Aquatics
Aquatic Administration
400 Deep Eddy Ave.
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 974-9331
Fax: (512)974-9344
For questions or concerns e-mail us at the Aquatics Office or call 974-9331.
Office Hours
M-F 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Sa/Su Closed
Manager: Tom Nelson
Barton Springs Pool Master Plan |
Pool Schedule |
Fees |
Lesson Information |
Swim Lesson Class listing (available April 3rd) |
Swim Team |
Registration |
Employment |
Special Events
The Aquatic Division operates 48 public pool facilities, which includes:
27 neighborhood pools, 12 wading pools, 6 municipal pools, 2 water playgrounds and Barton Springs Pool.
Aquatics also offers instructional
programs.
Also offered are a wide variety of swim lessons, water aerobics classes
for ages 6 months to adult. Lifeguard and Water
Safety Instructor training classes are available for persons 15 years
of age and older who wish to apply to be a City of Austin Lifeguard and
Water Safety Instructor.
Aquatic Division wins Gold
The National Recreation and Park Association Excellence in Aquatics Award was presented to Austin Parks and Recreation Department - Aquatics Division on Friday, March 3, 2006 at the National Aquatic Conference. This award recognizing superior aquatic services in facilities. The Award is given in five categories based on population, size of community served, and to one individual for outstanding contributions to aquatics.
Swim Lessons, Diving Lessons, Water Aerobics Program
Swim lessons are designed in progressive levels and are taught in
2 week time frames per session. New skills are introduced and
previously learned skills are reviewed and refined each day.
At each progressive step more endurance and stroke competence
is expected. Classes are available for ages 6 months through adults.
A detailed Summer Aquatic Program brochure outlining the swim
lessons, water aerobics and swim team programs
offered is printed each year. The annual brochure is available
at all City Libraries, Recreation Centers, Parks and Recreation
Department Main Office and the Aquatic Office. Program dates,
times, locations, cost, as well as, registration information and
forms are included in the brochure. Swim
Lesson class listing will be available April 2nd available on-line at
http://coawebparks.ci.austin.tx.us/registrationmain.sdi. On-line registration is
not available at this time.
Summer Swim Team Program
The Aquatic Division offers a recreational swim team program
for children 5-17years of age. Any child is encouraged to participate
that can swim 25 meters, and doesn't have a fear of the water.
Teams begin the end of May and continue through the end of
July. A variety of swim meets are held each summer ending with the
City Wide swim meet. Swim Team Information
