Spanish Brochure
The Aquatic Division operates 43 public pool facilities, which includes: 23 neighborhood pools, 3 wading pools, 5 municipal pools, 10 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.
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
