Aquatics Center Location: 4853 Wilson Boulevard Phone: 251-974-SWIM (7946) (June - August) Summer Hours - Monday - Friday, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm; Saturday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm; Sunday, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Spring, Fall & Winter Hours - Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm; Saturday, 10 noon - 4 pm. Closed Sunday.
This facility opened May 2002 and includes a junior olympic swimming pool, 11 ft. diving well and separate wading pool with spray and waterfall features. The Aquatics Center offers swimming lessons, water aerobics and other activities.
Summer Hours - June - August Monday - Friday, 7 am - 7 pm; Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm; Sunday, 1 pm - 5 pm Fall/Winter/Spring Hours Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm; Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm; Sunday - Closed
Non-Member Day Passes are available for $5.00 each. (also includes access to the Recreation Center)
Aquatics Center looking south toward Recreation Center
Dive, Swim, Wade
Swim Competitions
Cool Fun on Hot Days
Summer Swim Lessons - Program fees are $35.00 for residents & $45.00 for non-residents. Classes offered include: Parent & Child, Learn to Swim & Stroke Development. Call for details, 974-7946.
Private swim lessons are also available. Please see registration form for details.
Lifeguard Courses - Classes are available at the Aquatics Center. Classes begin May 4. Cost is $125.00 per person. Call for complete details, 974-7946.
CPR Classes - This course teaches the basic lifesaving skills of CPR and First Aid. Course fee is $35.00 per participant. Call for complete details, 974-7946.
Water Aerobic Classes - (Offered April - October) Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. The cost is $2.00 per class. This class uses the resistance of the water to strengthen muscles by utilizing foam dumbbells, floatation belts and swim fins.
Surf Lifesaving Academy - Course is designed to teach skills needed to work on a surf beach as a Professional Lifeguard. Course will use the United States Lifesaving Association Manual. For information call the Aquatics Center at 974-7946 and ask for Melvin Sheperd. The course is typically held in the early spring. Cost is $175.00 per person.
Our trained life guard staff enjoys the opportunity to serve you. Whether it's monitoring pool activity, teaching swimming lessons, helping with Sail Camp or leading water aerobics classes, our professional staff is here to guarantee your safety.
Aquatics Center Staff - 2007
Aquatics Center Staff - 2008
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