Aquatics

Resident Fees:

• $1 for 15 years old and under
• $2 for 16 years old and older

Non-resident Fees:

• $1 for 15 years old and under
• $2.50 for 16 years old and older

Pool Open April 1 through November 26, 2026. 

• Monday and Wednesday: 3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• Saturday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday: Closed

The best thing anyone can do is to stay safe in and around the water is to learn to swim. All Learn to Swim Classes include water safety topics to help participants be safe in and around the water. The courses listed below are based on a combination of age, skills, and completion requirements. If you are unsure of the proper level, please contact us to schedule a free assessment of your or your child’s skills. Please call the facility for specific class offerings during each time slot. Not all levels are offered during each time slot. You will be registering for a class that lasts 30 minutes each day for 8 days.

Drowning remains the second-leading cause of injury-related death for children ages 1 to 14 years. The City of West Palm Beach has proudly partnered with the Palm Beach County Drowning Prevention Coalition to educate about water safety, prevent drowning, and provide swim lessons free of charge, to qualified candidates, in the form of a voucher. To see if you qualify for the Drowning Prevention Coalition Voucher, please visit http://www.pbcgov.com/dpc. (click link)                                

PARENT AND CHILD COURSE

The parent and child classes are designed for children 6 months through 3 years. Instructors will teach you the skills to use play as a form of learning to provide a fun environment for your child.

PRESCHOOL COURSES

The preschool program is designed for children 4 - 5 years of age. Children who are 3 years old are welcome to participate after a brief assessment by staff.

YOUTH COURSES

Research shows that learning lifetime fitness skills, such as swimming reduces the risk of obesity, diabetes, and depression. All levels will also learn water safety skills.

Private swim lessons provide the greatest flexibility for swimmers of any age. From the beginner who is hesitant to enter the water to the competitive athlete looking to become more efficient in the water, you will have one-on-one attention. Sessions consist of 8/20-minute lessons. After the initial session, additional lessons may be purchased individually at a 25% discounted rate. Semi-private lessons are also available. Call for details.

A safe, structured, and pace-controlled environment for individuals ages 15 and over to learn swimming or improve technique. Led by certified instructors, these classes focus on water comfort, safety skills, stroke development, and fitness for all levels, from beginners to advanced swimmers.

Lifeguard Training teaches you the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. A portion of this course is completed online prior to the first day of class. Lifeguarding is a rewarding and fun job that also teaches communication skills and leadership to prepare you for college and beyond. Prerequisites: Ages 15 and older. Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence: Jump into the water, submerge, resurface, swim 150 yards (using the front crawl breaststroke or a combination of both), maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs, then swim 50 yards using the front crawl breaststroke or a combination of both. Complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds by starting in the water swimming 20 yards surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 to 12 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point holding the object at the surface with both hands exit the water without using a ladder or steps. This course takes approximately 27 hours to complete.

70% of drownings happen in the home! Hands-only CPR is not best in a case of a drowning because the person's primary problem is lack of oxygen. Full CPR with compressions and breaths saves lives. Statistics show that the earlier CPR/AED is initiated, the greater the chances of survival. In fact, over 100,000 to 200,000 lives of adults and children could be saved each year if CPR were performed early enough.