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Aquatics
AQUATICSProvide the community with a safe and positive aquatic experience that will benefit them physically, emotionally, socially, and increase their knowledge and awareness of water safety.
SWIM LESSONS
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Check the registration website for available swim lessons: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/dprplaymore
LAP SWIM
During lap swim times, patrons may use the facility’s lane space for lap swimming. Aquatic devices such as kick boards and pull buoys are available to use. The number of lap lanes available will be based on the current program schedule. Multi-visit passes are available for purchase with a Play More Card. CR Fee: $4 NCR Fee: $9
DROP-IN LAP SWIM
CAMPUS HILLS POOL 16900 Jun 1-Aug 31 M-F 6am-12pm M-F 5pm-8pm Sa 8:30am-5pm Su 1pm-5pm EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER 16898 Jun 1-Aug 31 M-F 6am-12pm M-F 5pm-8pm Sa 8:30am-5pm Su 1pm-5pm
LAP SWIM BY RESERVATION
Reservations can be made during the following times, starting at the beginning of the hour, for 45 minute blocks. CR Fee: $4 NCR Fee: $9 CAMPUS HILLS POOL Jun 1-Aug 31 M-F 12pm-5pm EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER Jun 1-Aug 31 M-F 12pm-5pm
RECREATIONAL SWIM OUTDOOR POOLS
Recreational swim is a time to enjoy unstructured water activities with friends and family. Children 3 and under are free; ‘multi visit passes’ are also available. Times vary depending on scheduled activities. CR Fee: $3 NCR Fee: $8 FOREST HILLS POOL 16844 Jun 8-Aug 12 Daily 1pm-5pm HILLSIDE POOL 16842 Jun 8-Sep 4 Daily 1pm-5pm LONG MEADOW POOL 16843 Jun 8-Aug 12 Daily 1pm-5pm
WATER EXERCISE
SHALLOW WATER EXERCISE
This class offers a total workout while protecting joints from the pounding of a traditional land aerobics class. The program is designed to utilize the natural resistance of water allowing for muscle toning, cardiovascular endurance, and increased flexibility. Participants do not need to know how to swim to join. A multi-visit pass is available for purchase on a Play More Card at a discounted rate per class. Age: 13 and up CR Fee: $5 NCR Fee: $10 CAMPUS HILLS POOL 16841 Jun 1-Aug 31 M,W 12:15pm-1pm T,Th 7pm-7:45pm EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER 16824 Jun 1-Aug 10 M,W 6:15pm-7pm
Durham Parks and Recreation maintains three outdoor seasonal pools for individuals and families to enjoy water activities. The outdoor pools will open for the season on Wednesday, June 8.
Ourtdoor Pool Fee: Age: CR NCR 0-18 $0 $4 19-54 $3 $8 55+ $2 $7
LONG MEADOW POOL
917 Liberty Street 919-560-4202
FOREST HILLS POOL
1639 University Drive 919-560-4782
HILLSIDE POOL
1221 Sawyer Street (located in Hillside Park) 919-560-4783 Jun 8-Sep 4 (open 7 days a week) Monday – Sunday 1 – 5 p.m. Weekends only August -September. Open July 4 and Labor Day (September 5)
SPRAYGROUNDS
EAST END PARK SPRAYGROUND
1200 N. Alston Ave. Open End of May-End of September 10 a.m.-8 p.m. EDISON JOHNSON SPRAYGROUND
500 West Murray Ave. Open End of May-End of September 10 a.m.-8 p.m. FOREST HILLS PARK SPRAYGROUND
1639 University Drive Open End of May-End of September 10 a.m.-8 p.m. HILLSIDE PARK SPRAYGROUND
The Hillside Park sprayground is located inside the pool area and is only open during pool hours. Pool fees apply. Durham Parks and Recreation operates four spraygrounds. Spraygrounds are playground areas with water features that allow residents fun places to cool off when the temperature rises! Spraygrounds are free, with the exception of the Hillside Park location.
LAP SWIM/ INDIVIDUAL EXERCISE INFORMATION
- Lap swim reservations will be available
Monday- Friday from 12 p.m.-5 p.m. only. -Reservations will last for a 45-minute timeframe. -To request a single-use lane during the lap swim reservations timeframe, please e-mail
DPRAquatics@durhamnc.gov. - Single lane use is only available Monday-
Friday from 12 p.m.-5 p.m. - Patrons may arrive up to 15 minutes prior to their reservation timeslot. - Drop-in swimmers are allowed if space is available. Reservations have priority. -Reservations can be made same day or up to 7 days in advance. -If reservation need to be cancelled please the indoor pools Campus Hills Pool (919560-4444) or Edison Johnson Aquatics
Center (919-560-4265). -All other operational times lap swim is available will drop-in only. - Three swimmers will be allowed per lane. - All individuals while indoors are required to wear face coverings except when swimming or showering. - Patrons may use DPR swimming or fitness equipment. - Patrons will have access to the locker rooms. - If the patron who is swimming needs someone to accommodate them on their visit they must also follow facility requirements. - In the case of inclement weather, DPR staff will communicate with patrons if a reservation will need to be canceled.
- Visit the Indoor Pool Lap Lane Reservations page (DPRPlayMore.org/LapSwim) for lap swim hours and online reservations. - All lap swim hours are subject to change. Lap swim reservations can be made up to seven days in advance. - If you have questions regarding lap swim reservations, please email DPRAquatics@DurhamNC.gov or call one of the phone numbers listed above.
LAP SWIM HOURS CAMPUS HILLS POOL
2000 South Alston Avenue 919-560-4444
EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER
500 W. Murray Avenue 919-560-4265
