupados, las albercas recreativas se van a limitar para los niños menores.

 

Summer Group Visits

Denver Parks & Recreation asks that all groups/summer camps pre-arrange outdoor pool visits with the Aquatics office. Please email aquatics@denvergov.org with your request.


Swim Lessons

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Aquatics Activity Level Guide

Parent-Child

Ages

  • At least 6m but less than 3y 11m

Skills Needed to Enroll

  • Within minimum/maximum age
  • One Adult must accompany each child in the water
  • Swim diapers are required

Skills Taught in Class

  • Introduce swimming skills that are developmentally appropriate for infants and toddlers
  • Each class uses toys, songs, fun and games to keep children engaged and enjoying the water experience
  • IMPORTANT: Parent-Child classes are not designed to teach children to swim or even to survive in the water on their own

Preschool

Ages

  • At least 3y but less than 5y 11m

Skills Needed to Enroll

  • Within minimum/maximum age
  • Swim diapers are recommended for all participants
  • Swim diapers are required for participants who are diaper dependent

Skills Taught in Class

  • Entering and exiting the water independently
  • Submerging the mouth and nose
  • Supported/independent glides on the front and back
  • Rolling over from the front to the back with/without support
  • Swimming on the front with/without support

Level 1

Ages

  • At least 5y but less than 17y 11m

Skills Needed to Enroll

  • Within minimum/maximum age
  • Swim diapers are required for participants who are diaper dependent

Skills Taught in Class

  • Enter and exit water using ladder, steps, side or ramps
  • Bob and blow bubbles through mouth and nose
  • Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects independently
  • Front and back glides (supported)
  • Back float and recover to vertical (supported)
  • Roll from front to back and back to front (supported)
  • Tread water using arm and hand actions
  • Alternating and simultaneous arm and leg actions on front/back (supported)
  • Combined arm/leg actions on front/back(supported)
  • Staying safe around aquatic environments

Level 2

Ages

  • At least 5y but less than 17y 11m

Skills Needed to Enroll

  • Within minimum/maximum age
  • Use alternating and simultaneous arm and leg actions on front/back
  • Combined arm/leg actions on front/back
  • Tread water using arm and hand actions
  • Glide on front/back float on back and recover to vertical
  • Roll from front to back and back to front
  • Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects
  • Bob and blow bubbles through mouth and nose
  • Demonstrate how to stay safe around water

Skills Taught in Class

  • Enter water by stepping or jumping from side
  • Exit using ladder, steps or side
  • Fully submerge and hold breath
  • Open eyes to retrieve submerged objects
  • Front, jellyfish and tuck floats, face down
  • Front and back glides and back float
  • Recover from a front and back float or glide to a vertical position
  • Roll from front to back and back to front
  • Change direction of travel while swimming on front or back
  • Tread water using arm and leg actions
  • Combined arm and leg actions on front and back
  • Finning arm action on back
  • Staying safe around aquatic environments
  • Rotary breathing

Level 3

Ages

  • At least 5y but less than 17y 11m

Skills Needed to Enroll

  • Within minimum/maximum age
  • Execute combined arm/leg actions on front/back
  • Rotary breathing
  • Tread water using arm and leg actions
  • Use a finning arm action on back
  • Change direction while swimming on front/back
  • Roll from front to back; perform from front/back float, glide and recover to vertical position
  • Perform front, jellyfish and tuck floats, face down
  • Fully submerge and hold breath
  • Open eyes and retrieve submerged objects
  • Demonstrate water safety

Skills Taught in Class

  • Enter by jumping from the side, fully submerge, recover to surface and side in deep water
  • Headfirst entry from the side in sitting and kneeling positions
  • Bobbing while moving toward safety
  • While vertical, rotate one full turn in deep water
  • Rotary breathing
  • Survival float on front, back float
  • Change from vertical to horizontal position on front and back
  • Tread water with modified scissor, breaststroke and rotary kick
  • Push off in a streamlined position then begin flutter and dolphin kicks on front
  • Front crawl and elementary backstroke
  • Scissors kick and breaststroke kick

Level 4

Ages

  • At least 5y but less than 17y 11m

Skills Needed to Enroll

  • Within minimum/maximum age
  • Perform front crawl, elementary backstroke, scissors kick
  • Push off and begin dolphin and flutter kick on front
  • Tread water with modified scissor, breaststroke and rotary kick
  • Change from vertical to horizontal on front/back
  • Perform survival float
  • Rotary breathing
  • Bob while swimming to safety, rotate 1 full turn
  • Enter headfirst from sitting/kneeling positions
  • Jump from the side, recover to surface and swim to side

Skills Taught in Class

  • Headfirst entry from the side in compact and stride positions
  • Swim under water
  • Feet first surface dive - submerge completely
  • Survival swimming
  • Stroke refinement: front/back crawl, elementary backstroke,
  • Breaststroke, sidestroke, butterfly
  • Front crawl and backstroke open turns
  • Tread water using two different kicks
  • Push off in a streamlined position then begin flutter and dolphin kicks on back

Level 5

Ages

  • At least 5y but less than 17y 11m

Skills Needed to Enroll

  • Within minimum/maximum age
  • Perform front crawl, elementary backstroke, scissors kick
  • Push off and begin dolphin and flutter kick on front
  • Tread water with modified scissor, breaststroke and rotary kick
  • Change from vertical to horizontal on front/back
  • Perform survival float on front/back
  • Enter headfirst from compact and stride positions
  • Jump from the side, recover to surface and swim to side

Skills Taught in Class

  • Shallow-angle dive from the side, then glide and swim
  • Tuck and pike surface dives
  • Stroke refinement: front/back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, butterfly
  • Front flip turn and backstroke flip turn while swimming
  • Tread water using legs only
  • Standard scull on back

Level 6

Ages

  • At least 5y but less than 17y 11m

Skills Needed to Enroll

  • Within minimum/maximum age
  • Perform front/back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, butterfly
  • Front flip turn and backstroke flip turn while swimming
  • Tread water using legs only
  • Standard scull on back

Skills Taught in Class

  • Refine shallow angle dive
  • Refine pike and tuck surface dive
  • Refine swimming the front/back crawl and elementary backstroke for 50 yards
  • Refine swimming the sidestroke, breaststroke, and butterfly for 25 yards
  • Refine flip turns on the front and back

5-17 Fitness Swim

Ages

  • At least 5y but less than 17y 11m

Skills Needed to Enroll

  • Within minimum/maximum age
  • Perform front/back crawl for 50 yards
  • Perform breaststroke, and butterfly for 25 yards
  • Front flip turn and backstroke flip turn while swimming
  • Tread water using legs only
  • Standard scull on back

Skills Taught in Class

  • Stroke refinement: front/back crawl, breaststroke, and butterfly
  • This class refines the strokes so participants swim with ease, efficiency, power, and smoothness over greater distances.

15 Swim Lessons; Adult Lessons

Ages

  • At least 15y

Skills Needed to Enroll

  • Meets minimum age

Skills Taught in Class

  • Adult Swimming Lessons are designed to aid persons age 15 to learn to swim, improve strokes, or begin fitness swimming
  • Instructors will design the lesson to fit the needs of each individual student, whether they are new to swimming or just want to improve their strokes for fitness swimming

Adult Fitness Swim Team

Ages

  • At least 18y

Skills Needed to Enroll

  • Meets minimum age
  • Intermediate to experienced swimmers who wish to get an hour-long structured workout
  • Proficiency in at least one stroke (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly) required

Skills Taught in Class

  • Practices work on various aspects of fitness such as endurance, cardio, flexibility and strength.
  • Coach is present to provide swimmers with feedback and listen to any questions, comments or concerns.
  • A good fit for Masters or triathlon training, or if you just want to stay fit and be a part of a team

Lifeguard & Water Safety Training

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